Agenda and draft minutes

To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

There were no delarations.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors N Dawson and T Leadley.

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 18 September 2017

RESOLVED – The minutes of the meeting held 18^th September 2017 were agreed as a correct record.

In accordance with Paragraphs 4.16 and 4.17 of the Community Committee Procedure Rules, at the discretion of the Chair a period of up to 10 minutes may be allocated at each ordinary meeting for members of the public to make representations or to ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Community Committee.  This period of time may be extended at the discretion of the Chair.  No member of the public shall speak for more than three minutes in the Open Forum, except by permission of the Chair.

In accordance with the Community Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed a period of up to 10 minutes for members of the public to make representations or ask questions within the terms of reference of the Community Committee.  On this occasion no members of the public present wished to speak.

To receive and consider the attached report of the South East Area Leader

The report of the South East Area Leader provided Members with the following:

·  Details of the Wellbeing Budget position

·  Wellbeing proposals for consideration and approval

·  Details of the projects approved via delegated decision

·  Monitoring information of its funded projects

·  Details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position

·  Details of the Small Grants Budget

·  Details of the Capital Budget

·  Details of the Community Skips Budget

Carl Hinchliffe, South East Communities Team presented the report.

Members’ attention was brought to an application for funding from Burmantofts Community Projects for the Money Buddies scheme.  A representative of Money Buddies was present to answer Members’ questions.  The following was discussed:

·  Where Money Buddies services were provided and at what times.

·  Users of the service were either drop-in customers of referred from elsewhere.

·  There was a webchat facility available.

·  The service did not provide benefit advice but did benefit checks to help people maximise income.  There had been an approach to provide a benefits buddies service.

·  Money buddies did not provide a debt advice service.

·  The scheme was also supported by the Inner South and Outer East Community Committees.

Some concern was expressed regarding the scheme and Members were asked to vote on the application.

Further issues discussed with regard to the report included the following:

·  Delegated Decisions taken since the last meeting.

·  Applications previously funded by the Community Committee.

·  Remaining balances in the budgets available.

·  Information regarding funding received through the Community Infrastructure Levy.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That details of the Wellebineg Budget position be noted.

(2)  That details of the revenue budgets agreed to date including projects agreed by Delegated Decision Notice.

(3)  That details of the Youth Activities Fund be noted.

(4)  That details of the Small Grants Budget be noted.

(5)  That details of the Capital Budget be noted.

(6)  That details of the Community Skips Budget be noted.

(7)  That the application for £6188.17 for the Money Buddies project be approved.

To receive and consider the attached report of the South East Area Leader

The report of the South East Area Leader brought Members’ attention to work which the Communities Team was engaged in based on priorities identified by the Community Committee that were not covered elsewhere on the Agenda.

Sally Wimsett, Localities Programme Manager presented the report.

The report gave Members an update on the themed issues covered by the Community Committee Champions and sub-groups.  There were also updates on the work of the Outer South Housing Advisory Panel and recent events held.

Members’ attention was brought to the recommendation with regards to spending of the Community Infrastructure Levy that would be allocated to the Community Committee for local spending.  It was reported that monies allocated to Morley North and Morley South would be administered by Morley Town Council.  Monies for Ardsley & Robin Hood and Rothwell would be administered by the Community Committee.  There was a request that decisions on spending be made by Ward Councillors for their own wards.

RESOLVED – That Community Infrastucture Levy monies allocated be spent in the Ward that they are generated.  Communities Team officers to work with Ward Members to develop an expenditure plan.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Head of the Leeds Health and Care Plan, Health Partnerships

The report of the Chief Officer, Health Partnerships provided the Community Committee with an overview of progress made in shaping the Leeds Health and Care Plan following the previous conversation in Spring 2017.

Tony Cooke, Jim Barwick and Nigel Gray presented the report and gave the Community Committee a presentation.  The following was highlighted:

·  Progress with the Health and Care Plan and Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2016-2021 and how these can be shaped with conversations with the community.

·  Growth plan – growth of the city, rising population, public expectations and meeting supply and demand.

·  Engaging relevant partners including housing, communities and third sector providers.

·  Challenges – closing gaps for those who are less affluent, financial challenges, getting providers working together and links to other determinants of health.

·  Main streams to the Health and Care Plan included, focus on prevention, targeting long standing issues with diabetes, obesity and copd, reducing hospital admissions.

·  Development of neighbourhood teams and shared workforce with other health providers.

In response to comments and questions, the following was discussed:

·  Tackling local health issues by providing the necessary services locally.

·  Concern regarding waiting times for GP appointments – how to access healthcare elsewhere and promoting self-management.  Use of pharmacies for medical advice.

·  Mental health – incorporation of mental health into health checks; raising awareness; access to services and reducing social isolation.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the updated Leeds plan as a basis for conversation with citizens on the future of health and care be supported.

(2)  That widespread conversation and discussion of the Leeds Plan and narrative to encourage feedback and comment be supported.

(3)  That the emerging model of Local Care Partnerships and active engagement with their development in their communities be noted.

Monday, 26^th February 2018 at 4.00 p.m.

Monday, 26^th February 2018 at 4.00 p.m.