Agenda and 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 declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests.  In relation to information detailed in Agenda Item 10 – Outer South Community Committee Finance Report, Councillor J Elliott informed the Committee that she was the Chair of the Morley in Bloom project.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors C Harrison and T Leadley.

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 2 July 2018

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 2 July 2018 be confirmed as a correct record subject to the following amendment:

Minute No 6 – Outer South Outside Body Appointments

That Councillor W Kidger be appointed to the Morley Town Centre Management Board and not Councillor J Elliott as minuted.

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 on matters within the terms of reference of the Community Committee.  The following was discussed:

·  Concern regarding damage to the streetscene following installation of cabling by Virgin.  This included damage to stone walls and surfaces that had not being repaired correctly.  Local Ward Councillors had received complaints regarding this and it was reported that there was an obligation to make repairs to the previous standard.  Feedback on the problems would be sought.

·  Heritage Assets – Public use and maintenance of heritage assets was discussed and reference was made to the potential re-use of civic buildings in Rothwell.  Members were informed of the re-use of buildings in other locations across the City.

·  The Committee were given updates by For Disability Mobility and Rothwell Live at Home Scheme regarding new projects supported by them in the area.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Officer, Access & Care Delivery, Adult Social Care

The report of the Chief Officer, Access & Care Delivery, Adult Social Care provided the Area Committee with an update on the progress with Strength Based Social Care across the city and drew attention to local features of this new approach to service delivery.

The following were in attendance for this item:

Carl Arnold - Project Manager, Adult Social Care

Debbie Callaghan - Delivery Manager, Adult Social Care

Chris Simpson, Morley Neighbourhood Team, Adult Social Care

The Committee was shown a short video and given a presentation.  Key issues highlighted included the following:

·  Development of a streamlined assessment process which would enable people to be seen more quickly.

·  Outer South Area covered by Neighbourhood Teams based in Middleton and Morley.

·  Middleton Team to cover Rothwell and Lofthouse; Morley Team to cover Morley, Gildersome, Drighlington and Ardsley

·  Use of Talking Points – these would speed up the initial contact with a social worker. 

·  There were currently two talking points and further venues could be sought based on feedback and local knowledge.

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

·  Concern that people from Ardsley and Robin Hood were unable to reach Middleton or Morley.

·  Poor public transport links across the Outer South Area.

·  Involvement of Community Organisations.

·  That further feedback be sought at Ward Member briefings.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report and presentation be noted.

(2)  That the desire to return to the Community Committee Chairs Forum with a summary of this round of updates be noted.

(3)  That further feedback be sought from Ward Member briefings.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader.

The report of the Area Leader sought nominations for the Outer South Community Sub Groups.

Members were reminded that themed Champions were appointed at the last meeting and would Chair the relevant sub groups to the theme. 

Further issues discussed including the frequency of meetings and feedback from meetings.  A request was made for the copies of terms of reference for the sub groups.  With regard to the Older Persons’ sub group and funding for the International Day of Older People Event, it was reported that funds for this had been ring-fenced at the previous meeting.

RESOLVED –

That the following Sub-Group appointments be made:

Children & Families  Environment

Cllr L Mulherin (Chair)    Cllr K Bruce (Chair)

Cllr B Gettings  Cllr A Hutchison

Cllr W Kidger  Cllr W Kidger & Cllr N Dawson

Cllr K Bruce  Cllr K Renshaw

Older Person’s  Community Centres

Cllr K Renshaw (Chair)    Cllr B Gettings

Cllr B Gettings  Cllr S Golton & Cllr K Bruce

Cllr J Elliott  Cllr B Garner

Cllr K Bruce  Cllr W Kidger

To receive and consider the attached report of the Area Leader

The report of the Area Leader provided the Community Committee with the following:

·  Details of the Wellbeing Budget position

·  Wellbeing proposals for 2018/19 for consideration and approval

·  Details of the projects approved via delegated decision

·  Monitoring information of 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

·  Details of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL)

Kimberly Frangos, Localities Officer presented the report.

Members’ attention was brought to the following funding applications that were detailed in the report:

·  Carlton Village Bench – there would be match funding from the HAP and the amount proposed was £517.50

·  SID Movement Device Rotation – It was proposed to provide £960 towards this project with the remaining £300 to be provided by the parish council.

·  Community Digital Access Points – Vic Berry of the Get Technology Together project answered Members questions.  The project would provide computer facilities and internet access across all four of the Outer South wards.

·  Youth Service Outer South – Morley North and Morley South - £500 proposed from Youth Activity Funds.

·  New Pitches for Woodkirk Valley FC - £5,000 proposed from capital funds.

·  Rothwell Competitive Music Festival

·  Festival of Remembrance - £300 each from Morley North and South wards.

Further issues discussed included the following:

·  A request was made for a breakdown of CIL funds and how much each development contributed.  A request would be made to Planning Services for this information.

·  Members discussed ringfencing funds for Rothwell Community Enterprise.

RESOLVED –

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

(2)  That the following wellbeing proposals for 2018/19 be approved:

o  Carlton Village bench - £517.50

o  SID Movement Device Rotation – Drighlington - £960

o  Community Digital Access Points - £5,641.51

o  Youth Service Outer South – Morley North/South Wards £500 from Youth Activity Funds.

o  New Pitches for Woodkirk Valley FC - £5,000 from Capital funding.

o  Rothwell Competitive Music Festival 2019 - £2,000

o  Festival of Remembrance - £600 - £300 from each of the Morley Wards.

(3)  That details of the projects approved via delegated decision be noted.

(4)  That monitoring information of funded projects be noted.

(5)  That details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position be noted.

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

(7)  That details of the skips budget be noted and an additional £1,000 be allocated.

(8)  That details of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds be noted.

(9)  That £7,000 be ringfenced for Rothwell Community Enterprise.

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

The report of the Area Leader brought Members attention to an update of work which the Communities Team was engaged in based on priorities identified by the Community Committee that were not covered elsewhere on the Agenda.  It also provided opportunity for further questioning or to request a more detailed report on a particular issue.

Kimberly Frangos, Localities Officer presented the report.

Issues discussed included the following:

·  Sub Groups – meetings would be arranged for the remainder of the year.

·  2018/19 Youth Summit – Plans would be taken to the next meeting of the Children and Families Sub Group.

·  Community Safety – Anti Social Behaviour figures; it was reported that there was to be a meeting of all the Community Committee Community Safety Champions.

·  Housing Advisory Panel activities.

·  Community Payback Activities – further details were requested on the activities provided.

·  Social media update.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

Monday, 26 November 2018 at 4.00 p.m.

Monday, 26 November 2018 at 4.00 p.m.