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.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor J Walker.

To confirm as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2016

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 14 June 2016 be confirmed 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.  The following was discussed:

·  Development at Sandgate Drive – it was reported that there would be a commitment to engaging with residents regarding the discharge of conditions and use of Section 106 funds.  The Parish Council would also be consulted.

·  Concern regarding car parking around Kippax Health Centre and the impact of implementing double yellow lines. It was reported that there was still ongoing consultation.

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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

·  Details of Wellbeing project proposals for consideration and approval

·  Details of projects approved by Delegated Decision Notice (DDN)

·  Details of Youth Activities Fund projects

·  Details of Youth Activities Fund proposals for consideration and approval

·  Details of the available capital budget

·  Details of the small grants budget

Peter Mudge, Area Officer presented the report.

Members’ attention was brought to remaining funds and the following Wellbeing and Youth Activities Fund projects for consideration:

·  Fidler Lane Footpath improvements

·  Temple Newsam Young Person Engagement Event

·  Kippax & Methley Holiday Programme

·  Garforth and Swillington Holiday Programme

·  Global Gang

Further to previously approved projects, the following was discussed:

·  Cricket camps – these had been organised by the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation as the Yorkshire Cricket Board were unable to do so.  There had been a good take up and the camps had been well received.

·  Rugby camps – these had all sold out

·  The Methley Festival had proved to be a very successful event.

·  Use of the Community Committee branding at events that had received funding.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the Wellbeing Budget position be noted.

(2)  That the following Wellbeing project proposals be approved:

·  Fidler Lane Footpath Improvements - £2,000

·  Temple Newsam Young Persons Engagement Event - £1,000

(3)  That details of projects approved by Delegated Decision Notice (DDN) be noted.

(4)  That details of Youth Activities Fund projects be noted.

(5)  That the following Youth Activities Fund proposals be approved:

·  Kippax & Methley Holiday Programme - £1,566.50

·  Garforth And Swillington Holiday Programme - £1,612.00

·  Global Gang - £1,839.00

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 based on priorities identified by the Community Committee that were not covered elsewhere on the agenda for this meeting.  It also provided opportunity for further questions or to request a more detailed report on a particular issue.

Sally Wimsett, Policy and Performance Manager presented the report.

Issues highlighted included the following:

·  Children’s Services – Members were made of the engagement event for young People in Temple Newsam to be held on 25 October 2016.  Nominations were sought for a Member from each Outer East ward to sit on the Children and Families Sub Group.

·  Employment, Skills and Welfare – Reference was made to the South East Leeds Debt Forum and the development of an action plan which would include support for older people and those with mental health issues.

·  Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care – Members were given an update on actions following the presentation from Public Health colleagues at the last meeting.  Further discussion included the following:

o  Local work that was taking place to prevent hospital admissions and stays.

o  Integration between Health and Adult Social Care partners.

o  Making Leeds the best city to grow old in.

o  Services for dementia patients.

o  Social prescribing and the role of GPs.  It was suggested that the Community Committee could provide an audit of service providers.

o  Good Neighbours Schemes and other voluntary sector schemes.

o  Impact of the closure of Garforth Health Centre.

o  Concern regarding the lack of forward planning and government cuts with regard to Adult Social Care.

·  Environment and Community Safety – The Environment Service Level Agreement was approved at the last sub-group meeting.  Meetings had been held with Highways officers regarding road maintenance and funding for pothole repairs.

·  Social media – the Outer East social media pages had achieved the highest take-up of all communities teams in Leeds and had proved to be an invaluable engagement tool.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

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

The report of the South East Area Leader presented the Priorities and Actions, Engagement Framework and Ward Profiles for 2016/17.  A copy of the draft Community Plan and Ward Profiles for Outer East Leeds were appended to the report.

Members’ attention was brought to the discussion at the last meeting of the Community Committee when issues for the Community Plan were discussed.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report and appendices be noted.

(2)  That the Community Committee Plan for 2016/17 be approved.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group

The report of the Leeds South and East Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) introduced a briefing paper on the role of the CCG.

Sarah Lovell, Associate Director of Commissioning, Strategy and Performance presented the report.

Issues highlighted included the following:

·  The CCG was GP led in order to get more of a local feeling and knowledge of where there were gaps in services.

·  It was acknowledged that here was a need to address gaps in opening hours and in the kinds of services offered.  It was recognised that not all services could be provided in the localities but there was a need to meet local needs where possible.

·  A key responsibility of the CCG was to engage with Councillors and local people to identify the gaps.

·  Social prescribing – funds had been made available for the Social Prescribing Service and the role of voluntary sector providers was highlighted.

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

·  Areas of Outer East that were covered by a different CCG

·  Suggestion that a workshop be held for Social Prescribing.

·  Impact of planning and new housing developments – the need for increased provision and involvement of the CCG with infrastructure planning.

·  Members welcomed the ongoing discussion with the CCG in relation to health provision in Outer East Leeds.

RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.

To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Officer, Highways and Transport

The report of the Chief Officer, Highways and Transport informed Members of the Transport Conversation and engagement process regarding the future strategic approach to transport in the city and the development of a proposition and delivery plan for the £173.5 million fund due to be allocated following the cancellation of the NGT project.

The Leeds Transport Conversation was to be the theme for the workshop following the meeting when Members would be able to provide feedbaclk and advise on key priorities for transport investment in the city and local community.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the wider strategic context of the Transport Conversation which will extend beyond a first phase conversation into the Spring/Summer of next year, informing a wider transport strategy for the City over the next 20 years be noted.

(2)  That the Department of Transport £173.5 million offer for public transport improvements, in the context of a currently planned report to Executive Board on the 19^th October and the planned submission of a strategic investment case to the Department of Transport be noted.

Tuesday, 6 December 2016 at 4.00 p.m.

Tuesday, 6 December 2016 at 4.00 p.m.