Agenda

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded)

(*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

1  To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information within the meaning of Section 100I of the Local Government Act 1972, and where officers consider that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons outlined in the report.

2  To consider whether or not to accept the officers recommendation in respect of the above information.

3  If the recommendation is accepted, to formally pass the following resolution:-

RESOLVED –  That, in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as exempt  on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the press and public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information.

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 16^th October 2024.

CLIMATE, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN SPACES

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment which provides an update on the development of the District Heating network. A specific update is also provided on the Wellington Street extension to the existing network and the development of the South Bank heat network. The report recommends several actions, including approval for the creation of a joint venture company and the procurement of a delivery partner who will provide capital funding to enable the delivery of the South Bank network and who will develop this network and a wider city centre zone.

(Please note that Appendix 5 to this report is designated as being exempt from publication under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3))

EQUALITY, HEALTH AND WELLBEING

To consider the joint report of the Director of Public Health and the Director of Communities, Housing and the Environment which provides an annual update on the Leeds Health and Housing Programme which is overseen by the Health and Housing Steering Group, chaired by the Executive Member for Equality, Health and Wellbeing.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families presenting the outcomes from the published statutory notice regarding a proposal to change the age range of Moor Allerton Hall Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years and permanently close the Local Authority-maintained nursery with effect from 1 January 2025. The report seeks a final decision in respect of this proposal.

RESOURCES

To consider the report of the Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources providing an update on the Council’s financial performance against the 2024/25 revenue budget. The report also provides updates on the September (Month 6) position in respect of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), the Schools Budget (DSG) and the Council Tax and Business Rates Collection Fund.

To consider the report of the Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources presenting an update on the Council’s Capital Programme for 2024-2029, split between General Fund and Housing Revenue Account. A specific update of the 2024/25 programme is also provided, as at Quarter 2 of the financial year. Additionally, the report also seeks the Board’s approval of several injections into the Capital Programme.

To consider the report of the Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources presenting a review and update of the Council’s Treasury Management Strategy for 2024/25.

COMMUNITIES, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SAFETY

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment which provides an update regarding the Cost of Living crisis and the actions being undertaken by the Council and partners from a welfare and financial inclusion perspective. This report follows on from the report received by Executive Board in April 2024 and provides update and context at both national and local levels.