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 22^nd November 2023.

HOUSING

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment outlining proposals for consultation to be undertaken on proposed changes to the Council’s Lettings Policy and providing information on the reasons for such proposals. Specifically, the report sets out the proposed consultation process and timescales for the implementation of the new policy and seeks Executive Board approval to commence consultation.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE

To consider the report of the Director of City Development presenting the proposed Leeds City Council formal response to the statutory consultation being undertaken by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) on their Bus Reform proposals. The report also responds to the White Paper Motion resolution of Full Council of 15 November 2023.

ADULT SOCIAL CARE, PUBLIC HEALTH AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

To consider the joint report of the Director of City Development and the Director of Children and Families which provides an overview of the first Leeds Play Sufficiency Assessment and its future development proposals. The report seeks the Board’s endorsement of the Play Sufficiency priorities as outlined, and also the appointment of a ‘Play Champion’ to raise awareness of Play Sufficiency and to support the work of Play Sufficiency across all Council directorates.

CHILDREN’S SOCIAL CARE AND HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families which presents the outcome of a statutory notice published on 6^th October 2023 in respect of a proposal to change the age range of Rothwell Primary School from 3-11 years to 4-11 years and to permanently close the school nursery with effect from 1 January 2024. The report seeks a final decision in respect of this proposal.

LEADER’S PORTFOLIO

To consider the report of the Director of Strategy and Resources seeking endorsement of the initial proposals for an update of the Leeds Best City Ambition. In line with this, the report also seeks agreement to begin the associated formal consultation process including referral to the Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Board, as required by the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework Procedure Rules.

(11A)  Proposed Budget for 2024/25 and Provisional Budgets for 2025/26 and 2026/27

To consider the report of the Chief Officer Financial Services which presents the initial proposals for the Council’s 2024/25 budget and which seeks agreement to undertaking appropriate consultation on the proposed budget for 2024/25. In addition, the report provides the provisional budget position for 2025/26 and 2026/27.

(11B)  Revenue Savings Proposals for 2024/25 to 2026/27

To consider the report of the Chief Officer Financial Services which presents details of revenue savings proposals for the period 2024/25 to 2026/27.

RESOURCES

To consider the report of the Chief Officer Financial Services which presents an update on the financial position of the Authority, as at the end of the first 7 months of the 2023/24 financial year.

ECONOMY, CULTURE AND EDUCATION

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families which, following the initial report considered by the Board in October 2023, presents the planned activity to be undertaken as the next stage of the review, with a view to securing improvements in experience and service for children and young people.