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 20^th November 2024.

COMMUNITIES, CUSTOMER SERVICES AND COMMUNITY SAFETY

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment which presents for the Board’s endorsement the key points from the Council’s new Customer Strategy together with a proposed approach towards wider engagement on the Strategy.  The report also seeks endorsement of a proposal to submit to a future Executive Board a detailed ‘Invest to Save’ Business Case regarding a transformation programme to deliver the changes set out in the Strategy.

CLIMATE, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN SPACES

To consider the report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment which provides an update on relevant national policy, strategy and legislation; together with a strategy for managing household waste in Leeds in a way that meets national Simpler Recycling requirements and helps Leeds residents to reduce the amount of waste they produce that is not re-used or recycled. The report also seeks approval for the proposed way forward for kerbside collection of household waste in Leeds through a “3-bin” approach to provide residents with the opportunity to recycle more at home without the need for more bins.

To consider the joint report of the Director of Communities, Housing and Environment and the Director of City Development which, following the Call In process, and having considered the key concerns raised as part of that process, recommends that the Board approves the confirmation of the original officer delegated decision (D57783) regarding District Car Park Charges.

HOUSING

To consider the report of the Director of City Development providing an update on the delivery of the East of Otley Relief Road and housing allocation project following the previous report to the Board in 2020. In highlighting the challenges which have been faced, this report sets out an alternative funding approach to support the delivery of the relief road and delivery of new housing working with Homes England, the Government’s National Housing and Regeneration Agency.

(Please note that Appendices 1 and 2 to this report have been designated as being exempt from publication under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4 (3))

ADULT SOCIAL CARE, ACTIVE LIFESTYLES AND CULTURE

To consider the report of the Director of City Development presenting the updated position regarding the ongoing development and delivery of the Vision for Wellbeing Centres in Active Leeds, highlighting the opportunities which are being delivered and developed for facility invest to save projects and noting the challenges being faced.  The report also presents proposals in respect of next steps.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families providing an update on activity to date in respect of the Council’s approach to the processes and arrangements around the assessment of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The report details the progress made in relation to the ‘delivery phase’ of moving to new EHCP arrangements and provides reassurance regarding the improvements being delivered, with the report also outlining the challenges being faced as part of this process.

To consider the report of the Director of Children and Families presenting the outcomes from the published statutory notice regarding a proposal to expand Broomfield South Special Inclusion Learning Centre (SILC) by 100 places, as part of a school rebuild and the establishment of a permanent satellite site for post-16 provision.  The report seeks a final decision in respect of this proposal.

(Please note that Appendix 2 to this report has been designated as being exempt from publication under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3))

LEADER'S PORTFOLIO

(A) Proposed Budget for 2025/26 and Provisional Budgets for 2026/27 and 2027/28

To consider the report of the Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources which presents the initial proposals for the Council’s 2025/26 budget and which seeks agreement to undertaking appropriate consultation on the proposed budget for 2025/26. In addition, the report provides the provisional budget position for 2026/27 and 2027/28.

(B) Revenue Savings Proposals for 2025/26 to 2027/28

To consider the report of the Interim Assistant Chief Executive – Finance, Traded and Resources which presents details of revenue savings proposals for the period 2025/26 to 2027/28.

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 October (Month 7) position in respect of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), the Schools Budget (DSG) and the Council Tax and Business Rates Collection Fund.

ECONOMY, TRANSPORT AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

To consider the report of the Director of City Development which provides an update on the progress the city has made in delivering inclusive growth since the publication of the city’s second Inclusive Growth Strategy in September 2023, embedded in the Best City Ambition. The strategy aims to ensure that the future of our city is more inclusive, healthier and greener and that everyone living in the Leeds can have the opportunity to flourish. The report also responds to a White Paper Motion approved by Full Council at it’s meeting on 13^th November 2024.