Agenda and minutes

The Lord Mayor referred to the recent death of Gary Broughton, a Civic Buildings attendant known to all users of the Civic Hall, and Council stood in silent remembrance.

J PROCTER

It was moved by Councillor J Procter seconded by Councillor Hanley and

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 13^th September 2006 be approved.

The Lord Mayor announced that a list of written declarations submitted by Members was on display in the ante room, on deposit in the public galleries and had been circulated to each Member’s place in the Chamber.

Following an invitation to declare further individual interests, declarations in accordance with the Council’s Code of Practice were made as follows:

(a)  Councillor Fox declared a personal interest in minute 62 of this meeting as a member of the Roseville Enterprises Management Board.

(b)  The following members declared personal interests in minute 64 of this meeting as follows:

  Castle  -  Alternate member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  Kirkland  -  Foundation Governor of Otley Prince Henry’s Grammar School

  Harker  -  Member of Grand Theatre Board

  Smith  -  Member of Grand Theatre Board

  Barker  -  Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Dunn  - Governor of Thorpe Primary School

  Downes  -  Alternative Director of Leeds Bradford Airport

  -  Governor of Prince Henry’s Grammar School

  -  Governor of Rufford Park School

  -  School Organisation Committee

  Cleasby  -  Leeds and Bradford Airport Consultative Committee

  -  School Governor of Benton Park and Westbrook Lane Schools

  -  School Organisation Committee

  Wilson  -  Governor of Haigh Road and Rothwell Primary Schools

  Atkinson  -  Member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  Grahame  -  Member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  Congreve  -  Member of Leeds South Homes

  Davey  -  Member of Leeds South Homes

  Driver  -  Member of Leeds South Homes

  G Hyde  -  Member of Leeds East Homes

  Selby  -  Member of Leeds East Homes

  Dowson  -  Member of Leeds North East Homes

  Gruen  -  Member of South East Leeds Homes

  Murray  -  Member of South East Leeds Homes

  Parker  -  Member of South East Leeds Homes

  Hanley  -  Member of Leeds West Homes

  Lowe  -  Member of Leeds West Homes

  R Lewis  -  Member of Leeds West Homes

  Bale  -  Director of IGEN

  Anderson  -  Member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  W Hyde  -  Member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  Chapman  -  Alternate Member of Leeds Bradford Airport Board

  Elliott  -  Member of Leeds South Homes

  A Blackburn  -  Member of Leeds West Homes

  Illingworth  - Member of Leeds North West Homes

(c)  The following members declared personal interests in minute 66 of this meeting as follows:

  Brett  -  Member of Management Committee of Burmantofts Senior Action

  Lobley  -  Chairman of Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Kendall  -  Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Bale  -  Member of Community Links

  D Blackburn and  -  A close relative being in receipt of homecare

  A Blackburn  services

(d)  The following members declared personal interests in minute 67 of this meeting as follows:

  Lobley  -  Chairman of Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Kendall  -  Community Action for Roundhay Elderly

  Lancaster  -  Mum’s residential care is paid by her and Social Services but would qualify for NHS funding under Coughlan Test

  S Hamilton  -  NHS employee

  Gabriel  -  NHS employee

(e)  The following members declared personal interests in the White Paper in relation to the management of Council  ...  view the full minutes text for item 58.

One deputation was admitted to the meeting and addressed Council as follows:

Representatives of animal welfare charities regarding local authority tenants and their pets.

RESOLVED – That the subject matter of the deputation be referred to the Executive Board for consideration.

The report of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services on appointments by the Council

J PROCTER

It was moved by Councillor J Procter seconded by Councillor Hanley and

RESOLVED – That the report of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services on appointments be approved.

1  Councillor Wakefield to the Executive Member (Leisure)

  Could the Executive Board Member for Leisure please give Council details of the cost of staging  the Robbie Williams concert?

  The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

2  Councillor Bentley to the Leader of Council

  Would the Leader of Council comment on the proposals in last weeks Local Government White Paper?

  The Leader of Council replied.

3  Councillor Phillips to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing)

  Would the Executive Member for Neighbourhoods and Housing please confirm to Council once more that this administration did not cut funding of a  Proof of Age Scheme and has worked effectively in tackling anti social behaviour in this city

  The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing) replied

4  Councillor Finnigan to the Executive Member (Development)

  Can the Executive Board Member for Development please confirm the present state of the Town Centre Renewal Programme?

  The Executive Member (Development) replied.

5  Councillor McArdle to the Executive Member (Leisure)

  Would the Executive Board Member for Leisure like to tell me if it is his intention to visit Morley Library in the near future?

  The Executive Member (Leisure) replied

6  Councillor Gruen to the Lead Executive Member (Children’s Services)

  Will the  Children's Services Lead Executive Memberplease tell Council when he first knew about the school closures in Roundhay as a result of the Robbie Williams concert?

  The Lead Executive Member (Children’s Services) replied

7  The question in the name of Councillor Monaghan was withdrawn.

8  Councillor Lowe to the Executive Member (City Services)

  If the recycling target of 40% is to be achieved in this city, can the Executive Board Member for City Services tell me what his Department is doing to deal with the massive problem of organic food waste which currently represents 50% of every black bin?

  The Executive Member (City Services) replied

9  Councillor Hollingsworth to the Executive Member (City Services)

  Can the Executive Board Member for City Services comment on the number of vacancies for School Crossing Patrol Wardens in the City?

  The Executive Member (City Services) replied

10  Councillor Blake to the Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing)

  Could the Executive Member responsible please confirm this administration’s commitment to helping the victims of rape and sexual violence?

  The Executive Member (Neighbourhoods and Housing) replied

11  Councillor Ogilvie to the Executive Member (Development)

  Would the Executive Member for Development, mindful of the work of the Climate Change Steering Group, tell us what the current strategy is to tackle climate change in this City?

  The Executive Member (Development) replied)

12  Councillor Illingworth to the Executive Member (Development)

  Which Councillors have so far been shown, sent copies or otherwise had access to the report on Transportation by Paul Gough and Tim Dixon, which was considered by the Development Technical Board on 13^th May 2005, and when did these disclosures take place?

  The Executive Member (Development) replied.

M HARRIS

It was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor A Carter and

RESOLVED - That the recommendations of the Executive Board in relation to budget adjustments, borrowing limits and investment limits for 2006,  as detailed in the report of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services be approved

M HARRIS

It was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor A Carter and

RESOLVED - That the recommendations of the Corporate Governance and Audit Committee regarding amendments to the Constitution as detailed in the report of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services be approved

M HARRIS

It was moved by Councillor Harris seconded by Councillor J Procter

That the minutes submitted to the Council in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(m) be received.

An amendment (reference back) was moved by Councillor Wakefield seconded by Councillor Lowe

To add the following words at the end of item 9:

“ but to ask the Executive Board to reconsider the decision made in relation to the Integrated Waste Strategy 2005 - 2035 as contained in minute 96 of the Executive Board meeting of the 18^th October 2006.”

The amendment was lost and upon the motion being put to the vote it was:

RESOLVED – That the minutes submitted to Council in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(m) be received.

(During the discussion of this item Councillor Driver declared a personal interest as a governor of South Leeds High School)

Council Procedure Rule 4 providing for the winding up of business was applied prior to all notified comments on the minutes having been debated and a motion to suspend in this respect is referred to in minute 65 below.

On the requisition of Councillors Hanley and Selby the voting on the amendment was recorded as follows:

YES 

Armitage, Atha, Beverley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, Grahame, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Harington, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, R Lewis, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Russell, Selby, Taggart, Wakefield

  41

NO

Akhtar, Anderson, Bale, Barker, Bentley, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Elliott, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Golton, Grayshon, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Jennings, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Leadley, Lobley, McArdle, Monaghan, Phillips, J Procter,  R Procter, Pryke, Rhodes-Clayton, Robinson, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wilkinson, Wilson

  52

During the debate on minute 64 above it was moved by Councillor Hanley seconded by Councillor Selby

That under the provisions of Council procedure Rule 22.1 procedure rule 3.1 be suspended to allow all comments on the minutes to be heard.

Upon being put to the vote the motion was lost.

THAT this Council condemns the ruling administration for its botched privatisation of the council’s home care services which has resulted in some of the most vulnerable people in our city not getting the care they need and deserve. Council congratulates Look North on exposing the issue and asks the Scrutiny Board (Health & Social Care) to consider conducting an urgent inquiry into the issue.

A HARRISON

It was moved by Councillor Harrison seconded by Councillor Coupar

That this Council condemns the ruling administration for its botched privatisation of the council’s home care services which has resulted in some of the most vulnerable people in our city not getting the care they need and deserve. Council congratulates Look North on exposing the issue and asks the Scrutiny Board (Health & Social Care) to consider conducting an urgent inquiry into the issue.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Hussain seconded by Councillor Harrand

Delete everything after ‘This Council…’ and replace with:

‘… acknowledges the problems encountered by Social Services on the weekend of August 13^th and thanks the officers from all over Leeds whose efforts overcame the difficulties and maintained the service successfully.’

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That this Council acknowledges the problems encountered by Social Services on the weekend of August 13^th and thanks the officers from all over Leeds whose efforts overcame the difficulties and maintained the service successfully.

(The meeting was suspended at 5.42 pm and resumed at 6.24 pm)

THAT this Council notes with concern the Government’s policy of ignoring the need to provide suitably funded Healthcare for those who qualify under the “Coughlan” Test.

It is a matter of further concern that those who qualify for health care which should be funded by the NHS are not receiving NHS funded Healthcare but are having to fund the  cost of this Healthcare themselves, in many cases by the sale of their homes.

Council is mindful of the impact of these unfair decisions on the residents of Leeds and requests the Chief Executive to write to the Secretary for Health urging that their Healthcare needs are funded by the appropriate authority.

T GRAYSHON

It was moved by Councillor Grayshon seconded by Councillor Harrand and

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY – That this Council notes with concern the Government’s policy of ignoring the need to provide suitably funded Healthcare for those who qualify under the “Coughlan” Test.

It is a matter of further concern that those who qualify for health care which should be funded by the NHS are not receiving NHS funded Healthcare but are having to fund the  cost of this Healthcare themselves, in many cases by the sale of their homes.

Council is mindful of the impact of these unfair decisions on the residents of Leeds and requests the Chief Executive to write to the Secretary for Health urging that their Healthcare needs are funded by the appropriate authority.

THAT this Council believes that the proposal to site the new leisure centre on Killingbeck Fields is a mistake. Council also believes that such a building would be an irresponsible use of vital green space and would not be in the best place to meet the needs of the residents of East Leeds, particularly those living in Harehills and Burmantofts.

Council requests that the Executive Board rethink plans to close both East Leeds and Fearnville Sports Centres, and acts to reassure all communities in Leeds that they will not lose their major leisure facilities.

R HARINGTON

It was moved by Councillor Harington seconded by Councillor Lyons

That this Council believes that the proposal to site the new leisure centre on Killingbeck Fields is a mistake. Council also believes that such a building would be an irresponsible use of vital green space and would not be in the best place to meet the needs of the residents of East Leeds, particularly those living in Harehills and Burmantofts.

“Council requests that the executive Board rethink plans to close both East Leeds and Fearnville Sports Centres, and acts to reassure all communities in Leeds that they will not lose their major leisure facilities

An amendment was moved by Councillor J Procter seconded by Councillor Brett

Replace all after “This Council believes that the”

With  “proposals put forward by the Authority and endorsed by Government along with the establishment of a not for profit Sport Trust represents the single largest investment in Sport the City has ever seen.”

The amendment was carried and upon being put as the substantive motion it was

RESOLVED – That this Council believes that the proposals put forward by the Authority and endorsed by Government along with the establishment of a not for profit Sport Trust represents the single largest investment in Sport the City has ever seen.

On the requisition of Councillors J Procter and M Hamilton the voting was recorded as follows:

On the amendment in Councillor J Procter’s name

YES 

Akhtar, Anderson, Bale, Barker, Bentley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Golton, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Jennings, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Lobley, Monaghan, Phillips, J Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wilkinson, Wilson

  49

NO

Armitage, Atha, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, Grahame, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Harington, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie, Parker, Rafique, Renshaw, Selby, Taggart, Wakefield

  36

On the substantive motion

YES

Akhtar, Anderson, Bale, Barker, Bentley, A Blackburn, D Blackburn, Brett, Campbell, A Carter, J L Carter, Mrs A Carter, Castle, Chapman, Cleasby, Downes, Ewens, Mrs R Feldman, R D Feldman, Finnigan, Fox, Golton, M Hamilton, Harker, Harrand, Harris, Hollingsworth, Hussain, W Hyde, Jennings, Kendall, Kirkland, Lancaster, Latty, Lobley, Monaghan, Phillips, J Procter, Pryke, Robinson, Russell, Schofield, Shelbrooke, Smith, Taylor, Townsley, Wadsworth, Wilkinson, Wilson

  49

NO

Armitage, Atha, Blake, Congreve, Coulson, Coupar, Davey, Dowson, Driver, Dunn, Gabriel, Grahame, Gruen, S Hamilton, Hanley, Harington, Harper, Harrison, G Hyde, Illingworth, Jarosz, Lowe, Lyons, McKenna, Minkin, Morgan, Mulherin, Murray, Nash, Ogilvie  ...  view the full minutes text for item 68.

During the debate under minute 68 above it was moved by Councillor Hanley seconded by Councillor Selby

That under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 22.1 Procedure Rule 3.2 be suspended to allow the debate on all White Paper motions to be concluded.

Upon being put to the vote the motion was lost.

White Paper Motions on the following subjects were included on the Summons, but not debated at the meeting:

Management of Council Property and Infrastructure

Waste Stream and Packaging

Devolution of NHS Services

Local Authority Control over Private Bus Services

Registration of Houses in Multiple Occupation

Protection of Private Gardens Bill

Student Housing and Houses in Multiple Occupation

Council rose at 8.05 pm