Agenda and minutes

a)  The Lord Mayor reminded those present that the meeting was to be webcast

b)  The Lord Mayor wished the best of luck to the England football team who would be playing in the World Cup Semi Final later that evening. 

c)  The Lord Mayor congratulated Josh Warrington on winning the IBF World featherweight title, the first boxer from Leeds to win a world title. The Lord Mayor informed Council that he would be hosting a Civic reception in his honour on Friday 20^th July 2018 to which all Members were invited.

d)  The Lord Mayor congratulated the following who were honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List:-

• The Chief Constable of West Yorkshire, Dee Collins CBE
• Robert Lee Shaw CBE
• Paul Money QPM
• Prof Denise Bower OBE
• Jack Tordoff OBE
• Alan Creighton MBE
• Chief Superintendent Maboob Hussain MBE
• Lorraine Long MBE
• Mohammed Raj MBE
• RosamundSellars MBE
• Mary Brennan BEM
• Phil Gomersall BEM
• Prof Ralph Kester BEM
• Bernice Pearlman BEM

e)  The Lord Mayor also reported the recent death of former Lady Mayoress (2001-2002) Gillian Hudson.

Council stood in silent tribute

It was moved by Councillor Dowson, seconded by Councillor Cohen that under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule (CPR) 22.1 (Suspension of CPRs), that CPR 2.2 (Order of business) and 3.3 (time limits for business) be suspended to allow Item 11 (minutes of the Health & Wellbeing Board and the Executive Board) to be considered as the final piece of business.

RESOLVED – That Council Procedure Rule (CPR) 22.1 (Suspension of CPRs), that CPR 2.2 (Order of business) and 3.3 (time limits for business) be suspended to allow Item 11 (minutes of the Health & Wellbeing Board and the Executive Board) to be considered as the final piece of business.

Members also noted that whips had agreed that each White Paper would be considered for 45 minutes and should White Papers be concluded after 17.43 then no comments would be invited on the minutes, the motion to receive the minutes would be formally moved & seconded.

To approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 24^th May 2018.

It was moved by Councillor Dowson, seconded by Councillor Cohen and

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 24^th May 2018 be approved.

There were no declarations of interests.

To receive such communications as the Lord Mayor, the Leader,  Members of the Executive Board or the Chief Executive consider appropriate.

The Chief Executive informed Council that responses to 2 Council resolutions had been received from The Rt Hon Nick Hurd MP, Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service in respect of the White Paper on West Yorkshire Police Funding considered by Council in March, and the Private Secretary for the Office of the Parliamentary Under Secretary for the Environment in respect of the White Paper on Leeds City Council’s Waste and Recycling Strategy also considered by Council in March.

The responses had previously been circulated to all Members of Council.

To receive deputations in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 10.

Four deputations were admitted to the meeting and addressed Council, as follows:-

1)  Special Needs and Parent Support Yorkshire (SNAPS)

2)  SPARS (Stop the Park and Ride in Stourton)

3)  Wetherby Area Transport Group

4)  Supporters of Garforth Cemetery

RESOLVED – That the subject matter in respect of deputation 1 be referred to the Director of Children and Families for consideration in consultation with the relevant Executive Member, that the subject matter in respect of deputations 2 & 3 be referred to the Director of City Development for consideration in consultation with the relevant Executive Member and that the subject matter in respect of deputation 4 be referred to the Director of Communities and Environment for consideration in consultation with the relevant Executive Members.

To consider the report of the Director of City Development setting out recommendations from the Executive Board on 27^th June 2018 to Full Council in respect of the Submission of the Leeds Core Strategy Selective Review.

The report of the Director of City Development seeking Council approval to submit the Submission Draft Core Strategy Selective Review to the Secretary of State for independent examination was moved by Councillor R Lewis and seconded by Councillor Dowson.

The Core Strategy Selective Review included amendments to the Adopted Core Strategy (contained in Appendix 2 of this report) as follows:

·  reviewing the housing requirement in Policy SP6, housing distribution in SP7, with a Plan period of 2017 - 2033

·  introducing new minimum space standards for new housing in Policy H9 and new accessibility standards in Policy H10

·  updating policy requirements for Affordable Housing by amending Policy H5

·  reviewing the requirement for green space in new housing developments by amending Policy G4 and making minor amendments to Policies G5 and G6

·  incorporating new national policy regarding Code for Sustainable Homes by updating the wording of Policies EN1 and EN2 and a consequential change to EN4

·  introducing a new Policy for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EN8)

An amendment was moved by Councillor B Anderson, seconded by Councillor Andrew Carter

To insert the following wording at the end of Recommendation i on item 5 to read as follows:

“However, Council regrets the length of time this process has taken to get to review, and the administration’s fixation with a vastly inflated 70,000 housing target, which has led to a number of sites being allocated for development that otherwise may not have been. These sites include: Haigh Wood (HG2-168) in Ardsley and Robin Hood Ward, Stourton Grange (HG2-124) in Kippax and Methley Ward, Harper Gate Farm Tyersal Lane (HG2-73) in Pudsey Ward, Parlington Estate (MX2-39) in Harewood Ward, Land to the East of Wetherby (HG2-226) in Wetherby Ward, Gain Lane (HG2-63) Owlcotes Farm (HG2-67) Upper Carr Lane (HG2-54) and Rodley Lane (HG2-56) in Calverley and Farsley Ward, amongst many others.”

In moving his amendment Councillor B Anderson reported to Council a typographical error within the amendment ‘Stourton Grange (HG2-124) in Kippax and Methley Ward’ should read ‘Stourton Grange (HG2-124) in Garforth & Swillington Ward

Upon being put to the vote the amendment was declared lost and it was

RESOLVED –

i.  To approve the Submission Draft of the Core Strategy Selective Review (Appendix 2) for submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended;

ii.  To approve the statutory Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 3b) and Habitats Regulations Assessment (Appendix 4) for submission to the Secretary of State for independent examination, pursuant to Section 20 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended;

iii.  To grant authority to the independent inspector appointed to hold the Public Examination, to recommend modifications to the Submission Draft Plan, pursuant to Section 20 (7C) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as amended;

iv.  To delegate authority to the Chief Planning Officer, in consultation with the Executive Member, to (a) approve the detail of any updates  ...  view the full minutes text for item 25.

To consider the report of the Chief Executive seeking Council approval for the appointment of an Honorary Recorder of Leeds following the retirement of His Honour Judge Collier QC.

It was moved by Councillor Dowson, seconded by Councillor Harper and

RESOLVED –

a)  To invite His Honour Judge Kearl QC to accept the appointment as Honorary Recorder of Leeds during his tenure as Senior Circuit Judge (Resident Judge) at Leeds Combined Court Centre, in accordance with the Courts Act 1971.

b)  To request that the Lord Mayor make appropriate arrangements to mark the appointment.

To consider the report of the City Solicitor on appointments.

It was moved by Councillor Dowson, seconded by Councillor Harper and

RESOLVED –

a)  That Council note the appointments to Committees, Boards and Panels referred to in 1.2 of the report as set out below;

·  Councillor James Gibson  to be replaced by ‘whips nominee on the Licensing Committee.

·  Councillor Garner to replace Councillor Bithell on the Corporate Governance & Audit Committee.

·  Cllr Knight to fill the vacancy on Licensing Committee

·  Cllr Bithell to replace Cllr Knight on Environment, Housing and Communities Scrutiny Board

·  Cllr Ragan to come off Environment, Housing and Communities Scrutiny Board. 

·  Cllr Ragan to replace Cllr Dye on Adults, Health and Active Lifestyles Scrutiny Board

·  Cllr Dye to replace Cllr Ritchie on Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth Scrutiny Board

·  Cllr Ritchie to fill the vacancy on the Environment, Housing and Communities Scrutiny Board

·  Cllr Harland to replace Cllr Ritchie on the Environment, Housing and Communities Scrutiny Board.

b)  That Council approve the additional appointment notified to Members at the meeting, to appoint Councillor Dawson to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Advisory Group.

To consider the report of the City Solicitor presenting the Scrutiny Boards Annual Report to Council, prepared in accordance with Article 6 of the Constitution.

It was moved by Councillor Dowson, seconded by Councillor Cohen and

RESOLVED – That the report be deferred for consideration at the Council meeting on 12^th September 2018.

To consider the report of the City Solicitor presenting to Council an amendment to the Leader’s executive arrangements for the 2018/19 Municipal year.

It was moved by Councillor Dowson seconded by Councillor Harper and

RESOLVED – That the report of the City Solicitor presenting to Council an amendment to the Leader’s executive arrangements for the 2018/19 Municipal year be noted.

To deal with questions in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 11.

Q1  Councillor Cohen to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment):-

Will the Executive Board Member for Learning provide an update on when the Head of Learning will take up their post at the Council?

The Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment) replied.

Q2  Councillor Bentley to the Leader of Council:-

Would the Leader of Council confirm that a recently elected Labour Councillor is being investigated for an alleged election offence?

The Leader of Councilreplied.

Q3  Councillor Groves to the Leader of Council:-

Please can the Leader of Council update members on rail services?

The Leader of Councilreplied.

Q4  Councillor Dobson to the Executive Member (Communities):-

Does the Executive Board member with responsibility for Policing believe that elected members of council should have parity with the public when it comes to protection under the law?

The Executive Member (Communities) replied.

Q5  Councillor Renshaw to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment):-

Would the Executive Member care to comment on the recently published UCL Institute of Education research ‘Hierarchy, Markets and Networks - Analysing the ‘self-improving school-led system’ agenda in England and the implications for schools’?

The Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment) replied.

Q6  Councillor Lamb to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-

Will the Executive Board Member for Planning tell us how many planning appeals have been lost on sites unallocated for housing?

The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning)

replied.

Q7  Councillor Golton to the Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment):-

Does the Executive Member for Learning, Skills & Employment believe in fair funding for Leeds Schools?

The Executive Member (Learning, Skills and Employment) replied.

Q8  Councillor Iqbal to the Executive Member (Children and Families):-

Would the Executive Member like to comment on the recently published Care Crisis Review?

The Executive Member (Children and Families) replied.

Q9  Councillor Gettings to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-

Following the amazing regeneration of the city centre are there any plans to upgrade the area around the Grand Theatre on Upper Briggate and the area moving down towards quarry Hill?

The Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning)

replied.

At the conclusion of question time, the following questions remained unanswered and it was noted that, under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 11.6, written answers would be sent to each Member of Council:-

Q10  Councillor Garthwaite to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning):-

Q11  Councillor Wilkinson to the Leader of Council.

Q12  Councillor Lay to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

Q13  Councillor Tunnicliffe to the Executive Member (Resources and Sustainability).

Q14  Councillor Hamilton to the Executive Member (Communities).

Q15  Councillor Robinson to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).

Q16  Councillor Campbell to the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning).

Q17  Councillor Illingworth to the Executive Member (Health, Wellbeing and Adults).

Q18  Councillor Ragan to the Executive Member (Environment and Active Lifestyles).

Q19  Councillor Flynn to the Executive  ...  view the full minutes text for item 30.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive updating Members on matters related to the progress of Devolution, Transport and matters regarding the Leeds City Region LEP and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

It was moved by Councillor Blake, seconded by Councillor J Lewis and

RESOLVED – That the report of the Chief Executive updating Members on matters in respect of devolution be received.

A short adjournment took place between 3.30pm and 3.45pm.

This Council notes the continuing decline in bus patronage in Leeds, down by 18% in the last 20 years. Given this background Council believes that now, more than ever, Leeds should be looking to develop a long term and ambitious transport plan that will deliver improved air quality, boost growth and jobs and provide a 21^st century transport system that residents in Leeds deserve.

This Council welcomes the ongoing consultation but requests a report to be brought to Executive Board as soon as possible refreshing the Council’s approach to transport set out in the interim Leeds Transport Strategy with a view to establishing a truly ambitious transport strategy and securing the necessary investment to deliver it.

It was moved by Councillor Buckley, seconded by Councillor Andrew Carter that this Council notes the continuing decline in bus patronage in Leeds, down by 18% in the last 20 years. Given this background Council believes that now, more than ever, Leeds should be looking to develop a long term and ambitious transport plan that will deliver improved air quality, boost growth and jobs and provide a 21^st century transport system that residents in Leeds deserve.

This Council welcomes the ongoing consultation but requests a report to be brought to Executive Board as soon as possible refreshing the Council’s approach to transport set out in the interim Leeds Transport Strategy with a view to establishing a truly ambitious transport strategy and securing the necessary investment to deliver it.

An amendment was moved by Councillor J Bentley, seconded by Councillor C Harrison

Delete the second paragraph and replace with:

Council believes that the delivery of such an ambition cannot rely on the market and the private sector. It therefore calls on the government to allow West Yorkshire Combined Authority similar powers to Transport for London to introduce regulation to ensure that all Leeds communities enjoy the benefits of a transport system that is a genuine public service.

This Council welcomes the ongoing consultation but requests a report to be brought to Executive Board as soon as possible refreshing the Council’s approach to transport set out in the interim Leeds Transport Strategy with a view to establishing a truly ambitious transport strategy and securing the necessary investment to deliver it. The report should include examination of initiatives such as community bus networks and revenue raising opportunities such as a workplace parking levy.

Full motion will then read:

“This Council notes the continuing decline in bus patronage in Leeds, down by 18% in the last 20 years. Given this background Council believes that now, more than ever, Leeds should be looking to develop a long term and ambitious transport plan that will deliver improved air quality, boost growth and jobs and provide a 21st century transport system that residents in Leeds deserve.

Council believes that the delivery of such an ambition cannot rely on the market and the private sector. It therefore calls on the government to allow West Yorkshire Combined Authority similar powers to Transport for London to introduce regulation to ensure that all Leeds communities enjoy the benefits of a transport system that is a genuine public service.

This Council welcomes the ongoing consultation but requests a report to be brought to Executive Board as soon as possible refreshing the Council’s approach to transport set out in the interim Leeds Transport Strategy with a view to establishing a truly ambitious transport strategy and securing the necessary investment to deliver it. The report should include examination of initiatives such as community bus networks and revenue raising opportunities such as a workplace parking levy.”

A second amendment was moved by Councillor D Blackburn, seconded by Councillor A Blackburn

Introduce an additional  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

Whilst this Council welcomes the recent moderate funding increase announced by the Government to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS it notes with some concern that opportunities to improve Social Care have been missed again. We find this particularly disappointing when Government itself has clearly recognised the link between the health and social care sectors with the creation of the Cabinet post of Secretary of Health and Social Care.

In the Council's opinion social care is and remains an integral and crucial element to providing safe, effective and timely care in the NHS and the wider health and social care sectors. Furthermore it is Council's view that social care requires 'parity of esteem', a long term funding solution and support, like NHS funding, from central taxation.

Council's also notes that future funding for social care in the City cannot continue to be passed onto communities in the form of the Social Care Precept. This Council therefore calls on Government to seek to introduce a single ring-fenced tax for health and social care in line with the recently produced report 'Health and Social Care - Delivering a Secure Funding Future'. This single tax would replace the current National Insurance taxation and provisions and would be fairer, transparent and equitable.

Furthermore this Council calls on Government to seek to introduce an independent Office of Budget Responsibility of Health and Social Care who would oversee and be responsible for the spending of this ring-fenced tax.

Finally, it is the view of this Council that only such radical proposals will secure the future of the NHS for a further thirty years and help bring to an end the prolonged period of underfunding for and neglect of Social Care.

It was moved by Councillor Lay, seconded by Councillor D Blackburn that whilst this Council welcomes the recent moderate funding increase announced by the Government to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS it notes with some concern that opportunities to improve Social Care have been missed again. We find this particularly disappointing when Government itself has clearly recognised the link between the health and social care sectors with the creation of the Cabinet post of Secretary of Health and Social Care.

In the Council's opinion social care is and remains an integral and crucial element to providing safe, effective and timely care in the NHS and the wider health and social care sectors. Furthermore it is Council's view that social care requires 'parity of esteem', a long term funding solution and support, like NHS funding, from central taxation.

Council's also notes that future funding for social care in the City cannot continue to be passed onto communities in the form of the Social Care Precept. This Council therefore calls on Government to seek to introduce a single ring-fenced tax for health and social care in line with the recently produced report 'Health and Social Care - Delivering a Secure Funding Future'. This single tax would replace the current National Insurance taxation and provisions and would be fairer, transparent and equitable.

Furthermore this Council calls on Government to seek to introduce an independent Office of Budget Responsibility of Health and Social Care who would oversee and be responsible for the spending of this ring-fenced tax.

Finally, it is the view of this Council that only such radical proposals will secure the future of the NHS for a further thirty years and help bring to an end the prolonged period of underfunding for and neglect of Social Care.

An amendment was moved by Councillor C Anderson, seconded by Councillor Robinson

Delete all and replace with:

This Council welcomes the recent funding increase announced by the Government to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the NHS, this will provide over £20 billion a year extra in real terms by 2023/4 including funds returned from Brussels after Brexit to invest in our public services.

Council recognises that for the vast majority of its 70 year existence the NHS has been under the stewardship of a Conservative Government and the latest funding announcement will mean that moving forward the NHS will have record funding levels.

In the Council's opinion social care is and remains an integral and crucial element to providing safe, effective and timely care in the NHS and the wider health and social care sectors and believes that more work is needed on delivering a long term solution on social care funding.

Council notes that future funding for social care in the City cannot continue to be sought in the form of the Social Care Precept and a more innovative solution is required to deliver greater certainty to local authorities around expected funding levels over the medium to long term.

Finally, it  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

This Council believes Inclusive Growth is key to addressing inequalities, poverty and social exclusion in Leeds.

Council therefore welcomes commitments from major stakeholders in the city to implement the Inclusive Growth Strategy and will work to encourage other stakeholders and businesses in Leeds to pledge their support.

Council calls for a future State of the City meeting to monitor progress on the implementation of the strategy.

It was moved by Councillor Blake, seconded by Councillor Pryor that this Council believes Inclusive Growth is key to addressing inequalities, poverty and social exclusion in Leeds.

Council therefore welcomes commitments from major stakeholders in the city to implement the Inclusive Growth Strategy and will work to encourage other stakeholders and businesses in Leeds to pledge their support.

Council calls for a future State of the City meeting to monitor progress on the implementation of the strategy.

An amendment was moved by Councillor Lay, seconded by Councillor Golton

Replace all after “This Council believes” with:

Inclusive Growth is key to addressing inequalities, poverty, social exclusion and improving the lives of all the citizens of Leeds.

Council therefore welcomes commitments from major stakeholders in the city to implement the Inclusive Growth Strategy and will work to encourage other stakeholders and businesses in Leeds to pledge their support.

Council also notes the real and legitimate concerns of business and stakeholders to the potential impact of the UK leaving the EU will have on inclusive growth.

With little under nine months to go this Council is anxious that there remains no trade and customs agreements, no clarity and little certainty for businesses, stakeholders and communities should the UK leave the EU with 'no deal' hard Brexit.

Council believes that a 'hard Brexit' is not what business, the trade unions, and the NHS and local authorities want and such a decision will impact greatly on the City's Inclusive Growth Strategy.

Council therefore supports the recent resolution by Unite the Union to keep open the option of a People’s Vote on the outcome of any deals.

The amendment in the name of Councillor Lay was declared lost and upon being put to the vote it was

RESOLVED – That this Council believes Inclusive Growth is key to addressing inequalities, poverty and social exclusion in Leeds.

Council therefore welcomes commitments from major stakeholders in the city to implement the Inclusive Growth Strategy and will work to encourage other stakeholders and businesses in Leeds to pledge their support.

Council calls for a future State of the City meeting to monitor progress on the implementation of the strategy.

To receive the minutes in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(i).

It was moved by Councillor Blake, seconded by Councillor Dowson that the minutes be received in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 2.2(i).

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

Council Procedure Rule 4, providing for the winding up of business, was applied prior to all notified comments on the minutes having been debated.