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APPEALS AGAINST REFUSAL OF INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 25 of the Access to Information Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded) Minutes: There were no appeals against refusal of inspection of documents. |
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Exempt Information - Possible Exclusion of the Press and Public 1 To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information, 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 so, to formally pass the following resolution:-
RESOLVED – That the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as containing exempt information 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, as follows:-
Minutes: There were no exempt items. |
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Late Items To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration.
(The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes.) Minutes: There were no late items. |
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Declarations of Disclosable Pecuniary Interests To disclose or draw attention to any disclosable pecuniary interests for the purposes of Section 31 of the Localism Act 2011 and paragraphs 13-16 of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
Minutes: There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary interests. |
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Apologies for Absence and Notification of Substitutes To receive any apologies for absence and notification of substitutes.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Cllr J Goddard, Cllr K Renshaw attended the meeting as his substitute. |
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Minutes - 16 July 2020 To approve as a correct record the minutes of the minutes of the meeting held on 16 July 2020.
Minutes: RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 16th July 2020, be approved as a correct record. |
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Matters arising Minutes: Minute 17 – Update from the Director of City Development. In relation to points raised by Board Members, Members were advised of the following: · Minute 17 – Update from the Director of City Development. · In relation to points raised by Board Members, Members were advised of the following: · The availability of Discretionary Grants closed at the end of August, with a deadline for payments to be granted by 30 September; · Information in relation to responsibilities for flood alleviation would be provided to Board Members. Advice would be sought from DEFRA regarding the responsibilities of the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service in relation to flood alleviation; · It was noted that Flood Risk management is due to be discussed at the Board’s November meeting; · First Bus are reporting that they are trying to return to a full timetable. However, due to social distancing buses are running at only 50% capacity. Significant preparations were put in place for the schools and FE colleges returning, however, there is still a finite number of drivers and fleet due to shortages brought about by Covid-19. Member concern regarding school children and students trying to get to classes on time was noted and would be raised with WYCA; · Discussions will take place with Licensing Colleagues in relation to taxi drivers with a view to exploring the provision of a number of face coverings for passengers who do not have their own. |
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Director's Update: Covid-19 Pandemic Response and Recovery To receive an update from the Director of City Development on the ongoing response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the city’s recovery plan, such as it relates to the remit of the Board. Minutes: The Report of the Director of City Development updated the Scrutiny Board on key activity carried out in the City Development Directorate in relation to the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the subsequent recovery plan since the last update to the Scrutiny Board in July 2020.
In attendance at the meeting were: · Cllr Lisa Mulherin - Executive Board Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainable Development · Martin Farrington – Director of City Development · Gary Bartlett – Chief Officer, Highways and Transportation · Sue Wynne – Chief Officer, Employment and Skills · Eve Roodhouse – Chief Officer, Economic Development
The Board Members were informed of the following points:
In response to questions from Members the Board were informed ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme To consider an update from the Director of City Development about the Leeds Public Transport Investment Programme. Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Director of City Development on the LPTIP included spend to date and forecast spend, along with scheme delivery status. It requested Members consideration of the schemes that have dropped out of the LPTIP, are being paused or are being delivered through other funding and delivery mechanisms.
In attendance for this item were:
Board Members were informed of the following key points:
Responding to questions from the Board the following points were discussed;
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To consider the Scrutiny Board’s work schedule for the 2020/21 municipal year.
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The report of the Head of Democratic Services requested Board Members consideration of its work schedule for the remainder of the current municipal year.
Members were informed of a Working Group scheduled for Thursday 1 October, at 1:00pm to consider early budget proposals. Members also requested a working group be scheduled to update them on new Government planning proposals and processes.
RESOLVED – To note the content of the report.
The meeting concluded at 12:30pm |
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Date and Time of Next Meeting The next public meeting of the Board will be 14 October 2020 at 10.30am. Please note that there will be a pre-meet for all Board members at 10.15am. Minutes: The next meeting of the Scrutiny Board Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth will be on 14th October 2020, at 10:30am. There will be a pre-meet for all Board Members at 10:15am. |