Agenda and minutes

OFFICERS:  Christine Addison, North West Area Manager

    Jason Singh, North West Area Management

  Dayle Lynch, North West Area Management

    Stuart Robinson, Chief Executive’s Department

MEMBERS  Annie Faulder, North Hyde Park Neighbourhood Association

OF THE  Pam Bone, North Hyde Park Neighbourhood Association

PUBLIC:  Bill McKinnon, Friends of Woodhouse Moor

  Freda Matthews, Little Woodhouse Community Association

The Chair welcomed everyone to the Special Meeting of the North West (Inner) Area Committee held in the Civic Hall, Leeds. In view of the impending late arrival of some Elected Members due to Council business, he agreed to start the meeting at 7.10 pm and not 7.00 pm as stated on the agenda.

To declare any personal/prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 13 of the Members Code of Conduct

(a)  The following personal declaration was made:-

·  Councillor D Morton in his capacity as a local resident – Harold’s and Thornvilles Neighbourhood Improvement Plan – Well-Being Report (Agenda Item 9) (Minute 102 refers)

(b)  The following personal/prejudicial interest was declared:-

·  Councillor K Hussain in his capacity as a member of Woodsley Road Management Committee – Well-Being Report (Agenda Item 9) (Minute 102 refers)

An apology for absence was received on behalf of Councillor B P Atha.

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 8^th February 2007.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 8^th February 2007 be approved as  a correct record.

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing providing summary notes of the discussions that took place at the North West (Inner) Area Committee meeting held on 29^th March 2007 which was deemed inquorate.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report providing summary notes of the discussions that took place at the North West (Inner) Area Committee meeting held on 29^th March 2007 which was inquorate.

Appended to the report was a copy of the summary notes for the information/ comment of the meeting.

In summary reference was made to the following issues:-

·  Transportation Report – Burley Road Bus Scheme

Councillor E Minkin referred to the above issue and reported on the outcome of a recent meeting held with Highways and Development officers where it was suggested that widening a narrow section of the Burley Road Bus Scheme by one metre would allow for some green verge to be retained, but that this would be at the expense of some car parking provision, reducing revenue income for the City Services department.

Following discussions, North West Area Management agreed to liaise with Councillor Minkin with a view to writing to the Directors of Development and City Services conveying the Committee’s support to this revision.

(Councillor M Hamilton joined the meeting at 7.15 pm during discussions of the above item)

·  The Closing Down of an Illegal Nightclub in Headingley

Councillor D Morton raised his concerns over the lack of police presence in relation to Woodhouse Moor, especially around the issue of damage being caused to the grassed area as a result of fires and barbeques.

Following discussions, North West Area Management agreed to convene an urgent Member meeting with senior police representatives, together with officers from Learning and Leisure Department with a view to discussing the current problems on Woodhouse Moor and identifying possible solutions.

·  Area Delivery Plan 2007/07

Councillor P Ewens informed the meeting that the Blackman Grove MUGA open day would be held on 4^th July 2007 and extended an invitation to all concerned.

·  A Plan for Delivering Affordable Housing in Leeds

Councillor J Illingworth expressed his concerns that following a Plans Panel meeting held earlier in the day, it now seemed unlikely that there would be any provision made for affordable housing within the Kirkstall District Centre Redevelopment scheme.

Councillor  E Minkin also referred to the Kirkstall District Centre Redevelopment scheme and requested the Committee to write to the Director of Development seeking assurances that they should not achieve maximum capital receipts from the sale of land in Kirkstall, but consider affordable housing as an alternative provision.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report be noted.

(b)  That the request from the Streetscene Sub Group to use the remaining 2006/07 skips budget to contribute towards the cost of a caged van and crew during the student change over period be approved.

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing on the Area Delivery Plan for 2007/08.

The Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report on the Area Delivery Plan for 2007/08.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report and appendices and a number of minor revisions/comments were made by Members which were duly noted by North West Area Management.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That approval be given to the Area Delivery Plan for 2007/08 in accordance with the report now submitted.

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing on the Well-being Budget.

Referring to minute 89 of the meeting held on 8^th February 2007, the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing submitted a report on the Well-being budget.

Appended to the report were copies of the following documents for the information/comment of the meeting:-

·  Revenue spend by theme 2004/05 to 2006/07 (3 years) and 2007/08 to date (Table 1 refers)

·  Revenue spend by ward 2004/05 to 2006/07 (3 years) and 2007/08 to date (Table 2 refers)

·  Capital spend 2004/07 to date by theme (Table 3 refers)

·  Capital spend 2004/07 to date by ward (Table 4 refers)

Dayle Lynch, North West Area Management presented the report and responded to Members’ queries and comments.

Detailed discussion ensued on the contents of the report and appendices.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report and appendices be noted.

(b)  That the following projects seeking revenue funding for 2007/08 be dealt with as follows:-

(c)  That the following projects seeking capital funding be dealt with as follows:

To consider a report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer on a request to appoint an Elected Member of the Area Committee to serve on the Ireland Wood Children’s Centre Management Committee.

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report on a request to appoint an Elected Member of the Area Committee to serve on the Ireland Wood Children’s Centre Management Committee.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report be noted.

(b)  That approval be given to appointing Councillor S Bentley to serve on the Ireland Wood Children’s Centre Management Committee.

To consider a report of the Chief Democratic Services Officer requesting Members to give consideration to agreeing the dates and times of the their meetings for the 2007/08 municipal year which commences in May 2007

The Chief Democratic Services Officer submitted a report requesting Members to give consideration to agreeing the dates and times of their meetings for the 2007/08 municipal year which commences in May 2007.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the report be noted.

(b)  That approval be given to the following dates and times for the 2007/08 municipal year:-

  Thursday 28^th June 2007 at 7.00 pm

  Thursday 13^th September 2007 at 7.00 pm

  Thursday 18^th October 2007 at 7.00 pm

  Thursday 13^th December 2007 at 7.00 pm

  Thursday 7^th February 2008 at 7.00 pm

  Thursday 3^rd April 2008 at 7.00 pm

  NB: Venues to be confirmed.

(The meeting concluded at 8.45 pm)