Venue: Morley Town Hall, Large Banqueting Room, LS27 9DY
Contact: Andy Booth (0113) 24 74325 Email: andy.booth@leeds.gov.uk
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Declaration of Interests To declare any personal/prejudicial interests for the purpose of Section 81(3) of the Local Government Act 2000 and paragraphs 8 to 12 of the Members Code of Conduct. Minutes: Councillors Finnigan and Leadley declared a personal and prejudicial interest in Agenda Item 14, Outer South Area Committee Well Being Budget Report, due to an application from Gildersome Action Group of which they were both Members. They left the room during the discussion and consideration of this application. (Minute No 61 refers).
Councillors Elliott, Finnigan, Gettings, Grayshon, Leadley and Varley declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 15 Area Manager’s Report. due to their positions on Morley Town Council. (Minute No 62 refers).
Councillors Elliott, Gettings and Varley declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 15, Area Manager’s Report, due to their respective positions on the Morley Literature Festival Committee. (Minute No 62 refers)
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Apologies for Absence To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Counillors K renshaw and S Smith
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Open Forum In accordance with Paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area Committee Procedure Rules, at the discretion of the Chair a period of up to 10 minutes may be allocated at each ordinary meeting for members of the public to make representations or to ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee. This period of time may be extended at the discretion of the Chair. No member of the public shall speak for more than three minutes in the Open Forum, except by permission of the Chair.
(10 mins discussion) Minutes: The agenda made reference to the provision contained in the Area Committee Procedure rules for an Open Forum Session at each ordinary meeting of an Area Committee, for members of the public to ask questions or to make representations on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee. On this occasion, no matters were raised under this item by those members of the public who were in attendance.
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Minutes - 29 November 2010 PDF 71 KB To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 29 November 2010 Minutes: RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 29 November 2010 be confirmed as a correct record.
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Health and Wellbeing Programme PDF 112 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Health & Wellbeing Improvement Manager – South East
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 10 Minutes Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Health & Wellbeing Improvement Manager – South East outlined the significant changes taking place locally following the publication of a recent Government White Paper and guidance which highlighted implications for the work of the Local Area Partnerships. The paper also provided Members with a brief summary update on the work of the South East Health and Wellbeing Partnership, the key health inequality challenges for the city and work taking place to address this by officers, member champions and local services.
The Chair welcomed Bash Uppal, Health & Wellbeing Improvement Manager to the meeting.
The following issues were highlighted:
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.
(Councillor Golton joined the meeting at 4.20 p.m. during the discussion on this item)
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Towards Integrated Locality Working PDF 82 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement)
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Planning, Policy and Improvement) informed the Area Committee on the progress of recent work on locality working through a Locality working Pathfinder in the south east wedge of the city. The report invited Members to comment and support the initial proposals arising from the Pathfinder.
Keith Lander, Deputy Area Manager and Shaid Mahmood, Area Leader presented the report to the Committee. Key issues highlighted included the following:
Further to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED –
(1) That the progress on the Locality Working Pathfinder to date be noted. (2) That the approach of a ‘One Council’ Area Leader to lead the integration of services locally be supported. (3) That the set of design principles (appendix 1) to form the basis of what was sought to achieve through locality working in Leeds be supported.
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Transformation of Learning Disability Day Services PDF 94 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Chief Officer Learning Disability, Adult Social Care.
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 minutes Minutes: The report of the Chief Officer, Learning Disability, Adult Social Care provided the Area Committee with relevant background information regarding the plan to modernise learning disability day care in South (Outer) Leeds. It also informed of the local consultation exercise that would provide opportunity to comment on the plans or consultation process.
The Chair welcomed Andy Rawnsley, Learning Disability Community Support Services to the meeting.
It was reported that the Executive Board had considered a report on the provision of learning disability day services in January 2009 and, subsequent to this, the Moor End Day Centre in Hunslet had been declared surplus to requirements and approval had been given to replace the West Ardsley Centre in 2011. Members were also made aware of the move to provide more individualised services, the development of services with voluntary sector organisations, future use of Council owned assets and provision at Rothwell.
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the following be noted
a) The requirement to deliver a more personalised approach to day opportunities for people with a learning disability to meet the aspirations of customers, carers and other stakeholders and reflect national policy guidance. b) The success of the re-provision of Moorend Centre and the range of new opportunities and choices this has created for adults with learning disabilities in South Leeds. c) The intention to transform the service through disinvestment in traditional services and large segregated buildings to the utilisation of community based locations and the increased involvement of, and investment into, voluntary, community and faith sector providers. d) In the South (Outer) area of the city this will involve the replacement of the current West Ardsley Fulfilling Lives building with a number of smaller buildings bases, yet to be confirmed, which will be located in existing community facilities. It will also result in the upgrading of the facilities at Rothwell Fulfilling Lives centre. e) The project has a communication strategy which will ensure ongoing stakeholder consultation and involvement throughout the process.
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Future Options for Residential Day Care PDF 93 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Director of Adult Social Services
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Additional documents: Minutes: The report of the Director of Adult Social Services presented the Area Committee with information relating to the future options for long term residential and day care services for older people and outlined the consultation process to progress and implement the recommendations of the Executive Board agreed on 15 December 2010.
Members of the Area Committee were invited to suggest specific local issues that would help plan for the future needs of older people and make a response as part of the consultation process as agreed by the Executive Board.
The Chair welcomed Michelle Tynan, Chief Officer – Learning Disabilities to the meeting,
The following issues were brought to Members attention:
o Use of existing equipment and facilities o Suggestions of a move to more specialised services o The possibility of merging existing services/provision o The role and use of independent sector provision
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.
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To receive and consider the attached report of the Outer South Area Manager
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Minutes: The report of the Outer South Area manager referred to collaborative working between Area Committees and the West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (WYFRS) and how the Area Committee could help WYFRS achieve its ambition to make West Yorkshire safer.
The Chair welcomed Dave Smith, Station Commander, Morley and Rothwell to the meeting.
It was reported that WYFRS had been considering different approaches to ways in which they operated and that promotion of fire safety in West Yorkshire was a priority. The service carried out approximately 60,000 checks per year, offering fire safety advice and fitting smoke detectors, but recognised that there were still many vulnerable individuals and groups who were hard to reach. Members were asked to identify any of these hard to reach individuals/groups across Outer South Leeds.
Further issues discussed included the following:
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(1) That the report be noted (2) That information on any hard to reach individuals/groups that could benefit from WYFRS be fed to Area Management for action.
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Environmental Services Delegation PDF 102 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Minutes: The report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods provided the Area Committee with an update on the progress towards achieving delegation of certain environmental services for the next Municipal Year. It also presented proposals for the involvement of Members throughout the preparatory stage.
Keith Lander, Deputy Area Manager introduced the report to the Committee. Issues highlighted included the scope of delegation, the development of a Service Level Agreement and a progress update. A report was due to be submitted to the March meeting if the Executive Board and the importance of deciding priorities was stressed. Further attention was brought to the delivery structure and the involvement of Officers and Members.
The following issues were discussed:
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(1) That the report be noted, specifically the programme of Member involvement (2) That a further progress report be submitted to the next Area Committee meeting.
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Outer South Area Committee Well being Budget Report PDF 97 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Additional documents: Decision: RESOLVED –
(1) That the report be noted. (2) That the position of the Well-being Budget as set out at paragraph 3.0 be noted. (3) That the ring fence revenue amounts for 2010/11 as outlined in Appendix 1 be noted. (4) That the Wellbeing capital projects already agreed as listed in Appendix 2 be noted. (5) That £414.28 capital be approved for Blue Grit Bins – Gildersome. (6) That the small grants situation as outlined in paragraph 5.1 be noted.
Minutes: The report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods provided the Area Committee with the following:
· An update on both the revenue and capital elements of the Area Committee’s budget. · Details of projects that require approval. · A summary of all revenue and capital projects agreed to date. · A summary of the revenue allocation for 2010/11 Well being Revenue Budget already approved and linked to the priorities and outcomes identified in the approved Area Delivery Plan (ADP). · An update on the Small Grants budget
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(1) That the report be noted. (2) That the position of the Well-being Budget as set out at paragraph 3.0 be noted. (3) That the ring fence revenue amounts for 2010/11 as outlined in Appendix 1 be noted. (4) That the Wellbeing capital projects already agreed as listed in Appendix 2 be noted. (5) That £414.28 capital be approved for Blue Grit Bins – Gildersome. (6) That the small grants situation as outlined in paragraph 5.1 be noted.
(Councillors Finnigan and Leadley left the meeting during the discussion and consideration of the application for funding for Blue Grit Bins. Councillor Gettings assumed the Chair for this item)
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Area Manager's Report PDF 96 KB To receive and consider the attached report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods
Presentation 5 Minutes/Discussion 5 Minutes Additional documents:
Decision: RESOLVED –
(1) That the report be noted (2) That the terms of reference for the Cleaner Neighbourhoods and Community Centres Sub Groups as outlined in appendices 6 and 7 respectively be approved.
Minutes: The report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods detailed a range of activities taking place within the Outer South Leeds Area and provided Members with an update on actions and achievements of the Area Management Team relating to priorities and work of the Area Committee since the previous meeting in November 2010.
Tom O’Donovan, South East Area Management presented the report and highlighted the following issues:
In response to Members comments and questions, the following issues were discussed:
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(1) That the report be noted (2) That the terms of reference for the Cleaner Neighbourhoods and Community Centres Sub Groups as outlined in appendices 6 and 7 respectively be approved.
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Date, Time and Venue of Next Meeting Monday, 14 March 2011 at 4.00 p.m. – Rothwell One Stop Centre – Civic Chamber Minutes: Monday, 14 March 2011 at 4.00 p.m., Civic Chamber, Rothwell One Stop Centre. |