Agenda and minutes

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.

There were no declarations of disclosable pecuniary or other interests.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillor Groves.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the previous meeting held on 15^th June 2016

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 15 June 2016 be confirmed as a correct record.

In accordance with Paragraphs 4.16 and 4.17 of the Community 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 Community 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.

In accordance with the Community Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed a period of up to 10 minutes for members of the public to make representations or ask questions within the terms of reference of the Community Committee. 

With regards to the traveller camp at Holbeck Moor, a question was asked to what financial cost this would have on the Council following the clear up afterwards.  It was reported that this would be investigated.

To consider the report of the Chief Officer of Highways & Transport  which  seeks feedback and input from Members on the future strategic approach to transport in the city and the development of a proposition and delivery plan for the £173.5 million fund due to be allocated following the cancellation of the NGT project.

The report of the Chief Officer, Highways and Transport informed Members of the Transport Conversation and engagement process regarding the future strategic approach to transport in the city and the development of a proposition and delivery plan for the £173.5 million fund due to be allocated following the cancellation of the NGT project.

Vanessa Andrews, NGT Planning and Urban Design Manager presented the report.  Members were informed that the first phase of the Transport Conversation would be the development of a Leeds transport strategy and were asked for issues specific to the Inner South area.

Issues highlighted included the following:

·  Bus services – There had been a decline in the number of bus routes even though buses made up the majority of public transport journeys.  Bus services were vital for social and economic purposes and there was a need for more control and accountability regarding the provision of services.

·  Problems with traffic coming off the motorway and using areas such as Belle Isle for rat running.  The NGT scheme had a proposed park and ride at Stourton and it was asked whether that could still be an option in light of the successful scheme at Elland Road.

·  How to limit  and reduce car users comin into the City Centre.

·  The possibility of providing more smaller local rail stations with car parking.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the wider strategic context of the Transport Conversation which will extend beyond a first phase conversation into the Spring/Summer of next year, informing a wider transport strategy for the City over the next 20 years be noted.

(2)  That the Department of Transport £173.5 million offer for public transport improvements, in the context of a currently planned report to Executive Board on the 19^th October and the planned submission of a strategic investment case to the Department of Transport be noted.

To consider the report of the South East Area Leader providing an update on the community committee’s delegated budget

The report of the South East Area Leader presented Members with the following:

·  Details of the Wellbeing Budget position.

·  An update on both the revenue and youth activities fund elements of the Wellbeing budget.

·  Details of revenue projects agreed to date.

·  Details of Youth Activities Fund agreed to date.

·  Details of Capital Budget agreed to date.

·  Details of proposed ringfences.

·  Details of project proposals for consideration and approval.

·  Details of projects approved by Delegated Decision Notice (DDN).

·  Current position of the Small Grants Budget.

Tajinder Verdee, Area Officer presented the reported.

Members attention was brought to the remaining funds available and to projects agreed by delegated decision notice since the last meeting.

Approval was sought for the following projects:

·  Litter bins on the Longroyds - £900

·  2 x Speed Indicator Devices – Beeston & Holbeck - £5,720

·  1 Speed Indicator Device – City & Hunslet - £2,860

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report be noted.

(2)  That the revenue projects already agreed be noted.

(3)  That the Youth Activities Funds already agreed be noted.

(4)  That the capital projects already agreed be noted.

(5)  That the proposed ringfences for 2016/17 be noted.

(6)  That the following Wellbeing applications be approved:

o  Litter bins on the Longroyds - £900

o  2 x Speed Indicator Devices – Beeston & Holbeck - £5,720

o  1 x Spped Indicator Device – City & Hunslet - £2,860

(7)  That the projects approved by Delegated Decision Notice be noted.

(8)  That the Small Grants position be noted.

To consider the report of the Chief Economy and Regeneration Officer which provides information on the South Bank regeneration proposals. It also sets out details of a three month public consultation on a ‘regeneration framework’ – which includes a number of proposals to regenerate the entire area. This report seeks Community Committee comments on proposals and seeks guidance on how best to promote, consult and get the views of residents and businesses from across the area.

The report of the Chief Economy and Regeneration Officer included information on the South Bank regeneration proposals.  It also set out details of a three month public consultation on a ‘regeneration framework’ which included a number of proposals to regenerate the entire area.

Lee Arnell, Principal Regeneration Officer presented the report.

Issues highlighted included the following:

·  Housebuilding – there would be proposals to build 4,000 new homes in the area with a move towards family housing.

·  Employment – it was envisaged that an estimated 35,000 new jobs could be created.

·  The creation of a new green city centre park – there would be at least 6 open space areas within the regeneration area.

·  Connectivity – transformation of the road network

·  Priority areas included Temple Works and Hunslet Mill

·  Development of the waterfront – to create a space to be used by families and for events

·  Challenges faced by flood risk

·  Location of the HS2 station would be in the Southbank regeneration area

·  Consultation would last until mid November.

In response to Members’ comments and questions, the following was discussed:

·  Opportunity to open up areas around the waterfront

·  The need to consult with younger people – there had been early consultation at breeze events and it was hoped to get some involvement with local schools.

·  The provision of affordable housing.

·  Employment opportunities for local people.

·  The need to consult existing communities in the area.

·  Provision of safer walking routes into the city centre.

RESOLVED – That the report and discussion be noted.

To consider the report of the Director of Environment and Housing which  provides Members with information on reported crime figures and anti social behaviour over the period 1st April 2015 and 31st March 2016.

The report of the Director of Environment and Housing provided Members with information on reported crime figures and anti-social behaviour over the period 1^st April 2015 to 31^st March 2016.

Zahid Butt, Area Community Safety Co-ordinator presented the report.

With reference to the upward trend for most offences, it was reported that this was due to changes in the way that certain crimes were recorded.

Community Safety was to be the theme of the Workshop following the meeting where Members could discuss community safety issues in further detail.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider the report of the South East Area Leader which provides an update on the work of the communities team in the area

The report of the South East Area Leader provided Members with a summary of work which the Communities Team were in engaged in based on priorities identified by the Community Committee and not covered elsewhere on the Agenda.

Martin Hackett, Area Officer presented the report.  The report presented updates from Community Champions on their themed areas and also provided information regarding Integrated Locality Working and details of free letting arrangements at Community Centres in the Inner South Area.

Members’ attention was also brought to  the following:

·  Leeds Managed Approach to Street Sex working – recent consultation and future proposals.

·  Adult Social Care – Update following the report from Integrated Health and Adult Social Care teams.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.

To consider the report of the South East Area Leader which presents the Priorities and Actions, Engagement Framework and ward profiles for 2016/17.

The report of the South East Area Leader presented the Priorities and Actions, Engagement Framework and Ward Profiles for 2016/17.  A copy of the Community Plan Priorities and Actions; Engagement Framework and Ward Profiles for Inner South Leeds were appended to the report.

Martin Hackett, Area Officer presented the report.

Members attention was brought to the appendices of the report which formed the Inner South Community Plan.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report and appendices be noted.

(2)  That the Community Committee Plan for 2016/17 be approved.

Wednesday 7^th December 2016 at 7pm

(Venue to be confirmed)

Wednesday, 7^th December 2016 at 7.00 p.m.