Agenda and minutes

To consider any appeals in accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules (in the event of an Appeal the press and public will be excluded). (*In accordance with Procedure Rule 15.2, written notice of an appeal must be received by the Head of Governance Services at least 24 hours before the meeting)

There were no appeals.

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:

There was no exempt information.

To identify items which have been admitted to the agenda by the Chair for consideration (The special circumstances shall be specified in the minutes)

There were no formal late items noted but there was supplementary information submitted in relation to item 8 - Inner South Community Committee Finance Report.

To disclose or draw attention to any interests in accordance with Leeds City Council’s ‘Councillor Code of Conduct’.

Councillor Carlisle declared a disclosable pecuniary interest for Agenda Item 8, Inner South Community Committee Finance Report, as their spouse is employed by St Luke’s Cares. The organisation had applied for Wellbeing funds. Councillor Carlisle left the meeting before the discussion of this application and took no part in the discussion or decision making.

To receive any apologies for absence.

No apologies were received for the meeting.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 7^th September 2022.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on the 7^th of September 2022 be approved as an accurate record subject to an amendment to minute 20 – Councillor Burke be appointed to the Middleton and Beeston LCP and the Beeston Cottingley and Middleton Partnership.

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 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 time may be extended at the discretion of the Chair.

Local residents in attendance reported issues with refuse collection in the Cottingley area as residents were told that waste contained within bin bags that were not in a physical bin would not be collected or removed, which was noted to be an ongoing problem during and since the pandemic. Most residents can’t access bins as they live in high rise flats and the number of bins provided are limited leading to them being blamed for mess and additional fly tipping and would like to come to agreement with the refuse collection department; Members were informed that resident had attempted to make contact with the department but had not received a response. It was also reported that refuse is often discarded out windows from the flats which poses danger and both issues had led to unhygienic conditions and attraction of vermin.

Members proposed to contact relevant officers and the Executive Member for Environment and Housing regarding attending a future Inner South Community Committee meeting to present their case and seek resolution to the bin collection issues. The waste being thrown from windows was noted to be a criminal offence and should be reported to the police.

To consider the report of the Head of Locality Partnerships which provides an update on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund Capital Budget, as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy budget for 2022/23.

The Head of Locality Partnerships submitted a report to update the Community Committee on the budget position for the Wellbeing Fund, Youth Activity Fund (YAF), Capital Budget as well as the Community Infrastructure Levy Budget (CIL) for 2022/23.

The Localities Officer introduced the report and outlined an amendment to the Hunslet & Riverside remaining CIL balance figure as £92,671.50 contained in table 6. A grant allocation of £1,500 with an additional £1,000 to be ringfenced and also £1,000 to pay for replacement defibrillator parts for Hunslet & Riverside were proposed and agreed, with the funding being taken from the wellbeing budget.

Projects set out in the report were discussed, and agreed as follows:

The following was discussed:

• Although approved at the meeting, it was queried whether the cost for the Woodhouse Hill Road/Leasowe Avenue Fencing project could be reduced, a funding split with the Housing Advisory Panel will be sought.
• The Skelton Grange Nature Connection project was deferred to seek alternative commissioning arrangements as current proposals incurred a lot of work and high costs. A consultative meeting with all members was proposed to manage outcomes and expectations.
• South Leeds Life monthly newspaper was endorsed as an excellent community asset and platform however some concern regarding political neutrality was raised in relation to a recent article. The leader of the organisation was in attendance and apologised and outlined it was not intentional. They also outlined contingency plans for future issues of the paper.

RESOLVED –

1.) That the wellbeing applications be determined as set out above

2.) To note;

a.) the content of the report, as per the update provided by the Localities Officer during the meeting regarding the figures for Hunslet & Riverside CIL budget

b.) Details of the Wellbeing Budget position (Table 1)

c.) Wellbeing ring fenced budgets for consideration and approval (paragraph 20 onwards)

d.) Details of the projects approved via Delegated Decision (paragraph 35)

e.) Monitoring information of its funded projects (paragraph 45 onwards)

f.). Details of the Youth Activities Fund (YAF) position (Table 2)

g). Details of the proposed Small Grants Budget (Table 3)

h.) Details of the proposed Community Skips Budget (Table 4)

i.)  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

To consider the report of the Head of Locality Partnerships providing an overall update on the work that the Communities Team is engaged in, based on priorities identified by the Community Committee. It also provides opportunities to request further information on a particular issue.

The report of the Head of Locality Partnerships updated members on the work in which the Communities Team was engaged in based on priorities identified by the Community Committee.

The Community Committee discussions included:

• Councillor Almass, the community champion for Children & Families provided an update on recent work. Thanks to everyone who had attended the Youth Summit was extended, where over 120 school children from all three wards learnt about democracy. Child Friendly Leeds, Youth Services, the RAF, West Yorkshire Police and Leeds 2023 were notable organisations that attended and the summit. Lunch was provided at the University where information on further education was provided. Later in the day a number of the children met with His Majesty King Charles III who was also visiting Leeds on the same day.

• Councillor Iqbal, the community champion for Environment & Community Safety held a safety sub-group meeting on the 31^st October 2022. Updates were provided from Anti-Social Behaviour Team, West Yorkshire Police, Forestry, Waste Management, Parks & Countryside, Selective Licensing and The Cleaner Neighbourhoods Team on any issues in the area and any workstreams.

• Councillor Burke, the community champion for Health and Wellbeing provided an update on recent work. Council and community involvement in the ongoing Vitamin D campaign was encouraged with proposed distribution of samples and information available for relevant public meetings. A project was also noted to be underway in which well being bags will be provided to those in need with a focus on products which improve the mental and physical health of people.
• The figures for recent crime statistics in the area from the Police, which were contained in the report, were noted as 2 months out of date and it would be helpful if they could be closer to the committee meeting day for an improved overview of the current situation.
• A suggestion was made regarding the information submitted by Public Health in the report, it would be helpful to breakdown vaccine figures into categories of flu, Covid-19 and pneumonia and if the figures could be more specific to the Inner South area.
• Members advocated for information regarding front line services provision to be more accessible to vulnerable people; their health may be at greater risk with the increased pressures from the cold weather and the cost of living crisis.
• In addition to the Friends of Earth data on air quality, relevant council data will be a useful comparison, however, irregardless of differences in data members were of the opinion action to improve air quality in Inner South Leeds should be prioritised.

RESOLVED – That the content of the report, along with members comments be noted.

To receive the report of the Head of Localities which provides the Inner South Community Committee with an update on LUFC Kicks and to gather input and support from elected members and residents.

The report of the Head of Localities provided the Inner South Community Committee with an update on LUFC Kicks and to gather input and support from elected members and residents. Michael Kinsey attended the meeting to give the Committee a presentation to raise awareness of the foundation regarding provision of activities and facilities within the community.

Issues highlighted included the following:

• The Premier Leagues Kicks programme engaged local communities through the power of sport and was now operational seven days a week across Leeds.
• Provision in Inner South Leeds included drop-in football sessions at Holbeck Community Centre, work alongside the Youth Service and other community work.
• There was a focus on Health, Participation and Education.
• Activities provided during the school holidays which included the provision of meals.
• Other foundation work included Women’s and Girls football, Walking Football, Community Safety and Health & Wellbeing.

The following was discussed:

• Social action projects are essential for the personal development of young people in relation to project planning, communication skills and raising funds for local communities. This programme will assist with keeping youth out of trouble with incentives and benefits such as meeting Leeds United players and attending matches.
• With Leeds United being promoted to the Premier League, more funding will be available through the Football Association. Leeds United is an iconic brand and should be utilised for positive engagement and participation with the community and other local charities.
• The incentive for potential free tickets to attend a match is a reward for connecting with the foundation and making progress.
• Males are often less likely to access medical services if experiencing bad mental health, the organisation may be much more familiar and comfortable to them which may enable positive conversations.
• Collective work between the organisation, ward councillors and 3^rd sector partnerships, who know their community best will create sound, collaborative working partnerships where information for those who could benefit most from the programme is accessible. Collaborative work was noted to be essential as often larger organisations may dominate smaller ones which would be a loss for the community.
• In response to a question from a member it was confirmed outreach to those in less seen deprivation, focused primarily in city centre areas, will be conducted through suitable venues and pathways such as schools.
• The programme will increase younger people’s opportunity for making friends and networks and could be partnered with smaller, local football clubs.

RESOLVED – That the contents of the report and presentation, along with members commented be noted.

To note the date and time of the next meeting as 1^st March 2023 at 2:00pm.

RESOLVED - To note the date and time of the next meeting as 1 March 2023 at 2pm