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.
Minutes:
In accordance with Paragraphs 6.24 and 6.25 of the Area Committee Procedure Rules, the Chair allowed a period of up to 10 minutes for members of the public to make representations or ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee:-
a) New Laws on Shared Houses (HMOs)(Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Further to Minute 94 a) of the meeting held on 22nd April 2010, John Dickinson, Weetwood Residents Association/Leeds HMO Lobby raised his concerns that Central Government were consulting on proposals to change the new laws on Shared Houses (HMOs) which would have a major impact on wards within the North West (Inner) area and would remove all liabilities from local planning authorities.
In concluding, he requested the support of the Area Committee in making representations to Grant Shapps, Housing Minister, together with asking for an urgent meeting with the Chief Planning Officer with the support of the Leeds HMO Lobby.
Detailed discussion ensued on this issue and it was the consensus of the meeting that the new laws on Houses in Multiple Occupation agreed by the previous Government should not be changed. It was further noted that a report on Houses in Multiple Occupation would be submitted to the next Area Committee meeting in September and that the Community Planner was addressing the current issues.
In concluding, it was agreed for the Chair to write a letter, on behalf of the Area Committee, to Grant Shapps, Housing Minister requesting his support towards the retention of the previous laws on Houses in Multiple Occupation and for a copy of this letter being circulated to Members of the Area Committee.
b) Proposed Closure of the City of Leeds High School – Stand Up for the
City
Adele Beeson, Stand Up for the City reported on the latest
developments in relation to the campaign for the retention of the City of
Leeds High School.
She requested the support of the Area Committee in signing the petition and it was further noted that Councillor J Blake, Executive Member, Children’s Services would be meeting with interested parties at the High School on Monday 12th July 2010 at 3.00pm.
Councillor P Ewens also reported on her involvement with the campaign.
c) North West Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Team – Open Day – Sunday
11th July 2010
Simon Jessop, West Yorkshire Police circulated a copy of a leaflet in
respect of the North West Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Team Open
Day to be held on Sunday 11th July 2010 at the Headingley Carnegie
Stadium. He briefly outlined the guests of honour and details of the
event.
d) Moving Target - Advertising Issues
Councillor J Illingworth reported his current concerns with regards to
advertising issues linked to the company Moving Target and of the
need for such companies to make representations to the Area
Committee.
The Chair responded and requested the Community Planner to investigate this matter further and encourage Members to report any breeches to the Enforcement Section.
e) Ryan Platten – Community Planner
At the request of the Chair, Ryan Platten, the new Community Planner attended the meeting. He introduced himself and made a brief presentation on current issues within North West Inner ward (including HMO legislation).
In concluding, he agreed to re-submit his contact/e-mail details to Members of the Area Committee.