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 to ask questions on matters within the terms of reference of the Area Committee:-
a) City of Leeds High School
Sue Buckle, South Headingley Community Association made
reference to a recent newspaper article regarding a fourteen year old
pupil from the City of Leeds High School who had his art work
exhibited at a recent Art School Open day in Leeds.
The Committee noted and welcomed this fantastic achievement and
acknowledged the brilliant work being undertaken at the school, in
particular for those children with learning difficulties.
b) Batcliffe House
John Christie, Queenswood Tenants and Residents Association and
Peter Jones, Queenswood Drive resident raised their serious concerns
about the vandalism being caused to Batcliffe House which was on the
border of Kirkstall/Headingley ward, near the junction of Quenswood
Drive/Kirkstall Lane. It was reported that the un-occupied building was
in a bad state of repair and they requested the Area Committee to
take action in reprimanding the landlord.
Discussion ensued on the need for the police to take action and on
protocol and legal standing of the Council of bringing back the property
into Council ownership.
Jason Singh, Environmental Locality Manager who was in attendance
reported on the current actions being taken to resolve the issues.
In concluding, the Area Committee requested the Environmental
Locality Manager to convene an multi-agency meeting as a matter of
urgency with the Police, Environmental Health and the Chair to
address the issues of concern with a report back on progress at the
next meeting.
In the interim period, the Chair also agreed to write to the Executive
Member Development bringing this issue to his attention.
c) Child Protection Issue – Kendal Carr Area
A local resident raised his concerns about a registered sex offender
living in the Kendal Carr area and he requested the Area Committee to
take appropriate action.
Jane Maxwell, WNW Area Leader responded and agreed to report this
back to Children’s Services.
d) Leeds Housing Strategy
Dr Richard Tyler, Leeds HMO Lobby reaffirmed the need for a Leeds
Housing Strategy to be established.
He also referred to the Area Leader’s report on the agenda and
commented on the role and effectiveness of the Planning Sub Group,
Environment Sub Group and the need to retain the Transport Sub
Group in view of the major transport issues that existed within the area.
e) Leeds Rugby Club Application – Environmental Impact Plan
Marian Charlton, South Stand Alliance made reference to the current
Leeds Rugby Club application and enquired if an Environmental Impact
Plan had been attached to this development in relation to match day
crowd control and noise nuisance to the area.
Discussion ensued on the proposals relating to the South Stand
and Councillor M Hamilton put forward a proposal for individual
Members to write to object to the planning application on the above
grounds.
The proposal was supported.
f) Unity Day – 23rd July 2011
Sue Buckle, South Headingley Community Association informed the
meeting that Unity Day would take place on 23rd July 2011. She
also thanked the Area Committee for their funding support.