Agenda item

To consider a report of the Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing seeking approval for new projects in the Inner West area.

(Executive Function)

The West Leeds Area Manager submitted a report to update Members on the current amount of capital and revenue funding available for Wards in the Inner West area for the financial year 2006/07 and the commitments already approved.  The report and appendices also sought approval for new projects commissioned by the Area Committee.

Carole Clark, Area Management Officer presented the report and responded to Members’ questions and comments.

RESOLVED -

(a)  That the amount of Well-Being Budget remaining for the Inner West Area Committee be noted.

(b)  That the following decisions be taken in respect of new projects and   requests for funding from the Well-Being Budget contained in   appendices to the submitted report:-

  CAPITAL

  (i)  (Late Item) - Community Caretaking Service – £10,000 approved   for 2006/2007 and, in principle, £10,000 for 2007/2008.

  (ii)  Moorside Residents Association (Capital) –  £2,000 Approved

  REVENUE

  (iii)  Moorside Residents Association (Revenue) - £2,000 Approved.

  (iv)  Youth Service Mobile Youth Provision - £15,000 Approved.

(v)  Litter Bins - £3,150 Approved.

(vi)  Litter Campaign – £7,500 Refused.

  (vi)  Children in Crisis - £800 Approved.

(c)  That the applications for Small Grants and Skips as outlined in   paragraphs 3.3 and 3.4 of the report be noted.

(d)  That the contents of the end of year report from Groundwork Leeds   which details the range of projects delivered over the past year in   partnership with several agencies be noted.

(e)  That the I Love West Leeds 2006 Round-up update be noted.

(Note:  Councillor Hanley left the meeting at approximately 6.00 p.m. after consideration of the above item.)