Agenda item

To consider the report of the Assistant Chief Executive (Citizens and Communities) which provides a summary of key work which the Area Support Team are engaged in based on priorities identified by the Area Committee, that are not covered elsewhere on this agenda. This report provides opportunities for further questioning or the opportunity to request a more detailed report on a particular issue.

(Presentation: 5 Minutes/ Discussion: 5 Minutes)

(Presenting Officer: Aretha Hanson)

The report of the Assistant Director (Citizens and Communities) presented an update on the key work taking place within the Outer South Leeds area not covered elsewhere on the report.

Aretha Hanson, Area Officer presented the report.

The following issues were highlighted and discussed:

·  Children & Young Peoples Working Group – terms of reference for the group were agreed.

·  Welfare Reform

·  Environment and Community Safety

·  Community Committees – Members were asked to consider and agree a new place-based name for the new community committee.

·  Community Centres – It was reported that the Morley North Children’s Centre had now re-located to Morley Town Hall.  Concerns were raised that there had been more confusion and double booking of rooms.

·  Potential establishment of an Older People’s Sub-Group.

·  The Area Committee Business Plan.

RESOLVED –

(1)  That the report be noted

(2)  That the Business Plan Priorities & Actions for 2013/14 be signed off and new priorities for 2014/15 be included for further consideration at the first meeting of the new municipal year.

(3)  That the Community Committee be named the Ardsley, Morley and Rothwell Community Committee.