1 To highlight reports or appendices which officers have identified as containing exempt information within the meaning of Section 100I of the Local Government Act 1972, 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 the recommendation is accepted, to formally pass the following resolution:-
RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of those parts of the agenda designated as exempt 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.
Minutes:
RESOLVED – That, in accordance with Regulation 4 of The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following parts of the agenda designated as exempt 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 public were present there would be disclosure to them of exempt information so designated as follows:-
(a) Appendix E to the report entitled, ‘Learning Places Programme: Capital Programme Update’, referred to in Minute No. 9 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) which, if disclosed to the public could or would be likely to prejudice the commercial interests of that person or of the Council. On the basis that the information provided details pre-tender estimates, there is a risk that disclosing the information could prejudice the outcome of the tenders when submitted.
(b) Appendix A to the report entitled, ‘Community Hubs: Phase 2 Business Case’, referred to in Minute No. 15 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information) and contains property valuations for Council buildings which the report proposes are disposed of. It is therefore considered that the public interest in maintaining the content of the appendix as exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, as publication could prejudice potential value of asset rationalisation.
(c) Appendix 1 to the report entitled, ‘The Grand Quarter’, referred to in Minute No. 25 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial or business affairs of a particular organisation and of the Council. It is considered that the public interest in maintaining the content of the appendix as exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information due to the impact that disclosing the information would have on the Council and third parties
(d) Appendices 1 and 2 to the report entitled, ‘Design and Cost Report: Proposed Maintenance Works: Leeds Grand Theatre’, referred to in Minute No. 26 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial and business affairs of the Council and a number of third party organisations. It is considered that the public interest in treating this information as exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing it by reason of the fact that it contains information and financial details which, if disclosed, would adversely affect the business of the Council and third parties.
(e) Appendix 1 to the report entitled, ‘Leeds City Region Enterprise Zone Update and Infrastructure Delivery’, referred to in Minute No. 27 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). It is considered that the public interest in maintaining the content of Appendix 1 as exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. This report relates to a procurement exercise and as such release of detailed information about the power requirement at this time would prejudice the council’s position.
(f) Appendix 1 to the report entitled, ‘Design and Cost Report for the Acquisition of Properties for the Council’s Investment Portfolio’, referred to in Minute No. 28 is designated as exempt from publication in accordance with paragraph 10.4(3) of Schedule 12A(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that the information contained within the submitted appendix relates to the financial or business affairs of a particular organisation and of the Council. It is considered that the public interest in maintaining the content of the appendix as exempt from publication outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, due to the impact that disclosing the information would have on the Council and third parties.