Decisions

Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.

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Decisions published

19/06/2019 - Approval of a care plan to the value of up to £250,000 per annum ref: 49781    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Children & Families agreed the recommendation of a report relating to the placement of a child/young person. The individual costs of the place are £234,000.00
It is considered in the public interest that information contained in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a vulnerable child or young person of the City and the actions being taken to enable that person to live in a safe environment.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Stephen Maw


19/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Wigton Moor Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/RFG/000 ref: 49780    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by H H Hanson Ltd in the sum of £114,940.00 to carry out roofing works at Wigton Moor Primary School.

Wards affected: Alwoodley;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


19/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Ninelands Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/WIN/000 ref: 49779    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by Leeds Building Services (LBS) in the sum of £206,880.21 to carry out external envelope works at Ninelands Primary School.

Wards affected: Garforth and Swillington;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


27/06/2019 - Online Assessments Provider Award ref: 49785    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 27/06/2019

Decision:

The Chief Officer Employment and Skills approved:

- the award of a five year contract to Skills Forward, commencing on 1 July 2019 and running through to 30 June 2024. In entering this contract no volume guarantee has been granted by the Council.

- the recommended maximum annual allocation set out in Confidential Appendix 1to allow individual provider orders to be raised on demand and in accordance with Contract Procedure Rules to enable effective programme management to maximise Council apprenticeships and adult learning outcomes.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Martyn Long


19/06/2019 - Staffing resources required to support tenants during the introduction of Universal Credit full service ref: 49783    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 19/06/2019

Decision:

That the Director of Resources and Housing approved the creation of five additional temporary C3 Housing Officers (Enhanced Income) at a cost of £165245 p.a. to support the delivery of the Universal Credit service offer to Council tenants until the end of March 2022.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Bruce


27/06/2019 - YORbuild 2 Regional Construction Framework (West area) Extension ref: 49786    

The YORbuild2 West Area Contractors Framework Agreement commenced in February 2016 for an initial duration of four year and included an option to extend the agreement by a further two years.  Approval is now sought to grant this two-year extension.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 05/07/2019

Decision:

The Director of City Development approved the extension of the YORbuild2 West Area Contractors Framework Agreement by two years to expire on the 4th February 2022 by extending the contracts awarded to the contractors listed at Appendix A of the Extension report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dominic Bailey


27/06/2019 - Leeds City Centre 20 Mph Speed Limit ref: 49782    

To approve the detailed design, implementation and expenditure associated with the introduction of a 20mph speed limit within Leeds City Centre and associated de-cluttering of unnecessary street furniture.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 05/07/2019

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation):

 

i)  noted the contents of the report;

 

ii)  gave authority, subject to consultation, the detailed design and implementation of a scheme to introduce a 20 mph speed limit in Leeds City Centre as shown on drawing number TM-10-2023-GA-01 and associated signing alterations;

 

iii)  gave authority to advertise and introduce a Speed Limit Order to implement the measures as shown on drawing number TM-10-2023-GA-01;

 

iv)  gave authority to incur expenditure of £100,000, which comprises of £70,000 works costs, £25,000 Staff fees and £5,000 legal fees, all to be funded from the LTP Transport Policy Capital Programme; and

 

v)  gave authority to progress and implement signing alterations that are

linked to the de-cluttering of the city centre; and

 

vi)  requested the City Solicitor to advertise a draft Speed Limit Order, to introduce a 20 mph speed limit in Leeds City Centre as shown on drawing TM-10-2023-GA-01, and subject to objections, make and seal the proposed changes.

Wards affected: Beeston and Holbeck; Hunslet and Riverside; Little London and Woodhouse;

Lead officer: David O'Donoghue


27/06/2019 - Land between 216 & 218 Halton Moor Avenue ref: 49784    

The sale of Council land between 216 & 218 Halton Moor Avenue to provide access to the adjacent development site known as Waterloo Sidings.  The value of this decision requires a key decision.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 05/07/2019

Decision:

The Chief Officer Asset Management & Regeneration has approved;

1)  The terms of a tripartite land sale contract for The Combined Land between the Sellers Network Rail and the Council and the Purchaser identified within the confidential appendix

2)  The terms of an Option Agreement for the sale of the Council’s land to Network Rail, or a nominee of Network Rail’s choosing

3)  A legal charge to secure any deferred payments for The Combined Land in accordance with the payment terms of the tri partite land sale.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ben Smithson


18/06/2019 - Local Transport Plan Integrated Programme 2019/20 ref: 49778    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 18/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation); approved in principle the programme of local integrated transport schemes, up to a maximum value of £2.870 million for 2019/20, subject to the formal approval of individual schemes as required by the Councils’ financial regulations.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gwyn Owen


18/06/2019 - Armley Community Hub and Offices ref: 49776    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 18/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Communities and Environment:
• Noted the contents of the report
• Authorised expenditure of £900,000 for the delivery of the Armley Community Hub works, furniture and ICT.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Steve Moore


18/06/2019 - Signature of secondary legal agreements required to extend the Ad:Venture Business Support Programme; 7 variations to existing Delivery Partner Agreements, 1 new delivery partner agreement and 1 variation to the existing partnership agreement. ref: 49773    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 18/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Economic Development Officer approved entering into the Partnership Agreement and associated Delivery Agreements for the Ad:Venture Business Support Programme (Project number - 20R15P00636). Details of the agreements value and parties are provided in Schedule 1 of the report. Authorisation to enter into these legal agreements was approved at Executive Board on the 20 March 2019.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Phil Cole


18/06/2019 - Ex-council property to be acquired by the Council and returned to council housing stock. Capital Scheme number 16692. ref: 49777    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 18/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration has approved the repurchase of the property on the terms detailed in the confidential appendix for Resources and Housing to return to council housing stock.

Wards affected: Otley and Yeadon;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


17/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: North East SILC - West Oaks - Roofing Works Capital Scheme Number: 33015 RFG 000 ref: 49769    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Learning Systems accepted the tender (including fees) supplied by Leeds LEP in the sum of £358,073.09 to carry out roofing works at North East SILC - West Oaks.

Wards affected: Wetherby;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


17/06/2019 - Waiver of Contract Procedure Rule 8.1 and 8.2 to award a contract to The Key Support Service Ltd to provide access to governors to the ‘The Key for School Governors’ information platform ref: 49767    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Deputy Director, Learning approved the waiver of Contracts Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 - intermediate value procurement, and to award a contract to Key Support Services Ltd in the sum of £47,500. The contract shall commence on the 1st April 2019 and expire on the 31st March 2020. The contract will provide access for governing bodies to ‘The Key for School Governors’ platform and services.

Wards affected: Various;

Lead officer: Kate Sibson


17/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Shadwell Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/KIT/000 ref: 49766    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by Fred Shaw and Co Ltd in the sum of £109,795.00 to carry out kitchen ventilation renewal works at Shadwell Primary School.

Wards affected: Harewood;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


17/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Southroyd Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/MEC/000 ref: 49765    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by Leeds Building Services (LBS) in the sum of £125,200.00 to carry out boiler replacement works at Southroyd Primary School.

Wards affected: Pudsey;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


17/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Scholes (Elmet) Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/RFG/000 ref: 49764    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead Officer accepted the tender supplied by Tucker & Tunstalls Ltd in the sum of £115,507.28 to carry out Roofing works at Scholes (Elmet) Primary School.

Wards affected: Harewood;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


17/06/2019 - Council Housing Growth Programme - Property Buybacks. Property Acquisitions ref: 49762    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Resources and Housing:
1. Authorised the required expenditure to enable the programme to progress the property acquisitions detailed in Confidential Appendix A. This acquisition to be funded from existing Council Housing Growth Programme unallocated budget, made up of a combination of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and Right to Buy receipts.
2. Noted that a report will be submitted to Executive Board in July 2019 to secure Authority to Spend approval for the overarching 3 year property acquisitions programme.
3. Noted that a report is being submitted in parallel to the Director of City Development to request approval to acquire the property for Housing & Resources so that it can be returned to Council Housing Stock.

Wards affected: Beeston and Holbeck; Temple Newsam;

Lead officer: Wendy Myers


17/06/2019 - Tender Award Report - LCCITS200291a ICT Goods Supply, Maintenance and Services Framework ref: 49761    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Digital and Information Officer approved the award of frameworks and call off contracts for Lot 1 Supply and delivery of ICT Hardware to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd and Lot 2 End User Compute Services to CDW Limited for a period of four years.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephanie Gledhill


25/06/2019 - Traffic Management Capital Programme 2019/20 ref: 49768    

The Chief Officer for Highways & Transportation to approve the annual programme of Traffic Management Capital Schemes & authorise the detailed development, consultation, preparation & delivery of these scheme subject to the satisfactory completion of any necessary Orders & statutory processes.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from: 03/07/2019

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation);

 

i)  reviewed and approved the prioritised list of Traffic Management Capital schemes to the sum of £200,000 as identified in Appendix A for the 2019/20 capital year allocation;

 

ii)  approved the design, consultation and subject to the making of any necessary Traffic Regulation/Speed Limit Orders, the implementation of the approved programme of works as detailed in Appendix B of this report;

 

iii)  gave authority and requested the City Solicitor to advertise any Traffic Regulation Orders as listed in Appendix A (Speed Limit, Waiting Restriction Order or Experimental Order) as required to address/ resolve the problems identified for each scheme, and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised;

 

iv)  requested the City Solicitor to draft and advertise a Notice under the section 90C of the Highways Act 1980 for the implementation of traffic calming features;

 

v)  agreed to receive such other further reports as may be needed to address any objections received to advertised Orders or other matters arising from the detailed scheme proposals; and

 

vi)  gave authority to incur expenditure of £200,000 inclusive of any legal fees, staff fees and works costs which will be funded from the Traffic Management Capital Programme; and to commence the detailed design, consultation and implementation of the schemes described in Appendix B of this report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nick Borras


25/06/2019 - European and Big Lottery funded Building Better Opportunities - approval of the Leeds and Bradford Stronger Families Programme extension ref: 49763    Recommendations Approved

Authorisation is sought for the Council to extend the BBO Stronger Families programme for the maximum period to Sept 2022, and to award funds totalling approximately £3m to 18 third sector partners.

 

The total value for the extended period is £3,501,200

 

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from: 03/07/2019

Decision:

The Director of Children & Families agreed to:

 

  • approve expenditure by the Council as Lead Partner for the Building Better Opportunities Programme totalling £3,501,200 for the maximum extended period Sept 2019 to 30 Sept 2022.

 

  • extend the existing partnership agreements with third sector organisations, funds totalling approximately £3,054,000 on a grants basis to deliver the programme, subject to satisfactory performance.

 

  • note that the Head of Commissioning and Market Management is responsible for the implementation of these decisions within the timescales proposed by the Big Lottery.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Whippey


25/06/2019 - Local Transport Programme - Casualty Reduction Programme 2019/20 ref: 49770    

The Chief Officer for Highways & Transportation to approve the annual programme of Casualty Reduction Schemes & authorise the detailed development, consultation, preparation & delivery of these scheme subject to the satisfactory completion of any necessary Orders & statutory processes.

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 17/06/2019

Effective from: 03/07/2019

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation);

 

i)  noted the contents and recommendations of this report and further evolution of the approach to road casualties looking beyond the traditional ‘sites’ and ‘lengths’ documented approach;

 

ii)  reviewed and approved the prioritised list of targeted KSI casualty reduction programme and gave authority to commence the detailed design, consultation and implementation of the schemes described in Appendix B of this report;

 

iii)  gave authority to incur expenditure of £956,000 to complete schemes carried over from last year’s casualty reduction programme and the delivery of 17 schemes identified in this year’s KSI reduction programmes as detailed in Appendix B and the feasibility, initial design and costings of 11 schemes for next year’s KSI works programme;

 

iv)  gave authority to request the City Solicitor to advertise any Traffic Regulation Orders (Movement Order, Waiting Restriction Order or Experimental Order) as required to address/ resolve the problems identified for each scheme as detailed in Appendix B, and if no valid objections are received, to make, seal and implement the Orders as advertised;

 

v)  gave authority to request the City Solicitor to draft and advertise a Notice under the section 90C of the Highways Act 1980 for the implementation of traffic calming features (speed tables and speed cushions) as detailed in Appendix B; and

 

vi)  agreed to receive such other and further reports as may be required to address any objections received to advertised notices or other matters arising from the detailed scheme proposals.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nick Borras


14/06/2019 - To seek authority to procure a ‘Support service for women who are sex working in Leeds’ and waive Contract Procedure Rule 15.2 (tender evaluation) ref: 49760    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 14/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director Resources and Housing approved:
• The procurement of the service to support women who are sex working using the open procedure;
• The contract period being three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to 36 months with a budget of £188,000 per annum;
• The waiver of CPR 15.2 to enable the tenders to be evaluated on the basis of 100% quality.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kate Daly


24/06/2019 - Greenside Primary School Kitchen Improvements - Learning Places Programme ref: 49759    Recommendations Approved

Request for the Authority To Spend, to upgrade Greenside Primary School’s meal provision from a receiver kitchen to a full 2 Form of Entry kitchen and servery.

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 14/06/2019

Effective from: 02/07/2019

Decision:

The Director of Children’s and Families agreed to:

 

i.  Approve the total capital scheme cost of £1.03m inclusive of the previous approval noted below.

 

ii.  Note that a DCR was approved for capital of £434K in July 2017 for the provision of enabling works required to support the expansion of Greenside Primary School. 

 

iii.  Note that a budget of £4.2m was granted at Executive Board, at their meeting in February 2018 and this includes the capital costs for the DCR noted in ii.

 

iv.  Note that following an intensive review of the scheme, both from a sufficiency point of view where admission numbers were reducing rather than increasing, challenges around value for money, the proposed expansion scheme was revised. The scheme now addresses the requirements created as part of the bulge works, a kitchen expansion, additional classroom provision and an extension to the fence height.

 

v.  Note that the expansion is temporary for a period of seven years.

 

Wards affected: Pudsey;

Lead officer: David O'Connor


13/06/2019 - Extension of Parklet Trial on The Calls ref: 49758    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 13/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways & Transportation);
i) noted the content of this report;
ii) approved the extension of the trial of The Calls parklet on the public highway from late April 2019 to November 2019 ;
iii) approved the delivery of trial The Calls parklet through the general function of the highway authority to provide ‘green’ amenity improvements which may be exercised by a third party authorised by them under the provisions of the Deregulation and Contracting Out Act 1994; and
iv) approved the relocation of the temporary cycle stand currently sited in a nearby pay and display bay.

Wards affected: Hunslet and Riverside;

Lead officer: Fiona Moore


13/06/2019 - Write Off of Former Tenants Rent Arrears ref: 49757    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 13/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Resources and Housing approved the Write off irrecoverable Former Tenants Arrears in the sum of £97,930.13 represented by 545 accounts in relation to the citywide accounts.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jo-Anne Arnett


12/06/2019 - Tender Evaluation report in connection with the proposed appointment of a Contractor for the Provision of Metering and Billing Services for Communal & District Heating Networks ref: 48760    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Resources and Housing approved the award of a contract following a competitive tendering process to Switch2 to undertake the Provision of Metering and Billing for a schedule of rates. It is proposed that the contract will commence Monday 17th June 2019 for a period of 12 months, with the option to extend for a further 12 months

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Hemingway


12/06/2019 - Waiver of Contract Procedure Rules (CPR’s) 8.1 and 8.2 using the authority set out in CPR 1.3 to award a contract for the delivery of funeral services ref: 48756    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Director of Adults

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lorraine Mulligan


12/06/2019 - Approval to Award - A6110 Outer Ring Road Improvements (Preliminary Design and Scheme Assessment) ref: 48755    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer (Highways and Transportation) approved the award of the A6110 Outer Ring Road (Preliminary Design and Scheme Assessment) Contract to WYG Environment Planning and Transport Ltd.

Wards affected: Armley; Beeston and Holbeck; Farnley and Wortley; Morley North; Pudsey;

Lead officer: Anne Sweeting


20/06/2019 - The award of a 24 month contract extension for the provision of office furniture and associated design and implementation services to Flexiform Business Furniture Limited ref: 48758    

The Council intends to make a decision to take up the provision to extend the contract with Flexiform Ltd for the provision of office furniture and associated design services for a period of 24 months until June 2021.

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from: 28/06/2019

Decision:

The Director of Resources and Housing approved the take up of the additional 24 month provision permitted within the contract terms and extend the existing contract with Flexiform for the supply of office furniture together with related design and installation services until 19th June 2021.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Tony Newbould


12/06/2019 - Yorkshire Cancer Research Locality Screening and Awareness Programme from April 2019 ref: 48757    Recommendations Approved

Public Health has been successful in securing a £2,064,500 funding grant (subject to conditions set out in the award letter) from Yorkshire Cancer Research to establish a 3 year Screening & Awareness Programme in Leeds.

Gain authority to receive and spend the grant from Yorkshire Cancer Research to establish a Locality Screening and Awareness Programme in Leeds

 

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from: 21/06/2019

Decision:

The Director of Public Health gave approval to receive the £2,064,500 grant and set up the Yorkshire Cancer Research Leeds Locality Screening and Awareness Programme.  The grant should be spent in accordance with the budget plan (Appendix 2).

 

The Director of Public Health noted the future plans for the Yorkshire Cancer Research Leeds Locality Screening and Awareness Programme as set out in the high level project delivery plan (Appendix 1).

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Lucy Jackson


12/06/2019 - Invoke the three year extension period to Humankind for the Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service ref: 48754    Recommendations Approved

To invoke the full three years contract extension available to Humankind for the Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service.

 

This is a key decision as the annual contract value is £7,864,730

Decision Maker: Director of Public Health

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from: 21/06/2019

Decision:

The Director of Public Health approved the contract extension of three years by utilising the available three twelve month extension periods to the existing contract with Humankind for the Community Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Treatment and Recovery Service with effect from 1 July 2020 for a maximum value of £8,143,450 per annum.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ian Street


11/06/2019 - Ex-council property to be acquired by the Council and returned to council housing stock. Capital Scheme number 16692. ref: 48753    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 11/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Land & Property has approved the repurchase of a property on the terms detailed in the confidential appendix for Resources and Housing to return to council housing stock.

Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


19/06/2019 - Commencement of a procurement for a scrap metal, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Recycling Contract ref: 48752    

Approval to proceed with a procurement of the Scrap, LAB (Lead Acid Batteries) and WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Recycling Contract

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 11/06/2019

Effective from: 27/06/2019

Decision:

The Deputy Chief Officer for Waste Management noted the content of this report and under CPR 3.1.6 and CPR 3.1.8 approved the commencement of a competitive tender process for the collection and recycling of scrap metal, LAB and WEEE using the evaluation criteria outlined.  The contract has a projected income of £280,000 per year.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rosie Harvey


10/06/2019 - Record of Decisions – Licensing and Registration – January 2019 ref: 48751    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory, under delegated powers, published the attached record of decision made in January 2019.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew White, Nicola Raper


10/06/2019 - Record of Decisions – Licensing and Registration – November 2018 ref: 48750    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory, under delegated powers, published the attached record of decision made in November 2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew White, Nicola Raper


10/06/2019 - Record of Decisions – Licensing and Registration – December 2018. ref: 48749    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory, under delegated powers, published the attached record of decision made in December 2018.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew White, Nicola Raper


10/06/2019 - Record of Decisions – Licensing and Registration – October 2018 ref: 48748    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory, under delegated powers, published the attached record of decision made in October 2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew White, Nicola Raper


10/06/2019 - Record of Decisions – Licensing and Registration – September 2018 ref: 48747    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That the Chief Officer Elections and Regulatory, under delegated powers, published the attached record of decision made in September 2018.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew White, Nicola Raper


10/06/2019 - Ex-council property to be acquired by the Council and returned to council housing stock. Capital Scheme number 16692. ref: 48746    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision published: 10/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Asset Management and Regeneration has approved the repurchase of the property on the terms detailed in the confidential appendix for Resources and Housing to return to council housing stock.

Wards affected: Morley North;

Lead officer: Diane McPhee


07/06/2019 - To seek approval to use the Crown Commercial Services Managed Learning Services framework agreement (RM3822) and award a call off agreement to Capita Business Services (also known as Knowledgepool) ref: 48745    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 07/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Digital & Information Officer approved the award of a call-off agreement with Capita Business Services also known as Knowledgepool.
The call-off agreement shall be for a period of up to 48 months from June 30th 2019 to 31st May 2023 and the anticipated value of spend will be £150k per year, approximately.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sophie Thom


07/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Burley St Matthias Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/RFG/000 ref: 48744    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 07/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by Martin-Brooks Ltd in the sum of £104,858.90 to carry out roofing works at Burley St Matthias Primary School.

Wards affected: Kirkstall;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


07/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Armley Primary School Capital Scheme Number: 33015/RFG/000 ref: 48743    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 07/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Built Environment Lead accepted the tender supplied by Regent Maintenance Ltd in the sum of £122,629.03 to carry out roofing works at Armley Primary School.

Wards affected: Armley;

Lead officer: Robert Thirtle


07/06/2019 - Appointments to various West Yorkshire Combined Authority ref: 48741    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 07/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

That following consultation by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority with political Group Leaders, the CA’s Managing Director and Chief Executives from all of the five West Yorkshire constituent authorities, in order to achieve political balance on the Combined Authority a further 3 appointments are required as follows 2 Conservatives and 1 Liberal Democrat.
The appointment from Leeds is Cllr Stewart Golton

The full list of appointments is set out below for information;

Conservatives x 2

Member: David Hall (Kirklees) Substitute: Scott Benton
(Calderdale)

Member: John Pennington (Bradford) Substitute: Rebecca Poulsen (Bradford)

Liberal Democrat x 1

Member: Stewart Golton (Leeds) Substitute: John Lawson (Kirklees)

Lead officer: Kevin Tomkinson


17/06/2019 - Passenger Services Trapeze System Replacement ref: 48742    

Authority to spend approval for Passengers Service Trapeze Software System replacement.

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 07/06/2019

Effective from: 25/06/2019

Decision:

The Chief Financial Officer approved the request to:

a)  Inject a scheme into the 2019-20 capital programme for an estimated value of £351.4k funded by borrowing and

The Director of Resources and Housing approved the requests to:

b)  Give Authority to Spend of £351.4k from within the approved Capital Programme 2019-20.

c)  Authorise a procurement exercise for the replacement of the existing software system used for the management of Passenger Transport Services.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mohammed Afzal


06/06/2019 - Appointments to Outside Bodies - Local Care Partnerships ref: 48740    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: City Solicitor

Decision published: 06/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Head of Governance and Scrutiny Support is requested to approve the designation of the Local Care Partnerships (LCP) as Community and Local Engagement in order that the appointment process to the LCPs can take place at the first round of Community Committees in June/July 2019.

Lead officer: Helen Gray


05/06/2019 - Streetscene Grounds Maintenance Procurement ref: 48739    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment

Decision published: 05/06/2019

Effective from:

Decision:

The Chief Officer Parks and Countryside approved the following:
• To enter into formal negotiations with Continental Landscapes Ltd to vary the existing contract under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 72 (1) (b) for a three year period within the constraints indicated in the confidential appendix.
• Subject to a suitable agreement, to publish a modification notice of the intention to vary the existing contract on the EU procurement (OJEU) website.
• Subject to the satisfactory conclusion of a 30 day notice period vary the existing contract with Continental Landscapes Ltd to commence for a three year period from the end of the existing contract until 31st December 2024.
• To vary the existing contract with Continental Landscapes Ltd to implement the Leeds ‘real’ living wage with effect from the date of decision publication by providing additional funds which would ensure that employee pay is matched to the minimum pay point adopted by the council.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Simon Frosdick


06/06/2019 - Flexible Homelessness Support Grant Additional Payment ref: 48727    

We have been advised that we have received an additional £629k grant from the Government to be spent on preventing and relieving homelessness.  Options are being considered regarding the proposals to spend £279k of it in order to increase resources and deliver improved outcomes related to private rented lettings.

Decision Maker: Director of Resources

Decision published: 29/05/2019

Effective from: 14/06/2019

Decision:

The Director of Resources & Housing approved the proposals for use of the additional Flexible Homelessness Support Grant.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Megan Godsell


17/06/2019 - Tender Acceptance Report: Farsley Springbank Primary School - Roofing Works Capital Scheme Number: 33015 RFG 000 ref: 48703    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families

Decision published: 22/05/2019

Effective from: 17/06/2019

Decision:

The Head of Learning Systems accepted the tender (including fees) supplied by Leeds LEP in the sum of £367,390.94 to carry out roofing works at Farsley Springbank Primary School.

Wards affected: Calverley and Farsley;

Lead officer: Beverly Spooner


19/06/2019 - Household Waste Recycling Site staffing proposals 2017 ref: 44275    For Determination

Decision Maker: Director of Environment and Housing

Decision published: 31/03/2017

Effective from: 19/06/2019

Decision:

The current Household Waste Recycling Site (HWRS) structure provides resources to support the operation of a transfer station and eight HWRSs strategically located across the City that contribute approximately 9.5% towards the Council’s overall recycling rate.

This service area within Waste Management has a budget of approximately £4.0m per annum (including waste disposal costs). It is essential that the staffing arrangements on site meet the future service need to maximize diversion from landfill, and ensure excellent customer service and efficient use of resources. A formal period of consultation has now been concluded with Trade Unions and staff on a range of proposed changes to roles within the Service, and this report now summarises the consultation findings, sets out management’s responses to these issues, and recommends that the Director of Environment and Housing approve the implementation of the proposals.

The proposals are estimated to involve a small additional cost of £12k per annum compared to current arrangements. The proposals create uniformity of job roles across the HWRS service, and achieve a better balance between service specific duties, whilst also being consistent with job roles in other similar services.

Recruitment to existing vacant posts and a potential proposal for use of part-time staff has the potential to support equality and diversity priorities by attracting post holders from under-represented groups, in particular female staff since the hours offered may fit with school and family commitments. In addition, it reflects customer expectations by determining staffing levels based on demand for service rather than ‘standard’ hours contracts and resourcing.

The proposals look to meet the future service need to maximize diversion from landfill, ensure excellent customer service and efficient use of resources.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Elizabeth Behrens