Details of officer decisions relating to planning applications.
Decision Maker: City Solicitor
Decision published: 23/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The City Solicitor, in her role as Monitoring
Officer, has approved amendments to the Constitution as set out at
Appendix A attached
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Paul Simpson
Decision Maker: Director of City Development
Decision published: 23/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
Approval has been given to a release of the
restrictive covenants affecting the former Seacroft Congregational
Church in return for a net share of the proceeds of sale. The
Church marketed the site with a guide price of offers in excess of
£250,000 and have since accepted an offer over the guide. In
the event that a purchaser makes a conditional offer on planning
and requires the Council and the Church to enter into an agreement
for the release of the covenants, this report also gives approval
to do so. Approval has also been given to the transfer of a small
strip of land, as defined in the report, as part of the overall
deal to rectify a boundary discrepancy. Terms for the proposal are
set out in the confidential appendix of this report.
Wards affected: Killingbeck and Seacroft;
Lead officer: James Child
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Decision published: 22/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Chief Officer Parks & Countryside gave
approval to award the contract and waiver contract procedure Rules
8.1 and 8.2
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Glen Gorner
Authority to procure and to appoint a single contractor to undertake the installation, refurbishment and upgrading of lifts in the Council’s High-rise buildings in financial year 2023 - 2024
Decision Maker: Director of Resources
Decision published: 22/09/2022
Effective from: 08/10/2022
Decision:
The Director of Resources approved this procurement activity in line with Contracts Procedure Rule 3.1.7 to undertake a mini-competition call-off route utilising the Efficiency North Framework in relation to Passenger/Goods Lifts - Installation, Refurbishment and Upgrading, Lot 2 for a period of 12 months (1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024) with an estimated available budget provision of £2.5m
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Craig Simpson
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Chief Officer Housing has:
a) Approved the proposed procurement strategy in line with CPR
3.1.7 to procure an external contractor for the works following an
open and competitive procedure utilising and inviting specialist
landscaping contractors from Constructionline following an
expression of interest which provided a list of four interested
contractors.
b) Authorised expenditure of £150,000 from the HRA for this
project, noting that a grant application for £71k has been
submitted to Veolia. If successful, the grant funding will be
injected into the programme to replace the equivalent value of HRA
funding which will then be utilised elsewhere.
Wards affected: Burmantofts and Richmond Hill;
Lead officer: Marie Pierre Dupont
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £137,077.20 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £137,620.00 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £158,270.84 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £110,482.84 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £120,952.00 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £188,370.00 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £218,316.92 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £137,261.80 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £168,589.72 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £131,662.44 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Deputy Director approved the contents of a
report regarding a care plan in respect of a person with complex
needs, the individual cost of which is £118,175.72 per annum.
It is considered in the public interest that information contained
in the report is exempt from publication as it relates to a
vulnerable citizen of the City and the actions and the actions
being taken to enable that person to live independently in a safe
environment.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Decision Maker: Director of Communities, Housing & Environment
Decision published: 21/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Chief Officer Housing approved the
recommendation to extend the current Voids Work in Domestic
Properties contract for an additional 6 months for the period 3rd
October 2022 to 2nd April 2023 with Kier Services Limited T/A Kier
Places
The current estimated spend for this 6-month extension will be
approximately £1.5m
This is a significant operational decision as a direct consequence
of key decision D54884 taken on 25.1.22 and therefore exempt from
call-in
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Adam Crampton
Decision Maker: Director of City Development
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Chief Officer Operations and Active Leeds
approved a number of increases to market fees and charges with
effect from the 1st October 2022 which would increase the market
income by £40,000 per annum.
Wards affected: Hunslet and Riverside; Little London and Woodhouse; Otley and Yeadon;
Lead officer: Steve Mason
Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Director of Adults and Health has -
• Given authority to receive £242,000 of One Public
Estate (Phase 9) funding from West Yorkshire Combined Authority
(WYCA) and enter into a funding agreement between LCC and
WYCA.
• Approved bringing together different funding streams into a
single project budget (cost centre 50537 as per para 6
below).
• Given authority to spend and administer the overall budget
for the purpose of delivering the project’s business case, on
behalf of the city’s health and care estate
partnership.
• Noted the role of Community Ventures Leeds in progressing
business case development.
• Noted the timescale to complete the outline business case
work.
• Noted the Estates Programme Manager as the officer
responsible for implementation of this decision.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Dayle Lynch
Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Director of Children and Families approved
the contract extension of the above provision. The contract allows
for x1 12 month extension. The extension will be utilised
concurrently from 1st April 2023 and the full 12 months will be
used.
Wards affected: Various;
Lead officer: Howard Smith
Decision Maker: Director of Resources
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Chief Digital & Information Officer
gave approval to direct award a new contract via a waiver of
Contracts Procedure Rules 8.1 and 8.2 (Intermediate value
procurements) by awarding a contract to UST Global Private Limited
for the provision of user research, business analysis and agile
project delivery.
The contract shall commence no later than 12th of September 2022
and expire by 11th December 2023 with the option to extend for a
period of 2 x 1-month periods, with such an option not to be taken
up more than 2 months in total.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Keeley Parker
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Brief Description |
Approval will be sought to vary the contract to include funding for an additional 15 months |
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Impact On Wards |
Leeds-wide |
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Financial and procurement implications |
The value of the extension will be £8,254,745 for a period of 15 months |
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Partnership working |
LCC-only |
Decision Maker: Director of Public Health
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from: 06/10/2022
Decision:
The Director of Public Health has approved the modification of contracts during their term under Regulation 72 (1) (c) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 to vary the existing contract with Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust for the Integrated Sexual Health Service, to commence on 1st April 2023 at a cost of £8,254,745 for a period of 15 months.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Eleanor Clark
Request to renew our Microsoft server licensing for another 3 years by taking out a new 3 year Enterprise Agreement
Decision Maker: Director of Resources
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from: 28/09/2022
Decision:
The Director of Resources and The Chief Digital Information Officer approved the request to renew our Microsoft server licensing for another 3 years by taking out a new 3 year Enterprise Agreement
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Andrew Byrom
To gain approval for setting up a trading company which will allow Leeds Museums & Galleries to claim Museums & Galleries Exhibitions Tax Relief (MGETR). This tax relief was set up by the Government in April 2017 and is designed to support organisations to create and tour public facing exhibitions by helping them to recover some of their production costs. This relief is only claimable by ‘qualifying companies’ who are either a charitable company or a company wholly owned by a charity or a local authority. In order to qualify, Leeds Museums & Galleries needs to set up a trading company which we intend naming LMG Exhibitions Ltd. Once established, LMG can begin reclaiming so it is important to do this as soon as possible since retrospective claims are not valid. The claim would be made following completion of the financial year end, meaning our first claim will be made mid-2023, for the year ended 31st March 2023. Given that the relief is to encourage innovation and change and to improve the visitor experience, 10% of the claim after costs will be retained by Leeds Museums & Galleries for reinvestment in the following financial year.
Decision Maker: Director of City Development
Decision published: 20/09/2022
Effective from: 28/09/2022
Decision:
The Chief Officer, Culture & Economy, has approved:
• Set-up a trading company, LMG Exhibitions Ltd, with immediate effect (before 30th September 2022) to allow for a minimum six-month accounting period in the first year, should the council decide to reclaim tax relief for 2022/23.
• Begin claiming tax relief from the end of this financial year (2022-23), and thereafter on any viable claims. These will be considered as part of LCC’s overall tax forecasts and strategy so that the Council does not exceed the 5% VAT exemption. Key stakeholders from Finance will be engaged as part of the claims process.
• Appoint company directors.
• Consider other ways of utilising the trading company to deliver trading activities, particularly retail, catering and events.
• Return the proceeds to the local authority (minus the costs of each claim), reinvesting 25% in new exhibitions through Leeds Museums and Galleries.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Hopes
Decision Maker: Director of Children and Families
Decision published: 12/09/2022
Effective from:
Decision:
The Director Children & Families agreed to
an increase in childcare fees in Children’s Centre Little
Owls to improve financial sustainability of childcare and keep in
line with inflation.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Amanda Ashe
Approval to submit Leeds’ bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.
Decision Maker: Executive Board
Made at meeting: 05/09/2022 - Executive Board
Decision published: 11/09/2022
Effective from: 05/09/2022
Decision:
The Director of City Development submitted a report which presented the context and the progress made to date regarding the bidding process for the hosting of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. In doing so, the report specifically sought approval to the submission of Leeds’ bid together with the associated financial contribution towards the Song Contest.
In presenting the report, the Executive Member for ‘Economy, Culture and Education’ provided an overview of the current position regarding the bidding process, highlighting that it was with deep regret that Ukraine, having won the 2022 Contest, was not in a position to host the event in 2023. However, it was emphasised that Leeds, if selected, would look to deliver an outstanding event on behalf of Ukraine and its people.
The range of factors as to why Leeds was in a unique position to successfully host the event were highlighted. These included:-
· How the proposals were consistent with the supportive work and acts of solidarity which continued to take place with Ukraine, including the large Ukrainian population in West Yorkshire. Specific reference was made to the recent proposals regarding the twinning of Leeds and Kharkiv;
· How the proposals would complement both the ‘Leeds 2023’ and ‘Bradford 2025’ cultural initiatives and how, with continued liaison with relevant partner organisations, the developing infrastructure for those initiatives would help to successfully deliver this event;
· Emphasis was placed upon Yorkshire’s wide-ranging musical and cultural heritage, and how this event would look to build upon that, whilst also celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Ukraine;
· Leeds’ previous experience of hosting major events of national and international significance was highlighted, both in terms of those hosted from within the First Direct Arena and also those which had been delivered on a citywide basis.
In discussing such matters, Members endorsed the comments which had been made and confirmed support for the submitted proposals. The Board specifically endorsed the approach being taken by Leeds, in that if the bid was successful, the Contest would be delivered on behalf of Ukraine and its people.
Members also highlighted the huge economic impact that the hosting of an event on this scale would have, with specific reference being made to the benefits which would be felt by the hospitality and retail sectors, amongst others.
With regard to the First Direct Arena, Members noted how it had been designed primarily as a venue for large scale music events such as this, and as such it was felt that the arena would be an excellent venue to deliver the Eurovision Song Contest.
Following consideration of Appendices 1 and 2 to the submitted report designated as being exempt from publication under the provisions of Access to Information Procedure Rule 10.4(3), which were considered in private, it was
RESOLVED –
(a) That the submission of Leeds’ bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023, be approved;
(b) That the Councils’ financial contribution to Eurovision, as detailed within the exempt appendices to the submitted report, be approved, with approval also being given to the delegation of the necessary authority to the Director of City Development to enable the Director to agree the final composition of the funding mix, in consultation with the Chief Officer Financial Services and with the Executive Members for ‘Economy, Culture and Education’ and ‘Resources’;
(c) That approval be given for the decisions taken by the Executive Board from the submitted report, as resolved above, be exempted from the Call In process due to the short timescale of the bidding process and to ensure that the associated submission deadline is met.
(The Council’s Executive and Decision Making Procedure Rules state that a decision may be declared as being exempt from the Call In process by the decision taker if it is considered that the matter is urgent and any delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s, or the public’s interests. In line with this, the resolutions contained within this minute were exempted from the Call In process, as per resolution (c) above, and for the reasons as detailed above and as set out within sections 32 - 33 of the submitted report)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Eve Roodhouse
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Brief Description |
Community services commissioned or provided by adult social care play an important role in supporting system flow. Adult Social Care is also continuing to innovate and transform in order to provide better quality services, improve staff working conditions and improve efficiency in community-based services.
There are a number of change programmes:
· Establishment of a Transfer of Care hub · Developing an integrated offer between SkILs reablement and Leeds Community Healthcare Trust Neighbourhood Teams · An Intermediate Care services strategic review · Creation of a Community Health and Well-being Service Leeds NHS organisations have made available £4m non-recurrent funding to:
1. Support the introduction of a minimum wage of £10.50 per hour for commissioned home care services for 2022-23. 2. Support the creation of a Community Health and Well-being Service.
To note that all further decisions taken that these funds are used for will be direct consequences of this key decision and will be either Significant Operational Decisions or Admin Decisions, as per the nature of each decision. |
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Impact On Wards |
All |
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Financial and procurement implications |
Other relating work to continue to innovate and transform adult social care will be from the £2m resource given to the Council by Leeds NHS organisations to support the development of integrated services. |
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Partnership working |
Leeds City Council will take the lead on deciding how the £4m resource will be utilised but this is in discussion with Leeds NHS partners around specific issues such as (a) support to the home care sector and (b) development of the Community Health & Well-being Service. |
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Decision Maker: Director of Adults and Health
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 22/09/2022
Decision:
The Director of Adults and Health acknowledges the receipt of £4.0m of NHS funding to support community care.
The Director of Adults and Health acknowledges that £2.0m of this funding has been utilised to fund an uplift in the core home care rate from £9.50 to £10.50 with effect from April 2022 (applied to home care and home care-type services) (approved February Delegated Decision Panel)
That £2.0m of this funding be utilised to pump prime the Community Wellbeing programme.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Shona McFarlane
Seeking approval to procure a new contract to supply windows, doors and glazing for Leeds Building Services. The contract will be for a duration of 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years with an anticipated value of £3.4m including extensions
Decision Maker: Director of Resources
Decision published: 05/09/2022
Effective from: 22/09/2022
Decision:
The Director of Resources gave authority to procure a framework contract for the supply and installation of Windows and Doors works to domestic properties and civic estates. The framework will be for an initial term of 2 years with the option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Craig Simpson