Venue: Committee Room 1 - City Hall, Bradford
Contact: Jill Bell / Yusuf Patel
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DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST (Members Code of Conduct - Part 4A of the Constitution)
To receive disclosures of interests from members and co-opted members on matters to be considered at the meeting. The disclosure must include the nature of the interest.
An interest must also be disclosed in the meeting when it becomes apparent to the member during the meeting.
Notes:
(1) Members may remain in the meeting and take part fully in discussion and voting unless the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest or an interest which the Member feels would call into question their compliance with the wider principles set out in the Code of Conduct. Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.
(2) Members in arrears of Council Tax by more than two months must not vote in decisions on, or which might affect, budget calculations, and must disclose at the meeting that this restriction applies to them. A failure to comply with these requirements is a criminal offence under section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992.
(3) Members are also welcome to disclose interests which are not disclosable pecuniary interests but which they consider should be made in the interest of clarity.
(4) Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.
Minutes: The City Solicitor declared a prejudicial interest in the item relating to the Senior Management Restructure (Minute 38) as a member of the Council’s Senior Management Team and she left the meeting during consideration of the item.
ACTION: City Solicitor |
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MINUTES Recommended –
That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2016 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).
(Jill Bell / Yusuf Patel - 01274 434580 434579)
Minutes: Resolved –
That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2016 be signed as a correct record. |
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INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND BACKGROUND PAPERS (Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)
Reports and background papers for agenda items may be inspected by contacting the person shown after each agenda item. Certain reports and background papers may be restricted.
Any request to remove the restriction on a report or background paper should be made to the relevant Strategic Director or Assistant Director whose name is shown on the front page of the report.
If that request is refused, there is a right of appeal to this meeting.
Please contact the officer shown below in advance of the meeting if you wish to appeal.
(Jill Bell / Yusuf Patel - 01274 434580 434579) Minutes: There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents.
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RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE To note any recommendations to the Executive that may be the subject of report to a future meeting. (Schedule to be tabled at the meeting).
(Jill Bell / Yusuf Patel - 01274 434580 434579)
Minutes: The following recommendations to the Executive were considered:
(i) CLEANER AND GREENER STREETS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS IN KEIGHLEY – DEVOLUTION TO KEIGHLEY AREA COMMITTEE (Keighley Area Committee 30 June 2016)
Resolved –
(1) That the information in Document “D”, which is intended to inform decisions on the devolved service in Keighley, be noted.
(2) That it be recommended to the Executive that Keighley Town Centre is treated as a separate entity when decisions on the allocation of devolved budgets for Council Wardens and Street Cleansing are made in a similar approach to the way Bradford City Centre is allowed resources distinct from the City Ward.
Note: In receiving the above recommendation the Leader stated that a set level of services had already been agreed for Keighley Town Centre and therefore no further action was required on the recommendation.
(iii) OUTCOME OF CONSULTATION ON THE PROPOSED CHANGE TO BRADFORD COUNCIL'S CONTRIBUTIONS POLICY FOR NON- RESIDENTIAL SERVICES (Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee – 8 September 2016)
Resolved –
(1) That consideration be given by the Executive to a more incremental approach to the introduction of the Standard Assessment process.
(2) That, on the assumption that the changes to the Contributions Policy be approved by the Executive, an update report be submitted to the Committee in six months and to include consideration of ways to improve consultation with vulnerable groups.
Note: In receiving the above recommendation the Leader stated that the recommendation will be considered as part of the discussion on the Contributions Policy agenda item (Minute 28).
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HEALTH & WELLBEING PORTFOLIO & DEPUTY LEADER (Councillor Val Slater) |
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From 1st April 2015 statutory guidance on charging for care and support under the Care Act is provided in The Care and Support (Charging and Assessment of Resources) Regulations 2014. The new law for adult care and support sets out a clearer and fair approach to charging and financial assessments with one of the drivers of the Care Act 2014 being the portability of care and financial assessments; this would be better achieved if Bradford was to adopt the standard alternative that is used by the surrounding Local Authorities of Leeds, Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield and the majority of Local Authorities in England
Prior to any changes being made to the Policy, the Council is required to carry out a formal consultation on the proposed change and this report details the outcome of that consultation.
The report of the Interim Strategic Director Adult and Community Services (Document “S”) also suggests that consideration should be given to including charges for the Shared Lives Scheme in the Contributions Policy. It also suggests introducing charges for other services not currently charged for under the Policy.
No changes will be made to service users contributions until a full reassessment has been carried out.
Recommended –
That the Executive approves Option 2 detailed in Document “S” which will include an Appeals process where consideration will be given to transitional arrangements for those most adversely affected.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Health and Social Care
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The Strategic Director Children’s Services will submit a report (Document “T”) which provides an update to the report presented to the Council Executive on 13th January 2015 and subsequently to the District’s Area Committees regarding the issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE). It particularly focuses on the 9 Point Strategic Response to CSE and how it is used by BSCB and partners in work to drive improvements across the District’s safeguarding partnership and to hold agencies to account for their work in this area.
Recommended –
(1) The Executive is invited to endorse the revised 9 Point Strategic Response to CSE both in respect of identified priorities and methodology.
(2) The Executive shall receive a further update on the progress of the 9 Point strategic Response to CSE in 12 months time.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services
Minutes: The Strategic Director Children’s Services submitted a report (Document “T”) which provided an update to the report presented to the Council Executive on 13th January 2015 and subsequently to the District’s Area Committees regarding the issue of child sexual exploitation (CSE). It particularly focused on the 9 Point Strategic Response to CSE and how it is used by BSCB and partners in work to drive improvements across the District’s safeguarding partnership and to hold agencies to account for their work in this area.
The Strategic Director Children’s Services stated that this was an annual update report on CSE and that as well as driving up improvements in tackling the issue, he welcomed the scrutiny and challenge and the need not to be complacent on the issue. He highlighted that whilst there had been increased reporting, partners were now more adept in identifying the signs and responding to CSE.
The Assistant Director Performance, Commissioning ?Partnership stated that the report also gave a national context as well as details on the work of the multi agency hub. Successful work with the night time economy was alluded to and although there had been increase in the number of referrals, this was primarily down to increased reporting and awareness of the issues. She stressed that the Council and its partners were not complacent and were continuously working to drive up improvements. Mandatory training for Councillors and taxi drivers on CSE was referred to as well as the successful play in secondary schools to raise awareness.
A representative from West Yorkshire Police was also present and echoed the progress made in tackling CSE, in particular the work of the Hub in supporting victims and vulnerable individuals.
The Leader welcomed the improvements made and the successful partnership working between the Council and the Police and questioned how the reported 65% increase had been explained. In response the Assistant Director stated that the Partnership viewed the increase as the confidence in reporting incidents of CSE.
In response to a question regarding gangs and CSE, it was stressed that abuse came from a variety of settings and although there were some organised crime and gang related issues, the Police focus was on the victims of CSE.
The Strategic Director emphasised that CSE was a breach of trust between an adult and a child and that it occurred in a variety of settings and we needed to be perceptive to this. In addition schools work around prevention was building resilience in the system.
The Health and Wellbeing Portfolio Holder thanked officers for the report and the work done in tackling CSE and she stressed that CSE was an issue for everyone as it was the responsibility of the whole community to protect children. Resolved –
(1) That the revised 9 Point Strategic Response to CSE set out in Document “T” both in respect of identified priorities and methodology be endorsed.
(2) That a further update on the progress of the 9 Point strategic Response to CSE ... view the full minutes text for item 29. |
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LEADER OF COUNCIL & CORPORATE (Councillor Hinchcliffe) |
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COUNCIL PLAN, 2016-2020 PDF 139 KB
Additional documents: Minutes:
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BRADFORD COUNCIL'S NEW EQUALITIES OBJECTIVES PDF 311 KB The Assistant Director Policy, Programmes and Change will submit a report (Document “P”) which sets out Bradford Council’s proposed new equality objectives for 2016-2020. They focus on a few meaningful and challenging equality issues on which the Council will report progress, on an annual basis.
Recommended –
(1) That members of Executive are recommended to approve the new equality objectives as set out in Appendix 1 to Document “P”.
(2) That Strategic Directors are requested to ensure that the equality objectives are embedded in to the Council Plan delivery plans.
(3) That the Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhoods and Community Safety will oversee delivery against the Objectives
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
Minutes:
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GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE NORTH PDF 184 KB The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) launched a competition in mid April 2016 to find a venue to host the Great Exhibition of the North. The Exhibition should run for a minimum of two months in Summer 2018 to celebrate great art, design and culture of the North of England.
Bradford Council has facilitatedthe preparation of a bid on behalf of the District which comprises an ambitious, innovative and compelling programme to draw visitors from around the country and overseas to participate in a once in a lifetime experience. Key partners are the National Media Museum and the University of Bradford.
The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “Q”) which outlines that Bradford’s bid is one of four shortlisted bids, as such hosted a visit from DCMS and a member of the Exhibition Board in late August. The final stage is an interview on 9th September. The outcome will be known by the end of October.
Recommended –
Minutes:
The Assistant Director Economy and Development Services gave an update on the bid stating that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity to showcase the district and the north, and a short film promoting Bradford as a host city was aired.
The Assistant Director stated that following the recent Love Bradford World Record event, there had been an extensive social media coverage on the Great Exhibition supporting Bradford’s bid.
The Leader stated that the Great Exhibition was about promoting Bradford and that it gave the city an opportunity and platform to harness its true potential.
Resolved –
(1) That Bradford’s bid to host the Great Exhibition of the North be endorsed and if successful the Chief Executive can enter into a contract with the Department for Culture Media and Sport on consultation with the Leader and the Director of Finance.
(2) That if the bid is unsuccessful, enter into the discussions with the winning place to host satellite events in Bradford as part of the Great Exhibition and seek to secure legacy funds from DCMS to implement elements of our bid.
ACTION: Strategic Director Regeneration / Chief Executive
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy
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EU REFERENDUM RESPONSE PLAN PDF 332 KB The Assistant Director Policy, Programmes and Change will submit a report (Document “R”) which sets out the Council’s approach to identifying the implications of the EU referendum vote, and the proposed plan for action.
Recommended –
To approve the Council’s approach to identifying risks and opportunities and the proposed plan for action set out in Document “R”.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate
Minutes:
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REGENERATION, PLANNING & TRANSPORT PORTFOLIO (Councillor Ross-Shaw) |
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IMPROVEMENT LINE REVIEW FOR HIGHWAY SCHEMES 2016 PDF 250 KB The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “U”) which presents the findings of a desktop review of highway improvement lines protected for highway purposes to recommend retention of existing declared lines, changes to declared lines or revocation of lines for schemes which are no longer considered deliverable within a reasonable timescale or have been completed.
The report also recommends the declaration of a number of new highway improvement lines for projects to be delivered by the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan 2011-2026 and the West Yorkshire+ Transport Fund together with other strategic plans.
Recommended –
That the Executive is asked to approve:
1. as per attached Schedule A those HILs for which the declared alignment should continue to be protected.
2. As per attached Schedule B those schemes for which the Highway Improvement Line will be protected subject to the following modifications: (i) Item B1 – Tong Street replace previous HIL alignment (shown on drawing N/24315/4D and replace with drawing TDG/THS/102579/LA1 to LA3. (ii) Item B2 – Harrogate Road / New Line junction improvement shown on drawing TF/61/2351/5 and replace with drawing R/PTH/MH/103196/LA-19A.
3. As per attached Schedule C those schemes for which the Highway Improvement Line should be revoked/discharged.
4. As per attached Schedule D approve those new highway improvement lines as follows: (i) Item D1 – A650 Hard Ings Road, Keighley widening shown on drawings TDG/HDB/103197/PL-1A and TDG/HDB/103197/PL-2A. (ii) Item D2 – City Connect 2, Canal Road, Bradford shown on drawings TDG/HDA/103116/IL-1A to TDG/HDA/103116/IL-8A (inclusive)
5. That a further review of Highway Improvement Lines is undertaken following the adoption of the Local Plan with any modifications to existing lines, or new lines to be declared, being presented to Executive. Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment and Waste Management
(Richard Gelder - 01274 437603) Additional documents:
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CITYCONNECT 2 - BRADFORD CANAL ROAD CORRIDOR SCHEME PDF 285 KB The CityConnect 2 – Bradford Canal Road Corridor scheme is one element of the West Yorkshire wide CityConnect 2 programme designed to provide a segregated cycle super highway between Bradford and Shipley it will build on the success of the Bradford to Leeds Cycle Super Highway opened in June of this year.
The construction cost of this scheme is estimated to be £2.508m which will be funded from a proportion of the £22m Department for Transport Cycle City Ambition Grant together with a local contribution from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority; its delivery does not require any financial capital contribution from Bradford Council.
The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “V”) which describes to Executive how the scheme design has been amended based on the findings of the recent consultation exercise and it seeks Executive’s approval to the principles of the scheme design. The report further seeks approval to the implementation and delivery of the scheme.
Recommended –
(1) That note is taken of the consultation exercise into proposals for the Bradford Canal Road Corridor Scheme, as reported in detail in Annex 1, and the subsequent changes made to the proposals, as shown in Annex 3.
(2) That approval is given to the principles of the Bradford Canal Road Corridor Scheme, which includes the changes following the consultation, as shown on the plan in Annex 3.
(3) That authority is delegated to the Strategic Director Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to:
a) Progress and approve the detail design of the scheme. b) Approve the processing and advertising of any Traffic Regulation Order or other legal process linked to traffic calming measure, pedestrian and cycle crossings, and converting footways to cycle tracks; c) Approve implementation of the works. d) Enter into a Dedication Agreement or accept a Dedication as highways land of any land which will form part of the Bradford Canal Road Corridor Scheme which is not within the existing highway boundary.
(4) That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders, traffic calming, crossing facilities and cycle tracks be submitted to the Executive and the Bradford East Committees for consideration or in the event of there being no valid objects the Traffic Regulation Orders be sealed and implemented and the traffic calming, crossing facilities and cycle tracks be implemented as advertised. Overview and Scrutiny: Environment and Waste Management
(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)
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MINUTES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY PDF 745 KB To receive the minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Annual Meeting held on 23 June 2016 (Document “X” attached).
(Angie Shearon – West Yorkshire Combined Authority) Minutes: Resolved –
ACTION: No Action
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EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC The Executive is asked to consider whether the item relating to Changes to the Senior Management Structure should be considered in the absence of the public and, if so, to approve the following recommendation:
That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the item relating to the Senior Management Structure on the grounds that if they were present, exempt information within paragraphs 1 (Information relating to an Individual) 2 (Information identifying an Individual) and 4 (Labour Relations, Consultations or Negotiations) of Schedule 12 A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) and that the public interest in applying this exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.
(Michelle Moverley – 01274 437883)
Minutes:
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PROPOSALS FOR CHANGES TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE OF THE COUNCIL The Chief Executive will submit a report (NOT FOR PUBLICATION Document “W”) which outlines the proposed structure to implement the senior management review and the 2015/16 and 2016/17 budget savings affecting JNC Chief Officers.
Recommended –
That the recommendations contained in Not for Publication Document “W” be approved.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee : Corporate
(Michelle Moverley – 01274 437883)
Minutes:
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