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

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)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2016 be signed as a correct record.

There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents. 

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).

From 1^st 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

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 13^th 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

The Strategic Director Children’s Services submitted a report (Document “T”) which provided an update to the report presented to the Council Executive on 13^th 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.

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

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 9^th September. The outcome will be known by the end of October.

Recommended –

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

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

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)

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)

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)

Resolved –

That receipt of the minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Annual Meeting held on 23 June 2016 set out in Document “X” be noted.

ACTION: No Action

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)

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)

                                                (Michelle Moverley – 01274 437883)