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)
Decision:
The following recommendations to the Executive were received:
1. Petitions referred from the Council meeting on Tuesday 13 DECEMBER 2016 for consideration by the executive:
(i) Petition against increased Car Parking Charges in the Ian Clough Hall and Grove Car Parks.
(ii) Petition to Save Queensbury Pool.
(iii) Petition to reverse the decision to delete the Development Officer
Inclusion and Mobility Post.
Note:
(1) In receiving the recommendations relating to Items (i) and (ii), it was noted that these matters were already due for consideration on this agenda and they were considered as part of those agenda items.
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(2) In receiving recommendation (iii) it was noted that a report on the matter will be considered at the 7 February 2017 meeting of the Executive, as an exception to the Forward Plan.
ACTION: Assistant Director Transportation, Design and Planning (2)
2. CORPORATE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE – 14 DECEMBER 2016
BRADFORD DISTRICT ARMED FORCES COVENANT UPDATE |
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Resolved –
(1) That this Committee requests that the Executive builds in support for the Armed Forces Covenant within all parts of the Council’s procurement processes and partnerships.
(2) That the Executive look at ways to disseminate information about the Covenant to front line charities and third sector organisations to encourage greater awareness of the aims of the Covenant and what it can do to help their clients.
ACTION: City Solicitor (referral to Executive)
Note: In receiving the above recommendations it was noted that these recommendations will be progressed with oversight from the Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Ross-Shaw.
Resolved –
(1) That the Executive clarifies which Portfolio Holder has responsibility for Fairtrade and that it ensures that Council Policy on Fairtrade is implemented Council wide; in addition an officer be identified as a point of contact for Fairtrade.
(2) That the Chief Executive be requested to remind the Council Management Team that Fairtrade is Council Policy and therefore should be built into all relevant procurement contracts.
(3) That the forthcoming Fairtrade Fortnight events in 2017 which will enhance the profile of Fairtrade and offer the opportunity to improve links with businesses be noted.
(4) That the information regarding Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Fairtrade products and pricing be circulated to Members.
Action: Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Executive
Note: In receiving the above recommendation, the Leader stated that it was not appropriate to have a sole Portfolio Holder responsible for Fairtrade, however there was already a Fairtrade Champion, Councillor Farley.
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Minutes:
The following recommendations to the Executive were noted:
1. Petitions referred from the Council meeting on Tuesday 13 DECEMBER 2016:
(i) Petition against increased Car Parking Charges in the Ian Clough Hall and Grove Car Parks.
(ii) Petition to Save Queensbury Pool.
(iii) Petition to reverse the decision to delete the Development Officer
Inclusion and Mobility Post.
Note:
(1) In receiving the recommendations relating to Items (i) and (ii), it was noted that these matters were already due for consideration on this agenda.
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(2) In receiving recommendation (iii) it was noted that a report on this matter will be considered at the 7 February 2017 meeting of the Executive, as an exception to the Forward Plan.
ACTION: Assistant Director Transportation, Design and Planning (2)
2. CORPORATE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE – 14 DECEMBER 2016
BRADFORD DISTRICT ARMED FORCES COVENANT UPDATE |
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Resolved –
(1) That this Committee requests that the Executive builds in support for the Armed Forces Covenant within all parts of the Council’s procurement processes and partnerships.
(2) That the Executive look at ways to disseminate information about the Covenant to front line charities and third sector organisations to encourage greater awareness of the aims of the Covenant and what it can do to help their clients.
ACTION: City Solicitor (referral to Executive)
Note: In receiving the above recommendations it was noted that these recommendations will be progressed with oversight from the Armed Forces Champion, Councillor Ross-Shaw.
Resolved –
(1) That the Executive clarifies which Portfolio Holder has responsibility for Fairtrade and that it ensures that Council Policy on Fairtrade is implemented Council wide; in addition an officer be identified as a point of contact for Fairtrade.
(2) That the Chief Executive be requested to remind the Council Management Team that Fairtrade is Council Policy and therefore should be built into all relevant procurement contracts.
(3) That the forthcoming Fairtrade Fortnight events in 2017 which will enhance the profile of Fairtrade and offer the opportunity to improve links with businesses be noted.
(4) That the information regarding Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Fairtrade products and pricing be circulated to Members.
Action: Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Executive
Note: In receiving the above recommendation, the Leader stated that it was not appropriate to have a sole Portfolio Holder responsible for Fairtrade, however there was already a Fairtrade Champion, Councillor Farley.
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