The Interim City Solicitor will report the names of alternate Members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed Members. 

(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.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2016 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Yusuf Patel – 01274 434579)

(Access to Information Procedure Rules – Part 3B of the Constitution)

To hear questions from electors within the District on any matter this is the responsibility of the Committee. 

Questions must be received in writing by the City Solicitor in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY, by mid-day on Tuesday 15 March 2015.

(Yusuf Patel - 01274 434579)

PRIESTLEY TERRACE, WIBSEY – TRO OBJECTIONS                   Wibsey

Previous Reference:  Minute 46 (2015/2016)

The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “AC”) which sets out objections received to a recently advertised Traffic Regulation Order for proposed permit parking on Priestley Terrace, Wibsey.

Recommended –

(1)               That the Traffic Regulation Order for permit parking on Priestley Terrace, Wibsey be sealed and implemented as advertised.

(2)               That the objector be informed accordingly.

(Environment & Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Andrew Smith - 01274 434674)

ROOLEY AVENUE – PROPOSED TOUCAN CROSSING                        Wibsey/Wyke

AND CONVERSION OF FOOTWAY TO A SHARED

PEDESTRIAN/CYCLE FACILITY

The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “AD”) which informs members of a proposed Toucan crossing on Rooley Avenue and seeks approval for the proposed conversion of adjacent lengths of footway to a shared pedestrian/cycle facility.

Recommended –

(1)        That members note the proposal to convert the existing zebra crossing on Rooley Avenue to a toucan crossing facility as detailed on plan no. TDG/THS/103179/CON-1A, attached as Appendix 1 to Document “AD”.

(2)        That any valid objections to the proposed toucan crossing on Rooley Avenue be reported to this Area Committee for consideration or, in the event of there being no valid objections, the crossing be implemented as advertised.

(3)        That approval be given to convert the existing lengths of footway on Rooley Avenue to shared use between pedestrians and cyclists, as detailed on plan no. TDG/THS/103179/CYCLE-1A attached as Appendix 2 to Document “AD”.

(Environment & Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                                    (Andrew Smith - 01274 434674)

DEVOLVED BUDGET - SAFER ROADS SCHEMES       All Wards Bradford South

The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “AE”) which seeks approval for a programme of Safer Roads Schemes for Bradford South for the 2016/17 financial year.

Recommended –

(1)                           That the Bradford South Area Committee approves a   programme of Casualty Reduction schemes for 2016/17 listed          in Appendix 1 to Document “AE”.

(2)                           That the Bradford South Area Committee approves the           proposed programme of Traffic Management schemes for          2016/17 listed in Appendices 2 and 3 to Document “AE”,                   including (subject to   residual funding from previous years’             Safer Roads programmes being available, schemes within the    reserve list in Appendix 2 to Document “AE”).

(3)                           That any Traffic Regulation Orders, or any legal procedures linked to        the processing of traffic calming measures or    pedestrian crossing          facilities which are necessary to                   implement the chosen schemes be approved for processing            and advertising subject to the scheme details being agreed   with the local Ward Members.

(4)                           That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation           Orders, traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be submitted to            this Area Committee for consideration or in the event of there    being no valid objections the Traffic Regulation Orders be     sealed and implemented and the traffic calming or pedestrian            facilities be implemented as advertised.

(5)                           That the list of outstanding requests for measures (Appendix 4        to Document “AE”) be reviewed in conjunction with respective         ward members.

(Environment & Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Andrew Smith - 01274 434674)

The Strategic Director Regeneration will submit a report (Document “AF”) which provides information on Capital Highway Maintenance funding for 2015/16 – 2016/17 and makes recommendations on the allocation for Non-Classified road resurfacing schemes and Surface Dressing sites for 2016/17.

Recommended –

That the Bradford South Area Committee approves the proposed programme of works for 2016/17 as shown in Appendix 2 and 3 to Document “AF”.

Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee

(Andrew Whelan - 01274 434409)

The Strategic Director Environment and Sport will submit a report (Document “AG”) which outlines the work of Community Development Workers on behalf of the three grant funded organisations during the period April 2015 to December 2016 to support Ward priorities set out within the Bradford South Area Committee Ward Plans 2015-16.

Recommended –

That the work of the Community Development (CD) Workers on behalf of

the three commissioned organisations during the period April 2015 to

December 2015 to support Ward priorities within the Bradford South

Ward Plans 2015-16 be noted.

New Deal programme: engagement update

The Assistant Director Policy, Programmes and Change will submit a report

(Document “AH”) which provides:

• An update on actions that build on the findings from the first engagement in New Deal
• A summary of initial findings from the second phase of engagement
• An indication of developing plans for further approaches to engagement

Recommended –

(1)       That members of the Area Committee note the report.

(2)       That the feedback from residents be welcomed and acknowledged.

(3)       That the Area Committee continue to engage with residents, businesses and stakeholders about ways of working differently, and feed any relevant findings into the New Deal programme.

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Kate McNicholas - 01274 431761)

An update on arrangements by the Council and its partners to tackle child sexual exploitation

The Interim Assistant Director of Children’s Services (Document “AI”) which provides an update regarding arrangements by the Council and its partners to tackle child sexual exploitation (CSE). The report particularly focuses on the work to deal with historic cases of CSE; to address CSE in  black and minority ethnic communities, and the provision of services for children and young people who are at risk of, or who are victims of CSE. There is a particular emphasis on preventative services.

Recommended –

(1)       Members of the Committee are requested to consider the report.

(2)       Members are requested to consider what further enquiries may assist future corporate scrutiny in this area.

(Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee)           

                                                                                    (Paul Hill – 01274 434361)

Draft Updated Bradford South Area Committee Action Plan     2014-17

The Strategic Director Environment and Sport will submit a report (Document “AJ”) which sets out a Draft Updated Bradford South Area Committee Action Plan 2014-17 for consideration by the Area Committee.

Recommended –

(1)       That Bradford South Area Committee approves and adopts the             draft updated Bradford South Area CommitteeAction Plan 2014- 17.

(2)       That Bradford South Area Committee requests Council Officers, partner agencies and community organisations to support the implementation of the draft updated Bradford South Area CommitteeAction Plan 2014-17.

(3)       That Bradford South Area Committee requests the Area Co-ordinator to continue to work with the relevant officers to support the implementation of the Area CommitteeAction Plan, as adopted, and to prepare a schedule of reports about progress, to be presented to future meetings of the Area Committee.

(4)       That the Interim Bradford South Area Committee Action Plan 2016-17 should be considered in future revisions of District-wide strategies and budget-setting processes.

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)   

                                                                        (Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

A BRIEFING TO AREA COMMITTEE MEMBERS ON CHANGES TO THE           

DOMESTIC WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE

The Strategic Director Environment and Sport will submit a report (Document “AK”) which highlights the key changes to the Council’s domestic waste collection arrangements following the introduction of the Council’s Domestic Waste and Recycling Policy (DWARP).

This report is brought for the information of the Committee.

(Environment & Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                                    (Susan Spink - 01274 434779)