(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.

There were no disclosures of interest received in matters under consideration.

(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. 

(Yusuf Patel - 01274 434579)

There were no appeals submitted to review decisions to restrict documents.

(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 27 September 2022

(Yusuf Patel - 01274 434579)

No public questions were received.

The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “G”) which updates members on key areas of partnership work to build and develop community safety in the Bradford South constituency.

Recommended –

(1)       That Bradford South Area Committee notes the work undertaken by the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team and Community Safety Partners that contributes toward to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Bradford South Area.

(2)       That the Bradford South Area Committee notes the positive partnership working that has been established with Elected Members, Council Officers, Community Organisations, volunteers and residents within the Bradford South Area.

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Michael Churley - 07582 100367)

The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “G”) which updated members on key areas of partnership work to build and develop community safety in the Bradford South constituency.

A representative from West Yorkshire Police and the Sexual Violence Coordinator were present at the meeting to give an overview of the issues affecting the south area, which were detailed in the report.

It was highlighted that serious and organised crime and anti-social behaviour remained the main issues affecting Bradford South, resulting in unprecedented levels of demands on resources. To this end working with the Council and other partners were key in ensuring that issues were tackled effectively.

Although there had been a significant drop in the number of recorded ASB incidents, there were pockets in south where certain issues were endemic, such as in the misuse of quad bikes in Tong and Royd wards. A joint partnership approach had been adopted, which to date had seized 100 vehicles, including a number of quad bikes.

A number of Members raised an issue regarding contacting registered social landlords as well as private landlords in situations where their respective tenants were involved in some form of criminality. In response it was stated that links with InCommunities were generally good and that they were also represented on the CSP, however communication had lapsed during the pandemic which was being strengthened going forward, as well as establishing links with other RSL’s in the district. In respect of private sector landlords, the issues were more complex and the Council’s Private Sector Housing team could be approached on the issue, to ascertain what avenues and approaches maybe open in such circumstances.

A Member ascertained if there was anything being done to tackle the increased misuse of nitrous oxide, particular in instances where individuals were in charge of a motor vehicle.  In response it was stated that although the use of this substance was not illegal per se, public space protection orders could be used to tackle anti-social vehicle use.  It was suggested that further clarification should be sought from the home office on the legal status regarding the possession and use of nitrous oxide.

In response to a question regarding active rehabilitation of drug users, it was stated that users were being signposted to appropriate help.

During a discussion regarding domestic violence, it was stressed that a lot of excellent work was ongoing, and that the different agencies were well coordinated to deal with the issue.

Recommended –

(1)       That the work undertaken by the Bradford South Neighbourhood Policing Team and Community Safety Partners that contributes toward to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Bradford South Area be noted.

(2)       That the positive partnership working that has been established with Elected Members, Council Officers, Community Organisations, volunteers and residents within the Bradford South Area be noted.

(3)       Bradford South Area Committee request that the Leader and the          Chief Executive write to the Home Office to ask them to review the             legal status regarding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 21.