(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.

The following disclosures of interest were received in the interests of clarity:

(a)       The Chair disclosed an interest an interest for the sake of transparency in the item relating to “Manningham Lane Area, Bradford - objections received to the proposed Manningham Lane area, Bradford Traffic Regulation Order” (Minute 18) as he was acquainted with a solicitors firm on Manningham Lane.

(b)       Councillor Imran Hussain disclosed an interest for the sake of transparency in the item relating to “Manningham Lane Area, Bradford - objections received to the proposed Manningham Lane area, Bradford Traffic Regulation Order” (Minute 18) as his brother was a business owner on Manningham Lane.

(c)       During the course of the meeting, Councillor Engel disclosed an interest in the item relating to “Parks and Green Spaces Service Annual Report” as she was the Executive Support Assistant for Environment, Sport and Culture.

ACTION: City Solicitor

(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. 

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

There were no appeals submitted by the public 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 XXXXX 2016.

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

There were no questions submitted by the public.

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “G”) considers 14 objections to the recently advertised parking management measures in the area between Manningham Lane and Midland Road.

Resolved –

(1)       That the objections to the proposals on Springlodge Place be upheld and the existing short length of limited waiting adjacent to 140-148 Manningham Lane be removed and the existing limited waiting located near its junction with Cornwall Place should remain.

(2)       That the objections to the proposal to introduce limited waiting except for permit holders adjacent to properties 9 to 29 Spring Gardens be upheld.

(3)       That the objection to the proposals for Nesfield Road be overruled.

(4)       That the scheme be modified to include limited waiting except for permit holders on part of Cornwall Terrace.

(5)       That the Traffic Regulation Order as shown on drawing R/S/BW/102293/TRO-1B, attached to Document “G”, be sealed and implemented.

(6)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Environment and Waste Management                  (Chris Bedford, 01274 437645)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “G”) considered 14 objections to the recently advertised parking management measures in the area between Manningham Lane and Midland Road.

The Senior Engineer was present and gave a synopsis of the report.

A question and answer session ensued:

• Was it possible to increase the number of permit parking for residents on Nesfield Road?
  • It was possible but the street was mostly made up of businesses;
• How would parking be policed on Nesfield Road?
  • All permits would need to be displayed clearly in the windscreen of the vehicle and Enforcement Officers would be patrolling the area;
• Was the proposal to increase permit parking workable?
  • Yes but match day parking would also have to be included into the scheme;
• Have Councillors been consulted on this scheme?
  • Yes, this was a lengthy ongoing scheme and an informal consultation had taken place. 4 petitions had also been received which resulted in the proposed scheme; and,
• Were residents content with the proposed scheme?
  • Yes except one objector on Nesfield Road who expressed his objection to the lack of parking spaces on Nesfield Road. In response parking would be increased but shared.

A course of discussion between Committee Members proceeded. There would be the possibility of loss of business trade if parking permits were allocated to residents in adjoining streets. Due to lack of parking spaces it was important for spaces to be increased for residents and a further 10 spaces for visitors on Nesfield Road. There were no residents living on Nesfield Road. The permit parking would be for businesses on Nesfield Road.

Resolved –

(1)       That the objections to the proposals on Springlodge Place be upheld and the existing short length of limited waiting adjacent to 140-148 Manningham Lane be removed and the existing limited waiting located near its junction with Cornwall Place should remain.

(2)       That the objections to the proposal to introduce limited waiting except for permit holders adjacent to properties 9 to 29 Spring Gardens be upheld.

(3)       That the objection to the proposals for Nesfield Road be upheld for the increase of parking spaces for permit holders only from 26 to 32 spaces and the remaining proposed spaces be restricted to 1 hour (no return within 1 hour) for visitors to the area.

(4)       That the scheme be modified to include limited waiting except for permit holders on part of Cornwall Terrace.

(5)       That the amended Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented.

(6)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Note: Councillor Imran Hussain made a request of his non participation of voting on this item be recorded.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION:       Strategic Director – Regeneration and Culture

The report of the Strategic Direct, Regeration (Document “H”) considers the costs involved in repairing Thornton View Road as well as what other funding streams could be utilised to facilitate repairs following the presentation to the Bradford West Area Committee, held on 23 March 2016 of a petition for the Adoption of Thornton View Road and outlining the current formal Private Street Works Procedure and offered two alternatives and one recommendation.

Resolved –

That the report be noted.

(Environment and Waste Management                  (John Rowley, 01274 437413)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “H”) considered the costs involved in repairing Thornton View Road as well as what other funding streams could be utilised to facilitate repairs following the presentation to the Bradford West Area Committee, held on 23 March 2016 of a petition for the Adoption of Thornton View Road and outlining the current formal Private Street Works Procedure and offered two alternatives and one recommendation.

The Principal Engineer was in attendance and introduced the report.

The Principal Engineer confirmed that it would cost the Council in the region of £228,000 in repairing Thornton View Road. The cost of Street Lighting was not included as that was up to the required standard. An alternative cost of £48,500 was presented but this was only to repair not adopt the road. The drainage work was not included but had it been then costs for repair would increase significantly.

A Ward Officer was present and spoke on behalf of the residents in their absence. The Committee was thanked for its support and expressed their favour in working with the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator’s office to make Thornton view Road a useable street for all users.

Resolved –

(1)       That the report be noted and the Committee acknowledges that Thornton View Road is unable to be brought to an adopted standard due to budget constraints and it remain unadopted.

(2)       That Bradford West Area Co-ordinator’s office supports Ward Councillors, Community Development Worker for the area and the school in trying to secure appropriate funding to make the street safer for the residents and the school.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION:       Strategic Director – Regeneration and Culture

The report of the Strategic Director, Environment and Sport (Document “I”) is the annual update for the Parks and Green Spaces Service reviews activity during thepast year and also considers the significant issues that will have an effect over the coming 12 months with optionswhere appropriate for future service delivery.

Resolved –

That the contents of this report be note, in particular:

·  The bowls club agreement; and,

·  The outcome following consultation around the flower bed provision.

(Environment and Waste Management      (Ian Wood, 01274 432648)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

The report of the Strategic Director, Environment and Sport (Document “I”) was the annual update for the Parks and Green Spaces Service reviews activity during the past year and also considered the significant issues that will have an effect over the coming 12 months with options where appropriate for future service delivery.

The Principal Manager of Parks and Green Spaces was present and gave a synopsis of the report.

The Committee expressed concerns to illegal fishing at the Chellow Dene reservoirs despite sign posts no permitting fishing. It was also commented that there were health and safety issues surrounding fishing. In response it was reported that the site consisted of 2 large lakes with the lower one not licensed for fishing. Fishing activities undertaken was classed as Anti Social Behaviour.

Resolved –

That the contents of this report be noted, in particular:

·       The bowls club agreement; and,

·       The outcome following consultation around the flower bed   provision.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION:       Strategic Director – Environment and Sport

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeration (Document “J”) seeks to update members on current casualty levels and trends in Bradford West and on the Road Safety education, training and publicity initiatives aimed at reducing these casualties.

Resolved –

(1)       That the Bradford West Area Committee notes the information in respect of casualty trends and Road Safety activities in Bradford West. 

(2)       That the Bradford West Area Committee continues to support the evidence based approach to determine Road Safety priorities.

(Environment and Waste Management      (Sue Snoddy, 01274 437409)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “J”) sought to update members on the current casualty levels and trends in Bradford West and on the Road Safety education, training and publicity initiatives aimed at reducing these casualties.

The Casualty Reduction and Road Safety Partnership Manager was in attendance and introduced the report.

In response to a question by the Committee, it was responded that some schools were being visited regularly.

A Member of the Committee stated that Ward Members should take this back with them into their respective wards and encourage schools to participate in appropriate training for school children with the Council. It was further mentioned that religious institutions should also be encouraged.

Resolved –

(1)       That the information in respect of casualty trends and Road Safety activities in Bradford West be noted.

(2)       That the evidence based approach to determine Road Safety priorities be continued and supported.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration seeks to advise the Area Committee regarding the replacement of street lighting columns determined as non compliant and the subsequent recommendations as to how the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan Funding allocation is most effectively utilised.

Resolved –

That the Priority 1 street lighting column replacement schemes listed in Table A of Appendix 1 of the report be implemented.

(Environment and Waste Management                  (Allun Preece, 01274 434019)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration sought to advise the Area Committee regarding the replacement of street lighting columns determined as non compliant and the subsequent recommendations as to how the West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan Funding allocation was most effectively utilised.

Resolved –

That the Priority 1 street lighting column replacement schemes listed in Table A of Appendix 1 attached to Document “K” be implemented.

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration