The Director of Legal and Governance 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 must consider their interests, and act according to the following:

(2)       Disclosable pecuniary interests relate to the Member concerned or their spouse/partner.

(3)       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. 

(4)       Officers must disclose interests in accordance with Council Standing Order 44.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 16 January 2025 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Asad Shah – 01274 432280)

(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)

(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 Director of Legal and Governance in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY, by mid-day on Monday 17 March 2025.

(Asad Shah – 01274 432280)

The report of the Assistant Director, Office of the Chief Executive (Document “H”) provides an update on how the district’s approach to employment and skills is being implemented in Bradford West. It covers some of the key challenges in the district, our strategic response as a partnership, activity at an area level and our future plans.

Recommended –

(1)       To note the content of this report, the challenges faced by the Bradford District and the strategic response.

(2)       To welcome the continued impact and progress of the partnership and promote this within members’ wider networks.

(3)       To consider how their connections and networks can support the partnership to expand its reach in Bradford West.

(4)       To bring a follow up report in 12 months.

(Matt Findull - 01274 439572)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “I”) provides information on the Capital Highway Maintenance funding element of the Local Transport Plan for 2025/26 and makes recommendations on the allocation for Non-classified road resurfacing schemes and Surface Dressing sites in the Bradford West constituency.

Recommended –

That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the proposed list of schemes for 2025/26 as shown in Appendices 1 and 2.

(Francis Mapplebeck – 07484 499971)

The report of the Strategic Director Place (Document “J”) considers a petition requesting a formal pedestrian crossing on Allerton Road near to its junction with Garforth Street

Recommended –

(1)       That an item for a formal pedestrian crossing on Allerton Road be maintained on the list of schemes awaiting funding from the Safe Roads budget and is also given consideration as and when alternative funding sources become available.

(2)       That the carriageway markings in the vicinity of the refuge will be     assessed and refreshed if required

(3)       That the lead petitioner is informed accordingly

(Andrew Smith - 01274 434674)

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “K”) seeks to update members on current casualty levels and trends in the Bradford District and on the Road Safety Education, Training and Publicity initiatives aimed at preventing these casualties.

Recommended –

(1)       Acknowledge the significant role of the Road Safety Team’s education, training, and publicity initiatives in reducing casualties and promoting safer road behaviours across Bradford District, with particular success among vulnerable young road users.

(2)       Endorse the continued exploration of enhanced road safety education opportunities that would enable the team to reach a broader range of schools and community groups, reinforcing safe road behaviours at all levels.

(3)       Emphasise the importance of collaboration with regional partners, law enforcement, and community organisations, reinforcing the reach and sustainability of the district’s road safety objectives.

(4)       Promote initiatives that encourage public participation in road safety, including interactive events and digital campaigns aimed at building a culture of safety and responsibility across the district.

(Miguel D’Souza - 07890 971246)