The following disclosures in matters under consideration were received:

Motion – Vaping and Smoking Cessation (Minute 49)

Councillor  Griffiths declared a pecuniary interest as a partner in a GP’s practice, left the meeting for that item and therefore did not participate in the debate or the decision. Councillor Pullen declared that he used vapers.

Motion – Safer Driving (Minute 50)

Councillors Farley and Khadim Hussain declared an interest as magistrates.

Motion – Keeping the Bradford District Together (Minute 51)

Councillors  Davies, Shabbir and Thornton declared a pecuniary interest as being employed by a MP, left the meeting for that item and therefore did not participate in the debate or the decision.

Motion - Truth and Justice for Orgreave (Minute 52)

Councillor Bacon declared an interest as a member of her family was a miner and another relative was a police officer on duty at Orgreave; Councillor Engel that her husband had been on the picket line at Orgreave; and Councillor Val Slater that her late brother had been a miner who was arrested and beaten up by police officers and she had been a member of the Women Against Pit closures group.

Motion – Education Priorities in the Bradford District (Minute 54)

Councillor Davies declared an interest as having two sons attending a grammar school and another attending pre-school provision; and Councillor Rickard operated a business involved in the National Skills Programme.

Flooding Scrutiny Review (Minute 55)

Councillor Cooke declared an interest as his residence was in the vicinity of an area that was flooded; Councillor Ellis as a member of the Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committee and the Airedale Drainage Commissioners Board; and Councillor Rickard as on the Airedale Drainage Commissioners Board.

Food Safety in the Bradford District (Minute 56)

Councillor Pennington declared an interest as he had a venue which came under the jurisdiction of the policy.

Unless otherwise indicated the disclosures were made on the basis of transparency and those Members remained in the meeting during consideration and voting on the item

ACTION:       City Solicitor

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2016 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Adrian Tumber – 01274 432435)

Resolved -

That the minutes of the meeting held on 12 July 2016 be signed as a correct record.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors R Ahmed, Imran Hussain, Miller, Nazir, Sajawal andWarnes.

DEATH OF FORMER LORD MAYOR, JOHN DEREK GODWARD

It is was with regret that the Lord Mayor reported to Council the death, on 15 August 2016, of former Councillor and former Lord Mayor, John Derek Godward who represented the people of the Great Horton Ward for three and a half decades. John and his wife Jean served as both Deputy Lord Mayor and Deputy Lady Mayoress (in 2006/2007) and later as Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress (in 2009/2010). The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress were in attendance at John’s funeral service and a letter was sent to John’s widow to offer sympathy on behalf of the district.

The Leader of Council paid tribute to John’s service to the Council and community.

TERRORIST ATROCITIES

Since the last Council meeting it has been the Lord Mayor’s sad duty to lead silent tributes to people around the world who had lost their lives as a result of terrorist atrocities. A minute’s silence was observed on 15 July to remember those who were killed and injured the day before in a terrorist attack during the Bastille Day festivities on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice, France and on 8 August, the many dead and those affected by a terrorist atrocity at a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan were remembered, as were those people killed and missing following a freak storm disaster in Bradford’s twin town of Skopje and the surrounding area, in Macedonia.

Members stood in silent tribute to those who had lost their lives.

DEATH OF THE KING OF THAILAND MARKED

In accordance with a request from the Prime Minister, the Union flag on City Hall and at area offices was lowered to mark the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, the world’s longest reigning monarch, who died on 13 October 2016 after seven decades on the throne.

THE CONSUL-GENERAL OF PAKISTAN

Bradford’s new Consul-General of Pakistan, Mr Ahmed Amjad Ali, who was in attendance at this meeting, was welcomed and the Lord Mayor wished him well during his tenure in Bradford.

CURRY CAPITAL ACHIEVEMENT

The Lord Mayor was delighted to report that Bradford had achieved a double hat-trick after securing the crown as Britain’s Curry Capital for the sixth successive year. Congratulations and gratitude were conveyed to all those who had worked so hard in securing this achievement led by the District’s Tourism Team, Visit Bradford.

#LOVEBRADFORD – NEW GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ESTABLISHED

The Lord Mayor had taken part in the #LoveBradford world record event which saw City Park filled with a human chain of 2,331 people all linking arms and making the ‘heart’ hand gesture, to symbolise togetherness, positivity, diversity and friendliness, with the result that the previous world record was beaten.  Thanks were given to all those who worked so hard on the day and in the run-up to the event to ensure it was such a notable success.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF RUGBY LEAGUE

Bradford had been chosen as the preferred partner by Rugby League Cares to host the National  ...  view the full minutes text for item 37.

There were no restricted documents.

To consider up to five requests for the Council to receive petitions in accordance with Standing Orders. 

                                                                                                Ward

(i)         Traffic calming measures on Frizinghall Road, Bradford             Heaton

(ii)        Road safety on Netherlands Road, Bradford                                 Wibsey

(iii)       Holme Wood Library closure                                                           Tong

(iv)       Proposed parking charges at St Ives                                             Bingley

As the petition concerning proposed parking charges at St Ives contains more than 1500 signatures then in accordance with the Council’s petitions scheme there will be a debate for up to 15 minutes on the petition. The Council will then decide how to respond to the petition. Council may decide to take the action the petition requests, not to take the action requested for the reasons put forward in the debate, or to commission further investigation into the matter, for example by a relevant committee. Where the issue is one on which the Council’s Executive is required to make the final decision, Council will decide whether to make recommendations to inform that decision.

If any further requests are received to receive petitions, in writing, by mid-day three working days before the meeting (Thursday), details will be circulated.

(Palbinder Sandhu – 01274 432269)

Traffic calming measures on Frizinghall Road, Bradford

Resolved –

That the petition be referred to the Bradford West Area Committee.

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

Road Safety on Netherlands Avenue, Bradford   

Resolved –

That the petition be referred to the Bradford South Area Committee.

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

Holme Wood Library closure

Resolved –

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

Proposed parking charges at St Ives

In accordance with the Council’s petitions scheme a debate took place. It was then,

Resolved –

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

Safety measures on Rook Lane, Bradford

Resolved –

That the petition be referred to the Bradford South Area Committee.

ACTION:       City Solicitor

A question has been received from a member of the public and is contained in Document “F”.

(Palbinder Sandhu – 01274 432269)

Council Document “F” details a question received from a member of the public and the response given.

Recommended -

That the appointment of the following non-voting co-opted members to the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2016/17 Municipal Year be confirmed:

Health Representative: Tina Wildy

Teachers Secondary School Representative: Tom Bright

Teachers Primary School Representative: Stephen Pickles

Voluntary Sector Representative: Kerr Kennedy

To consider any further motions (i) to appoint members to a Committee or a Joint Committee; or (ii) to appoint Chairs or Deputy Chairs of Committees (excluding Area Committees). 

Resolved –

(1)       That the appointment of the following non-voting co-opted members to the Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee for the 2016/17 Municipal Year be confirmed:

Health Representative: Tina Wildy

Teachers Secondary School Representative: Tom Bright

Teachers Primary School Representative: Stephen Pickles

Voluntary Sector Representative: Kerr Kennedy

(2)       That Councillor Sharp replace Councillor Tariq Hussain on the Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Tariq Hussain be an alternate in place of Councillor Shaheen.

(3)       That Councillor Sharp replace Councillor Berry on the Bradford South Area Committee and Councillor Berry be an alternate.

(4)       That Councillor Watson replace Councillor Lee on the Regulatory and Appeals Committee and Councillor Mohammad Shabbir replace Councillor Watson as an alternate.

(5)       That Councillor Warnes replace Councillor Love as the Chair of the Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Councillor Love be the Deputy Chair.

ACTION:       City Solicitor

A written report by the Leader of Council giving an update on key issues will be circulated before the start of the meeting. There shall be a period of up to 15 minutes during which any Member of Council may ask the Leader of the Council (or a Member of the Council nominated by the Leader) a question on any matter arising out of the written report.

Council Document “H” details the verbal questions from Members to the Leader of Council and the answers given on the matters contained in the Leader of Council’s written report.

To deal with supplementary questions arising from the following questions of which written notice has been given. 

Notes:

(i)         Answers to written questions shall be circulated at the commencement of the meeting.

(ii)        The Lord Mayor will have regard to the list of questions and the political composition of the Council in calling on Members to put their supplementary question to the Leader of Council and Portfolio Holders.

(iii)       A period of up to 30 minutes shall be available for supplementary questions to Members of the Executive. 

1.         Councillor Dunbar

What plans do we have to strengthen mental health provision locally, given that the Government doesn’t take the issue seriously with mental health trusts subjected to cuts of £600m and almost 5,000 fewer specialist psychiatry nurses since 2010?

2.         Councillor Pennington

In light of the endless sound of blue light sirens in the City Centre, rightly or wrongly giving visitors the impression of a City gripped by lawlessness, would the Leader of the Council consider bringing pressure to bear on the services in question, for a more discreet approach where possible?

3.         Councillor Jeanette Sunderland

To ask the Portfolio Holder for Health and Social Care - Many elderly people and people with a disability in receipt of Direct Payments to employ a carer are having to pay pension contributions for the carer. Could the Portfolio Holder tell us if this is an issue in Bradford and what steps are they taking to support people who find themselves in this position? 

4.         Councillor Hawkesworth

How close is the long intended ambition for Bingley music live to be self funding and what has the subsidy been from the council for past 3 years?

5.         Councillor Warburton

Does the portfolio holder welcome the Government’s U-turn on parent-governors given the Education Secretary’s announcement that the role won’t be scrapped after all?

6.         Councillor Bacon

Seventeen care workers in London have launched legal action against care company Sevacare, alleging it paid them less than half the minimum wage. Can the portfolio holder confirm if Sevacare has any contracts in Bradford?

7.         Councillor Ellis

Would the Leader of the Council please enlighten members as to why the Council appears to remain bereft of a Flood Strategy, when her colleague proudly waved around a document purporting to be one, in full Council some time ago now?

8.         Councillor Nazir

Can the portfolio holder tell us what’s happening with the One City Park development at the former Tyrls police station site?

9.         Councillor Wainwright

Can the portfolio holder give an update on any planned highways infrastructure projects in Bradford District using West Yorkshire Combined Authority funds?

Council Document “M” details the questions from Members to the Leader of Council and Portfolio Holders and the answers given.

At the meeting of the Executive on 19 July 2016 consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance (Executive Document “H”) focusing on the Medium Term Financial Strategy which sets out the approaches and principles the Council will follow to ensure that the Council remains financially viable and delivers on its priorities in response to the forecasted public sector funding reductions as a result of the on-going austerity measures imposed by the Government’s spending plans. It was,

Resolved –

(1)       That Executive consider the Medium Term Financial Strategy as an assessment of the Council’s financial outlook to 2019/20 and beyond, and a framework for it to remain financially viable and deliver sustainable public services in line with its priorities using the principles contained in the Efficiency Plan (Annex D) of Document “H”.

(2)       That it be recommended that the updated and revised Medium Term Financial Strategy at Appendix 1 of Document “H” be forwarded to Council for approval.

(3)       That, subject to Council approval, authority be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to apply to take up the multi-year settlement supported by the Efficiency Plan at Annex D to Document “H” based on their assessment of whether this will be in the best interests of the Council.

(Tom Caselton - 01274 434472)

At the meeting of the Executive on 19 July 2016 consideration was given to the report of the Director of Finance (Executive Document “H”) focusing on the Medium Term Financial Strategy which set out the approaches and principles the Council will follow to ensure that the Council remained financially viable and delivered on its priorities in response to the forecasted public sector funding reductions as a result of the on-going austerity measures imposed by the Government’s spending plans.

Resolved –

That the updated and revised Medium Term Financial Strategy at Appendix 1 of Executive Document “H” be approved.

ACTION:       Director of Finance

At the meeting of the Executive on 20 September 2016 the Chief Executive presented the new Council Plan 2016/2020, providing background on its development and the next steps in ensuring its delivery. The new Council Plan 2016/20 is attached to Document “G”.

Recommended -

That the Council Plan 2016/2020 be adopted.

(Sam Plum - 01274 432682)

At the meeting of the Executive on 20 September 2016 the Chief Executive presented the new Council Plan 2016/2020, providing background on its development and the next steps in ensuring its delivery. The new Council Plan 2016/20 was attached to Document “G”.

Resolved –

That the Council Plan 2016/2020 be adopted.

ACTION:       Chief Executive

The Council is in the process of preparing a new Local Plan which will replace the current statutory development plan for Bradford District (the Replacement Unitary Development Plan) which was adopted in 2005.

The first of the Local Plan documents is the Core Strategy which sets out the strategic approach to managing development and change to 2030.  It was submitted for Examination in December 2014 with Hearings held in March 2015. Proposed modifications were published in November 2015 and resumed hearings held in May 2016.

The Council has now received the Inspector’s final Report and recommendations. The Inspector has considered all the matters before him including the plan, the evidence underpinning it, and the objections and representations made and the published modifications. In his report he concludes that the Plan can be considered to be legally compliant and sound, providing a limited set of Main Modifications are made to the plan, as submitted.

At the meeting of the Executive on 11 October 2016 the report of the Strategic Director Regeneration (Executive Document “Z”) will be considered and it is recommended that the Executive notes the contents of the Inspector’s report and seeks authority to proceed to Full Council to request the legal adoption of the modified Core Strategy in line with the Inspector’s recommendation.

Following the meeting of the Executive its recommendation will be published and circulated to Members of Council.

                                                                        (Andrew Marshall - 01274 434050)

The Leader of Council made a statement reporting that it had not been possible for the Executive to make a recommendation to Council on the Local Plan Core Strategy as the Secretary of State had received a request to intervene and had served on the Council a holding direction which prevented the Council from taking any step in connection with the adoption of the Plan while he considers the issues raised.

At the meeting of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 7 September 2016 the report of the Chair of the Committee (Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Document “N”) presented the draft Annual Overview and Scrutiny report 2015/16 for consideration and adoption.

Recommended –

That the Annual Overview and Scrutiny Report for 2015/16 be considered and adopted.

(Mustansir Butt - 01274 432574)

At the meeting of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 7 September 2016 the report of the Chair of the Committee (Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Document “N”) presented the draft Annual Overview and Scrutiny report 2015/16 for consideration and adoption by Council.

Resolved –

That the Annual Overview and Scrutiny Report for 2015/16 be adopted.

ACTION: Overview and Scrutiny Lead

To be moved by Councillor Jeanette Sunderland

Seconded by Councillor Fear

This Council welcomes the action being taken by the Government to identify and reunite unaccompanied refugee families with their families in the UK.

This Council and the District welcomes the anticipated arrival of ten unaccompanied asylum children without a family awaiting dispersal to Bradford from the Reception Centre in Kent before Christmas.

This Council believes that by reuniting children safely and legally with their families, the UK can protect children from harm.

This Council therefore requests that the Chief Executive write to the Home Secretary to urge her to;

1. Speed up the existing family reunion procedures so that children with a legal right to be with their families can be reunited.

2. Widen the family reunion rules to allow children to be reunited with their extended family in the United Kingdom.

This Council also recognises that there are still many vulnerable children alone in the camps and request specifically that the Home Secretary;

3. Urgently speeds up the process of dispersal of unaccompanied orphaned children to safety in the UK directly from the camps such as those in France and Jordan.

A motion was moved by Councillor Jeanette Sunderland.

An amendment,as set out in the resolution below, was moved by Councillor Val Slater was carried.

An amendment moved by Councillor Cooke was defeated.

Resolved –

This Council welcomes the action being taken by the Government to identify and reunite unaccompanied refugee children with their families in the UK.

This Council and the District welcomes the anticipated arrival of ten unaccompanied asylum children without a family awaiting dispersal to Bradford from the Reception Centre in Kent before Christmas.

This Council recognises that these children will have undergone traumatic experiences and therefore the needs and safety of the children are paramount.

This Council therefore requests that the Chief Executive liaises with the Home Office to ensure that:

1)    A team of social workers from across the country is sent out to France to get the children and young people out of the Calais camp and into a safe place to  begin to assess them before their transfer to the UK

2)    Placements are done in a structured, planned and phased way so that we can meet their accommodation, health, language, education and support needs in a meaningful and fair way including entry into the looked after system where appropriate

3)    Once these looked after young people reach the age of 18 the Government should award them the same rights and funding as any other care leaver

4)    We receive appropriate long term funding from the Government so that we can adequately  meet  the needs both of those who have the right to come to the UK to join family members already in the UK and those who are unaccompanied minors under the Dubs amendment

5)    Work is done with other local authorities regionally and nationally to ensure there is a fair and consistent approach towards the placements of these children.

ACTION: Chief Executive/Strategic Director, Children’s Services

To be moved by Councillor Cooke

Seconded by Councillor Whiteley

Council notes:

1.    The continuing harm to health caused by smoking and welcomes the continuing reduction in smoking rates in Bradford

2.    That Public Health England(PHE) and the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have endorsed research showing vaping to be “at least 95% safer than smoking”

3.    That there is no evidence of any health risk from ‘passive’ vaping

4.    The decisions of councils such as Leicester and Bristol to support vaping as a smoking cessation method

5.    Bradford’s endorsement and support for this year’s ‘Stoptober’ campaign

Given the success of vaping as one route to stopping smoking and the success of ‘Stoptober’, Council requests:

1. That the Director of Public Health, in consultation with the Director of Human Resources and appropriate Strategic Directors, undertakes a review of policies that treat vaping and smoking in the same manner with a view to allowing vaping within more office and public spaces.

2. That trade unions, councillors and health partners are consulted as part of this review

3. That the review is conducted on the basis of PHE and RCP support for vaping as a viable route to stopping smoking recognising that there is no risk to non-smokers/vapers from exposure to e-cigarette vapour

4. That Public Health officers consult with and involve advocates of vaping as a smoking cessation method such as the New Nicotine Alliance in the development of appropriate polices.

A motion moved by Councillor Cooke was defeated.

An amendment moved by Councillor Fear was defeated.

NO DECISION.

To be moved by Councillor Dale Smith

Seconded by Councillor Ellis

Council notes the Telegraph and Argus campaign for safer, more responsible driving across the district.

Council resolves:

To endorse the T&A in its campaign

To support West Yorkshire Police in their vigorous implementation of the law.

A motion, as set out in the resolution below, was moved by Councillor Dale Smith and was carried.

An amendment also moved by Councillor Dale Smith was defeated.

Resolved –

Council notes the Telegraph and Argus campaign for safer, more responsible driving across the district.

Council resolves:

To endorse the T&A in its campaign

To support West Yorkshire Police in their vigorous implementation of the law.

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration

To be moved by Councillor Hinchcliffe 

Seconded by Councillor Warburton

This Council notes that:

-          The proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies will reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600.

-          The number of MPs representing wholly Bradford District constituencies would be reduced from five to four with the loss of Bradford South.

This Council rejects the proposals because:

-          They would weaken the Bradford District’s representation in parliament.

-          Bradford is a young and growing city. Its political and social needs are not reducing.

-          They carve up the Bradford District leaving it with splintered political representation not reflecting local communities. We want to keep the Bradford District together as a stronger and louder voice for its citizens regionally and nationally.

-          They are based on outdated and incomplete voter data, leaving hundreds of thousands of people disenfranchised.

-          Unregistered but eligible voters, entitled to their MP’s support, are not accounted for.

-          The proposals completely ignore the importance of place and identity.

-          Constituency MPs hold the government of the day to account. Reducing the number of MPs in proportion to the size of decision-making government weakens parliament’s ability to fulfil its role on behalf of the people.

This Council requests that:

The Chief Executive writes to the Boundary Commission to express this Council’s concerns and formal objection to the proposals.

A motion, as set out in the resolution below, was moved by Councillor Hinchcliffe and was carried.

Resolved –

This Council notes that:

-          The proposed changes to parliamentary constituencies will reduce the number of MPs from 650 to 600.

-          The number of MPs representing wholly Bradford District constituencies would be reduced from five to four with the loss of Bradford South.

This Council rejects the proposals because:

-          They would weaken the Bradford District’s representation in parliament.

-          Bradford is a young and growing city. Its political and social needs are not reducing.

-          They carve up the Bradford District leaving it with splintered political representation not reflecting local communities. We want to keep the Bradford District together as a stronger and louder voice for its citizens regionally and nationally.

-          They are based on outdated and incomplete voter data, leaving hundreds of thousands of people disenfranchised.

-          Unregistered but eligible voters, entitled to their MP’s support, are not accounted for.

-          The proposals completely ignore the importance of place and identity.

-          Constituency MPs hold the government of the day to account. Reducing the number of MPs in proportion to the size of decision-making government weakens parliament’s ability to fulfil its role on behalf of the people.

This Council requests that:

-          The Chief Executive writes to the Boundary Commission to express this Council’s concerns and formal objection to the proposals.

ACTION; Chief Executive

To be moved by Councillor Dunbar

Seconded by Councillor Engel

This Council notes that:

-          The Battle of Orgreave was a violent confrontation between police and striking miners on 18 June 1984, at the start of the Thatcher government’s clashes with miners who were taking industrial action in defence of their jobs and industry.

-          Ex-miners, their families and campaigners have waited almost two-and-a-half years for the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to complete its “scoping exercise” into whether the actions of the police that day should be subjected to an investigation. The IPCC report conceded that “the unwillingness to disclose evidence of wrongdoing by officers does raise doubts about the ethical standards of officers in the highest ranks of the South Yorkshire Police at the time”.

-          The Home Office subsequently released the following statement: “The Home Secretary will consider any request she receives to set up a public inquiry into Orgreave.”

-          The Home Office received a legal submission from the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign on 15 December 2015 but is yet to respond or agree to another meeting.

-          The issue of Orgreave is of local and national importance to the public, as the style of policing undertaken was in our names. A full investigation into the military style policing used on that day is now long overdue and only a full public inquiry can fully investigate it.

This Council resolves to:

-          Write to the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, to request a full public inquiry into the deployment and actions of police on 18 June 1984 and ask her to take part in meaningful discussions with the Orgreave Trust and Justice Campaign, the National Union of Miners and concerned MPs.

A motion, as set out in the resolution below, was moved by Councillor Dunbar and was carried.

Resolved -

This Council notes that:

-          The Battle of Orgreave was a violent confrontation between police and striking miners on 18 June 1984, at the start of the Thatcher government’s clashes with miners who were taking industrial action in defence of their jobs and industry.

-          Ex-miners, their families and campaigners have waited almost two-and-a-half years for the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) to complete its “scoping exercise” into whether the actions of the police that day should be subjected to an investigation. The IPCC report conceded that “the unwillingness to disclose evidence of wrongdoing by officers does raise doubts about the ethical standards of officers in the highest ranks of the South Yorkshire Police at the time”.

-          The Home Office subsequently released the following statement: “The Home Secretary will consider any request she receives to set up a public inquiry into Orgreave.”

-          The Home Office received a legal submission from the Orgreave Truth and Justice Campaign on 15 December 2015 but is yet to respond or agree to another meeting.

-          The issue of Orgreave is of local and national importance to the public, as the style of policing undertaken was in our names. A full investigation into the military style policing used on that day is now long overdue and only a full public inquiry can fully investigate it.

This Council resolves to:

-          Write to the Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, to request a full public inquiry into the deployment and actions of police on 18 June 1984 and ask her to take part in meaningful discussions with the Orgreave Trust and Justice Campaign, the National Union of Miners and concerned MPs.

ACTION: Chief Executive

To be moved by Councillor Abid Hussain

Seconded by Councillor Ferriby

This Council notes that:

-          Several competitors in this year’s Olympics and Paralympics live, train or were educated in the Bradford District, including: Alistair and Jonny Brownlee (triathlon); Rebekah Tiler (weightlifting); Muhammad Ali (boxing); Gordon Benson (triathlon); Nicola Adams (boxing); and Coral Batey (wheelchair rugby).

-          Elite athletes are positive role models for our young people.

-          Sport plays a crucial role for the Bradford District by: improving health and quality of life; raising aspirations; increasing life chances; supporting academic achievement; enhancing community cohesion.

This Council requests:

The Chief Executive or Strategic Director for Environment and Sport writes to the Bradford District Olympians and Paralympians to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and thank them for their significant contribution.

A motion,as set out in the resolution below, was moved by Councillor Abid Hussain was carried.

Resolved –

This Council notes that:

-          Several competitors in this year’s Olympics and Paralympics live, train or were educated in the Bradford District, including: Alistair and Jonny Brownlee (triathlon); Rebekah Tiler (weightlifting); Muhammad Ali (boxing); Gordon Benson (triathlon); Nicola Adams (boxing); and Coral Batey (wheelchair rugby).

-          Elite athletes are positive role models for our young people.

-          Sport plays a crucial role for the Bradford District by: improving health and quality of life; raising aspirations; increasing life chances; supporting academic achievement; enhancing community cohesion.

This Council requests:

-          The Chief Executive or Strategic Director for Environment and Sport writes to the Bradford District Olympians and Paralympians to congratulate them on their outstanding achievements and thank them for their significant contribution.

ACTION: Chief Executive/Strategic Director, Environment and Sport

To be moved by Councillor Imran Khan

Seconded by Councillor Jamil

This Council notes that:

-          The Conservative government is planning to remove the ban on new Grammar schools which was introduced by the Labour government in 1997.

This Council:

-          Supports high-quality comprehensive state education for all regardless of background or ability.

-          Notes that the two-tier system of selective education does not support raising standards for the majority.

-          Notes that the government’s obsession with school structures is a distraction from the country’s real and urgent education challenges. The government has just announced a multimillion-pound cut in funding for early years education which will impact nurseries in Bradford District much more severely than wealthier areas.

We resolve to:

-          Oppose the reintroduction of academic selection.

-          Continue to focus on our Ofsted-endorsed action plan to improve education in the District.

-          Work with the Regional Schools Commissioner to source and support good and outstanding education providers in our District.

Fight for a better settlement for Bradford District schools.

A motion, as set out in the resolution below, moved by Councillor Imran Khan was carried.

Amendments moved by Councillor Ward and Councillor Cooke were defeated.

Resolved –

This Council notes that:

-          The Conservative government is planning to remove the ban on new Grammar schools which was introduced by the Labour government in 1997.

This Council:

-          Supports high-quality comprehensive state education for all regardless of background or ability.

-          Notes that the two-tier system of selective education does not support raising standards for the majority.

-          Notes that the government’s obsession with school structures is a distraction from the country’s real and urgent education challenges. The government has just announced a multimillion-pound cut in funding for early years education which will impact nurseries in Bradford District much more severely than wealthier areas.

We resolve to:

-          Oppose the reintroduction of academic selection.

-          Continue to focus on our Ofsted-endorsed action plan to improve education in the District.

-          Work with the Regional Schools Commissioner to source and support good and outstanding education providers in our District.

-          Fight for a better settlement for Bradford District schools.

ACTION: Strategic Director, Children’s Services

In accordance with the resolutions of Council made at its meeting held on 18 January 2016 the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee has undertaken a scrutiny review of flooding. At its meeting on 29 September 2016 the Committee resolved:

(1)       That the findings and recommendations contained within the draft Flooding Scrutiny Review Report be adopted subject to the inclusion of the following additional recommendations:

(i)            That progress against the Flooding Resilience Action Plan be presented to this Committee in 6 months time.

(ii)          That further information be provided to Members on the flood related work that has been completed to date.

(iii)         That the Resilience Plan be developed in assisting those affected by floods, in conjunction with our partners.

(iv)         That there be dedicated officer support to assist vulnerable people both during and after flooding events.

(v)           That the Council explores the viability of implementing a dedicated flood line number.

(vi)         That there be more focused and pro-active communication to residents in flood affected areas.

(vii)        That a list of key contacts points be developed for residents, specifically with regards to links to insurance companies, utility providers and the building trade.

(viii)       That the Council maintains a regular programme of cleaning culverts and drains in flood affected areas.

(ix)         That progress against the officer debrief recommendations be presented to this Committee in 6 months.

(2)       The Flooding Scrutiny Review Report be submitted to Council for consideration.

The Flooding Scrutiny Review report is submitted for Council to consider (Document “I”).

(Mustansir Butt - 01274 432574)

Previous references: Council Minutes 103 and 104 (2015/16)/Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee Minute 35 (2016/17)

In accordance with the resolutions of Council made at its meeting held on 19 January 2016 the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee had undertaken a scrutiny review of flooding. At its meeting on 29 September 2016 the Committee adopted the draft Flooding Scrutiny Review Report along with adding further recommendations to the report. The Flooding Scrutiny Review Report was submitted for Council to consider (Document “I”) and Council debated the Review Report.

An amendment moved by Councillor Martin Smith was defeated.

Resolved –

That the report was considered.

NO ACTION

The Council is required by the Food Standards Agency to have a documented and approved Food Safety Service Plan in place. The report of the Director of Public Health (Document “J”) seeks approval of the Plan.

Recommended –

That the Food Safety Service Plan be approved.

                                                                                    (Ruth Lees – 01274 431349)

The Council was required by the Food Standards Agency to have a documented and approved Food Safety Service Plan in place. The report of the Director of Public Health (Document “J”) sought approval of the Plan.

Resolved –

That the Food Safety Service Plan be approved.

ACTION:       Director of Public Health

At the meeting of the Executive on 20 September 2016, the Executive approved a new senior management structure for the Council.   

The report of the City Solicitor (Document “K”) recommends amendments to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the altered responsibilities and delegated powers. This report also recommends that the Council designates the post of Strategic Director Corporate Services as the Council’s Section 151 Officer/Chief Financial Officer.

Recommended –

(1)           That Council adopts the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in paragraph 3.1 of the report.

(2)       That the City Solicitor ensures that any agreed amendments are implemented when appointments are made to the new posts as detailed in paragraph 2.3 of the report. 

(3)       That the City Solicitor be granted delegated authority to make consequential amendments to the Constitution as a result of any recommendations approved by full Council.

(4)    That Council designates the post of Strategic Director Corporate Services as the Council’s Section 151 Officer/Chief Financial Officer such designation  to take effect when an appointment to the post of Strategic Director Corporate  Services  is made.

                                                                                    (Mandy Hill – 01274 432214)

At the meeting of the Executive on 20 September 2016, the Executive approved a new senior management structure for the Council.   

The report of the City Solicitor (Document “K”) recommended amendments to the Council’s Constitution to reflect the altered responsibilities and delegated powers. It was also recommended that the Council designated the post of Strategic Director Corporate Services as the Council’s Section 151 Officer/Chief Financial Officer.

Resolved –

(1)       That the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in paragraph 3.1 of Document “K” be adopted.

(2)       That the City Solicitor ensures that any agreed amendments are implemented when appointments are made to the new posts as detailed in paragraph 2.3 of Document “K”. 

(3)       That the City Solicitor be granted delegated authority to make consequential amendments to the Constitution as a result of any recommendations approved by full Council.

(4)       That Council designates the post of Strategic Director Corporate Services as the Council’s Section 151 Officer/Chief Financial Officer such designation to take effect when an appointment to the post of Strategic Director Corporate  Services  is made. 

ACTION:       City Solicitor

Following the meeting of the Executive held on 20 September 2016 which approved a new senior management restructure the report of the Chief Executive (Document “L”) asks Council to approve the salary packages for the new posts of Strategic Director Place and Strategic Director Corporate Services in accordance with Article 4 of the Council’s Constitution and  Section 7 of the Council’s Pay Policy Statement 2016/17.

Recommended –

That Council approves the salary packages for the posts of Strategic Director Place and Strategic Director Corporate Services as detailed in paragraph 2.10 of this report.

                                                                        (Michelle Moverley – 01274 437883)

Following the meeting of the Executive held on 20 September 2016 which approved a new senior management restructure the report of the Chief Executive (Document “L”) asked Council to approve the salary packages for the new posts of Strategic Director Place and Strategic Director Corporate Services in accordance with Article 4 of the Council’s Constitution and  Section 7 of the Council’s Pay Policy Statement 2016/17.

Resolved –

That the salary packages for the posts of Strategic Director Place and Strategic Director Corporate Services as detailed in paragraph 2.10 of Document “L” be approved.

ACTION:       Director of Human Resources