(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.

No disclosures of interest in matters under discussion were made.

The Leader stated this was the first meeting of the Executive for the 2023/2024 Municipal Year, at a time of great change and challenge for the Council and the district. To this end it was imperative to continue with our regeneration ambitions for the district and realise our growth potential and ensure that the people of this district are given the opportunities to access training, job opportunities and live healthy fulfilling lives.  The Council will continue its work to deliver 1 City Park, Bradford Live, the new market; Keighley hub; City of Culture 2025 and other projects for the benefit of the whole district.  Despite the budgetary pressures, the Council had continued to deliver key services and Government needed to ensure that they gave us the necessary support and resources to continue this, particularly in the area of Adult and Children’s Social Care.

Recommended –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 April 2023 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).

(Yusuf Patel / Fatima Butt – 07970 411923 / 07970 411746)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 April 2023 be signed as a correct record.

(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 / Fatima Butt – 07970 411923 / 07970 411746)

There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents.

The Chief Executive will report on the allocation, by the Leader of the
Council, of the appointment of Deputy Chair for the Municipal Year
2023/2024.

(Kersten England – 01274 434353)

Resolved -

That it be noted that Councillor I Khan had been appointed, by the Leader of Council, as Deputy Chair for the Municipal Year 2023/2024.

ACTION: Director of Legal & Governance

(Executive Procedure Rules – Part 3D of the Constitution)

The Chief Executive will report on the allocation, by the Leader of the
Council, of Portfolios of Executive functions to members of the
Executive (Document “A”).

(Kersten England – 01274 434353)

Resolved –

That the allocation, by the Leader of the Council, of Portfolios of Executive functions to Members of the Executive as set out in

Document “A” be noted.

ACTION: Director of Legal & Governance

To note any recommendations to the Executive that may be the subject of report to a future meeting.  (Schedule to be tabled at the meeting). 

(Yusuf Patel / Fatima Butt – 07970 411923 / 07970 411746)

There were no recommendations to the Executive.

(Councillor Hinchcliffe)

The Chief Executive will submit a report (Document “B”) which outlines the proposals to refine and replace the current senior management structure which is needed to deliver the Bradford Council’s key priorities.

These proposals affect JNC Chief Officers.

Recommended –

That the Executive approve the proposed senior management

restructure as detailed in Appendix 3 to Document “B”.

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Corporate          (Kerry Pelkowski – 01274 434250)

The Chief Executive submitted a report (Document “B”) which outlined the proposals to refine and replace the current senior management structure which was needed to deliver Bradford Council’s key priorities. These proposals affected JNC Chief Officers.

The Chief Executive gave a rationale behind the proposals stating that in the aftermath of the creation of the Children’s Trust and the appointment of its Chief Executive, there was now a need to review our senior management structure to ensure that it was fit for purpose and that it linked in with the strategic functions of the Council.  The withdrawal of Appendix 1 to the report was noted.

Resolved –

That the proposed senior management restructure as detailed in

Appendix 3 to Document “B” be approved.

ACTION: Chief Executive

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Corporate

(Councillor Ferriby)

The Strategic Director of Health & Wellbeing will submit a report

(Document “C”) which revisits the business case and requests additional resources, given the rising costs of inflation and subsequent finding of underground mine-workings on the Saltaire site, which will need ground remediation works. The report also proposes the closure of one older care home.

Recommended –

That Option 2, be approved to an increased budget (an extra £4,032,777) to build the Saltaire Care Facility having demonstrated a business case and value for money; and agreement be given to the closure of Woodward Court, Allerton in Spring 2023, given the poor fabric of the building.

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Health and Social Care

(Iain MacBeath - 01274 432990)

The Strategic Director of Health & Wellbeing submitted a report

(Document “C”) which revisited the business case and requested additional resources, given the rising costs of inflation and subsequent finding of underground mine-workings on the Saltaire site, which will need ground remediation works. The report also proposed the closure of one older care home.

The Strategic Director set out the details of the proposals which were contained the Document “C”, stressing that the realignment of the care homes would result in cost savings over time.

The Leader stated that our track record in looking after the elderly discharged from hospitals had been exemplary.  The Healthy People and Places Portfolio Holder thanked officers for their work to date on delivering this scheme which would enable older people to stay longer in their own homes.

Resolved –

That Option 2, be approved to an increased budget (an extra £4,032,777) to build the Saltaire Care Facility having demonstrated a business case and value for money; and agreement be given to the closure of Woodward Court, Allerton in Spring 2023, given the poor fabric of the building.

ACTION:       Strategic Director of Health & Wellbeing

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Health and Social Care

The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “D”) which sets out the need for a new organisation to represent tourism in Yorkshire following the closure of Welcome to Yorkshire. The De Bois Review set the stage for Destination Management Organisations on a tiered format and a West Yorkshire consortium approach is recommended in order to establish a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) to manage and promote the tourism offer going forward. 

Recommended –

To approve Option 2 set out in Document “D” to apply for LVEP status as part of a West Yorkshire Consortium and develop a Destination Management Plan as part of the bidding process to become an accredited Destination Management Organisation as a Local Visitor Economy Partnership.

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration & Environment

(Patricia Tillotson - 01274 431274)

The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “D”) which set out the need for a new organisation to represent tourism in Yorkshire following the closure of Welcome to Yorkshire. The De Bois Review set the stage for Destination Management Organisations on a tiered format and a West Yorkshire consortium approach is recommended in order to establish a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP) to manage and promote the tourism offer going forward. 

The Strategic Director added that the proposal would bring us in line with the approach that had been adopted elsewhere and enable us to improve and strengthen our tourism offer.

The Portfolio Holder stated that as a district we had a lot to offer and this partnership approach would provide a huge boost for the district and the wider region.

Resolved –

That Option 2 be approved as set out in Document “D” to apply for LVEP status as part of a West Yorkshire Consortium and develop a Destination Management Plan as part of the bidding process to become an accredited Destination Management Organisation as a Local Visitor Economy Partnership.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration & Environment

The Strategic Director Place will submit a report (Document “E”) which puts forward plans for a Clean Air Schools Programme (CASP), a comprehensive package (circa £1.09m) of grants, engagement and education for the benefit of all Bradford District Schools funded by Clean Air Zone revenue and work with partners.

Recommended –

The Executive is recommended to;

(1)       Approve the proposal for a Clean Air Schools Programme and the       Clean Air Schools Grant Programme as set out in Document “E”.

(2)       Approve the use of anti-idling regulations and enforcement with          fixed penalty notices in the Bradford District

(3)       Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Place, in    consultation with the Director of Finance, Director of Legal and          Governance and the Portfolio Holder to determine the final criteria of the Clean Air Schools Grant Programme Fund.

(4)          Delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Place in     consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance to       approve and complete funding agreements with successful             applicant schools.

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Andrew Whittle - 07581 007609)

The Strategic Director Place submitted a report (Document “E”) which put forward plans for a Clean Air Schools Programme (CASP), a comprehensive package (circa £1.09m) of grants, engagement and education for the benefit of all Bradford District Schools funded by Clean Air Zone revenue and work with partners. The Strategic Director gave an overview of the proposals which were detailed in Document “E”.

The Leader in welcoming the initiative stated that car fumes near to schools was a real concern and that incidence of asthma were on the rise, therefore any effort to address this was welcomed and would improve children’s health; and she urged that officers work closely with the schools and with the Area Committee Chairs going forward.

The Healthy People and Places Portfolio Holder endorsed the Leader’s comments and stressed that education and enforcement went hand in hand and encouraging more children to walk and cycle to school would also have a profound impact on children’s health and improve air quality by reducing the reliance on the car.

Resolved -

(1)          The proposal for a Clean Air Schools Programme

            and the Clean Air Schools Grant Programme as set out in

            Document “E” be approved.

(2)          That the use of anti-idling regulations and enforcement

            with fixed penalty notices in the Bradford District be approved.

(3)      That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Place, in           consultation with the Director of Finance, Director of Legal      and Governance and the Portfolio Holder to determine the final           criteria of the Clean Air Schools Grant Programme Fund.

(4)        That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Place in            consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance to        approve and complete funding agreements with successful   applicant schools.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

(Councillor Duffy)

The Strategic Director Children’s Services will submit a report

(Document “F”) which sets out arrangements to formalise savings accounts for children in the care of the Local Authority.

Recommended –

That the Savings Accounts Policy set out in Appendix A to Document “F” be approved.

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Children’s Services

(Picklu Roychoudhury - 01274 436064)

The Strategic Director Children’s Services submitted a report

(Document “F”) which set out arrangements to formalise savings accounts for children in the care of the Local Authority.

The Children and Families Portfolio Holder in welcoming the Policy stressed that this would enable us to standardise the approach to children’s saving’s accounts and to move forward in our improvement journey.

Resolved –

That the Savings Accounts Policy set out in Appendix A to Document “F” be approved.

ACTION: Strategic Director Children’s Services

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Children’s Services

To receive the minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 2 February 2023.(click here to launch minutes)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 2 February 2023 be received.