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Contact: Jane Lythgow
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DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST (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.
Minutes: No disclosures of interest in matters under consideration were received. |
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MINUTES Recommended –
That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 October 2016 and 13 July 2017 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).
(Jane Lythgow – 01274 432270) Minutes: Resolved –
That the minutes of the meeting held on 20 October 2016 and 13 July 2017 be signed as a correct record. |
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INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND BACKGROUND PAPERS (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.
(Jane Lythgow - 01274 432270)
Minutes: There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents. |
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PUBLIC QUESTION TIME (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 12 September 2017.
(Jane Lythgow - 01274 432270)
Minutes: There were no questions submitted by the public. |
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PARKS AND GREEN SPACES SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT Previous reference: Minute 28 (2016/17)
The Strategic Director, Place, will present the annual report for the devolved Parks and Green Spaces Service (Document “H”). The report reviews activity during the past year and also considers the significant issues that will have an effect over the coming 12 months with options where available for future service delivery, investment and savings.
Recommended –
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the investment of the Heritage Lottery Fund be welcomed and the efforts of the Cliffe Castle Park Conservation Group and other stakeholders in delivering the restoration of the park be acknowledged.
(Environment and Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee) (Ian Wood - 01274 432648)
Minutes: Previous reference: Minute 28 (2016/17)
The Strategic Director, Place presented the annual report for the devolved Parks and Green Spaces Service (Document “H”). The report reviewed activity during the past year and also considered the significant issues that will have an effect over the coming 12 months with options where available for future service delivery, investment and savings.
The Bereavement & Amenity Manager, Sport & Culture Service gave a detailed overview of the report, stating that this was still a major service area, despite the cuts in funding over the years. He added that service delivery remained good in the context of the specification and that working closely with Friends of Groups & Local Parish/Town Councils was an important asset in terms of service delivery.
During the discussion Members asked a number of questions. The questions together with the responses are detailed below:
Members welcomed the additions of the Bigbelly bins and ascertained the scope for rolling these out to other parts of the district, given their usefulness. In response it was stated that currently there were only 2 of these bins in operational use, however they were expensive to purchase and there was no resources currently to purchase additional bins.
A Member ascertained what arrangements were in place to prune trees as she was aware of a number of trees on the Grove that required attention. In response it was stated that tree pruning was managed to a specification and although the Service would like to carry out works to a number of trees, only trees that were likely to cause damage, creating a highway obstruction or that were dangerous would be tended to, however routine inspection took place across the estate and remedial measures taken.
In relation to weed spraying, a Member raised concerns that she was aware of a number of areas in the Keighley West Ward where weeds were rampant and out of control and she questioned whether the contract was effective in controlling them. In response it was stated that that there was no indication of missed sprays and that 3 sprays were undertaken as per the contract, however some areas were difficult to control and he urged Members to let him have details of any particular issues in their respective wards.
A Member stated that the winter gritting map had been reduced, despite other Council Services assisting with the task. In response it was acknowledged that the gardeners and drivers in Parks & Bereavement assisted with the winter gritting and their input was now vital to the operation of the, albeit reduced, service. The efforts and dedication of Parks employees was recognised whilst carrying out this role which can be extremely challenging in some circumstances.
A Member queried whether the additional operational responsibilities taken on by the Parks Services had been the subject of a report to the Area Committee as this was a devolved service. The officer response suggested that the matter was simply an extension of operations and as such had been regarded as ... view the full minutes text for item 19. |
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CLEANER AND GREENER STREETS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS IN KEIGHLEY - DEVOLUTION TO AREA COMMITTEE Previous reference: Minute 10 (2016/17)
The report of the Strategic Director, Place, (Document “I”) provides an update relating to Council Wardens, Environmental Enforcement and Street Cleansing in the Keighley Area. The report highlights a developing approach that delivers on the cleaner/greener agenda at an area, ward, neighbourhood and street level that is supported by residents, businesses and community organisations as part of the People Can – Make a Difference Campaign.
Recommended –
That the report be noted and the information in Document “I” be welcomed.
(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee) (Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)
(Damian Fisher – 01274 437146)
Minutes: Previous reference: Minute 10 (2016/17)
The report of the Strategic Director, Place, (Document “I”) provided an update relating to Council Wardens, Environmental Enforcement and Street Cleansing in the Keighley Area. The report highlighted a developing approach that delivered on the cleaner/greener agenda at an area, ward, neighbourhood and street level that is supported by residents, businesses and community organisations as part of the People Can – Make a Difference Campaign.
During the discussion, a Member asked if the new litter enforcement teams were operating in other parts of the district, as appose to just working within Bradford City Centre. In response the Area Coordinator explained that there was scope with the contract to cover other urban areas and this would be looked at.
A Member urged that more enforcement work should take place in relation to litter being thrown out of moving vehicles.
A Member suggested that sweeper vehicles should be directed to areas where litter was a particular issue.
Members also welcomed the excellent work done to address littering in the Keighley West and Keighley Central Wards.
Resolved –
(1) That the report be noted and the information contained in Document “I” be welcomed.
(2) That the work of street cleansing team in addressing litter within the Keighley West and Keighley Central Wards be commended.
(3) That street cleansing resources be directed to address the issue of detritus in the Worth Valley and Ilkley Wards.
ACTION: Keighley Area Coordinator
(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee) (Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)
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