Venue: Council Chamber - Keighley Town Hall. View directions
Contact: Asad Shah/Sheila Farnhill
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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 meetings held on 28 February and 28 March 2017 be signed as a correct record (previously circulated).
(Asad Shah – 01274 432280) Minutes: Resolved –
That the minutes of the meetings held on 28 February and 28 March 2017 be signed as a correct record.
ACTION: City Solicitor
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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.
(Adam Backovic - 01274 431182)
Minutes: There were no appeals submitted by the public to review decisions to restrict documents.
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REFERRALS TO THE OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE Any referrals that have been made to this Committee up to and including the date of publication of this agenda will be reported at the meeting.
Minutes: There were no referrals to the Committee.
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REGENERATION IN KEIGHLEY The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “L”) provides an update on key regeneration projects in Keighley.
Recommended –
That Document “L” be noted.
(Paul North – 01535 618095)
Minutes: The report of the Strategic Director, Regeneration (Document “L”) provided an update on key regeneration projects in Keighley.
In presenting the report the Programme Delivery Manager highlighted particular points and responded to Members’ questions, as follows:
Appendix A – Keighley Business Improvement District (BID)
· This was the first BID initiative undertaken in the district and it was just approaching the end of its second year of five. · The vacancy rate for town centre units had reduced to 9.64% which was below the national average and the best figure achieved for a number of years. · The scheme had encouraged local businesses to try new initiatives and had led to a rise in joint working and the development of a number of events with a positive impact. · The scheme had helped to develop confidence in the town. · The continuation of the BID after the initial five year term would require a further positive ballot of businesses; this would usually be carried out during the fifth year. · The Council’s Business Rates Enforcement Team would address any problems with non-payment. · The Town Centre Management funding had been rolled forward to the BID scheme and the company used the former Town Centre Manager’s office.
Appendix B – South Pennines Leader Programme
· This was a European Union initiative focussed on the rural economy, with six relevant priorities aiming to create jobs and economic growth. · Only a couple of Keighley businesses had received grants to date. There was a need to promote the scheme with those businesses who might benefit and press releases would be organised to increase awareness.
Appendix C – Superfast West Yorkshire
· The Government was putting significant investment into the delivery of superfast broadband capability. · Effective broadband could help businesses change what and how they did things. An example was given of the impact for a local architect’s firm. · Significant progress had been made and it was anticipated that the vast majority (98%) of properties would have the opportunity to gain access to a superfast network by 2020. · Solutions were available for more rural communities and the Project Team could be approached to discuss the potential options.
Appendix D – New Shopping Development
· The development site off Gresley Road/East Parade had been acquired by a national developer further to the previous owners having been unable to progress its development. This company had a good track record in such development and good connections within the retail sector. · Commercially sensitive discussions were currently taking place. · Pre planning application advice would be sought prior to a formal application for planning permission. · Although the national climate was challenging at the present time some positive progress had been made recently and more news was anticipated in early 2018. · Past studies had indicated that Keighley had the capacity to support another shopping centre. · The size of the footprint/floorspace available would, to some extent, determine those end users who would be interested. · The new owner, UAI, was a long established, specialist, regeneration company with a substantial portfolio and ... view the full minutes text for item 26. |
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WORK PROGRAMME 2017/18 The Committee’s Work Plan for 2017/18 is submitted (Document “M”) for Member’s consideration.
(Licia Woodhead – 01274 432119)
Additional documents: Minutes: The Committee’s Work Plan for 2017/18 was submitted (Document “M”) for Member’s consideration.
Resolved –
That items in respect of:
· An update in relation to regeneration projects in Keighley · The Council’s Business Covenant,
be included in the Committee’s Work Programme for 2018/19.
ACTION: Scrutiny Lead
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