In the interests of transparency, the following declaration of interest was received:

Councillor Marcus Dearden declared that he had received funding on behalf of Bingley Remembrance Group. (Minute No. 6)

Action: Interim City Solicitor

(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. 

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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. 

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There were no requests received to review reports and background papers.

(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 Interim City Solicitor in Room 112, City Hall, Bradford, BD1 1HY, by midday on Monday 4 July 2022.

(Su Booth/Kanwal Amrez - 07814 073884/07929 070288)

There were no public questions submitted for matters under consideration.

Up to a maximum of 15 minutes will be allowed for SCAPAG members to raise new items of information, questions, requests or suggestions that may have arisen within their organisation/neighbourhood and which are relevant to raise at the meeting.

Issues raised in accordance with the above must be received in writing by the Shipley Area Co-ordinator’s Office in Shipley Town Hall, Shipley, BD18 3EJ, by midday on Monday 4 July 2022.

(Damian Fisher – 01274 437146)

No items were received by SCAPAG members.

The report of the Area Co-ordinator (Document “F”) provides background information and recommendations with regard to grant allocations and the constitution of the Grants Advisory Group 2022/2023.

Recommended -

1       That it be approved that the Shipley Area Co-ordinators, under delegated powers, has the responsibility for making decisions on all grant applications administered by The Shipley Area Co-ordinators office, after seeking guidance from the Grants Advisory Group.

2       That in the current municipal year and in accordance with an established precedent, the Area Committee approves the nomination of three Councillors from the Conservative Group, one Councillor from the Green Group and one Councillor from the Labour Group

3       That the Shipley Area Co-ordinators Office be requested to continue to ensure the effective allocation of all the grant funding by providing appropriate support and advice to applicants.

(Damian Fisher - 01274 437146)

The report of the Shipley Area Co-ordinator (Document “F”) was submitted to the Committee and provided background information and recommendations with regard to grant allocations and the constitution of the Grants Advisory Group 2022/2023.

Resolved -

1      That it be approved that the Shipley Area Co-ordinators, under delegated powers, have the responsibility for making decisions on all grant applications administered by The Shipley Area Co-ordinators office, after seeking guidance from the Grants Advisory Group.

2      That in the current municipal year and in accordance with an established precedent, the Area Committee approves the nomination of three Councillors from the Conservative Group, (Councillors Birch, Coates and Sullivan) one Councillor from the Green Group (Councillor Warnes) and one Councillor from the Labour Group (Councillor Dearden)

3       That the Shipley Area Co-ordinators Office be requested to continue to ensure the effective allocation of all the grant funding by providing appropriate support and advice to applicants.

Action: Area Co-ordinators

The report of the Area Co-ordinator (Document “G”) summarises the Community Chest and Sports Chest Grants awarded in this financial year April 2021 to March 2022, for the benefit of communities within the Shipley Constituency.

Recommended –

1.         That the wide range of groups, organisations and individuals across the Shipley area which have benefited from receiving a Community Chest grant and Sports Chest grant be noted and welcomed.

2.      That the Grants Advisory Group is thanked for their work in providing guidance to the Shipley Area Co-ordinator in the effective allocation of the Community Chest grant and the Sports Chest grant.

(Damian Fisher – 01274 437146)

The report of the Shipley Area Co-ordinator (Document “G”) was submitted to the Committee and summarised the Community Chest and Sports Chest Grants awarded in the 2021/22 financial year, for the benefit of communities within the Shipley Constituency.

It was noted that all monies had been spent and members were provided with an explanation of the one-off grant for the Youth Service from the Sports Chest grants funding which was also a one-off.  However, it was stated that additional funding may become available as part of the upcoming City of Culture award programme.

Resolved –

1.      That the wide range of groups, organisations and individuals across the Shipley area which have benefited from receiving a Community Chest grant and Sports Chest grant be noted and welcomed.

2.     That the Grants Advisory Group is thanked for their work in providing guidance to the Shipley Area Co-ordinator in the effective allocation of the Community Chest grant and the Sports Chest grant.

Action: Area Co-ordinators

The report of the Area Co-ordinator (Document “H”) will be submitted to the Committee and outlines the approach and vision for the Plans and considers the qualitative and quantitative data available to support the process including the consultation mechanisms that are still ongoing which will help develop the Plans.  The Shipley Area Office is currently in the process of drafting Area and Ward plans in collaboration with partners internal and external to the Council.

Recommended –

1.          That the committeenotes the content of the report for locality planning  

2.          That Ward Officers continue to consult with ward and parish councillors and other partners during July and August to draft priorities

3.          That the Committee receives a further report in September that will include a draft Area Plan and Ward Plans for consideration

 (Damian Fisher – 01274 437062)

The report of the Shipley Area Co-ordinator (Document “H”) was submitted to the Committee to provide details of the outline approach and vision for Area and Ward plans, working collaboratively with both internal and external partners of the Council.  The report considered the qualitative and quantitive data available including consultation mechanisms to support the process.  These were still ongoing and would assist in the development of the Plans.

The vision for the Locality Working Review was to build safe, strong and active localities where citizens and local leaders were empowered to work alongside public agencies and partners to address local needs and issues. Working collaboratively and creatively, using local assets, resources and opportunities to enhance community capacity and tackle inequalities.

A stronger focus on prevention and early help would promote better outcomes for local people and help to reduce the need for statutory interventions wherever possible.

To achieve the vision, the project advocated a stronger role for Bradford Council and all its partners as a leader and place shaper, renewing emphasis on the role of Area Committees and supporting local councillors in their capacity as democratic champions.

Officers stated that responses to consultations were being analysed in order to formulate priorities in the Ward Plans.  Discussions with Ward and Parish Councillors would take place around the details of these.  Input was being sought in order to formulate draft plans, which would be presented in the September meeting.

There was a brief discussion relating to the Shipley link as data was not easy to use or understand and its benefits were limited by this.

Stakeholders had the opportunity to share their experiences which would help to improve best practice and avoid duplications.

Members asked about the responses to the Locality survey and were advised that not all Wards had responded on line so focus groups had also been used.  Confirmation of how the survey had been conducted in each Ward would need to be given by the relevant Ward Officers.

Resolved –

1.          That the committeenotes the content of the report for locality planning  

2.          That Ward Officers continue to consult with ward and parish councillors and other partners during July and August to draft priorities

3.          That the Committee receives a further report in September that will include a draft Area Plan and Ward Plans for consideration

Action: Area Co-ordinators