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Venue: Committee Room 1 - City Hall, Bradford. View directions

Contact: Asad Shah, 01274 432280, Committee Secretariat, City Hall, Bradford BD1 1HY 

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17.

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:

Councillor Engel disclosed an interest in the item relating to Youth Service – Bradford West (Minute 23) as her two children attended uniformed youth service activities.

 

Councillor Duffy disclosed an interest in the item relating to Youth Service – Bradford West (Minute 23) as she was an ex Youth Worker.

 

ACTION: City Solicitor

 

 

18.

MINUTES

Recommended –

 

That the minutes of the meetings held on 22 February and 25 October 2017; 24 January, 28 March, 27 June and 25 July 2018 be signed as correct records (previously circulated).

 

(Asad Shah – 01274 432280)

 

 

Minutes:

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the meetings held on 22 February and 25 October 2017; 24 January, 28 March, 27 June and 25 July 2018 be signed as correct records.

 

 

19.

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. 

 

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

 

 

Minutes:

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

 

 

20.

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 Monday 17 October 2018.

 

(Asad Shah - 01274 432280)

 

 

Minutes:

There were no questions submitted by the public.

 

 

21.

16 FARFIELD TERRACE, BRADFORD - REQUEST FOR A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACE FOLLOWING AN OBJECTION pdf icon PDF 427 KB

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “I”) considers an application for a Disabled Persons Parking Place where the application has received an objection.

 

Recommended –

 

(1)       That the Bradford West Area Committee determines whether or             not to allow the installation of a Disabled Persons Parking Place     at 16 Farfield Terrace.

 

(2)       That the applicant be informed accordingly.

 

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “I”) considered an application for a Disabled Persons Parking Place where the application had received an objection.

 

The Principal Engineer was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair commenced with the following synopsis. The Council had received an application for a Disabled Persons Parking Place (DPPP) from the occupant of 16 Farfield Terrace. The resident who lived at this residence was registered disabled, in receipt of PIP at the higher rate, held a current Disabled Person’s Blue Badge and had a vehicle registered at the property. There was no off-street parking at these premises.

 

As part of the DPPP application investigation process, officers undertook consultations with adjacent neighbours to determine if there were any objections to the proposal. An objection had been received from the occupant at number 14 Farfield Terrace who stated parking outside their property would be more difficult if the bay was approved.

 

The objector was present and was invited to make representations to the Committee. He brought the Committee’s attention to his issue that he was not in objection to the proposal but to the element of the wheelchair access part of the bay; that he was in need of his vehicle to be nearby in order for easy immediate access at all times and this DPPP would prevent him easy access to his vehicle.

 

In response to the objector’s concerns, the Principal Engineer confirmed to the Committee that the proposal was a standard bay application and the bay would slightly overlap by 1 foot in front of both adjacent properties.

 

The Chair sought the reason for the objector requiring immediate access to his vehicle at all times to which it was replied that he too was ill and had to make regular hospital visits.

 

The applicant was also at the meeting and through the Chair made the following representations to the Committee. The DPPP was required due to a member of the family who was a resident was blind, diabetic and had continual anxiety attacks.

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the installation of a Disabled Persons Parking Place at 16   Farfield Terrace be allowed.

 

(2)       That the applicant be informed accordingly.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

22.

SCHOOL GREEN, THORNTON - PETITION REQUESTING 'ACCESS ONLY' pdf icon PDF 256 KB

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “J”) considers a petition from residents of School Green, Thornton requesting that the road be made ‘Access Only’ for residents.

 

Recommended –

 

(1)       That no further action be taken on the request for ‘Access Only’            on School Green.

 

(2)       That the request for a point closure on Allerton Lane be added to          the list of schemes awaiting funding from the Safer Roads budget.

 

(3)       That as and when funding is allocated to Allerton Lane, a public            consultation exercise be undertaken prior to the commencement   of any formal legal process to implement a point closure.

 

(4)       That the petitioners are informed accordingly.

 

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “J”) considered a petition from residents of School Green, Thornton requesting that the road be made ‘Access Only’ for residents.

 

The Principal Engineer was invited to present the report to the Committee. He explained the information contained in the Appendix which was attached to Document “J”.

 

Succeeding the presentation, the Committee sought clarity on what other options were available in order to progress towards a one-way scheme. In response, it was highlighted that further work could be undertaken in order to establish further solutions but in the meantime the preferred ultimate solution would be the closure of Allerton Lane to reduce the high volume of traffic as the levels of speed was not of concern on School Green.

 

The Committee then made the following comments::

·         It was clear from the report that the concerns raised by the signatories of the petition had been disregarded by officers;

·         The amount of traffic flow through School Green was immense which included the flow of high levels of HGV traffic, hence the need for a drastic solution;

·         The residents had undertaken immense work in order to bring to light the concerns of School Green to the Council;

·         The recommendations proposed by the Principal Engineer would not fulfil the needs of the signatories of the petition; and,

·         The contents of the report lacked substantial information for the Committee to progress towards a long term solution.

 

The lead petitioner was in attendance and with the permission of the Chair made the following representations to the Committee:

·         HGVs were aware not to use School Green as access towards their destination;

·         HGVs were constantly reversing due to the narrow access which was causing continuous high volume of stand still traffic;

·         Minor accidents were a regular showcase in the area;

·         Residents were unable to gain easy access in and out of their properties;

·         A significant amount of road rage by motorists was occurring on a daily basis;

·         The road had started to subside;

·         Residents could see vehicles passing through from their front windows; and,

·         Vehicles were passing through at early hours in the morning which was causing sleeplessness and making residents poorly.

 

The Committee concluded that further discussions with those affected were fundamental to establish the full scale of the problem and for the eventual long term goal, therefore:

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That officers liaise with Thornton & Allerton Ward Members and            residents to determine an agreed proposal for School Green that      can be presented to a future Bradford West Area Committee.

 

(2)       That an appropriate item be added to the list of schemes awaiting         funding from the Safer Roads budget.

 

(3)       That the lead petitioner be informed accordingly.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

23.

YOUTH SERVICE - BRADFORD WEST pdf icon PDF 89 KB

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “K”) gives an update on work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Bradford West Area during April 2017 and March 2018.

 

Recommended –

 

That the work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Bradford West Area as detailed in this report be welcomed.

 

(Bhulla Singh - 1274 432597)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “K”) gave an update on work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Bradford West Area during April 2017 and March 2018.

 

The Senior Youth Work Manager was invited to present the report to the Committee. She highlighted that Bradford Council Youth Service was part of the wider Bradford District Youth Offer that aimed to ensure the provision of a range of activities and services took place in safe spaces, where young people could develop a sense of belonging, socialise with their peers and develop relationships with adults they can trust. It recognised that with the right supportive relationships, strong ambitions and good opportunities all young people could realise their potential and be positive and active members of society.

 

She was accompanied by young people who had played an integral role in the provision of activities. Following introductions, they verbally showcased their journey’s supported by the Youth Service, as follows:

 

·         Young person 1 A 17 year old and a resident of the Allerton area. She had been involved with the Youth Service for 3 years and had become involved due to her mental health anxiety issues. In the 3 years she had been involved with various projects. Her experience since joining had made her more confident and in control of her emotions.

 

·         Young Person 2 Had been a volunteer for a number of years. Assisted in alleviating his shyness and embarked on many projects on a voluntary basis for the young people in the Bradford West area.

 

·         Young Person 3 Originally joined the Youth Service to gain invaluable experience for long term goals.

 

·         Young Person 4 Recently joined the Youth Service as a volunteer and the staff had been exceptionally experienced and very professional. This journey opened new experiences for her which she never knew existed.

 

·         Young Person 5 Worked for the Provident on a full time basis but also joined the Youth Service as a volunteer in March 2018 in order to help other young people in the area.

 

Following presentation, a question and answer session ensued:

·         What feedback had been given by young people who had been helped during projects to the Youth Work volunteers?

o   Assisting the young generation gave young people the sense of knowing that support was available if needed in various aspects of their daily lives

·         How could Councillors assist young people in a more attractive youth experience?

o   Response of Young Person – The awareness of the Youth Service could be boosted by circulating more information of various projects and activities through schools;

o   Response of Senior Youth Work Manager - The Youth Service did participate in schools but the work was overwhelming therefore the sustainability of work had to be adhered to. Significant work had been done with Pupil Referral Units and also had summer programmes that have been positive and rewarding. There was also on-going dialogue with the Regional Youth Work Unit and discussions of bringing further staff into Bradford

 

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24.

ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY BUILDINGS GRANT (CBG) CONTINGENCY FUND FOR 2018-19 pdf icon PDF 106 KB

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “L”) outlines the allocation of the CBG contingency fund to the Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in Bradford West Area for 2018 -2019 as recommended by the Grants Advisory Group.

 

Recommended –

 

(1)       That Bradford West Area Committee acknowledges and agrees             with the decision of the Grants Advisory Group for the allocation             of CBG contingency funding as outlined in paragraph 3.1 of this         report.

 

(2)       That Members of Bradford West Grants Advisory Group be         thanked for their active participation in the allocation of the CBG        contingency fund across Bradford West.

 

(Bhulla Singh – 01274 432597)

 

 

Minutes:

The report of the Strategic Director, Place (Document “L”) outlined the allocation of the CBG contingency fund to the Voluntary and Community Sector organisations in Bradford West Area for 2018 -2019 as recommended by the Grants Advisory Group.

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the decision of the Grants Advisory Group for the allocation          of CBG contingency funding, as outlined in paragraph 3.1,  detailed in Document “L” be welcomed and agreed.

 

(2)       That Members of Bradford West Grants Advisory Group be         thanked for their active participation in the allocation of the      CBG contingency fund across Bradford West.

 

LEAD: Strategic Director, Place