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Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the report be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the report be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the report and entries on the Register of Breaches of Law be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the report be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the report be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the draft Funding Strategy Statement be approved.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
1. That the projected outturn of £14.51m against budget of £14.61m be noted for 2019/20.
2. That a budget of £14.85m be approved for 2020/21.
3. That the total pension cost per member of £34.46 for 2018/19 (2017/18 £36.45) making WYPF the lowest cost LGPS scheme for 2018/19 be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the audited report and accounts for 2018/19 be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the minutes of the meeting held on 25 July 2019 be signed as a correct record.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That progress to date, contained in Document “AA” be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Document “AA” containing Not for Publication Appendices 1 & 2, relating to the Northern Pool, because information would be disclosed which is considered to be exempt information within paragraph 3 (Financial or Business Affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
It is considered that, in all the circumstances, the public interest in maintaining this exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information as it is in the overriding interest of proper administration that Members are made aware of the financial implications of any decision without prejudicing the financial position of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
1. That the report be noted.
2. That the Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund, be asked to provide a progress report on the request to undertake detailed work to implement the recommendation contained in Paragraph 4.1 of Not for Publication Document “O” (2018/19) made at the meeting on 1 November 2018.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of Document “Z” containing Not for Publication Appendix 2 (CIPFA Benchmarking Club) because information would be disclosed which is considered to be exempt information within paragraph 3 (Financial or Business Affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).
It is considered that, in all the circumstances, the public interest in maintaining this exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing this information as it is in the overriding interest of proper administration that Members are made aware of the financial implications of any decision without prejudicing the financial position of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
No resolution was passed on this item.
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the Pension Regulator’s findings, contained in Document X be noted.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Made at meeting: 30/01/2020 - West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group
Decision published: 11/02/2020
Effective from: 30/01/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the Pension Administration Strategy and the Communications Policy 2020/21 be approved.
ACTION: Director, West Yorkshire Pension Fund
Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel
Made at meeting: 05/02/2020 - Bradford District Licensing Panel
Decision published: 06/02/2020
Effective from: 05/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That in the light of the withdrawal of the objection by the Council’s Environmental Health unit due to the modification of the application with hours of operation from 14.00 to 19.00 and with the addition of condition 6 of the premises license “Noise from the provision of regulated entertainment shall be inaudible at the nearest noise sensitive premises”, the Panel therefore noted the modified notice and the meeting was closed.
ACTION: No action
Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 05/02/2020 - Shipley Area Committee
Decision published: 06/02/2020
Effective from: 05/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the proposal to name a new street off Livingstone Road, Bolton Woods in memory of Councillor Ian Greenwood as “Ian Greenwood Way” be approved.
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Regeneration and Environment
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
(Adrian Walker – 01274 431237)
Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 05/02/2020 - Shipley Area Committee
Decision published: 06/02/2020
Effective from: 05/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the proposed zebra crossing facility and associated traffic signs (as shown within Drawing No. P/HS/THN/104413/GA- 1A (attached as Appendix 1 to Document “V”) be approved and implemented as formally advertised.
(2) That the objectors be advised accordingly
OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Regeneration & Environment
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
(Simon D’Vali – 01274 431000)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of Not for Publication Document “AZ” on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the proceedings, that if they were present, exempt information within paragraph 3 (financial or business affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) would be disclosed and it is considered that, in all the circumstances, the public interest in allowing the public to remain is outweighed by the public interest in excluding public access to the relevant part of the proceedings for the following reasons:
It is in the public interest in maintaining these exemptions because it is in the overriding interest of proper administration that Members are made fully aware of the financial and legal implications of any decision.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the recommendations contained in Not for Publication Document “AZ” be approved.
ACTION: Director of Finance
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Chris Chapman – 01274 433656)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
That Executive note the contents of Document “AQ” and have regard to the information contained within this report when considering the recommendations to make to Council on a budget for 2020/21 at its meeting on 18 February 2020.
ACTION: Director of Finance (James Hopwood – 01274 432882)
Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the contents of Document “AT” and the actions taken to manage the issues highlighted in the report be noted.
(2) That the following capital expenditure scheme be approved.
· £0.25m to purchase a Trommel for the sorting of recycling at the Bowling Back Lane site. This will be funded by the savings generated through a reduction in fines received by the Council.
ACTION: Director of Finance
Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Andrew Cross – 01274 436823)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
That the Executive:
(1) That the proposal to increase the number of places for pupils at Beechcliffe Special School to be delivered on a split site, by increasing the pupil numbers from 144 to 224 be approved.
(2) That the proposal to develop a new 12 place Resourced Provision (RP-LA) for primary aged children with Communication and Interaction needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) at Fagley Primary School be approved.
(3) That the proposal to reduce the current number of EYESP places at Abbey Green Nursery School from 20 Part time places to 10 part time places be approved.
(4) That the proposal to develop a new 10 part time place EYESP at Midland Road Nursery School be approved.
ACTION: Strategic Director of Children’s Services
Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Marium Haque – 01273 431078)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the proposal to reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Carrwood Primary School from 60 to 30 from 1 September 2021 be approved.
(2) That the proposal to reduce the Published Admission Number (PAN) at Low Ash Primary School from 90 to 60 from 1 September 2021 be approved.
ACTION: Strategic Director of Children’s Services
Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Marium Haque – 01274 431078)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the schedule of meetings of the Executive for 2020/21as set out in appendix 1 to Document “AP” be approved.
(2) That it be a recommendation to the annual meeting of Council that the ordinary meetings of Council for 2020/21as set out in appendix 1 to Document “AP” be approved.
ACTION: City Solicitor (Jill Bell/Yusuf Patel – 01274 434580/4279)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
That in accordance with Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010, the Executive has regard to the information contained in Document “AR”, appendices and equality assessments and the tabled addendum 1, when considering the recommendations to make to the Council on budget proposals for 2020-21 on 20 February 2020.
ACTION: Chief Executive (Phil Witcherley – 01274 431241)
Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the Executive approve the Primary and Secondary Admission Arrangements.
(2) That the Executive approve the Primary and Secondary Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.
(3) That the Executive approve the In-Year Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme.
(4) That the Executive note the proposed changes to the admission arrangements for own admission schools listed in 3.1 of Document “AU”.
(5) That the Executive note the Published Admission Numbers contained in Appendix F of Document “AU”.
ACTION: Strategic Director of Children’s Services
Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Marium Haque – 01274 431078)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved -
(1)
That the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design
Guide with the changes as recommended, in Appendix 1 to Document
“AX”, be adopted as a
Supplementary Planning Document.
(2)
That authority be delegated to the
Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder
to carry out any minor amendments of a drafting or similar nature
necessary, prior to the formal publication of the adopted Homes and
Neighbourhoods Design Guide SPD.
ACTION: Strategic Director of Place
Regeneration & Environment overview & Scrutiny Committee (Andrew Marshall - 01274 434050)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
That the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of Not for Publication Appendices 2 and 3 to Document “AY” on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the proceedings, that if they were present, exempt information within paragraph 3 (financial or business affairs) of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) would be disclosed and it is considered that, in all the circumstances, the public interest in allowing the public to remain is outweighed by the public interest in excluding public access to the relevant part of the proceedings for the following reasons:
It is in the public interest in maintaining these exemptions because it is in the overriding interest of proper administration that Members are made fully aware of the financial and legal implications of any decision.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the Outline Business Case is accepted and that officers continue to develop the project to commercialisation on the basis of the recommendations made to deliver the preferred outputs and business structure as described throughout the OBC and a further report be presented to the Executive confirming the detailed Business Case and costs for the scheme.
(2) That appropriate decision making authority is delegated to the Strategic Director Corporate Resources in consultation with the Healthy People and Places, and Regeneration Portfolio Holders to allow necessary milestones be hit to achieve the project. This delegated authority will allow funding applications to be submitted and project decisions on the structure and development of the project elements, such as agreeing heads of terms with customers, continue without delays.
ACTION: Strategic Director of Place
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Neill Morrison - 01274 434003)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
The minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 10 October 2019 were received.
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 04/02/2020 - Executive
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
Governance and Audit Committee 23 January 2020
COUNCIL RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Resolved-
(1) That it be recommended that the Executive be requested to note that the adoption of a new Risk Management Strategy for the Council (Appendix A to Document “Z”) be approved subject to the addition of Climate Change risks.
(2) That the Committee noted that the Director of Finance was undertaking a review on the recent cyber attack that affected the Council’s IT systems which would be reported to the Corporate Management Team.
Action: Director of Finance
(Mark St Romaine – 01274 432888)
NOTE: In noting the receipt of the above recommendation the leader noted that the Executive supports the Governance and Audit Committee view that Climate Change should be specifically referenced within the Council’s Risk Strategy so that the Council’s approach to Climate Change Risk is clearly structured and transparent.