Resolved –

(1)       That the contents of the report be noted.

(2)       That participants of the ‘Build A Girl Project’ be thanked for         attending and making an informative presentation, in addition the         work being undertaken across Bradford South, in particular within      Schools and Youth Clubs also be commended.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Children’s Services

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services

(Mark Griffin - 01274 434361)

Resolved –

(1)       That the wide range of applications from groups,    organisations          and individuals across Bradford South be noted and welcomed.

(2)       That the Bradford South Area Co-ordinator’s Office continue to             ensure the effective allocation of the Youth and Community Chest          budget by providing appropriate advice and support to applicants.

ACTION: Bradford South Area Coordinator

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

Resolved–

(1)       That the draft updated Bradford South Ward Plans 2018-19 be approved.

(2)       That Council Officers, partner agencies and community organisations be requested to support the implementation of the draft updated Bradford South Area Ward Plans 2018-19.

(3)       That the Area Co-ordinator be requested to continue to work with the relevant officers to support the implementation of the Ward Plans.

(4)       That the Bradford South Ward Plans 2018-19 should be considered in future revisions of District-wide strategies and budget-setting processes.

(5)       That the Area Coordinator, Ward Officers and staff in the Bradford South Office be commended for their hard work in compiling the Ward Plans and for the support offered to Ward Councillors.

ACTION: Bradford South Area Coordinator

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Mick Charlton - 01274 437656)

Resolved –

That Members comments be addressed in a future report to this Area Committee.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Children’s Services

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care

(Michael Jameson - 01274 431266)

Resolved –

That the contents of the report be noted.

ACTION: No Action

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care

(Vicki Wallace - 01274 237524)

Resolved –

That the proposed programme of works for 2018/19 as shown in Appendix 1 and 2 to Document “W” be approved subject to deferment of the surface dressing scheme pertaining to Spen View Lane.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment and Waste Management

(Andrew Whelan - 01274 434409)

Resolved –

That the report be welcomed and that the views and comments of the Bradford South Area Committee be recorded and included in future recommendations.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Health and Wellbeing

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and wellbeing

(Joanne Nykol & Sarah Possingham - 01274 434256 & 431319)

Resolved-

That the allocation of the Community Buildings Funding outlined by the Grants Advisory Group detailed in Paragraph 3.2 and 3.3 of Document “AG” be approved subject to receiving further information from Eccleshill Community Association and Karmand Community Centre; in the event that the information is not valid or received in time then the funding be allocated between the remaining organisations listed at paragraph 3.3 of Document “AG”.

Action:           Strategic Director, Place

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Daren Parr – 01274 431066)

Resolved-

That whilst poverty is an issue for Bradford, the Committee notes:

·         That Bradford East is the most deprived parliamentary constituency

·         ¼ of all workers receive less than the National Minimum Wage

·         7970 families were affected by the recent changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme

On that basis the Committee asks the Anti Poverty Co-ordination Group to consider what further targeted interventions could be made in the most deprived areas referred to in Section 2 of Appendix “A” to Document “AF”.

Action:           Strategic Director Place

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Helen Johnston – 01274 434401)

Resolved-

(1)                  That the contents of the report be noted and officers be thanked for its production.

(2)                  That a Pupil Equity Group be established to work up a reporting framework that advocates on behalf of the child.

(3)                  That a report be submitted to the Committee which includes schools causing concern and work being undertaken by the authority to support Hanson Academy.

Action:           Deputy Director, Children’s Social Care

(Children’s Services and Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                            (Jim Hopkinson – 01274 434333)

Resolved-

That the proposed programme of works for 2018/19 as shown in Appendix 1 and 2 of Document “AD” be approved.

Action:           Strategic Director, Place

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                        (Andrew Whelan – 01274 434409)

Resolved-

(1)  That an application for the installation of a Disabled Persons Parking Place at 17 Hastings Street as an exception to the policy be approved.

(2)  That the applicant be informed accordingly.

Action:     Strategic Director, Place

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                                  (Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

Resolved-

(1)          That the objections be upheld and the proposed pedestrian refuge island and associated Traffic Regulation Order be abandoned.

(2)          That the proposed improvements to the zebra crossing on Norman Lane near Wayside Crescent be implemented.

(3)          That Highways officers investigate a scheme to improve pedestrian safety at Five Lane Ends roundabout.

(4)          That the objectors be informed accordingly.

Action:           Strategic Director, Place

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                            (Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

Resolved –

(1)       That the Primary and Secondary Admission Arrangements set out       in Document “BG” be approved.

(2)       That the Primary and Secondary Co-ordinated Admissions         Scheme set out in Document “BG” be approved.

(3)       That the In-Year Co-ordinated    Admissions Scheme set out in Document “BG” be approved.

(4)       That the proposals to enlarge the premises   of Low Ash Primary           School by increasing the capacity of the school premises from       420 to 630 from 1 September 2019 (subject to the granting of   planning permission) be approved.

(5)       That the proposal to alter the upper age range of Carlton Bolling           College changing the age range from 11-18 (inclusive) to 11-16        (inclusive) removing the sixth form provision and the increase in   the PAN from 240 to 300 for statutory aged pupils from 1 September 2018 be approved.

(6)       That the proposed changes to the admissions oversubscription           criteria for own admission authority schools listed in section 3.3     to Document “BG” be noted.

(7)       That the Published Admission Numbers contained in Appendix F         to Document “BG” be noted.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Children’s Services

Overview and Scrutiny: Children’s Services

(Judith Kirk - 01274 431078)

Resolved –

That changes to the Bradford District Partnership arrangements be welcomed and approved.

ACTION:       Assistant Director for the Office of the Chief Executive

Overview and Scrutiny: Corporate

(Kathryn Jones - 01274 434664)

Resolved –

(1)        That the changes in partnership arrangements be recognised.

(2)  That the oversight role of the Bradford District Economic Partnership in delivering the Economic Strategy be acknowledged.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration and Economy

(Shelagh O’Neill - 01274 432076)

Resolved –

(1)       That the revisions to the Local Welfare Assistance Scheme as set         out in Sections 3.4 to 3.12 to Document “BF” inclusive be     approved and that the Interim Director Corporate Resources be       instructed to implement the revised scheme from 1 April 2018.

(2)       That the Interim Director Corporate Resources, in conjunction   with the Portfolio Holder be asked to review the operation and        effectiveness of the 2018/19 Local Welfare Assistance Scheme         and, if necessary, make further proposals to develop the scheme.

(3)       That the Anti-Poverty Coordination Group  be requested to         explore ways of deepening the District’s understanding of poverty           and the impact it has on individuals and families to inform the     design, coordination and targeting of support activity.

ACTION:       Interim Director Corporate Resources

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Martin Stubbs - 01274 432056)

That the minutes of the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 14 December 2017 be received.

No Action

There were no recommendations submitted to the Executive.