Decisions

Resolved –

1.    That the recommendations for the allocation of funding, as outlined in Appendix C to Document “I” be approved.

2.    That it be agreed that where decision making on future grant funding is devolved to the Area Committee the Grant Advisory Group be requested to bring recommendations for approval by the Area Committee and that decision is to be reviewed at the beginning of the municipal year.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Jonathan Hayes – 01535 618008

Resolved –

1.    That the progress made during the period April – September 2023 towards addressing the locality-wide and ward-based priorities set out in the Keighley Locality Plan 2022-25, as detailed in Document “H” at Appendix A, be welcomed.

2.    That Council officers and partner agencies involved in the progress towards addressing the locality-wide and ward-based priorities set out in the Keighley Locality Plan 2022-25, be  thanked for their hard work.

3.    That the Keighley Area Co-ordinator be requested to present a further Progress Update in six months-time.

To be actioned by Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area - Corporate

(Jonathan Hayes – 01535 618008)

Resolved –

1.    That the progress of the Smart Street Lighting Project be acknowledged, and further updates be welcomed.

2.    That the Smart Street Lighting Project, and the positive impact for the Keighley constituency and its wards be endorsed.

To be actioned by Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area – Regeneration & Environment

(Allun Preece – 01274 434019)

Resolved –

(1)           That the proposals for the funding allocations as outlined at Appendix B be agreed by the Area Committee.

(2)           That the Grants Advisory Group be thanked for their work with this funding.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

Resolved –

(1)           That the proposals for the funding allocations as outlined at Appendix C be approved by the Area Committee.

(2)           That the Grants Advisory Group be thanked for their work with this funding.

(3)           That the funding allocations for the second round of applications be considered at the meeting of the Area Committee on 06 December 2023.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Corporate

Resolved –

That the views provided by the Area Committee on the Draft Development Framework be taken into account.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Area: Regeneration & Environment

Resolved –

That having considered all valid representations made by the parties to the hearing; valid written representations received during the statutory period, the published statement of licensing policy and relevant statutory guidance; the panel grants the application with the following hours (Thursday to Sunday and Bank Holidays 2300hrs to 0600hrs) and subject to the following additional conditions:

1.             That the licensee shall ensure that the front external areas are kept clear of litter and refuse.

2.             That the attenuation measures cited in the acoustics report shall be implemented.

Reason – it is considered that the above conditions are necessary to minimise noise disturbance to nearby residents – Prevention of Public Nuisance Objective.

To be actioned by: Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services

Resolved –

1.    That the proposals for the funding allocations outlined in Document “N”, Appendix 1 be agreed.

2.     That the Grants Advisory Group be thanked for their work with this funding.

To be actioned by: Shipley Area Co-ordinator

Resolved –

1.          That the proposals for the funding allocations outlined in Document “M”, Appendix 1 be agreed.

2.          That the Grants Advisory Group be thanked for their work with this funding.

To be actioned by: Shipley Area Co-ordinator

Resolved –

1.          That the content of the report be welcomed and supported

2.          That Habitat Bank sites in Shipley, such as Northcliffe Park and others be supported and promoted to offset biodiversity losses

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Resolved –

That the report be noted.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Resolved –

That the proposed options be considered and Members’ views be noted.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Resolved –

(1)      That having considered the Medium-Term Financial Strategy as an assessment of the Council’s financial outlook to 2026-27, and a framework for it to seek to remain financially viable and deliver sustainable public services, in line with its priorities, that the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy report and appendices (Document “R”) be approved.

(2)      That the Executive instructs the Chief Executive to draft an emergency financial improvement plan which will help bridge the financial gap the Council and the Bradford Children’s and Families Trust is facing.

(3)      That the Executive will receive regular updates and budget proposals to address the financial gap prior to setting a budget for 2024-25 in February 2024.

(4)      That the Council continues its dialogue with Government regarding the financial gap, particularly with regards to Bradford Children’s and Families Trust.

(5)      That the Council publishes a new financial plan after the Government’s intentions regarding local authority finance are clearer. This should be after the Government’s Autumn budget announcement which is taking place on 22^nd November 2023.

To be actioned by: Director of Finance    

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

(Andrew Cross – 01274 436823)

Resolved –

(1)      That the contents of Document “Q” and the actions taken to       manage the issues highlighted be noted.

(2)      That the following capital expenditure schemes as outlined in   section 14.9 and 14.11 to Document “Q” be approved:

(i)                £1.05m for city centre ducting. This will be funded by a                           mixture of current scheme budgets and £0.7m new corporate           borrowing.

(ii)               £1.4m for new equipment for enabled care This will be funded             by new corporate borrowing.

(iii)             £0.14m for the replacement of the rack seating at Victoria                   Hall. This will be funded from the general contingency                       budget.

(iv)             £0.3m for new Gym Equipment at two Leisure Centres,                      subject to final PAG approval. This will be funded by invest              to save borrowing.

(v)               £4m for the continuation of the Empty Homes Capital                         Programme. This scheme is already included in Reserve                  Schemes and will be funded from capital receipts generated             by the programme.

(vi)             £0.127m for the acquisition of a Nursery building that will be              developed as a teacher training facility. The acquisition will                   be funded from the general contingency budget and the                capital development works grant funded.

(3)       That it be noted that the following has been approved under Section 1.7 of the Financial Regulations: 

(i)            £2.3m for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Children’s Residential       homes capital scheme. These schemes are already included        in Reserve Schemes and will be funded from corporate      borrowing.

(ii)           £0.081m for the repair of the driveway and carpark at         Ingleborough Hall. This has been funded from the general       contingency budget.

To be actioned by: Director of Finance   

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

 (Andrew Cross – 01274 436823)

Resolved –

(1)      That the Annual Report 2022/23 be noted

(2)       That Executive receives a further report in 12 months’ time. 

To be actioned by:  Strategic Director of Adults Social Care and Health

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care

(Darren Minton – 01274 434361)

Resolved –

(1)      That the Annual Report 2022/23 be noted

(2)       That Executive receives a further report in 12 months’ time. 

To be actioned by:  Assistant Director, Chief Executive Office

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services

(Darren Minton – 01274 434361)

Resolved –

(1)             That the adoption of the replacement Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” be approved in substitution for the current Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” in so far as the powers listed in the revised Scheme of Delegation are Executive functions.

(2)             That a report be presented to Regulatory and Appeals Committee recommending that the Committee approves the adoption of the replacement Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters  as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” in substitution for the current Scheme of Delegation for Highways and Transportation matters  as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” in so far as the powers listed in the revised  Scheme  of Delegation are  non- Executive functions.

(3)             That the revised Scheme of Delegation as set out in Appendix B to Document “V” will become operative if, and when, approved by both Executive and Regulatory and Appeals Committee and the provisions of the previous Scheme of Delegation as set out in Appendix A to Document “V” will then be revoked.

(4)             That if approved by Regulatory and Appeals Committee the revised Scheme of Delegation shall remain in force until such time as it may be substituted, modified, varied, or repealed by decisions of the Executive or Regulatory and Appeals Committee or such person or body inheriting the powers of the Executive or Regulatory and Appeals Committee.

(5)             That Executive delegate to the Strategic Director – Place (or such other officer with equivalent duties for the time being) in consultation with the Portfolio Holder the authority to make amendments to the revised Scheme to reflect future changes in job titles, roles and responsibilities or to introduce further delegations in respect of changes in legislation where the powers in the legislation are Executive functions.

(6)             That Executive delegates to the Director of Legal and Governance in consultation with the Strategic Director – Place the authority to make changes to the proposed scheme of delegation to reflect future amendments to the Council’s constitution or where delegated functions may be found to require written records to be made of the decision taken.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration & Environment

(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)

Resolved –

(1)           That the West Yorkshire Destination Management Plan as detailed in Appendix 1 to Document “U” be approved, which will ensure that Visit Bradford has LVEP status with West Yorkshire Destination Management organisations.

(2)           That the Council Officers represented on the West Yorkshire LVEP Consortium meetings report updates and future actions to the Bradford Place Marketing and Investment Partnership Board.

To be actioned by: Strategic Director, Place

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration & Environment

(Patricia Tillotson – 01274 431274)

Resolved –

That the proposal to lower the age range at Hoyle Court Primary School to 2 to 11 year old children from 03 January 2024 be approved.

To be actioned by:  Strategic Director of Children’s Services

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services

(Emma Hamer – 01274 439535)

Resolved –

(1)      That Executive commented on the Keighley Locality Plan – Progress Update 2022/23, as set out in Appendix A to Document “S”.

(2)      That the Keighley Area Co-ordinator, accompanied by the Chair of Keighley Area Committee, be requested to present a progress report to the Executive in 12 months time, setting out the progress and achievements made for each of the priorities detailed in the Keighley Locality Plan during 2023/24.

To be actioned by: Keighley Area Co-ordinator

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care / Corporate

(Jonathan Hayes – 01535 618008)

Note: That the minutes of the meeting(s) of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 7th September and 28th September be received.

The following recommendation had been received from the meeting of the Bradford South Area Committee held on 19 October 2023:

BRADFORD SOUTH LOCALITY PLAN 2022-2025

Resolved –

That the Committee asks the Executive to review how the Council is implementing locality plans.

Note: In receiving the above recommendation the Leader stated that the Executive will continue to review Locality Plans and that Area Committees’ continue their work with Partners on implementation.

To be actioned by: Area Coordinators