Local democracy

Decisions

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Decisions published

20/09/2017 - THE GREAT GET TOGETHER SMALL GRANTS PROGRAMME 2017 ref: 1339    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the positive work undertaken to support local community action through the implementation of the The Big Lunch Great Get Together Grants programme be noted.

 

LEAD: Assistant Director, Neighbourhood and Customer Services


20/09/2017 - BRADFORD WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM ACTIVITY TO ADDRESS THE "SAFER COMMUNITIES" PRIORITIES WITHIN THE BRADFORD WEST CONSTITUENCY WARD PLANS FOR 2016 / 2018 ref: 1338    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the work undertaken by the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team from April 2017 to July 2017 that contributed to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Bradford West be noted.

 

(2)       That the positive partnership working that has been established with Elected Members, Council Officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Bradford West Area be noted.

 

(3)       That an update report be presented to the Bradford West Area Committee in 12 months time.

 

(4)       That the Bradford West Neighbourhood Policing Team, the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator’s Office and Ward Members be commended on the work undertaken in the Bradford West Constituency.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place


20/09/2017 - DERELICT BUILDINGS ON PRIESTMAN STREET, BRADFORD ref: 1337    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the council resolves to underwrite the costs and liabilities of carrying out works in default of notice to remedy the condition of the ruinous and dilapidated buildings on Priestman Street subject to the risks in recovering such expenditure.

 

(2)       That the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator arranges a meeting between the Chair of the Bradford West Area Committee, Manningham  Ward Councillors and the Strategic Director Place to discuss the dilapidated buildings on Priestman Street.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place


20/09/2017 - STREET LIGHTING COLUMN REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME ref: 1336    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the Priority 1 street lighting column replacement scheme listed in Table A of Appendix 1 of the report be implemented.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place


20/09/2017 - ABERDEEN TERRACE, BRADFORD - REQUEST FOR A DISABLED PERSONS PARKING PLACE (EXCEPTION TO POLICY) ref: 1335    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the item be considered at a future meeting subject to the applicant submitting the necessary documentation.

 

LEAD: Strategic Director, Place

Wards affected: Clayton and Fairweather Green;


20/09/2017 - DUCHY AVENUE, BRADFORD - REQUEST FOR A ROAD CLOSURE ref: 1334    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/09/2017 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 22/09/2017

Effective from: 20/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That no further action be taken on the request to introduce a road closure on Duchy Avenue.

 

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

Wards affected: Heaton;


14/09/2017 - PETITIONS RELATING TO TRAFFIC MATTERS - GLADSTONE STREET AND ROWAN AVENUE, BRADFORD ref: 1315    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

 

Resolved-

 

(1)       That no action be taken on the request for permit parking on Gladstone Street, Bradford.

(2)       That the Police and wardens (including CCTV vehicle) increase passing patrols of Rowan Avenue and that residents be encourage to contact the council in respect of blocked drives.

 

(3)       That officers offer a school road safety assembly to Thornbury Academy.

 (4)      That the ward officer be requested to approach the social landlord in respect of Rowan Avenue, Bradford to discuss what options could be progressed.

(5)       That Highways officers be requested to consider residents living in the vicinity of schools and how they can be accommodated under any new policy on permit parking.

(6)       That no action be taken on the request for permit parking on Rowan Avenue, Bradford.

(7)       That the petitioners are informed accordingly.

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

                                                                        (Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 

 

Wards affected: Bradford Moor;


14/09/2017 - HARROGATE ROAD, APPERLEY BRIDGE - OBJECTIONS RECEIVED TO A PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER ref: 1314    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

With the agreement of the meeting, consideration of this item was deferred to a future meeting.

Wards affected: Idle and Thackley;


14/09/2017 - BRADFORD EAST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM ACTIVITY TO ADDRESS THE "SAFER COMMUNITIES" PRIORITIES WITHIN THE BRADFORD EAST CONSTITUENCY WARD PLANS FOR 2016-2018 ref: 1316    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the work undertaken by the Bradford East Neighbourhood Policing Team from April 2017 to July 2017 that contributed to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Bradford East Area be noted.

 

(2)  That the positive partnership working that has been established with Elected Members, Council Officers, community organisations, volunteers and residents within the Bradford East Area be noted.

 

(Environment & Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Louise Williams – 01274 431066)  

 


14/09/2017 - EMPLOYABILITY AND SKILLS UPDATE ref: 1318    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the content of the report (Document “M”) and the future plans to continue to support East Bradford be noted.

 

(Regeneration and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Children’s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

                                                                                    (Matt Findull – 01274 439572)

 


14/09/2017 - PARKS AND GREEN SPACES SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT ref: 1317    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)       That Document “L” be noted.

 

(2)       That option 2 detailed at paragraph 9.1 of Document “L” be adopted for Bradford Moor Park.

 

(3)       That option 1 detailed in paragraph 9.2 of Document “L” be adopted for Peel Park Glasshouses.

 

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

                                                            (Ian Wood – 01274 432648)

 


14/09/2017 - LOCAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE - DEVOLUTION UPDATE AND FUNCTION OVERVIEW ref: 1313    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)       That the current operational methods adopted for Local Highway Maintenance be noted.

(2)       That the indicative costs to date for the current financial year be noted.

(3)       That the list of current and proposed CAT3/4 works as shown in Appendices 5 and 6 of Document “H” be approved.

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

                                                            (Andrew Whelan – 01274 434409)

 


14/09/2017 - CITYCONNECT 2 - BRADFORD CANAL ROAD CORRIDOR CYCLEWAY SCHEME (MOVING TRAFFIC) ORDER AND (WAITING LOADING AND PARKING) ORDER - OBJECTIONS ref: 1312    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)  That the progress on actions undertaken to support delivery of the CityConnect 2 – Bradford Canal Road Corridor Cycleway scheme be noted.

 

(2)  That this Committee regrets the decision that has been taken and the fact that that some local businesses believe they have not been consulted

 

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

                                                                        (Chris Bedford – 01274 437645)

 


14/09/2017 - CLEANER AND GREENER STREETS AND NEIGHBOURHOODS IN KEIGHLEY - DEVOLUTION TO AREA COMMITTEE ref: 1320    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Keighley Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the report be noted and the information contained in            Document “I” be welcomed.

 

(2)       That the work of street cleansing team in addressing litter within           the Keighley West and Keighley Central Wards be commended.

 

(3)       That street cleansing resources be directed to the address the issue of detritus in the Worth Valley and Ilkley Wards.

 

ACTION:       Keighley Area Coordinator

 

(Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Damian Fisher – 01274 437146)

 


14/09/2017 - PARKS AND GREEN SPACES SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT ref: 1319    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 14/09/2017 - Keighley Area Committee

Decision published: 18/09/2017

Effective from: 14/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the report be noted.

 

(2)       That the investment of the Heritage Lottery Fund be welcomed and the efforts of the Cliffe Castle Park Conservation Group and other stakeholders in delivering the restoration of the park be       acknowledged.

 

(3)       That the Executive be requested that any future changes to the             delivery of services, that have powers devolved to the Area           Committee, are consulted with by the Area Committee before            implementation.

 

(4)       That officers explore further avenues of creating additional         income streams.

 

(5)       That officers bring a report back to the Area Committee over the effectiveness and efficiency of the highway weed spraying programme during 2017 including details of the schedule and comments, complaints and feedback received for the Area.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

 

 (Environment and Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Ian Wood - 01274 432648)

 


13/09/2017 - ALL ALONE ROAD, WROSE ref: 1304    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 13/09/2017 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 15/09/2017

Effective from: 13/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That enforcement, now and in the future, be a priority on All Alone Road, Wrose.

 

(2)  That the Committee allocates half of the required outstanding contribution, up to £3500, to promote a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) allowing gates to be installed on All Alone Road.  Should the full funding become available, the Committee supports the process to proceed with the PSPO.

 

(3)  That alternative funding be investigated, such as the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Communities Fund, to reduce the cost of the scheme to the local authority, Wrose Parish Council and residents.

 

(4)  That a report be presented to the Bradford East Area Committee, seeking that Committee’s approval to allocate the required £3500 shortfall necessary for a jointly funded PSPOpromoted by Bradford East and this Committee to address anti-social behaviour on All Alone Road, Wrose.

 

(5)  That Wrose Parish Council be advised accordingly.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place

Wards affected: Windhill and Wrose;


13/09/2017 - STREET LIGHTING COLUMN REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME ref: 1303    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 13/09/2017 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 15/09/2017

Effective from: 13/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the Priority 1 street lighting column replacement scheme listed in Table A of Appendix 1 of Document “I” be implemented.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Place


12/09/2017 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CORPORATE PEER CHALLENGE REVIEW FINDINGS AND IMPROVEMENT ACTION PLAN 2017 ref: 1297    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

(1)          That the Corporate Peer Challenge review Improvement Action Plan be agreed.

 

(2)          That Governance arrangements through the Council Plan Outcome Delivery Board be approved.

 

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Chief Executive

 


12/09/2017 - BRADFORD CULTURE UPDATE INCLUDING SUPPORT TO LEEDS BID TO BE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF CULTURE 2023. ref: 1301    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

(1)          That arts and culture progress to date, the level of external funding through Arts Council England over the next four years into the district and next steps going forward be noted.

 

(2)          That Leeds’ bid to be European Capital of Culture 2023 be supported and a letter of support be provided to be included in the submission.  That it be noted that the Leeds’ bid presents a significant opportunity for Leeds and the wider region, including Bradford, in terms of cultural, social and economic benefits.

 

(3)          That cultural organisations from Bradford be encouraged to be involved in the bid.  That it be noted that this bid provides an opportunity to develop a regional brand for the cultural offer and should stimulate more joined up ways of working between local authorities and cultural organisations across the region.

 

(4)       That the potential call on regional funds to invest in the delivery of the bid if it is successful be noted.

 

Regeneration & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

 


12/09/2017 - THE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT PLAN AND FUTURE DELIVERY OF THE FRONTLINE VISITOR INFORMATION ref: 1299    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)          That the strategic approach to Destination Management outlined in the DMP report be implemented.

 

(2)          That Bradford Visitor Information Centre be kept in its current location until 2019 and partnership opportunities be identified to find future resourcing and delivery options for frontline visitor information, including professional Welcome Ambassadors in Bradford. 

 

(3)          That a team of Pop up volunteers be developed to meet and greet at key events across the district.

 

(4)          That the Bronte Society takes over the lease of the Haworth Visitor Information Centre building and provides a frontline Tourist Information provision for Haworth and Bradford District. The Council consults with them on the TUPE Transfer of current staff.

 

(5)          That Ilkley Parish Council fund Ilkley Visitor Information Centre and the service moves from the Town Hall into Ilkley Library.

 

(6)          That Shipley College have a Visitor Information Point in Victoria Hall and direct all emails and phone calls to Bradford Visitor Information Centre.

 

(7)          That the remaining budget be invested into Tourism development and marketing creating 2 new posts of a Tourism Digital Media Officer and Tourism Officer.

 

 

Regeneration & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place


12/09/2017 - BRADFORD DISTRICT HOUSING ALLOCATIONS POLICY 2017 ref: 1300    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

(1)       That the Housing Allocations Policy be approved as set out in the Appendix to Document “S”.

 

(2)       The delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the relevant Portfolio holder to implement and monitor the Housing Allocations Policy, including agreeing the ‘Go Live’ Date, and, during the lifetime of the policy, to make any necessary amendments as required at the appropriate time, provided such changes do not fundamentally alter the policy principles on which this policy is based.

 

(3)       That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to consider and introduce any changes to the IT system and methodology to improve the allocation of housing within the District.

 

Regeneration & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

 


12/09/2017 - LOCAL PLAN - BRADFORD DISTRICT WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN DOCUMENT - PLANNING INSPECTORS REPORT & ADOPTION ref: 1298    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

 

(1)          That the contents of Document “Q” and contents of the Inspector’s Report (Appendix 1 to Document “Q”) be noted and it be recommend that Full Council formally adopt the Bradford District Waste Management Development Plan as approved by Full Council on 20th October 2015 and submitted to the government for examination with the Main Modifications contained in Appendix 2, as proposed by the Inspector pursuant to Section 23 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

(2)       That the Assistant Director (Planning Transportation and Highways) in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder be authorised to make other minor amendments of redrafting or of a similar nature as may be necessary prior to formal publication.

 

Environment & Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

 


12/09/2017 - UPDATED 2017-18 BUDGET ASSESSMENT ref: 1296    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the contents of Document “O” and the actions taken to manage the forecast overspend be noted 

 

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Chief Executive/Strategic Director Corporate Services

 


12/09/2017 - CITYCONNECT 2 - BRADFORD CANAL ROAD CORRIDOR CYCLEWAY SCHEME <br/>(MOVING TRAFFIC) ORDER AND (WAITING LOADING AND PARKING) ORDER - OBJECTIONS ref: 1294    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

**Resolved –

 

(1)          That the objections be overruled and the (moving traffic) Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented as advertised for the reasons stated in Paragraph 2.8.1 of Document “M”.

 

(2)          That the objections be overruled and the (waiting loading and parking) Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented as advertised for the reasons stated Paragraph 2.8.2 of Document “M”

 

(3)          That the objectors be informed accordingly.

 

(4)          That it is resolved that resolutions 1 and 2 meet the urgent decision criteria as set out at Paragraph 8.7.4 of Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution.  The reasons for urgency are detailed at paragraph 9.6 of Document “M”.  In summary, that any delay resulting from a call-in may be prejudicial to the Council’s financial affairs and cause reputational damage should the Council fail to complete the scheme in time and on budget.

 

Environment & Waste Management  Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place


12/09/2017 - OUTCOME OF THE PROCUREMENT FOR WASTE TREATMENT SERVICES ref: 1295    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

That the outcome of the procurement for waste treatment services be noted for information.

 

Environment and Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

 


12/09/2017 - MINUTES OF THE WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY ref: 1302    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

Resolved -

 

That the Minutes of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 29 June 2017 be received.


12/09/2017 - RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE ref: 1293    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 12/09/2017 - Executive

Decision published: 13/09/2017

Effective from: 12/09/2017

Decision:

1.            Council 18 JULY 2017 PETITION KEEP CLAYTON GREEN FROM INAPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTS

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

 

Note:  In noting the receipt of the above recommendation the Leader reported that the petition would be considered at the Executive on 10 October 2017

 

2.

Regeneration & Economy Overview & Scrutiny Committee

25 July 2017 TOURISM CONSULTATION UPDATE

 

Resolved –

 

That the views expressed by the Regeneration and Economy

Overview and Scrutiny Committee be shared with the

Executive.

 

 

Note:  In noting the receipt of the above recommendation

he Leader reported that the views of the Overview &

Scrutiny Committee were referred to in the report  on

the Destination Management Plan and Future delivery

of frontline visitor information (Document “R)

 

3.

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee 8 August 2017

COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT

 

Resolved –

 

(1)                  That this Committee requests that the Executive makes a

decision on the model of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme

for Bradford and to review the effectiveness of the model

in two years.

 

(2)          That this Committee requests that the Executive takes

into account the comments raised by Members in the

development of the new Council Tax Reduction

Scheme, including the consideration of a Hardship Scheme.

 

 

Note:  In noting the receipt of the above recommendations the Leader reported that the they would be considered at the Executive on 10 October 2017.