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Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Made at meeting: 25/06/2019 - Licensing Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 25/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
(1)
That the Bradford District
Licensing Panel (sub-committee)
be appointed, with the functions as
indicated in the terms
of reference approved by Council on 9
October 2004 and
amended on 21 May
2013.
(2) That the Bradford District Licensing Panel shall comprise three members.
(3) That the Bradford District
Licensing Panel shall include the
Chair of the Licensing Committee (or
Deputy Chair when
the Chair is unavailable) who shall
chair the Panel and two
other members of the Licensing
Committee drawn on a rota
basis.
(4) That the quorum of the
Bradford District Licensing Panel
shall be three
members.
(Jane Lythgow – 01274
432270)
Decision Maker: Licensing Committee
Made at meeting: 25/06/2019 - Licensing Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 25/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
That the current scale of fees be increased by 2% in line with inflation for 2019/20, as set out in Appendix 1 to Document “A”.
(Tracy McLuckie – 01274 432240)
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the Keighley Area Co-ordinator’s Office continues to ensure the effective allocation of community chest funding by providing appropriate support and advice to applicants.
Action: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the work carried out in the development of the Bradford Stronger Communities Strategy and Delivery Plan, by the Stronger Communities Partnership, contained in Document “D”, be welcomed.
Action: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Recommended –
1. That the detail provided in Document “C” and the investment brought to Keighley from the Local Led Development programme be welcomed.
2. That the Strategic Director, Place, be requested to provide a progress report in 12 months time including the impact that the Community Led Local Development Programme has made on the area.
Action: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the support to evidence based approach to determining Road Safety Priorities be continued.
Action: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the meetings of the Keighley Area Committee for the remainder of the 2019/2020 Municipal Year be held at 1800 hours on the following dates:
Thursday 18 July 2019
Thursday 5 September 2019
Thursday 17 October 2019
Thursday 21 November 2019
Wednesday 18 December 2019
Tuesday 21 January 2020
Thursday 27 February 2020
Thursday 26 March 2020
Action: City Solicitor
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
1. That the objection be overruled and the proposed Traffic Regulation Order as shown on drawing no. P/HS/TRN/104132/0022/CON-1A, appended to Document “A”, be implemented as advertised.
2. That the objector be informed accordingly.
Action: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That Councillor Brown be appointed Deputy Chair of the Keighley Area Committee until 22 November 2019 and that Councillor Abid Hussain be appointed Deputy Chair of the Keighley Area Committee from 22 November 2019 for the remainder of the municipal year.
Action: City Solicitor
Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee
Made at meeting: 20/06/2019 - Keighley Area Committee
Decision published: 25/06/2019
Effective from: 20/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That Councillor Abid Hussain be appointed Chair of the Keighley Area Committee until 22 November 2019 and that Councillor Brown be appointed Chair of the Keighley Area Committee from 22 November 2019 for the remainder of the municipal year.
Action: City Solicitor
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the proposed street name “Lillian Armitage Close” be approved.
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That for the Municipal Year 2019/20, the following Councillors from the Bradford West Area Committee be approved as Members of the Grants Advisory Group:
I. Councillor Mohammed, Chair
II. Councillor Kamran Hussain
III. Councillor Aneela Ahmed
(2) That the wide range of applications from groups, organisations and individuals across Bradford West Constituency be noted and welcomed.
(3) That the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator’s Office continues to ensure the effective allocation of the Community Chest Budget by providing appropriate advice and support to applicants.
(4) That organisations requesting Community Chest grant funding must return their completed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) within a 3 month period from the date it was posted. Failure to do so will make the organisation ineligible for the funding and they will have to reapply.
(5) That the Guidelines and MOA ask successful candidates to acknowledge the Support of the Bradford West Area Committee, successful projects will be expected to invite appropriate Ward members to any events and activities funded through the Community Chest.
ACTION: Bradford West Area Co-ordinator
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That Bradford West Area Committee to work in partnership with the Peoples Board representatives in order to facilitate increased outcomes for the people of Bradford West Area.
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the positive work undertaken to date be welcomed.
(2) That where appropriate, the Ward Actions plans and the Local Delivery Pilot plan reflect joint priorities.
(3) That the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator establishes regular update meetings with the Local Delivery Pilot team.
(4) That update reports with action plans be provided to the Bradford West Area Committee every 3 months.
(5) That the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator be invited to the newly established partnership delivery group.
(6) That the Member with lead responsibility for looked after children be included on the Active Bradford Governance Group.
ACTION: Bradford West Area Co-ordinator
Programme Director, Bradford LDP
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the evidence based approach to determining Road Safety priorities continues to be supported.
LEAD: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the Bradford West Area Committee approves a programme of Casualty Reduction schemes for 2019/20 listed in Appendix 1.
(2) That the Bradford West Area Committee approves the proposed programme of Traffic Management measures for 2019/20 listed in Appendices 2 and 3 subject to the inclusion of a proposal for improved loading arrangements on Summerville Road.
(3) That a scheme to install bollards at Charteris Road/Thornton Road be prioritised in the event of the availability of residual funding from the 2019/20 Safer Roads programme for Bradford West.
(4) That any Traffic Regulation Orders, or any legal procedures linked to the processing of traffic calming measures or pedestrian crossing facilities which are necessary to implement the chosen schemes be approved for processing and advertising subject to the scheme details being agreed with the local Ward Members.
(5) That any valid objections to the advertised Traffic Regulation Orders, traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be submitted to this Area Committee for consideration or in the event of there being no valid objections the Traffic Regulation Orders be sealed and implemented and the traffic calming or pedestrian facilities be implemented as advertised.
(8) That the list of outstanding requests be reviewed in conjunction with ward members to remove any entries more than 5 years old, other than locations where there are ongoing concerns.
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee
Made at meeting: 19/06/2019 - Bradford West Area Committee
Decision published: 20/06/2019
Effective from: 19/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
(1) That the Traffic Regulation Order be modified to extend the proposed no waiting at any time restriction on Farnham Road and applicable businesses be consulted and any relevant objections be reported to this committee. If no objections are received the amended proposals be sealed and implemented.
(2) That the objections in respect of Grantham Terrace, Grantham Place, Neal Street, St Leonard’s Road/Thorn Street and Hilton Grove be overruled and the proposals sealed and implemented as advertised.
(3) That the proposed no waiting Monday to Friday 7.30am - 5pm 1 September to 31 July on Leaventhorpe Lane be abandoned and new proposals progressed in a future area wide Traffic Regulation Order subject to local and ward member consultations.
(4) That local ward members and St Columbus Church be consulted on the need for a disabled persons parking place on St Margaret’s Terrace adjacent to the church and if it is found to no longer be required the parking place be revoked or, if a need is still identified, the parking bay length be reduced as advertised.
(5) That the objections to the proposed loading bay on Durham Terrace be upheld and the advertised proposal be abandoned, and that officers discuss potential alternative local loading arrangements with the original applicant.
(6) That the objections to the proposed limited waiting on Summerville Road be upheld and the advertised proposal be abandoned, and that officers discuss potential alternative local loading arrangements with the original applicant.
(7) That the objections to the proposed additional permit allocations on Clifton Street be upheld and the advertised proposal be abandoned, and that officers consider alternative parking provision for businesses.
(8) That the objectors be informed accordingly.
ACTION: Strategic Director, Place
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That in respect of Canterbury Children’s Centre the reduction in the space currently defined as the Children’s Centre be approved in order to create a delivery site that will also support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy.
(2) That in respect of Crossley Hall Children’s Centre the closure of the Children’s Centre on this site be approved to support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy noting that Prevention & Early Help Services are provided within the area which will meet the local need for families and young children.
(3) That in respect of Princeville Children’s Centre the closure of the Children’s Centre on this site be approved to support the District’s SEND Sufficiency Strategy noting that Prevention & Early Help Services are provided within the area which will meet the local need for families and young children.
(4) That in accordance with paragraph 8.7.4 of Part 3E of the constitution, resolutions (1) (2) and (3) above are not subject to call-in as the matter is urgent for the reasons set out in paragraph 1.7 of Document “A”; as any delay which may result from calling-in the decision may be prejudicial to the interests of the Council’s ability to undertake the necessary building work required to create the additional SEND places in time for the September 2019 pupil intake.
(5) That the Interim Strategic Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Education, Employment and Skills be requested to review and monitor the expenditure involved in implementing the resolutions in paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) above.
ACTION: Interim Strategic Director Children’s Services
(Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee)
(Gillian Mayfield – 01274 431943)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) be signed by the Chief Executive Officer of Bradford Council in order to evidence its agreement to its terms,
(2) The scope of the involvement of Bradford Council in the SPA arrangements initially be limited to Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, and Public Health, including both the provision and commissioning of those services,
(3) That the Executive review the scope of Bradford Council’s initial involvement in the SPA arrangements after a period of one year from the date of signing of the SPA (The SPA Review),
(4) The Assistant Director, Commissioning & Integration, Department of Health and Wellbeing prepare and submit a progress report to the Executive on the initial implementation of the SPA to be considered during the SPA review.
ACTION: Strategic Director Health and Wellbeing
Health and Social Care overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Jane Wood – 01274 432902)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the revised cost estimate for the refurbishment of Oakworth crematorium at £2.75m be approved
(2) That the implementation of Phase II works by Rex Procter & Partners to administer the refurbishment of Oakworth Crematorium and produce detailed design and tenders for the building of two new crematoria be approved
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Phil Barker – 01274 432616)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, Health and Wellbeing and Strategic Director, Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holders Healthy People & Places and Regeneration, Planning & Transport for the purposes of initial engagement, Outline Business Case (OBC) submission and subsequent consultation.
(2) That the process by which line of sight will be provided to Members throughout the development of the Bradford Air Quality Plan to Full Business Case be approved.
ACTION: Strategic Director Health and Wellbeing
Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee
(Andrew Whittles – 0758 405868)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the new 2019 Playing Pitch Strategy as set out in Appendix 2 to Document “F” be adopted.
(2) That the District’s Sports Pitches Investment Plan as set out in Document “F” be adopted.
(3) That the Wyke Community Sports Village project be approved as the first of the District’s three multi-sports major hubs for the Sports Pitches Investment Programme.
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Phil Barker – 01274 432616)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the draft Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document, attached in Appendix 1 to Document “G”, be approved as the basis for a public consultation period of eight weeks.
(2) That the outcome of the public consultation, including any appropriate suggested amendments, be reported back to the Executive as soon as possible with a view to seeking approval to adopt the Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide as an Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
(3) 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 consulting on the draft Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide.
(4) That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to prepare a ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Statement’ and a ‘Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Statement’ as supporting documents to the draft Homes and Neighbourhoods Design Guide to be made available for comment in the public consultation period.
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Andrew Marshall – 01274 434050)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
(1) That the existing litter Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) for leaving litter be increased from £80 fixed to £100 with a reduction to £80 for early payment.
(2) That the new powers to issue Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) for litter from vehicle offences under the Littering from Vehicles Outside London (Keepers: Civil Penalties) Regulations 2018 be adopted and that this is set at the maximum of £100 reduced to £80 for early payment.
ACTION: Strategic Director Place
Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee
(Amjad Ishaq – 01274 433682)
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved –
That the allocation, by the Leader of the Council, of Portfolios of Executive functions to Members of the Executive be noted.
ACTION: City Solicitor
Decision Maker: Executive
Made at meeting: 11/06/2019 - Executive
Decision published: 12/06/2019
Effective from: 11/06/2019
Decision:
Resolved -
That it be noted that Councillor I Khan had been appointed, by the Leader of Council, as Deputy Chair for the Municipal Year 2019/2020.
ACTION: City Solicitor