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Decisions published

20/10/2016 - LOCAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE - DEVOLUTION UPDATE AND FUNCTION OVERVIEW ref: 587    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/10/2016 - Keighley Area Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2016

Effective from: 20/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

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

 

(2)       That the indicative costs to date for the 2016/17 financial year be           noted.

 

(3)       That the list of competed and proposed CAT 3 works shown at Appendix 5 to Document “P” be noted.

 

ACTION: NO ACTION

 

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Andy Fisher – 01535 618297)

 


20/10/2016 - WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE PROGRAMME (WHHP) ref: 586    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Keighley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/10/2016 - Keighley Area Committee

Decision published: 24/10/2016

Effective from: 20/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved–

 

(1)       That the contents of Document “O” be noted and officers be      supported to engage  with the Warm Homes Healthy People          programme by raising awareness and positively identifying             vulnerable households and encouraging referrals through to the          WHHP programme.

 

(2)       That a progress report on the programme be considered by this            Area Committee at is meeting in February 2017.

 

ACTION: Director of Public Health

 

(Health and Social Care Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

(Sarah Possingham / Pam Bhupal – 01274 431319)

 


19/10/2016 - PETITIONS RELATING TO TRAFFIC MATTERS ref: 556    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That no further action be taken on the request to traffic calm Toller Grove, Heaton.

(2)       That a junction survey be carried out at the junction of Toller Lane and Leylands Lane and should it be feasible to introduce a mini roundabout this request be considered, along with other outstanding requests, by this committee when they next meet to resolve future scheme programmes.

(3)       That the Strategic Director, Regeneration, be requested to undertake a detailed survey to determine if the introduction of permit parking at 24-40 Highgate, Heaton, would meet the criteria for permit parking and, if appropriate, the location be added to the list of future schemes for consideration.

(4)       That the petitioners are informed accordingly.

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 


19/10/2016 - OBJECTIONS RECEIVED TO THE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER FOR WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON DAISY HILL LANE AND HAZELHURST BROW, BRADFORD ref: 555    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the limited waiting restriction on Hazelhurst Brow be removed from the scheme as shown on the attached drawing TDG/THCW/103073/TRO-1B and the remaining objections be overruled.

(2)       That the modified Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented.

(3)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Andrew Smith - 01274 434674)

 

 

 


19/10/2016 - WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE PROGRAMME (WHHP) ref: 559    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the contents of Document “P” be noted and officers be supported to engage with WHHP by raising awareness and positively identifying vulnerable households and encouraging referrals through the WHHP programme.

 

(Health and Social care Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Sarah Possingham / Pam Bhupal – 01274 431319)

 


19/10/2016 - LOCAL HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE - DEVOLUTION UPDATE & FUNCTION OVERVIEW ref: 558    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

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

(2)       That the indicative costs to date for the 2014/15 financial year be noted.

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

 

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Andy Whelan – 01274 434409)

 


19/10/2016 - OBJECTIONS RECEIVED TO THE TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDER FOR WAITING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS ROADS IN THE BRADFORD WEST CONSTITUENCY ref: 557    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford West Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford West Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)       That the proposed Traffic Regulation Order for waiting restrictions at various sites in Bradford West be modified to abandon proposals for Arthington Street;  to incorporate the changes to Town End as shown on the attached drawing TDG/THCW/103076/CON-10B and Paradise Street as shown on the attached drawing TDG/THCW/103076/CON-20B;  and the remaining objections be overruled.

(2)       That the modified Traffic Regulation Order be sealed and implemented.

(3)       That the objectors be informed accordingly.

(4)       That the Strategic Director, Regeneration, be requested to give consideration to loading arrangements on Frizinghall Road in the vicinity of Salisbury Road and, if feasible, add to the list for future consideration by the Bradford West Area Committee.

(Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee)

 

(Andrew Smith – 01274 434674)

 


19/10/2016 - WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE PROGRAMME ref: 562    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the report be welcomed and that Members and their support officers engage with the Warm Homes Healthy People programmeby raising awareness and positively identifying vulnerable households and encouraging referrals through to the programme.

 

(2)  That officers and providers be thanked for the work they are undertaking on the Warm Homes Healthy People programme for vulnerable people within the Shipley Constituency.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Health and Social Care

ACTION: Director of Public Health and Strategic Director, Environment and Sport


19/10/2016 - VOLUNTARY AND COMMUNITY SECTOR SUPPORT: A SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES 2015/16 ref: 561    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the information provided about the work of Shipley and Bingley Voluntary Services which has contributed to addressing the priorities within the Shipley Constituency Ward Plans and to supporting a wide range of voluntary and community organisations across the Shipley Constituency be welcomed.

 

(2)  That the Shipley and Bingley Voluntary Services team and its volunteers be thanked for the work they undertake for the communities within the Shipley Constituency.

 

NO ACTION


19/10/2016 - PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ref: 560    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the Strategic Director of Regeneration and the Strategic Director of Environment and Sport be requested to develop a policy to remove, dispose and enforce against those erecting illegal banners, posters and other advertising material on street furniture on adopted highways, including the parking of vehicles used solely for the purposes of advertising.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration and Strategic Director, Environment and Sport


19/10/2016 - DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES - SHIPLEY AREA ref: 564    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the work to support communities within the Shipley area to become Dementia Friendly be noted and welcomed.

 

(2)  That Dementia Friendly volunteers be thanked for their work.

 

NO ACTION


19/10/2016 - PARKS & GREEN SPACES SERVICE ANNUAL REPORT ref: 563    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the report be noted, particularly in relation to the bowls club agreement and the outcomes following consultation around the flower bed provision.

 

NO ACTION


20/10/2016 - BRADFORD EAST WARD PLANS ref: 578    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/10/2016 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved-

 

(1)          That the work undertaken by all partners including volunteer groups to deliver on the priorities in the 2016 – 2017 Ward Plans for the period between 1 April 2016 and 30 September 2016 be welcomed and noted.

 

(2)          That the Bradford East Area Co-ordinator brings a further report back to this Committee on the progress in addressing the priorities contained in the Ward Plans 2016 - 2017.

 

(3)          That ward officers and Councillors meet on a monthly basis to discuss ward plans and consider actions for the coming month.

 

Action:          Area Co-ordinator

 

                                                (Ishaq Shafiq – 01274 431066)

 


20/10/2016 - WARM HOMES HEALTHY PEOPLE PROGRAMME ref: 577    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford East Area Committee

Made at meeting: 20/10/2016 - Bradford East Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved-

 

That the contents of Document “L” be noted and that raising awareness of the Warm Homes Healthy People Programme, positively identifying vulnerable households and encouraging referrals through to the programme be supported.

 

Action: Director of Public Health

 

                                                (Sarah Possingham/Pam Bhupal 01274 431319)

 


19/10/2016 - PUBLIC QUESTION TIME ref: 554    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

In accordance with the provision at Part 3B, Paragraph 6 of the Council’s

Constitution the following public question was presented by Councillor Peter Ashton of Baildon Town Council:

 

Does the committee agree that the relevant Parish or Town Council should be consulted in advance of street name dedications in their area, in accordance with the spirit of Section 7 of the Charter between CBMDC and local councils, dated 2015?”

 

The Chair stated that there was a procedure in place which had been adopted by the Council for the naming of streets and that Councillor Peter Ashton would be emailed it by the relevant officer after the meeting in response to his question.

 

No resolution was passed on this item.


19/10/2016 - PETITION FOR RESIDENTS ONLY PERMIT PARKING (ROPP) SCHEME ON MORTON LANE & RYSHWORTH CRESCENT, CROSSFLATTS, BINGLEY ref: 551    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the petitioners’ concerns be noted and no further action be taken regarding the request for a permit parking scheme at this moment in time. However, the petitioners' request be reconsidered should the Council’s permit parking policy criteria be revised.

 

(2)  That a proposal to consider the introduction of ‘limited parking’ on Morton Lane and Ryshworth Crescent be included on the list of traffic management scheme candidates to be considered annually by this Area Committee for possible inclusion within its future programme of works.

 

(3)  That the petitioners be advised thatobstruction of private driveways and/or garages is something West Yorkshire Police and/or the Council's Parking Services Unit could potentially investigate with a view to carrying out enforcement.

 

(4)  That the lead petitioner be informed accordingly.

 

(5)  That officers be requested to formulate and present the revised permit parking policy at the earliest opportunity to the relevant Committee for approval.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration

Wards affected: Bingley;


19/10/2016 - REQUEST FOR AN EXCEPTION TO INFORMAL DISABLED PERSONS PARKING POLICY - BRANTCLIFFE DRIVE, BAILDON ref: 552    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That the request for an Informal Disabled Persons Parking Place at Brantcliffe Drive, be processed, and if there are no objections, a space should be installed. If there are objections, the request be referred back to this Committee for consideration.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Environment and Waste Management

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration

Wards affected: Baildon;


19/10/2016 - STREET NAME DEDICATION TO HONOUR THE LATE JOHN RICHARD WHITELEY OBE ref: 553    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Shipley Area Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Shipley Area Committee

Decision published: 21/10/2016

Effective from: 27/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

That a new street name in honour of the Late John Richard Whiteley OBE be dedicated on the forthcoming development on the former Ferniehurst Primary School site, Cliffe Lane West, Baildon.

 

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: Regeneration and Economy Overview and Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director, Regeneration

Wards affected: Baildon;


19/10/2016 - BRADFORD DISTRICT AND CRAVEN SUSTAINABILITY AND TRANSFORMATION PLAN ref: 549    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Made at meeting: 19/10/2016 - Bradford and Airedale Wellbeing Board

Decision published: 20/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)  That the high level summary of the Bradford District and Craven Sustainability and Transformation Plan be approved for submission to NHS England, subject to the inclusion of the amendments raised at this meeting.

 

(2)  That it be noted that the Bradford District and Craven Sustainability and Transformation Plan forms part of the West Yorkshire Sustainability and Transformation Plan.   

 

(Rebecca Malin – 01274 237290)


18/10/2016 - PETITIONS (Standing Order 11) ref: 567    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Council

Made at meeting: 18/10/2016 - Council

Decision published: 18/10/2016

Effective from: 18/10/2016

Decision:

 

Traffic calming measures on Frizinghall Road, Bradford

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Bradford West Area Committee.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

 

 

Road Safety on Netherlands Avenue, Bradford   

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Bradford South Area Committee.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

 

 

Holme Wood Library closure

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

 

 

Proposed parking charges at St Ives

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

 

 

Safety measures on Rook Lane, Bradford

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Bradford South Area Committee.

 

ACTION:       City Solicitor (referral to Committee)

 

 

           


13/10/2016 - WESTFIELD SERVICE STATION, WHITEHALL ROAD, WYKE, BRADFORD ref: 548    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Bradford District Licensing Panel

Made at meeting: 13/10/2016 - Bradford District Licensing Panel

Decision published: 18/10/2016

Effective from: 13/10/2016

Decision:

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 for variation subject to the following condition;-

 

·        The entrance door to the shop will be closed to customers between the hours of 2400 and 0500. Any sales between these hours will be made through the night pay window.

 

Reason – to prevent disturbance to residents in the vicinity of the premises – prevention of public nuisance objective.

 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

Wards affected: Wyke;


11/10/2016 - INSPECTION OF BRADFORD LOCAL AUTHORITY ARRANGEMENTS FOR SUPPORTING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ref: 541    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 11/10/2016 - Executive

Decision published: 12/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved -

 

(1)       That it be noted that, with the completion of the recommendations by Professor Woods Document “AA” is the final report on his paper.

 

(2)       That further developments regarding school improvement will be reported through the Education Improvement Strategic Board and the Education Standards report.

 

Action:            Director of Children’s Services

Overview & Scrutiny Committee:    Children’s Services

                                                                       

 


11/10/2016 - REQUEST TO THE EXECUTIVE TO CONSIDER THE INTRODUCTION OF A POLICY FOR CHARGING SCHOOLS FOR THE WORK ASSOCIATED WITH ACADEMY CONVERSIONS ref: 542    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 11/10/2016 - Executive

Decision published: 12/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved -

 

(1)       That option b contained in Document “AB” be approved, to allow the introduction of a charging policy for Academy Conversions.

 

(2)       That the Strategic Director, Children’s Services be instructed to develop and implement a charging policy in consultation with the City Solicitor, the Director of Finance and the Portfolio Holder for Education, Employment and Skills.

 

Action:            Strategic Director, Children’s Services/City Solicitor/Director of Finance

Overview & Scrutiny Committee:    Children’s Services

                       

                                                                       

 


11/10/2016 - LOCAL PLAN CORE STRATEGY - INSPECTORS REPORT AND ADOPTION ref: 540    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 11/10/2016 - Executive

Decision published: 12/10/2016

Effective from: 11/10/2016

Decision:

The City Solicitor reported that a holding direction had been received from the Department of Communities and Local Government under S21 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 and that the Executive was not able to consider this item.

 

No resolution was passed on this item


11/10/2016 - A COUNCIL TAX REDUCTION SCHEME FOR 2017/18 ref: 539    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive

Made at meeting: 11/10/2016 - Executive

Decision published: 12/10/2016

Effective from: 19/10/2016

Decision:

Resolved –

 

(1)          That the Director of Finance be instructed to continue operating the Council Tax Reduction scheme, without change, for 2017/18 (Option 1 as set out in Document “Y”).

 

(2)          That the Director of Finance be requested to submit a report detailing the options for a new model of Council Tax Support, including an analysis of the impact on the Medium Term Financial Strategy, within the next twelve months.

 

Action:            Director of Finance

Overview & Scrutiny Committee:    Corporate     

 

(Martin Stubbs - 01274 432056)