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 subject to the following condition:-

• That an appropriate proof of age policy, incorporating the principles of the “Challenge 25” Campaign be implemented; incorporating measures to ensure that any patron wishing to purchase alcohol who may reasonably appear to be under 25 years of age are asked to prove that they are at least 18 years old by displaying evidence of their identity and age in the form of a valid UK passport, new style driving licence displaying their photograph or PASS identification.

Reason -       It is considered that the condition is necessary to ensure compliance with the Protection of Children from Harm objective of the Licensing Act.

**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

**Resolved -

That it be noted that Councillor I Khan had been appointed, by the Leader of Council, as Deputy Chair for the Municipal Year 2017/2018.

ACTION: City Solicitor

Resolved –

That the minutes from the meeting of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority held on 2 February 2017 be received.

BRADFORD DISTRICT CYCLE STRATEGY (Environment & Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee 18 April 2017)

Previous Reference Minute 35 (2015/16)

Resolved –

(1)          That the report, Cycle Strategy and Action Plan be welcomed and everyone involved in their development be congratulated.

(2)          That the Cycle Strategy and Action Plan be referred to the Executive for its consideration.

(3)          That a progress report on the key performance indicators and Action Plan be presented in twelve months.

Note:

In noting the receipt of the above recommendation the Leader requested that the Cycle Strategy and Action Plan be considered at a future meeting of the Executive.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Resolved -

(1)          That the legal position as set out in Appendix 1 to Document “E” be noted in particularthat the company will be a controlled company for the purposes of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989

(2)                That it be noted that the Council provides an indemnity to its appointed representative under the terms of The Local Authorities (Indemnities for Members and Officers) Order 2004

(3)          That the Business Case at Appendix 2 to Document “E” be considered and approved in support of the proposal to trade though the establishment of a trading company

(4)          That it be agreed to the formation of a Holding Company  to be limited by shares wholly owned by the founding members of the West Yorkshire Joint Services Committee, i.e. Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield which will protect the business of the West Yorkshire Joint Services Committee, and to 4 subsidiary companies for Materials Testing, Calibration Services, Archaeological Services and Business Hive, to be owned by the Holding Company

(5)          That it be agreed that the Council be involved as shareholder in the West Yorkshire Joint Services Trading Company and its’ subsidiaries, on the basis set out in Document “E”

(6)          That it be agreed to participate as Directors of the Company on the basis set out in Document “E”

(7)          That the proposed governance and funding arrangements for the company as set out in Document “E” be noted and agreed   

(8)          That it be agreed to participate through a shareholders agreement on the terms set out in draft in Document “E”, and authorise the City Solicitorto agree final terms and execute the agreement on behalf of the Council including agreement of the distributions policy which should be on the basis of each Councils contribution rate to West Yorkshire Joint Services

(9)          That authority be delegated to the City Solicitor to agree terms and enter into an agreement with the other 4 constituent authorities to indemnify Wakefield Council against any loss incurred as a result of making a working capital loan to West Yorkshire Joint Services HoldCo up to a value of £1m. The terms of such indemnity to be on the basis of each Councils contribution rate to West Yorkshire Joint Services

ACTION: Strategic Director Corporate Services

(Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Susan Betteridge 0113 3939700)

Resolved -

(1)       That a period of formal consultation be approved with partners, stakeholders, staff, children, and their families on the proposals set out in Document “D” to develop a new model for SEND provision which will divide the district into two localities each providing 50 early years’ specialist places alongside mainstream places for young children. These places will be in addition to early years places provided at special schools in the district.

(2)       That the Strategic Director Children’s Services in consultation with the Portfolio Holder be given delegated authority to implement the proposals subject to the consultation response and to report back as appropriate. This delegated authority shall include authority to execute all necessary contractual and supporting documents needed to effect the final proposals. 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Children’s Services

(Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Judith Kirk 01274 439255)

Resolved -

(1)          That the closure of Holme View be approved as planned within the Great Places to Grow Old delivery programme during autumn 2017, subject to reprovision of services being identified to meet all eligible individual needs, including day service users.

(2)          That the Local Authority pay any top ups for the 22 residents for a minimum of 2 years if recommendation is made to close Holme View, this is to be reviewed on an individual basis annually.

(3)          That the approach to manage the move of residents which could include support to enable a person to settle into their new home with existing staff from Holme View be approved.

(4)          Authority be given to the Director of Corporate Services to dispose of the building in line with Council Policy.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Health and Wellbeing

(Health & Social Care Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Lyn Sowray – 01274 432900)

Resolved -

(1)       That the contents of Document “C” and contents of the Inspector’s Report be noted and that it be recommend that Full Council formally adopt the Core Strategy as approved by Full Council on December 2013 and submitted to the government for examination with the Main Modifications contained in Appendix 1 to Document “C”, 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.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

                        City Solicitor (for reference to Council)

(Environment & Waste Management Overview & Scrutiny Committee)

(Andrew Marshall – 01274 434050)

Resolved -

(1)          That the adoption of the proposed West Yorkshire Business Rates Revaluation Relief Scheme be approved as set out in Appendix 1 to Document “F”, and that the Strategic Director Corporate Services be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to extend the duration of the scheme beyond 2017/18, subject to the availability of Government funding

(2)          That the Strategic Director Corporate Services be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, to finalise and implement the Supporting Small Businesses Relief scheme and the Support for Pubs scheme when details are known

ACTION:       Strategic Director Corporate Services

(Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee)     

(Martin Stubbs - 01274 432056)

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

(a)       39 Aire View Avenue, Cottingley, Bingley                                  Bingley

Construction of an extension to the rear of the property- 15/00951/ENFUNA

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers on 10th May 2017.

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

APPEAL DISMISSED

(b)       77 Albert Road, Saltaire, Shipley                                                   Shipley

Refurbishment of property including structural repairs, refurbishment of rainwater goods and openings, demolition of outbuilding and services installations - Case No: 16/08258/LBC

Appeal Ref: 17/00040/APPLC2

Resolved –

That the decisions be noted.

Action:          Strategic Director, Place

        (Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

(a)       15 Prod Lane, Baildon                                                                  Baildon

Construction of detached dwelling at 15 Prod Lane, Baildon - 17/01702/FUL

Resolved –

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(b)       31 Bark Lane, Baildon                                                                  Craven

Full application for demolition of a garage and construction of a new dwelling at 31 Bark Lane, Addingham - 17/01719/FUL

Resolved –

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(c)       95 Main Street, Bingley                                                    Bingley

Change of use from an estate agent (Class A2) to a hot food takeaway (Class A5); installation of extraction/ventilation equipment and other external alterations at 95 Main Street, Bingley - 17/01035/FUL

Resolved –

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(d)       Gateacre Mews, Hollingwood Gate, Ilkley                               Ilkley

Full application for the demolition of two existing dwellings and the construction of five new dwellings at Gateacre Mews, Hollingwood Gate, Ilkley - 16/07366/FUL

Resolved –

That the application be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(e)       34 Nessfield Drive, Keighley                                             Keighley West

Householder planning application for the construction of two storey side and two storey/single storey rear extension at 34 Nessfield Drive, Keighley - 17/01427/HOU

Resolved –

That subject to written confirmation, this application be regarded as withdrawn and formal notification to be received by the Strategic Director, Place within 10 days.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

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 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.

Action: City Solicitor/Committee Secretariat

Resolved -

That the current scale of fees be maintained for 2017/18, as set out in Appendix 1 to Document “A”.

Action: Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services