Resolved –

(1)          That Councillor Tariq Hussain be appointed Chair of the Employee Appeals Panel for the remainder of the 2021/2022 Municipal Year.

(2)          That Councillor Jamil replace Councillor Godwin on the Employee Appeals Panel and that she also be appointed Deputy       Chair for the remainder of the 2021/2022 Municipal Year.

ACTION: City Solicitor                                          (Yusuf Patel – 07970 411923)

Resolved –

(1)          That Councillor Tariq Hussain be appointed Chair of the Employee Appeals Panel for the remainder of the 2021/2022 Municipal Year.

(2)          That Councillor Jamil replace Councillor Godwin on the Employee Appeals Panel and that she also be appointed Deputy       Chair for the remainder of the 2021/2022 Municipal Year.

ACTION: City Solicitor                                           (Yusuf Patel – 07970 411923)

Resolved –

That the baseline of the key performance indicators in the 2021/25 Council Plan be noted.

ACTION: No Action

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Corporate

(Laura Copley – 01274 437381)

Resolved –

That having considered the Council’s public sector equality duty as set out in Document “AI”, the Executive:

(1)  Approve for consultation as required with the public, interested parties, staff and Trade Unions the proposed Council Tax and Social Care precept for 2022/23 set out at in section 3.5 to 3.7. to Document “AI”.

(2)  Approve for consultation as required with the public, interested parties, staff and Trade Unions the proposed one off Council Tax support initiatives for 2022/23 as set out in section 3.9 and 3.10 to Document “AI”.

(3)  Approve for consultation as required with the public, interested parties, staff and Trade Unions amendments to previously agreed savings proposals for 2022/23 set out in section 3.14 to Document “AI”.

(4)  Approve for consultation as required with the public, interested parties, staff and Trade Unions the one off investments to address existing pressures as set out in section 3.17 to Document “AI”.

(5)  Approve for consultation as required with the public, interested parties, staff and Trade Unions the recurring investments as set out in section 3.18 to Document “AI”.

(6)  Note the proposed use of reserves as set out in section 3.21 and 3.22 to Document “AI”.

(7)  Approve for consultation the proposed new capital schemes as set out in section 4.11 and 4.12 to Document “AI”.

(8)  Approve the consultation mechanisms and processes set out in section 5 to Document “AI”.

ACTION:       Director of Finance / Strategic Directors as appropriate

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Andrew Cross - 07870 386523)

Resolved –

(1)       That the work be acknowledged and the Town Deal Boards be thanked for their ongoing commitment and progress to date;

(2)       That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & IT, as the       S151 Officer in consultation with the Strategic Director of    Place, the City Solicitor and the Leader, to approve and submit          the business cases to Government, the Department for Levelling             Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) - formerly known as     MHCLG, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local         Government;

(3)       That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & IT in     consultation with the Strategic Director of Place to authorise          expenditure from the advance payment of 5% capital funds for     business case and project development and agree to passport             some of this funding via grant agreements to third party organisations to help develop those projects where        appropriate or necessary;

(4)       That the assurance process for agreeing/authorising business

            cases for individual projects be endorsed as set out in Document “AL”.

(5)       That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & IT in     consultation with the Strategic Director of Place, the City     Solicitor and the Leader to approve business cases for             individual projects; and

(6)       That authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & IT in     consultation with the City Solicitor to agree and complete the        funding agreements with organisations that will deliver Town           Deal projects for the Towns Fund programme.

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Regeneration and Environment

(Lorraine Wright 07970 730328)

Resolved –

(1)       That Executive approve:

a)               as per Appendix 1 to Document “AK”, Schedule A those Highway Improvement Lines (HILs) for which the declared alignment should continue to be protected;

b)              as per Appendix 1 to Document “AK”, Schedule C those HILs which are no longer required due to their associated schemes being delivered are discharged from the register of improvement lines;

(2)             That Executive approve for initial consultation with affected property owners in accordance with the requirements of section 73 and Schedule 9 of the Highways Act 1980:

a)               those lines as per Appendix 1 to Document “AK”, Schedule B for which the Highway Improvement Line will be protected subject to the following modifications:

i)              Item B.1 - Green Lane / Otley Road revoke drawing           H/22323/5B and replace with drawing HS/N.22323/5C;

ii)                Item B.2 – Sticker Lane South / Dudley Hill revoke drawing N/24311/DL-13A and replace with drawing       PTH/HS/104824/GA2-1A;

iii)              Item B.3 – Silsden Eastern bypass revoke drawing            N/24328/DL-1A and replace with drawing N/24328/DL-    1B;

iv)              Item B.4 – Station Road / Bridge House Lane,          Haworth revoke drawing T/47224/TN/17A and replace      with drawing T/47224/TN/17B;

v)                Item B.5 – Thornton Road / Cemetery Road revoke            drawing 2237 and replace with drawing 60600564-        ACM-GEN-THR-DR-CH-001;

vi)              Item B.6 – Great Horton Road / All Saints Road /     Horton Park Avenue revoke drawing N/22334/1B and    replace with PTH/HS/103886/100/GA-1A;

vii)             Item B.7 – Great Horton Road / Cross Lane revoke             drawing N/22333/1B and replace with drawing     HS/103814/OPT14/004A; and

viii)           Item B.8 – Carlisle Road / Toller Lane / Whetley Hill           revoke drawing H/23339/OPT-3a and replace with             drawing PTH/HS/103813/TOL/100/GA-1C.

a.     

b)              As per Appendix 1 to Document “AK”, Schedule C those schemes for which the Highway Improvement Line should be revoked.

b.     

c)               As per Appendix 1 to Document “AK”, Schedule D those new highway improvement lines as follows:

c.     

i)                 Item D.1 – West Bradford Cycle Superhighway shown      on drawing(s) HS/104973/HIL-1A;

ii)                Item D.2 – Denholme bypass A629 to Keighley Road         shown on drawing(s) HS/105197/HIL-1A;

iii)              Item D.3 – Steeton / Silsden A650 / A6034 cycle route       shown on drawing(s) STSJ/ARP/00/XX/DR/CX/1003.

(3)             That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to make any necessary amendments to proposed improvement lines to deal with responses from the consultation.

(4)             That following completion of the statutory consultation period a further report be presented to Executive to formally adopt the proposed lines consulted upon and to formally revoke those lines no longer to be prescribed.

(5)             That a further review of Highway Improvement Lines be undertaken following the adoption of the local Plan, or in 5 years’ time (whichever is sooner) with any further modifications to existing lines, or new lines to be declared, being presented to Executive.

ACTION: Strategic Director Place

Overview & Scrutiny Area:  Regeneration & Environment

(Richard Gelder – 01274 437603)

Resolved –

That in addition to 1) Domestic Violence Safe Spots, 2) stone throwing, 3) preventable deaths of young people, 4) improving engagement around Winter Warmth work that the issue of the 5) dangerous and illegal use of bikes and quad bikes also be added to the list of topics that will be included in the Bradford South Localities Plan.

ACTION: Area Coordinator

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

Resolved –

That the wide range of applications from groups, organisations and individuals across Bradford South be noted and welcomed.

ACTION: Area Coordinator

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Liz Parker - 01274 431155)

Resolved –

(1)       That the wide range of applications from groups, organisations            and individuals across Bradford South be noted and welcomed.

(2)       That the Bradford South Area Co-ordinator’s Office continue to            ensure the effective allocation of the Youth and Community Chest    budget by providing appropriate advice and support to applicants.

ACTION: Area Coordinator

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

Resolved –

(1)       That the progress of the Neighbourhood Wardens and     Environmental Enforcement Service since the last report in February 2021 be welcomed.

(2)       That the proposed developments to improve the performance of          the service through the work of the Environmental Task Force            over the coming 18 months be supported.

(3)       That a further report be brought to the Area Committee in 12     months’ time.

ACTION: Area Coordinator

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate/Regeneration and Environment

(Amjad Ishaq/ Kirsty Yaxley, Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

Resolved –

That the update of listings as Assets of Community Value set out in Appendix 1 to Document “M” be noted.

ACTION: No Action

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Regeneration and Environment

(Nigel Gillatt - 01274 434224)

Resolved –

(1)       That the work undertaken by the Bradford South Neighbourhood         Policing Team from April 2021 to November 2021 that contributed            to addressing priorities within the ward plans for the Bradford       South Area be welcomed.

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

ACTION:       Area Coordinator

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Corporate

(Mick Charlton – 01274 431155)

Resolved –

That the decisions made by the Secretary of State as set out in (Document “F”) be noted.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 (a)      12 Grange Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5AQ

Householder application for demolition of conservatory and construction of two-storey rear extension at 12 Grange Grove, Riddlesden, Keighley, BD20 5AQ.

Resolved:

That the application no 21/04361/HOU be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “E”).

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(b)       13 Cavendish Drive, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BT

Householder application for two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions at 13 Cavendish Drive, Eldwick, Bingley, BD16 3BT.

Resolved:

That the application no. 21/03853/HOU be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “E”).

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(c)       25 Branshaw Grove, Keighley, BD22 6NH 

Householder application for demolition of conservatory, construction of front porch, first floor front, single-storey side, and single-storey rear extensions at 25 Branshaw Grove, Keighley, BD22 6NH.

Resolved:

That the application no. 21/03790/HOU be approved for the reasons and subject to the conditions set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “E”).

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(d)       Land 403553 434450 Back Leeming, Oxenhope, Keighley

Full application for the construction of one dwelling with access and landscaping at land on the south side of Back Leeming, Oxenhope.

Resolved –

That the application no. 21/01571/FUL be deferred pending a report to be submitted regarding whether a tree replacement notice is to be served and if so the details of that notice is to be taken account of in the determination of this application.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(e)       Land at Grid Ref 414347 439165 West Lane, Baildon

Section 73 application for the variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 20/02294/FUL to raise the house and road levels.

Resolved:

That the application no. 21/04198/VOC be deferred in order for a Drainage report to be submitted.

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(f)        101 Harecroft Haworth Road, Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0BX 

Members were advised that the application no 21/03897/HOU has been withdrawn.

                                                (Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Resolved –

(1)       That the work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Bradford West Area as detailed in this report be welcomed.

(2)       That the Bradford West Area Co-ordinator’s Office and the Youth Service be highly praised for their efforts and commitment in response to youth provision over the course of the Covid 19 pandemic and the for the partnership work undertaken in focusing on Bonfire activities 2021.

LEAD: Strategic Director, Place

Resolved –

That the Area Committees continue to support an evidence based approach to determining Road Safety priorities.

LEAD: Strategic Director, Place

Resolved –

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel held on 29 July 2021 were considered.

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

Resolved –

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group held on 29 July 2021 were considered.

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

Resolved-

That the 2020-21 Statement of Accounts be approved and signed by the Chair of the Committee.

Action:  Director of Finance and IT

                                                            (Chris Chapman – 01274 433656)

Resolved-

That the Committee:

·         noted the contents of the Audit Completion Report prior to approving the Statement of Accounts and

·         approved the letter of representations requested at Appendix A.

(Mark Outterside –  07824 086 593)

Resolved -

That the details in paragraph 3 of Document “R” be noted and the report be referred to the 14 December 2021 Council meeting for adoption.

Action:  Director of Finance and IT/Governance, Scrutiny and Members Support Manager

                                                                        (David Willis – 01274 432361)

Resolved -

(1)  That the anticipated coverage and changes of Internal Audit work during the year be endorsed.

(2)  That Internal Audit be requested to monitor the control environment, risk management and governance arrangements and continues to assess areas of control weakness and the ability of management to deliver improvements to the control environment when required.

Action:  Director of Finance and IT

                                               (Mark St Romaine – 01274 432888)

Resolved -

(1)       That the performance improvements detailed within Document “P” be noted and that the ongoing improvement actions be supported.

(2)       That the 2021/22 full annual performance report is submitted to the Committee in Spring / Summer 2022.

Action:  Director of Finance and IT

                                                (Harry Singh – 01274 437256)

                                                (Tracey Banfield – 01274 434794)

Resolved-

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Pension Board meetings held on 22 June and 14 September 2021 were considered and noted.

                                                (Caroline Blackburn – 01274 434523)

Resolved -

That having considered the evidence contained in the report of the Interim Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services (Document ‘O’); 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 was minded that there be no change to the current permitted hours and that the following conditions be imposed: -

(a)   that the premises entrance door remains open to customers from 07:00 to 02:00 hours on Friday to Sunday;

(b)   that a shunt lock controlled by staff within the store be fitted to the entrance door;

(c)  that there be a minimum of three staff on duty in the store from 23:00 to 02:00 hours on Friday to Sunday;

(d)  that there be a minimum of two staff on duty from 02:00 to 07:00 hours on Saturdays and Sundays;

(e)  that a minimum of one SIA registered door supervisor be employed at the premises from Friday to Sunday until the premises are closed and clear of customers;

(f)   that the premises install a panic button behind the counter connected to the premises 24-hour alarm company monitoring facility. The panic button be audible instore if activated;

(g)  that the premises install a shunt lock which enables staff members to lock the entrance door remotely from behind the counter;

(h)  that the premises install, operate and maintain comprehensive digital colour CCTV with accurate time and date generation which continually record whilst the premises are open for licensable activities;

(i)   that all public areas of the licensed premises including entry and exit points be covered by CCTV which will record in any lighting situation, including any outside areas under the control of the premises licence holder;

(j)   that the CCTV system record clear images permitting the identification of individuals, enable facial recognition images (a clear head and shoulder image) of every person entering and leaving, in any light condition;

(k)  that all CCTV recordings be stored for a minimum period of 28 days with date and time stamping and viewable copies of CCTV recordings will be provided on reasonable request to the Police or Local Authority as soon as is reasonably practicable and in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 (or any replacement legislation);

(l)   that additional/existing external lighting be installed, upgraded or re-positioned to provide improved visibility of the external areas. Professional installers will ensure that no additional light pollution will inconvenience nearby residents or road users; and

(m)                that appropriate notices be prominently displayed internally and externally advising customers that the premises are covered by CCTV cameras and CCTV recordings including where necessary vehicle registration numbers be made available to the Police.

Reason – it is considered the above conditions are necessary to promote the prevention of Public Nuisance and Crime and Disorder licensing objectives.

The above conditions must be implemented by the 28^th February 2022.

ACTION: Interim Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services

                                                                        (Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)