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 finds as follows:

 

That the Licensee be warned that the Licensing Authority have serious concerns in relation to the activities that have undermined the prevention of crime and disorder objective that occurred at the premises and the Licensee is therefore put on notice that if similar incidents are brought to the attention of the Licensing Authority by way of a review of the licence, that the Licensing Authority will seriously consider the need to revoke the licence taking into account the weight of the evidence presented.

 

Reason:        It is considered that the warning is necessary in order to ensure proper supervision of the premises and ensure compliance with the prevention of crime and disorder objective.

 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

 

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 determines that the premises licence be revoked.

 

Reason:        That, in light of the evidence presented by West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service, the Panel felt that revocation was the only appropriate and proportionate approach to address the prevention of crime and disorder objective.

 

(Melanie McGurk  – 01274 431873)

 

Resolved-

 

(1)          That the content and recommendations of the peer review report set out in Appendix 1 (attached to Document “AH”) be noted and a verbal report on the progress of recommendation 1 (Audit Resources) of the Peer Review Action Plan be provided to the next meeting; further updates in this area be provided to the Committee as required.

(2)          That further updates on the implementation of the recommendations in the Action Plan be submitted to this committee during 2018.

 

Action:           Assistant Director, Finance and Procurement

                                                            (Andrew Crookham - 01274 433656)

 

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel held on 2 November 2017 were considered.

 

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

 

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel held on 25 January 2018 were considered.

 

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

 

Resolved –

 

That the public be excluded from the meeting during the

consideration of the items relating to minutes of the West

Yorkshire Pension Fund Investment Advisory Panel meetings

held on 25 January 2018 and 2 November 2017 because the information to be considered is exempt information within paragraph 3 (Financial or Business Affairs) of Schedule 12A of the

Local Government Act 1972.  It is also considered that it

is in the public interest to exclude public access to this item.

 

Resolved –

 

That the minutes of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund Joint Advisory Group held on 25 January 2018 were considered and noted that the pooling arrangements for the Northern Pool met the criteria set out in the November 2015 investment reform and criteria guidance.

 

                                                (Rodney Barton – 01274 432317)

 

Resolved-

 

That the report (Document “AD”) be noted and referred to Council for adoption.

 

Action:  Assistant Director, Finance and Procurement/Interim City Solicitor

 

                                                             (David Willis – 01274 432361)

 

Resolved-

 

That the Committee considered and approved the Audit Strategy Memorandum for the West Yorkshire Pension Fund for 2017/18.

 

Action:           External Auditor

                                                            (Sharon Liddle – 0191 3836311)

 

Resolved-

 

That the Committee considered and approved the Audit Strategy Memorandum for the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council for 2017/18.

 

Action:           External Auditor

 

                                                            (Mark Dalton – 0113 3878735)

 

REQUESTS FOR ENFORCEMENT/PROSECUTION ACTION

 

(a)       139 Devonshire Street, Keighley                       Keighley Central

 

The installation of two externally mounted roller shutters, guides rails and shutter boxes on the North facing front elevation of the property - 16/00103/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers, on 2 February 2018.

 

 

 

(b)       2 Bracken Road, Steeton                                     Craven

 

The siting of a metal storage container - 16/01071/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of Enforcement Notices under delegated powers, on 27 February 2018.

 

 

(c)       3 Bingley Road, Shipley                                       Shipley

 

Unauthorised fencing and gate – 16/01094/ENFUNA

 

On 13 February 2018 the Planning Manager (Enforcement & Trees) authorised the issue of an Enforcement Notice. 

 

 

(d)       Mother Hubbards, Bradford Road, Keighley  Keighley Central

 

The installation of externally mounted roller shutters, guides rails and shutter boxes on the front elevation of the property - 16/00066/ENFUNA

 

The Planning Manager (Enforcement and Trees) authorised the issuing of an Enforcement Notice under delegated powers, on 2 February 2018.

 

 

 

DECISIONS MADE BY THE SECRETARY OF STATE

 

APPEALS ALLOWED

 

(e)       81 Crownest Road, Bingley                                Bingley

 

Retrospective planning for external access staircase and landing - Case No: 17/05183/HOU

 

 

(f)        Buildings At Grid Ref 399985 441712,              Worth Valley

Long Gate Sutton-in-Craven Keighley

 

Appeal against Enforcement Notice - Unauthorised building - Case No: 17/00088/ENFUNA

 

 

(g)       Far End 30 Moorland Crescent Baildon           Baildon

 

Hip to gable roof extensions and three dormer windows to existing detached bungalow - Case No: 17/04685/HOU

 

 

(h)       Pine Lodge Bailey Hills Road Bingley              Bingley

 

Raised deck area with canopy roof (constructed from talalised timber) - Case No: 17/04069/HOU

 

 

APPEALS DISMISSED

 

(i)         1 The Drive Burley In Wharfedale Ilkley           Wharfedale

 

Construction of a new driveway and carport - Case No: 17/03565/HOU

 

 

(j)         1 Victoria Court Keighley BD21 2SE                 Keighley Central

 

Retrospective planning application for new concrete roof to existing garage to form patio with boundary treatment works - Case No: 17/02909/HOU

 

 

(k)       55 Aireworth Road Keighley                               Keighley East

 

Construction of single storey rear extension of the following dimensions:

Depth of proposed extension from rear wall: 6.00m

Maximum height of proposed extension: 4.00m

Height to eaves of proposed extension: 3.00m

Depth of total extension from original rear wall: 6.00m

Maximum height of total extension: 4.00m

Height to eaves of total extension: 3.00m

 - Case No: 17/06112/PNH

 

 

Resolved –

 

That the decisions be noted.

 

Action:          Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

(a)       2B Westcliffe Avenue, Baildon                                       Baildon

 

Householder application for a first floor front extension and a single storey rear extension at 2B Westcliffe Avenue, Baildon - 18/00153/HOU

 

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)       50 Burley Lane, Menston, Ilkley                                     Wharfedale

 

Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission 14/01653/FUL (this condition was added by non-material amendment 14/01653/NMA01) - 17/05321/VOC

 

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)       Beacon House, Riverside Business Park,                  Ilkley

Dansk Way, Ilkley

 

Application for the variation of condition 3 (permitted hours) of planning permission 15/02269/FUL dated: 21 July 2015 - 17/06326/VOC

 

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)       Land 408451 438335, Back O' The Mill, Bingley        Bingley Rural

 

Full planning application for the construction of four 3-bedroom, 2-storey houses including associated car parking on land at Back O' The Mill, Keighley Road, Harden, Bingley - 17/06037/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)       Land adjacent to High Doat/Hazelmere,                      Wharfedale

Burley Lane, Menston

 

Full planning application for construction of detached dwelling, landscaping, parking and associated works - utilising existing access approved under 14/01653/FUL at land adjacent to High Doat/Hazelmere, Burley Lane, Menston - 17/06333/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

 

 

(f)        Brentroyd, Glenlyon Drive, Keighley                Keighley Central

 

Full planning application for the demolition of an existing detached garage and construction of two storey annexe at Brentroyd, Glenlyon Drive, Keighley, BD20 6LL - 18/00123/HOU

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the following reason:

 

That, as provided for within the Council’s Householder Supplementary Planning Document, the special circumstances and future needs of a member of the family provide sufficient reasons to outweigh any conflict with Policies DS1, DS3 and EN3 of the Local Plan for Bradford.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

(g)       The Bungalow, Florist Street, Keighley           Keighley East

 

 

Full application for construction of one detached house on land at The Bungalow, Florist Street, Keighley, BD21 4EN - 18/00140/FUL

 

Resolved –

 

That the application be approved for the following reason:

 

 

 

The submission of the Flood Risk Assessment addresses previous concerns regarding flooding.  The scale of the development and its relationship with existing dwellings is acceptable and not considered to be overbearing given the variety of houses in the area and is therefore considered to comply with Policies DS1, DS3 and DS5 of the Local Plan for Bradford.

 

And that the application be subject to the following conditions:

 

(i)            The development shall be carried out in accordance with the Flood Risk Assessment, including the mitigation measures specified by the Environment Agency.

 

(ii)          Details of the design of the garage to ensure it is water compatible and allows for the flow of water in and out shall be submitted and agreed.

 

(iii)         That the driveway be made up of permeable materials.

 

(iv)         Details of existing and proposed garden levels to be agreed.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

Resolved –

 

That the Pay Policy Statement for the financial year 2018/19, as set out at Appendix 1 to Document “U”, be approved.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Corporate Resources

Resolved –

 

This Council notes:

-          The excellent work of Council staff, partner agencies and residents who pulled together during the adverse weather in early March.

-          The superb work of communities, Friends groups and volunteers in our district who work tirelessly to improve their local neighbourhoods and facilities.

-          Through the People Can campaign we support community groups working to improve the district.

-          The importance of our enforcement activities in tackling the scourge of environmental antisocial behaviour such as littering and flytipping.

 

This Council resolves to:

-          Build on the success of events such as the Community Stars awards to celebrate individuals who go the extra mile and show pride in their local areas.

-          After the city centre pilot, roll out the successful environmental enforcement measures to other town centres in the district wherever possible given their success in the city centre.

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Resolved –

 

This Council notes:

-       We are celebrating the centenary of women’s suffrage. 100 years on it is high time to take on the next challenge – Votes at 16.

-       Local Elections in Bradford this year is an opportunity to engage more people about the importance of voting and particularly encourage our young people to have their say on their future.

-       16-year-olds are denied the right to vote yet are legally allowed to: pay income tax and National Insurance, become a company director, obtain tax credits and welfare benefits, consent to sexual relationships and consent to medical treatment.

-       All 11 to 16-year-olds in England study citizenship education as a statutory part of the National Curriculum to develop their understanding of how to engage as responsible citizens in society.

-       Bradford is the youngest city in the UK and our youth are key to the district’s future success.

-       Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy.

 

This Council:

-       Asks our council officers to redouble their efforts to encourage people to vote and to register their vote before the deadline.

-          Supports the national ‘Votes at 16’ campaign.

 

ACTION:       Chief Executive/Interim City Solicitor

Resolved –

 

Council notes that the Bradford Economic Partnership has recently launched its new Economic Strategy, ‘Pioneering, Confident and Connected’, which sets out our ambition to be the UK’s fastest growing economy by increasing the number of productive businesses and supporting young and enterprising people to innovate, invest and build fulfilling lives in the district.

 

The strategy sets out Bradford’s four key opportunities:

 

·         Our Young & Enterprising Population – ensuring all our people are equipped with the skills and confident to succeed

·         Our Distinctive Offer – using our unique architecture, heritage and cultural assets to create an environment for growth

·         Our Growth Potential – building on our business and sector strengths to drive innovation, increase productivity and create wealth

·         Our Globally Connected District – improving our transport and digital connectivity to strengthen trading links and access to markets

 

A number of foundations for growth are already in place, including Community Led Local Development, our Industrial Centres of Excellence, Keighley Business Improvement District and new rail stations at Apperley Bridge and Low Moor.

 

Over the coming year the Bradford Economic Partnership will work with Bradford Council to deliver further catalysts for growth, rolling out our rate relief scheme, expanding the number of Industrial Centres of Excellence, delivering a Bradford city centre Business Improvement District and supporting the Next Stop Bradford campaign for a high-speed rail link in Bradford City Centre, which has won support in principle from the government minister and Transport for the North.

 

Sustainable economic growth is vital because it will bring high quality jobs, better living standards and prosperity and more opportunities for a wider range of people to contribute to and share in the district’s future success.

 

Council resolves to:

·         Thank the Bradford Economic Partnership and its Chair David Baldwin for their leadership on developing this strategy.

·         Engage with all our communities around the strategy, starting with an Economy Roadshow, taking the strategy to locations across the district to discuss ways of working together to unlock our growth potential

·         Work with businesses and the Export Exchange to increase the number of Bradford Export Exchange Patrons, so businesses can support each other to grow and expand their business into new markets

·         Instruct officers to work on the delivery of catalysts for growth, for example the plan to re-purpose heritage mills for a successful new era.

·         Promote Bradford District vigorously across the UK and beyond starting with launching our Economic Strategy in London as well as Bradford.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place  

Resolved –

 

Council notes:

·         Communities with a Parish or Town Council that are affected by housing and other developments that generate a Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) will receive 15% of any funds generated through the CIL in that area, rising to 25% if a Neighbourhood Plan is in place.

·         CIL does not replace the need for the developer to provide on-site provision of infrastructure in the community affected by development.  This is dealt with separately through the planning application.

·         Ward members are encouraged to engage in the debate about the infrastructure needs of their community, whether through the planning process or the development of any Neighbourhood Plan.

·         Many areas of the district were given a nil CIL value by the government inspector and in any case the amount raised by CIL does not come close to meeting our infrastructure needs if we are to ensure a prosperous and well-connected district in the future.

·         The list of approved areas for CIL spend, known as the ‘123 List’ already includes education, recreation and health alongside other areas such as transport, habitat mitigation and environmental improvements.

 

Council instructs the Strategic Director of Place to prepare a report outlining the infrastructure requirements of the whole district, the work that needs to be undertaken to address these needs and the potential funding streams that can be accessed to try plug this gap.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Place

Resolved –

 

Council notes that:

a)    many Bradford District residents are wondering why they are paying more in council tax despite the on-going cuts to local services;

b)   central government funding support for local council services has been cut substantially since 2010;

c)    the local Government Association is warning that councils are now “reaching a financial breaking point” which they describe as “a funding cliff-edge”;

d)   Bradford has been disproportionately badly hit by these cuts due to our relatively low local tax base and greater reliance on support from central government;

e)    these huge reductions in central government funding for Bradord have resulted in unprecedented cuts in local services across our district;

f)     the impact of this reduction in Council services has had a disproportionate impact on our poorer and more vulnerable residents and communities.

 

Council therefore:

1. Notes the formal response from our representative body, the Local Government Association, to Government regarding the Local Government settlement in December.  Nationally all local authorities expressed overwhelming disappointment that the funding issues around adult social care and children’s social care were not addressed.
2. Notes that those people worst affected by Government cuts need to have their voices heard when it comes to formulating policy.  We therefore ask the Council Senior Management to work with the Anti-Poverty Champion to develop the Council’s engagement with the Poverty Truth Commission in order to strengthen anti-poverty measures.  We believe such measures are best informed by people with lived experience of poverty 
3. Reiterates our commitment to lobby strongly around the “Fair Funding” Review which Government is currently undertaking which will decide how the relative needs of Councils will be calculated and how business rates are going to be redistributed in the future.  The Council will provide clear evidence to Government around population and deprivation to demonstrate the clear need there is in the district.
4. To draft a submission from Bradford to feed into the Autumn statement in November and bring the key principles of this submission and the rationale behind it to Full Council prior to submission.

 

ACTION:       Chief Executive/Council Management Team

 

Resolved –

 

That the merger of the Regeneration and Economy Committee and Environment and Waste Management Overview and Scrutiny Committee with the Terms of Reference proposed in Appendix A to Governance and Audit Committee Document “X” be approved and the Interim City Solicitor be authorised to amend the Constitution accordingly.

 

ACTION:       Interim City Solicitor

That Councillor Lee be appointed to the Regulatory and Appeals Committee in place of Councillor Wainwright and be the Deputy Chair and Councillor Wainwright be appointed as an alternate.

 

ACTION:       Interim City Solicitor

 

Bradford Families Against Children’s Services Cuts

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

Proposed reduction to SEND specialist teaching support teams

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

Support all Bradford Schools facing cuts to SEND services

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

CCTV in Ilkley

 

Resolved –

 

That the petition be referred to the Executive.

 

ACTION:       Interim City Solicitor

 

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: Bradford South Area Coordinator

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

 

(Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

 

Resolved–

 

(1)       That the draft updated Bradford South Ward Plans 2018-19 be approved.

 

(2)       That Council Officers, partner agencies and community organisations be requested to support the implementation of the draft updated Bradford South Area Ward Plans 2018-19.

 

(3)       That the Area Co-ordinator be requested to continue to work with the relevant officers to support the implementation of the Ward Plans.

 

(4)       That the Bradford South Ward Plans 2018-19 should be considered in future revisions of District-wide strategies and budget-setting processes.

 

(5)       That the Area Coordinator, Ward Officers and staff in the Bradford South Office be commended for their hard work in compiling the Ward Plans and for the support offered to Ward Councillors.

 

ACTION: Bradford South Area Coordinator

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Corporate

 

(Mick Charlton - 01274 437656)

 

Resolved –

 

That Members comments be addressed in a future report to this Area Committee.

ACTION:  Strategic Director Children’s Services

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care

 

(Michael Jameson - 01274 431266)

 

 

Resolved –

 

That the contents of the report be noted.

 

ACTION: No Action

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and Social Care

 

(Vicki Wallace - 01274 237524)

Resolved –

 

That the proposed programme of works for 2018/19 as shown in Appendix 1 and 2 to Document “W” be approved subject to deferment of the surface dressing scheme pertaining to Spen View Lane.

 

ACTION:  Strategic Director Place

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Environment and Waste Management

 

(Andrew Whelan - 01274 434409)

Resolved –

 

That the report be welcomed and that the views and comments of the Bradford South Area Committee be recorded and included in future recommendations.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Health and Wellbeing

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Health and wellbeing

 

(Joanne Nykol & Sarah Possingham - 01274 434256 & 431319)

 

 

Resolved –

 

(1)       That the contents of the report be noted.

 

(2)       That participants of the ‘Build A Girl Project’ be thanked for         attending and making an informative presentation, in addition the         work being undertaken across Bradford South, in particular within      Schools and Youth Clubs also be commended.

 

ACTION:       Strategic Director Children’s Services

 

Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Children’s Services

 

(Mark Griffin - 01274 434361)