Resolved -

 

That the contents of the letter from Ofsted be noted.

 

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director of Education

 

Resolved -

 

(1) That Option 2 be approved, to procure a network infrastructure provider for 20 years and a network services provider will be procured on a 5-year contract as detailed in Document “AF”.

 

(2) That the Strategic Director Corporate Resources in conjunction with Director of Finance & IT in consultation with the Portfolio Holder appoint the successful provider, subject to the financial appraisal confirming the recommended option is within existing budget provision.

 

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee

Strategic Director of Corporate Resources

Resolved -

 

That the ePetition be rejected and the proposal for the development of the Health and Wellbeing centre on the sites as detailed in Document “AD” be progressed.

 

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director of Corporate Resources

 

Resolved -

 

(1)  That the Executive acknowledges the work of the project in creating new educational and learning materials about our Monuments and Black History across the District, in identifying individuals from across our diverse communities who deserve recognition, and in encouraging nominations for recognition from our diverse communities; and thanks the external Steering Group for their invaluable contribution to this Review. 

 

(2)  That the Executive fully supports the proposal to create a memorial to local soldiers from Commonwealth countries who died in the First and Second World Wars.

 

(3)  That the Executive adopts a transparent policy and process for making decisions about the addition of any new statues and monuments to the public realm for which it is responsible (e.g. public streets, squares and parks), that is mindful of ensuring equality and diversity of representation, and is focused on the significance of any featured individual’s contribution to Bradford and beyond – in a similar way to conferring the Freedom of the City.

 

(4)  That the Executive uses the opportunity of the City of Culture 2025 bid to create a lasting celebration of the diversity of the District, the history of migration to Bradford, and the previously untold stories and contribution of people from across the District, noting the ideas set out in section 3.5.

 

(5)  That the Executive recognises the value of the Steering Group’s work by continuing to use it as a reference group for relevant issues and decisions as required, for example in relation to the current consideration of post-Covid commemorations and memorials. 

 

Regeneration and Environment Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director of Place

 

 

Resolved -

 

(1)       That the report be noted

 

(2)       That the Executive commit to working closely with partners to Continue to raise awareness of exploitation of both adult and children

 

(3)       That the Executive commit to working closely with partners to deliver on the actions within the developmental action plan and progressing the extensive wider work presently on going in Bradford.

 

(4)       That the Executive encourages members to attend the exploitation awareness/training event for elected members to be held on 3^rd November 2021.

 

(5)       That an appropriate report reflecting the content of Document “H” be presented to all Area Committees to identify work being undertaken in their area.

 

 

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Chief Executive

 

Resolved -

 

(1)       That the contents of Document “AA” and the actions taken to manage the issues highlighted be noted.

(2)       That the following capital expenditure schemes as outlined in sections 14.9 and 14.10 of Document “AA” be approved.

 

·      £0.127m to deliver the necessary highway works to allow the Parry Lane Enterprise Zone scheme to be developed and delivered in accordance with the planning application.

·      £0.167m for the three schemes identified as part of the Sports Pitches Improvement Programme.

·      The Executive is asked approve a budget of £0.3m and delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Place and Director of Finance & IT to approve the award of individual small grants for schemes linked to the Sports Pitches Improvement Programme. 

·      £1.7m for Year 1 of the IT Refresh Programme. This would be funded by the 2021-22 capital budget and bringing forward 2022-23 capital budget, both are currently included in Reserve Schemes.

·      £0.1m of Council match funding to increase the number of Changing Places Toilets in the District.

·      £1.898m for Phase 2 of the Playable Spaces Strategy Investment Programme to ensure that the District’s playable spaces are improved sufficiently to continue to provide fit for purpose, safe and sustainable play facilities.

 

 

Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Strategic Director of Finance

 

 

Corporate overview & Scrutiny Committee 14 October 2021

 

FIREWORKS SCRUTINY REVIEW

Resolved –

1. The Committee agreed the findings and recommendations contained within
report and also agreed the following additional recommendations:

- This Committee requests that the Leader write to events venues across the
District, reminding them of their responsibilities in relation to fireworks
being used by individuals who are hiring their premises for events;

- This Committee requests that the Executive asks Council officers to
undertake legal action with the powers available to them, where there is
evidence against those individuals who are inappropriately using fireworks.

 

NOTE:  In  noting the receipt of the above recommendation the Community Safety Portfolio Holder thanked the Chair of the Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee for the thorough review that had been undertaken and noted that tougher legislative powers were required to protect people and communities.

Resolved -

 

That the progress made and the next steps set out in Council’s Equality Plan 2021-2024 be noted.

-        

Corporate Overview & Scrutiny Committee

ACTION: Chief Executive

 

 

Resolved–

 

(1)       That the Localities Review and implications for Bradford South            Area Committee be noted.

 

(2)       That Option 3: Proposed Bradford South approach set out in     Document “I” be chosen to develop a localities plan for Bradford     South.

 

(3)       That the Area Coordinator be asked to lead on the approach and develop an engagement plan, keep Councillors updated on progress and report back progress to the committee in March 2022.

 

ACTION: Area Coordinator

 

(Mick Charlton – 01274 431155)

Resolved –

 

That the work undertaken by the Youth Service in the Bradford South Area as detailed in Document “K” be welcomed and that the young people be thanked for their attendance and for sharing their insights.

 

ACTION: No Action

 

Overview & Scrutiny Area: Children’s Services

 

(Mick Charlton - 01274 431155)

 

 

 

Resolved –

 

That the requests for Enforcement/Prosecution Action and the decisions made by the Secretary of State as set out in Document “F” be noted.

 

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

 

 

 

A.    4 Leaventhorpe Avenue, BradfordClayton and Fairweather Green

 

This is a householder planning application for a hip to gable extension with front and rear dormer windows plus single storey rear extension (partly retrospective).

 

Resolved –

 

That the decision be delegated to Officers to grant planning permission on expiry of the consultation period.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

 

 

B.    43 Acre Drive, Bradford                                                                    Eccleshill

 

Application for a single storey side and rear extension, hip to gable extension with front and rear dormer windows.                     

 

Resolved –

 

That the application 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.    66 Leafield Avenue, Bradford                                                          Eccleshill

 

Householder application for the construction of first floor rear extension, single storey side extension, front and rear dormer windows, hip to gable roof conversion and removal of a chimney stack

 

Resolved –

 

That the application 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.    81 Hollybank Road, Bradford                                              Great Horton

 

Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of a single storey side extension and shed to rear.

 

 

Resolved –

 

That the application 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

 

 

E.     Land east of 5 Hugill Street, Bradford                  Thornton and Allerton

 

Full planning application for the demolition of existing garages and construction of a detached dwelling.

 

Resolved –

 

That the application 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

 

 

F.     St Marks Old Vicarage, Park Bottom, Bradford              Royds

 

Full application proposing the construction of a detached bungalow on land to the side of St Marks Old Vicarage.

 

Resolved -

 

That the application 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

 

 

G.    1 Brisbane Avenue, Bradford                                  Bolton and Undercliffe

 

Application for the construction of a two storey side extension, raising of the roof and loft conversion with front and rear dormers.

 

Resolved –

 

That the decision be delegated to Officers to refuse planning permission for the reasons set out in the Strategic Director, Place’s technical report (Document “E”) unless a formal request to withdraw the application is received within 7 days of the meeting.

 

Action: Strategic Director, Place

(Mohammed Yousuf – 01274 434605)

 

 

                          

Decisions

 

That having considered the evidence contained in the report of the Interim Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services (Document ‘N’), the published statement of licensing policy and relevant guidance and to support Part 4 of the licensing policy objectives (prevention of crime and disorder), the panel revoke the personal licence held by Mr B Singh.

 

ACTION: Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services

 

 

Decision:

 

(1)  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 the following relevant licensable activities subject to the following conditions:-

 

That the permitted hours for the supply of alcohol shall be restricted to;

 

Thursday to Sunday                    10.00 to 22.00

 

That the permitted hours for the provision of regulated entertainment shall be restricted to;

 

Thursday to Sunday                     12.00 to 22.00

 

(2)  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 refuses the application for the provision of late night refreshment to prevent public nuisance.

 

ACTION: Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services

 

No disclosures of interest in matters under consideration were received.

 

Resolved –

 

That having considered the evidence contained in the report of the Interim Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services (Document ‘L’); 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 conditions:

 

(1)  That staff shall be trained in efficient methods for ensuring customers leave the premises in a quiet and orderly fashion;

 

(2)  That notices shall be displayed in prominent positions near exits reminding patrons to leave in a quiet and orderly manner; and

 

(3)  That the premises licence holder shall ensure that the external areas of the premises are kept clear of litter and refuse.

 

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

 

 

(Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

 

 

 

 

Resolved -

 

That having considered the evidence contained in the report of the Interim Assistant Director, Waste, Fleet and Transport Services (Document ‘K’); 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 to impose the following conditions:-

 

(1)  the permitted hours for the sale of alcohol for consumption on and off the premises, the provision of regulated entertainment and the provision of late night refreshments shall be restricted to Friday and Saturday 10.00 to 23.00;

 

(2)  All outward opening exit doors and all windows are to be kept closed when amplified regulated entertainment is taking place except for access and egress;

 

(3)  Noise from the provision of regulated entertainment shall be inaudible at the nearest noise sensitive premises; and

 

(4)  The external areas should be cleared of customers no later than 22:00.

 

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

 

ACTION: Interim Assistant Director Waste, Fleet & Transport Services

 

 

                                                                        (Melanie McGurk – 01274 431873)

 

Resolved –

 

That Wellbeing Board Members consider the contents of the report (Document “I”) and accompanying presentation slide progress update and provide any feedback that they wish to do so to enable us to incorporate this in our ongoing work.

 

Action: Director, Human Resources

Resolved –

 

1.    Plans are developed for the projects outlined in the report (Dcoument “H”) and that these are timed to ensure that they can be factored into organisational budget planning. 

 

2.    That the Wellbeing Board consider the recommended projects identified in section 2 of the report (Document “H”).  

 

3. That the Wellbeing Board agree to the proposed updated governance framework for the Equality Group.      

 

Action: Chair of Equalities Group

Resolved –

 

1.    That a letter is drafted and sent to the CEO Lead for West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership setting out the partnership’s preferred options for transition arrangements, Chairing arrangements and finance/funding and seeking assurances from the CEO with respect to Bradford Districts commitment to tackling inequalities and the delivery of our District Plan.

 

 

2.    That the Wellbeing Board notes the intended place based partnership arrangements, which are proposed by the health and care partnership; and seeks such assurances as may be necessary from the health and care partnership.

 

3.    That a mapping exercise be undertaken which outlines the links between the Wellbeing Board, regional and national Partnerships is produced and shared.

 

Action: Chief Officer, Bradford District and Craven CCG/ Programme Director ICP Board