The Chairman of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee will issue a report (Document "R") describing the Company. Report from the strategic directorate to the Corporate Overview & Scrutiny meeting held on 16
IMPLICATIONS FOR CORPORATE PARENTING
ISSUES ARISING FROM PRIVACY IMPACT ASSESMENT None
NOT FOR PUBLICATION DOCUMENTS None
RECOMMENDATIONS
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
Gambling Act 2005 Local Area Profile
Bradford District
- Introduction
- The Bradford District
- Gambling provision in the Bradford District
- Gambling Related Harm
- Who is At Risk
- Risk Assessment Mapping Tool & Data Sources
Neighborhoods in the outer, more rural parts of the District have higher numbers of older people. The highest proportion of gambling premises are located within the City Ward, followed by Keighley Central and Shipley.
Report of the Strategic Director of Place to the meeting of Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee to be
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Summary statement
SUMMARY
The report presents an update on progress in the implementation of the District Anti-Poverty Coordination Group's implementation plan, along with a table of key data used to demonstrate: changes in poverty in the district and evidence of intervention effects.
BACKGROUND
This will expand engagement with our diverse communities across the District in the culture and arts. Work experience and work opportunities – The Council works with employers in the district and beyond to provide work and work experience opportunities for young people from all backgrounds in the district.
1 – Different approaches to recovering statutory debt
In December 2019, the Council took a small number of pupils from Shipley and Keighley (Beckfoot and Oakbank schools) to HM Treasury to experience the career opportunities available to them. Child Friendly District - The district has started its ambition to achieve UNICEF 'Child Friendly' status.
2 – Recruitment to entry level jobs
APCG intends to conduct a 'master class' on alternative recruitment mechanisms to be delivered to stakeholders across the district. Work to remove the barriers that keep BAME women out of the workplace continues through the Bradford People Together Programme.
1 Implementation of the Social Value and Inclusive Growth Policy The policy is currently under review by the Council’s new head of procurement and
The method is currently used to recruit security guards, gardeners and street cleaners and could be expanded in the future.
1 Raise the profile of financial capability, access to low-cost credit and highlight the dangers of loan sharks
Evaluation reports of these activities are currently being prepared and will be available to the APCG for information. People have the option to open a Credit Union account at all public events run or funded by the group.
1 – Poverty Proofing the school day School Uniform banks
Target the apprenticeship levy at the most vulnerable
1 Involve those with a lived experience of poverty in shaping policies
This generated a lot of media interest with news articles on BBC Look North, the BBC's national website, the Guardian newspaper and local papers as well. Our anti-poverty champion Cllr Mullaney is working with Hope Rising Action Group to organize a 'listening' event where people and families on low incomes can share their experiences.
- Boost incomes and reduce costs
- Promote long term economic growth benefitting everyone
- Deliver an effective benefits system
- Improve education standards and raise skills
- Strengthen families and communities
- OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- FINANCIAL & RESOURCE APPRAISAL 1 There are none arising from this report
- RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES There are none arising from this report
- LEGAL APPRAISAL
- OTHER IMPLICATIONS 1 EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
- SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS There are none arising from this report
- GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACTS There are none arising from this report
- COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS There are none arising from this report
- WARD IMPLICATIONS
- ISSUES ARISING FROM PRIVACY IMPACT ASSESMENT There are no issues arising from the privacy impact assessment
- NOT FOR PUBLICATION DOCUMENTS
- OPTIONS
- RECOMMENDATIONS That the Committee
- APPENDICES
- BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS
The district has reduced its rates more than England and the region's rates compared to the previous rates, but still has worse rates than both. The rate of benefit sanctions as a percentage of the Universal Credit Sanction rate has fallen across the district and in every constituency, with the exception of Keighley, which has seen a significant increase. Levels in reading, writing and arithmetic in Key Stage 2 (DfE. performance tables) have improved by 1 percentage point and are in line with regional levels, but are still below levels across England (65% ).
The proportion of in-work benefit claimants rose by 0.7% across the district, in contrast to a fall in the rate in England (-1.9%) and the region (-3.6%). The proportion of young people aged 16-24 NEET (NEET and Not Known 2016) has decreased since the previous report and is at the same level as the rate across England (2.8%). The proportion of people of working age qualified to at least A Level has fallen by around 3% across the county with decreases in every constituency except Keighley.
Although this is not positive, the level of attainment gap between groups across England is 14%. The implementation plan includes measures to encourage apprenticeships for those living in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the borough and. The Anti-Poverty Coordinating Group looks at the data to demonstrate that the interventions implemented in the district are supporting people who are.
Action against the delivery plan at 31 December 2019
Note, DWP has confirmed: 'DEA events are voluntary and those who attend are doing so because they want support. Customers WILL NOT be penalized if they are/are not able to attend and can ask to be rebooked when they are ready.” The work has led to new recruitment practices across the Council and the Incommunities, where assessment centers are used to assess skills, competence and suitability for the role rather than relying on experience and qualifications. The District Workforce Development Plan to be launched in February 2020 – Part 3 – contains plans to boost inclusion – the launch has been postponed due to general elections.
Address activities in the pilot for which the virtual currency can be earned. Consider with children's services and other measures necessary to poverty-proof the school day' - for example, encouraging schools to offer second-hand uniforms and shoe exchange shops, uniforms that can be bought in supermarkets. Explores options for additional information/questions in the planned survey for children and young people.
The comments section will be included in the rapid survey of food banks on the voice and impacts of poverty. Work with social enterprises and the voluntary and charity sector to find new and innovative solutions to tackle food poverty in the county. TBD APCG Thematic Meeting with input from the Feeding Bradford Campaign and other VCS Councils.
Data table
England Region Constituency District Ward England Region Constituency District Ward District Constituency Ward England Region Percente of. England Region Constituency District Ward England Region Constituency District Ward District Constituency Ward England Region. England Region Constituency District Ward England Region Constituency District Ward District Constituency Ward England Region Standard in.
Key stage attainment rates of those known to be eligible for free school meals compared to those who are not. The attainment rate for those qualifying for an FSM has fallen recently, with rates across England and the region also falling by a similar amount. Across the county, compared to the achievement of those not eligible for FSM, the rate has fallen further (the previous gap of 9.5% is now 10.7%).
Although this is not positive, the difference in attainment between groups across England is 14% and for the region 13.7%. England Region Constituency District Ward England Region Constituency District Ward District Constituency Ward England Region South - 26.4%. Percentage of people who agree that their local area is a place where people live harmoniously together.
Report of the Strategic Director, Childrens Services to the meeting of the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny
- FINANCIAL & RESOURCE APPRAISAL As set out within the report
- RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES As set out within the report
- SUSTAINABILITY IMPLICATIONS None
- GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS IMPACTS None
- COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS None
- HUMAN RIGHTS ACT None
- TRADE UNION None
- WARD IMPLICATIONS None
- IMPLICATIONS FOR CORPORATE PARENTING None
- RECOMMENDATIONS
- The Committee is asked to consider and to note the information provided in the report
- An update on the School’s financial position be presented to the Committee at a future meeting
- APPENDICES None
- BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS None
The School's formal 3 year budget indicates that the School will continue to overspend significantly in future years. Bradford Council's internal audit was asked to carry out an audit of the School's financial management, processes and procedures. This audit made recommendations which were agreed and are now being taken forward by the School.
The school-confirmed number for Year 7 on census day was 289, which is lower than the expected 300, compared to 284 in October 2018. However, the committee should note that as part of this forecast the authority is assessing the impact of some key matters, such as the cost of schooling for final settlement of PFI BSF utility charges. This means that these restructurings (with the release of safeguards) will not deliver further significant savings to significantly reduce the school's overspending in 2020/21 onwards.
Like voluntary aided schools, the board of primary schools, not the council, employs the staff and is responsible for admissions to the school. The Act requires local authorities to transfer a maintained school's surplus balance when the school is converted to an academy. This will include details of any contract or school board business matters.
Report of the Chair of the Corporate Overview and
Scrutiny Committee to be held on Thursday 16 January 2020
- FINANCIAL & RESOURCE APPRAISAL 1 None
- RISK MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES 1 None
- LEGAL APPRAISAL 2 None
- COMMUNITY SAFETY IMPLICATIONS
- BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS Council Constitution
It is important to review the work programs so that important or urgent issues that arise during the year are able to be scrutinized. Furthermore, in a time of limited resources, it should also be possible to remove work areas that have become less relevant or timely. It is therefore proposed that the committee's work program is regularly reviewed by committee members throughout the municipal year.
Community Cohesion and Equality related issues are part of the terms of reference for this Committee. A key priority of work for this Committee relates to the Review and Examination of the strategies, plans, policies, functions and services directly relevant to the priority of Safer and Stronger Communities. Work of this Review and Inquiry Committee has ward implications, but this depends on the nature of the subject matter.
Democratic Services - Overview and Scrutiny
It is necessary to regularly review the Mustansir Butt work program in order to prioritize. Education is being given at Melanie McGurk.. schools, explaining the dangers of gambling to young people from Thursday 21. Report specifically focused on the financial position of Ben Middleton/Peter Corporate Overview and Scrutiny of Industrial Keeley.
An update on the school's financial Marium Haque/Chris Corporate Overview and Scrutiny position will be presented to the committee's Chapman/Andrew committee recommendation from . in the new calendar year. Update to also include a specific focus Philip Witcherley/Kevin Corporate Overview and examination of the problems of cohesion in the Brain community. Business overview and consultation process for scrutiny to redesign the committee's recommendation based on the Council's equality goals.
Ian Day/Mahmood Corporate Review and Investigation To also focus on the outcomes of the Muhammad. Concerns about the financing and Thursday 21 March 2019. . resources of People Can and tvir officers to reconsider their approach to the funding and resources of People Can. Universal credit on the most vulnerable Committee recommendation of .. residents of the District and also Thursday 14 February 2019. . includes the impact on the Housing and Homelessness Service.
Democratic Services - Overview and Scrutiny Scrutiny Committees Forward Plan
Unscheduled Items
Corporate O&S Committee
The findings of the comprehensive review of West Yorkshire Joint Services are presented to Hyde. 14 Scrutiny - Antisocial and Council requests the Corporate Overview and Scrutiny Committee to conduct a wholesale review within Mustansir Butt.
