Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
- Attendance details
- Agenda frontsheet PDF 69 KB
- Agenda reports pack
- Second Despatch (CMF & MSG) PDF 220 KB
- Bishopsgate Goodsyard: Draft Interim Planning Guid PDF 18 MB
- Third Dispatch (Ocean Estate Tender) PDF 6 MB
- Fourth despatch (Q2) PDF 477 KB
- Printed decisions PDF 83 KB
- Printed draft minutes PDF 93 KB
Venue: Committee Room, 1st Floor, Town Hall, Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent, London, E14 2BG
Contact: Louise Fleming, Democratic Services Tel: 020 7364 4878, E-mail: louise.fleming@towerhamlets.gov.uk
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence. Decision: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of:
· Councillor Rofique U Ahmed, Lead Member for Culture and Leisure.
Noted.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Acting Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services, Chief Executive’s (L. Fleming)
Minutes: Apologies for absence were received on behalf of:
· Councillor Rofique U Ahmed, Lead Member for Culture and Leisure.
Noted.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST PDF 25 KB To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992. See attached note from the Chief Executive.
Decision: Councillor Lutfur Rahman, Leader of the Council, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.1 “Bishopsgate Goodsyard: Draft Interim Planning Guidance” (CAB 081/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the Spitalfields and Banglatown Ward, of which the Leader of the Council was a Ward Member.
Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner Safer Greener, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Oliur Rahman, Lead Member Employment and Skills, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Denise Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.4 “Response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Working Group on Affordable Home Ownership” (CAB 084/090) and Agenda item 10.3 “Strategic Plan and Corporate Budget Monitoring report 2009/10 – Performance to 30th September 2009” (CAB 090/090) as they both contained reference to Tower Hamlets Homes for which Councillor Jones was a Board Member.
Noted.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Acting Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services, Chief Executive’s (L. Fleming)
Minutes: Councillor Lutfur Rahman, Leader of the Council, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.1 “Bishopsgate Goodsyard: Draft Interim Planning Guidance” (CAB 081/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the Spitalfields and Banglatown Ward, of which the Leader of the Council was a Ward Member.
Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner Safer Greener, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Oliur Rahman, Lead Member Employment and Skills, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Denise Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.4 “Response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Working Group on Affordable Home Ownership” (CAB 084/090) and Agenda item 10.1 “Strategic Plan and Corporate Budget Monitoring report 2009/10 – Performance to 30th September 2009” (CAB 090/090) as they both contained reference to Tower Hamlets Homes for which Councillor Jones was a Board Member.
Noted.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 110 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 4th November 2009.
Decision: Resolved
That the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 4th November 2009 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings, subject to the following amendments:
6.6 (page 12) Change "spurious" to "unscrupulous"
7.3 (page 16)Reflect the confirmation obtained from the Acting Corporate Director Children, Schools and Families that the Lifelong Learning service would not be affected by the proposals.
7.4 (page 16) Reflect the assurances sought regarding parents from Cadogan Terrace, Fish Island and Wick Lane being able to gain admission for their children to local schools.
10.3 (page 21) Specify that the £100 rebate was for pensioners over the age of 60
10.3 (page 21) Specify that the provision of free swimming for families in the Borough was available on Fridays.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Acting Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services, Chief Executive’s (L. Fleming)
Minutes: The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved
That the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 4th November 2009 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings, subject to the following amendments:
6.6 (page 12) Change "spurious" to "unscrupulous"
7.3 (page 16)Reflect the confirmation obtained from the Acting Corporate Director Children, Schools and Families that the Lifelong Learning service would not be affected by the proposals.
7.4 (page 16) Reflect the assurances sought regarding parents from Cadogan Terrace, Fish Island and Wick Lane being able to gain admission for their children to local schools.
10.3 (page 21) Specify that the £100 rebate was for pensioners over the age of 60
10.3 (page 21) Specify that the provision of free swimming for families in the Borough was available on Fridays.
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DEPUTATIONS & PETITIONS To receive any deputations or petitions. Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: The clerk advised that the Assistant Chief Executive had received no requests for deputations or petitions in respect of business contained in the agenda.
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OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE |
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Chair's advice of Key Issues or Questions in relation to Unrestricted Business to be considered To receive any advice of key issues or questions in relation to the unrestricted business of the Cabinet, arising from the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1st December 2009.
Decision: Sheet of questions and comments arising from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1st December 2009 Tabled by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Resolved
That the questions and comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted, and that these be given consideration during the Cabinet deliberation of the items of business to which the questions/ comments related.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Acting Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services, Chief Executive’s (L. Fleming)
Minutes: The Chair informed Members that Councillor Denise Jones, on behalf of the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, had Tabled:
Councillor Jones addressed the members of the Cabinet:
Informing members of the Cabinet that she had nothing to add to the questions/comments raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as set out in the tabled paper regarding:
The Chair thanked Councillor Denise Jones for presenting the contribution of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee; and then Moved, and it was
Resolved
That the questions and comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be noted, and that these be given consideration during the Cabinet deliberation of the items of business to which the questions/ comments related.
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Any Unrestricted Decisions "Called in" by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Under provisions of Article 6 Para 6.02 V of the Constitution).
Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: The Clerk advised that no provisional decisions taken by the Cabinet, at its meeting held on 4th November 2009 had been referred back to Cabinet, by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, for further consideration.
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A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE |
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Bishopsgate Goodsyard: Draft Interim Planning Guidance (CAB 081/090) PDF 428 KB Appendix 2 to the report has been circulated in conjunction with this Agenda on a compact disc to members of the Cabinet and made available in the four Group rooms, Council Website, put on deposit at the Town Hall Mulberry Place and the five Area One Stop Shops. Should members of the Authority or members of the public wish to have a full copy of this Appendix they should contact Mr P Buckenham Principal Planner (Development Schemes) Major Project Development, on the following number 020 7364 2502 or by e-mail paul.buckenham@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Additional documents:
Decision: Resolved
1. That the results of statutory public consultation and the amendments made to the draft Interim Planning Guidance be noted;
2. That the planning guidance for Bishopsgate Goods Yard be approved as Interim Planning Guidance for the purposes of development control; and
3. That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal (or their nominated officer) be authorised to make any minor amendments to the Interim Planning Guidance in discussion with the Leader and Lead Members, including those contained in the key recommendations of the Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 4 of the report (CAB 081/090)), prior to its formal approval.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head Major Project Development, Development and Renewal (O. Whalley) Principal Planner Development Schemes Development and Renewal (Paul Buckenham)
Minutes: Councillor Lutfur Rahman, Leader of the Council, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.1 “Bishopsgate Goodsyard: Draft Interim Planning Guidance” (CAB 081/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the Spitalfields and Banglatown Ward, of which the Leader of the Council was a Ward Member.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report summarised the salient points as follows:
The Chair Moved the recommendations set out in the report and it was
Resolved
1. That the results of statutory public consultation and the amendments made to the draft Interim Planning Guidance be noted;
2. That the planning guidance for Bishopsgate Goods Yard be approved as Interim Planning Guidance for the purposes of development control; and
3. That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal (or their nominated officer) be authorised to make any minor amendments to the Interim Planning Guidance in discussion with the Leader and Lead Members, including those contained in the key recommendations of the Sustainability Appraisal (Appendix 4 of the report (CAB 081/090)), prior to its formal approval.
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Local Development Framework: Annual Monitoring Statement (CAB 082/090) PDF 65 KB Additional documents: Decision: Resolved:
1. That the contents of the report (CAB 082/090) and the Annual Monitoring Report for the period April 2008 - March 2009 attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 082/090), be noted;
2. That it be noted that the Annual Monitoring Report for the period April 2008 - March 2009 will be submitted to the Secretary of State before 31 December 2009; and
3. That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to make minor amendments prior to submission to the Secretary of State relating to factual matters.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head Major Project Development, Development and Renewal (O. Whalley) Team Leader, Spatial Research (Interim), Development and Renewal (C. Wall)
Minutes: Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report summarised the salient points as follows:
The Chair Moved the recommendations set out in the report and it was
Resolved:
1. That the contents of the report (CAB 082/090) and the Annual Monitoring Report for the period April 2008 - March 2009 attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 082/090), be noted;
2. That it be noted that the Annual Monitoring Report for the period April 2008 - March 2009 will be submitted to the Secretary of State before 31 December 2009; and
3. That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to make minor amendments prior to submission to the Secretary of State relating to factual matters.
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Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090) PDF 242 KB Additional documents: Decision: Reasons for Special Circumstances and Urgency Agreed.
Resolved:
1. That the programme and timetable to achieving conditional contract and commitment of the first Development phases be noted;
2. That it be noted that elsewhere on this agenda a report (CAB 095/090) dealing with the arrangements in relation to proposals to accept the tender of the East Thames Consortium are set out and that the authorisations and approvals sought in this report are subject to the agreement of the recommendations within the Ocean Estate Regeneration report (CAB 095/090) on this Part 2/confidential agenda;
3. That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to take all necessary steps, including the making of Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPOs), General Vesting Declarations or Notices to Treat, to ensure that the legal interests in the various parcels of land known for identification purposes as Urban Block F, identified at Appendix 2 of the report (CAB 083/090) shall be acquired in order to enable the redevelopment of the site to proceed;
4. That it be noted that the authorisation of the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal to make the CPO (s) referred to in 3) above shall include determination as to whether any individual CPO shall be made under the provision of section 17 Housing Act 1985 or Section 226 Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as detailed in Section 5, should the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) consider this appropriate;
5. That the 85 Harford Street site be declared surplus to requirements subject to putting in place adequate arrangements to relocate existing users;
6. That it be noted that initial surveys indicate additional work may be necessary at Studland, Allonby and Channel Houses and further investigations and costings will need to be developed and options prepared later in 2010;
7. That the disposal of the HRA shops portfolio (south side of Ben Johnson Road) to the Ocean Regeneration Trusts be agreed subject to grant funding from NDC being available as set out in Part 2 of this agenda; and
8. That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal be authorised to indemnify East Thames in respect of any pre-contract loans made to leaseholders to vacate buildings due for demolition early as set out in paragraph 5.6.6 of the report (CAB 083/090).
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head, Regeneration, Development and Renewal (C. Worby)
Minutes: Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner Safer Greener, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Oliur Rahman, Lead Member Employment and Skills, declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.3 “Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to sites in the St Dunstan’s and Stepney Green Ward, of which he was a Ward Member.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, introduced the report and the Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency.
· The report was unavailable for public inspection within the standard timescales set out in the Authority’s Constitution, because of the need to seek clarification from the East Thames Consortium on a number of items within their tender and proposals, and develop these in relation to the proposed planning application for the redevelopment scheme that was also subject to a parallel dialogue with the Council’s Planning Officers. This was not completed in time for publication of the agenda for this meeting of the Cabinet.
· It was key to meeting milestones agreed with the Homes and Communities Agency that Cabinet considers decisions committing the Ocean Estate regeneration scheme at the meeting on 2 December 2009, to ensure the proposed partners can secure National Approved Housing Programme Grant this financial year to enable the delivery of the wider estate regeneration scheme.
Councillor Francis thanked the officers involved and outlined the salient points as follows:
Members welcomed the report and thanked the Lead Member and the officers involved. A discussion ensued where the following points were made:
The Chair, in Moving the recommendations set out in the report thanked the Lead Member and the officers involved and noted the typographical amendments read out by the Corporate Director Development and Renewal and it was
Resolved:
1. That the programme and timetable to achieving conditional contract and commitment of the first Development phases be noted;
2. That it be noted that elsewhere on this agenda a report (CAB 095/090) dealing with the arrangements in relation to proposals to accept the tender of the East Thames Consortium are set out and that the authorisations and approvals sought in this report ... view the full minutes text for item 6.3 |
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Decision: Resolved:
1. That the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Affordable Homeownership as attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 084/090) be noted; and
2. That the response to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Affordable Homeownership attached at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 084/090), be approved.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Service Head, Scrutiny and Equalities, Chief Executive’s (M. Keating) Scrutiny Policy Manager, Scrutiny and Equalities, Chief Executive’s (A. Hoque),
Minutes: Councillor Denise Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.4 “Response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Working Group on Affordable Home Ownership” (CAB 084/090) and Agenda item 10.1 “Strategic Plan and Corporate Budget Monitoring report 2009/10 – Performance to 30th September 2009” (CAB 090/090) as they both contained reference to Tower Hamlets Homes for which Councillor Jones was a Board Member.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report summarised the salient points, particularly highlighting the need to increase the pressure on central Government regarding the unaffordability of new homes.
The Chair, in Moving the recommendations set out in the report thanked the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and it was
Resolved:
1. That the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Affordable Homeownership as attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 084/090) be noted; and
2. That the response to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Affordable Homeownership attached at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 084/090), be approved.
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Building Britain's Future - Round Two (CAB 085/090) PDF 109 KB Decision: Resolved:
1. That the details of the recent Round Two bid for HCA funding set out in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090) (“the Round Two Bid”) be noted;
2. That subject to approval of the bid by the HCA-
(a) The Corporate Director of Development & Renewal in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) and the Corporate Director Resources be authorised to finalise negotiations and enter into a grant funding agreement with the HCA;
(b) That the inclusion of the scheme within the capital programme be approved and a Capital Estimate for the sum of £16,557,500 for the delivery of 88 new homes be adopted;
(c) That prudential borrowing of £7,813,000 as part funding for the scheme be approved;
(d) That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to approve the use of S106 commuted sums as part finance for Round One homes, and if necessary to maintain financial viability to designate S106 commuted sums to part fund Round Two;
(e) That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal after consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) and the Corporate Director of Resources be authorised to invite and evaluate tenders for contracts required to carry out the development the subject of the Bid and where appropriate award contracts to suitable tenderers;
(f) That the use of the council owned plots of land listed in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090) for development of new Council homes be approved; and
(g) That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal be authorised to approve the use of alternative Council owned sites should site constraints prevent the use of any of the sites identified in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090).
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head Strategy, Regeneration and Sustainability, Development and Renewal, (J. Odunoye)
Minutes: Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member for Housing and Development, at the request of the Chair introduced the report. Members welcomed the bid for nearly £8.8 million for 88 new Council homes and thanked the officers involved.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the details of the recent Round Two bid for HCA funding set out in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090) (“the Round Two Bid”) be noted;
2. That subject to approval of the bid by the HCA-
(a) The Corporate Director of Development & Renewal in consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) and the Corporate Director Resources be authorised to finalise negotiations and enter into a grant funding agreement with the HCA;
(b) That the inclusion of the scheme within the capital programme be approved and a Capital Estimate for the sum of £16,557,500 for the delivery of 88 new homes be adopted;
(c) That prudential borrowing of £7,813,000 as part funding for the scheme be approved;
(d) That the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be authorised to approve the use of S106 commuted sums as part finance for Round One homes, and if necessary to maintain financial viability to designate S106 commuted sums to part fund Round Two;
(e) That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal after consultation with the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal) and the Corporate Director of Resources be authorised to invite and evaluate tenders for contracts required to carry out the development the subject of the Bid and where appropriate award contracts to suitable tenderers;
(f) That the use of the council owned plots of land listed in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090) for development of new Council homes be approved; and
(g) That the Corporate Director of Development & Renewal be authorised to approve the use of alternative Council owned sites should site constraints prevent the use of any of the sites identified in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 085/090).
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Mayor for London’s Cycle Revolution (CAB 086/090) PDF 336 KB Decision: Resolved:
1. That the proposals and ambitious timetables for the delivery of the TfL London Cycle Hire scheme & Cycle Superhighways scheme be noted;
2. That the Corporate Director Communities, Localities & Culture be authorised to approve an agreement between the Council and TfL for the joint exercise of functions to make temporary and permanent traffic regulation orders in respect of borough highways to facilitate the implementation and operation of the London Cycle Hire Scheme including the making of orders under sections 6 and 45 and the exercise of the powers in section 63 of that Act; and
3. That it be noted that the Council will enter into agreements with TfL pursuant to section 8 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of works associated with the London Cycle.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES & CULTURE (S. HALSEY) Service Head, Transportation and Highways, CommunitiesLocalities & Culture (M. Cooper) Project Manager Sustainable Initiatives, Transportation & Highways Communities, Localities & Culture (A. Ali)
Minutes: Councillor Abdal Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner Safer Greener at the request of the Chair in introducing the report summarised the salient points and thanked the Head of Transportation and Highways for her efforts.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the proposals and ambitious timetables for the delivery of the TfL London Cycle Hire scheme & Cycle Superhighways scheme be noted;
2. That the Corporate Director Communities, Localities & Culture be authorised to approve an agreement between the Council and TfL for the joint exercise of functions to make temporary and permanent traffic regulation orders in respect of borough highways to facilitate the implementation and operation of the London Cycle Hire Scheme including the making of orders under sections 6 and 45 and the exercise of the powers in section 63 of that Act; and
3. That it be noted that the Council will enter into agreements with TfL pursuant to section 8 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of works associated with the London Cycle.
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A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY |
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Corporate Match Funding - New Approaches (CAB 087/090) PDF 92 KB Decision: Resolved:
1. That the proposals for the allocation of the Corporate Match Funding for 2010/11 be approved and that a full review of the focus of Corporate Match Funding be undertaken in 2010/11 as detailed in sections 3, 4 and 5 of the report (CAB 087/090);
2. That the proposals for the allocation of the new funding stream established by the Third Sector Strategy, as detailed in section 6 and 7 of the report (CAB 087/090), be agreed;
3. Allocation of Community Chest Funding should be subject to a Tollgate process by the Council’s Competition Board.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Service Head, Strategy and Performance, Chief Executives (L. Russell) Third Sector Manager, Strategy and Performance, Chief Executives (J. Underwood) Funding and Development Manager, Strategy and Performance, Chief Executives (E. Haughton)
Minutes: Councillor Rania Khan, Lead Member Regeneration Localisation and Community Partnerships, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report summarised the salient points.
Mr Lutfur Ali, Assistant Chief Executive, responded to the question tabled by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee as follows:
Members welcomed the report and thanked the Lead Member and officers involved. It was felt that the Third Sector made a valuable contribution to the community and the proposals in the report would strengthen community involvement. However the need for clear guidance and transparency was important and it was therefore proposed to amend the recommendation to include the requirement for the tollgate process. Members also requested that the spread of funding over the six equalities strands be as even as possible.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the proposals for the allocation of the Corporate Match Funding for 2010/11 be approved and that a full review of the focus of Corporate Match Funding be undertaken in 2010/11 as detailed in sections 3, 4 and 5 of the report (CAB 087/090);
2. That the proposals for the allocation of the new funding stream established by the Third Sector Strategy, as detailed in section 6 and 7 of the report (CAB 087/090), be agreed;
3. Allocation of Community Chest Funding should be subject to a Tollgate process by the Council’s Competition Board.
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A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY |
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Decision: Resolved:
1. That the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Early Intervention, Child Protection as attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 088/090) be noted; and
2. That a response to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Early Intervention, Child Protection attached at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 088/090), be approved.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Service Head, Scrutiny and Equalities, Chief Executive’s (M. Keating) Scrutiny Policy Manager, Scrutiny and Equalities, Chief Executive’s (A. Hoque)
Minutes: Councillor Denise Jones, Scrutiny Lead Member: A Safe and Supportive Community, briefly introduced the report, thanking the Members involved and highlighted the recommendations.
Members welcomed the report and the strong recommendations contained therein.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Early Intervention, Child Protection as attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 088/090) be noted; and
2. That a response to the recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Working Group on Early Intervention, Child Protection attached at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 088/090), be approved.
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Mainstream Grants 2010-13 - Funding Priorities (CAB 089/090) PDF 44 KB Additional documents: Decision: Resolved:
1. That the current Service Agreements for non-lunch clubs be extended to the end of June 2010;
2. That funding in principle for 2 years and 9 months, starting from July 2010 to March 2013 be agreed, subject to agreement on budget settlements and delivery of agreed outputs/outcomes by the contracted organisations, and value for money;
3. That the proposed development of the application process and proposed support provision for applicants as detailed in paragraph 3.2 of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed;
4. That the priorities for mainstream grants funding for 2010/2011 as set out in paragraph 4 of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed; and
5. That the details of Adults Health and Wellbeing MSG Draft service specification in Appendix A of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed.
Action by: ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR, ADULTS HEALTH & WELLBEING (H. TAYLOR) Service Head, Older People and Homelessness, Adults Health and Wellbeing (J. Roog) Commissioning Manager, Older People, Adults Health and Wellbeing (B. Disney)
Minutes: Ms Helen Taylor, Acting Corporate Director Adult Health and Wellbeing, introduced the report and outlined the salient points therein.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the current Service Agreements for non-lunch clubs be extended to the end of June 2010;
2. That funding in principle for 2 years and 9 months, starting from July 2010 to March 2013 be agreed, subject to agreement on budget settlements and delivery of agreed outputs/outcomes by the contracted organisations, and value for money;
3. That the proposed development of the application process and proposed support provision for applicants as detailed in paragraph 3.2 of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed;
4. That the priorities for mainstream grants funding for 2010/2011 as set out in paragraph 4 of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed; and
5. That the details of Adults Health and Wellbeing MSG Draft service specification in Appendix A of the report (CAB 089/090), be agreed.
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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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ONE TOWER HAMLETS |
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Additional documents: Decision: Reasons for Special Circumstances and Urgency Agreed.
Resolved:
1. That the performance information set out in the report (CAB 090/090), be noted;
· The progress against Strategic Plan activities and; · Performance against targets for the Strategic Indicators.
2. That it be noted that officers are taking management action as set out in Section 5 of the report (CAB 090/090) to contain spending within budget; and
3. That it be noted that a report will be submitted to the January 2010 Cabinet on the position of the Housing Revenue Account and any actions needed to address it.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR) Service Head, Strategy and Performance, Chief Executives (L. Russell) Service Head Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)
Minutes: Councillor Denise Jones declared a personal interest in Agenda item 6.4 “Response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Working Group on Affordable Home Ownership” (CAB 084/090) and Agenda item 10.1 “Strategic Plan and Corporate Budget Monitoring report 2009/10 – Performance to 30th September 2009” (CAB 090/090) as they both contained reference to Tower Hamlets Homes for which Councillor Jones was a Board Member.
Councillor Ohid Ahmed Lead Member for Resources and Performance introduced the report and the Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency. The report could not be included for dispatch with the agenda due to the time necessary to collect and review the date, which included liaison with partner agencies and other external bodies for confirmation of performance and finance data. The Chief Finance Officer was of the view that the financial information should be reviewed while it remained current.
Councillor Ahmed highlighted the performance in housing, which had experienced problems due to the economic downturn. Mr Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources, explained the projected overspend on the General Fun revenue budget. He also advised that there would be a further report on the Housing Revenue Account to the next meeting of the Cabinet in January 2010.
Councillor Marc Francis, Lead Member Housing and Development addressed the figures relating to affordable housing and the Tower Hamlets Homes performance indicators which had been temporarily affected by regeneration schemes. However, there had been an overall improvement
Councillor Ohid Ahmed, Lead Member Resources and Performance advised that the performance indicator for the percentage of top 5% of Local Authority staff from an ethnic minority was being looked at by officers.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the performance information set out in the report (CAB 090/090), be noted;
· The progress against Strategic Plan activities and; · Performance against targets for the Strategic Indicators.
2. That it be noted that officers are taking management action as set out in Section 5 of the report (CAB 090/090) to contain spending within budget; and
3. That it be noted that a report will be submitted to the January 2010 Cabinet on the position of the Housing Revenue Account and any actions needed to address it.
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Use of Wellbeing Powers in Property Transactions (CAB 091/090) PDF 64 KB Decision: Resolved:
1. That the contents of the report (CAB 091/090) be noted, and
2. That it be agreed that all future sales at less than market value be subject to a transparent and public process that clearly identifies and “costs” the service benefit of any transaction;
3. That a similar approach be adopted if leasing properties at less than market rental value; and
4. That the “costs” and benefits of transactions be articulated by the relevant service director(s).
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head Asset Strategy, Corporate Property Delivery and Property Services, Development and Renewal (A. Algar)
Minutes: Mr Andy Algar, Service Head Asset Strategy, Capital Delivery and Property Services, at the request of the chair introduced the report and outlined the salient points.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the contents of the report (CAB 091/090) be noted, and
2. That it be agreed that all future sales at less than market value be subject to a transparent and public process that clearly identifies and “costs” the service benefit of any transaction;
3. That a similar approach be adopted if leasing properties at less than market rental value; and
4. That the “costs” and benefits of transactions be articulated by the relevant service director(s).
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Procurement of Council Insurances via a Consortium of London Councils (CAB 092/090) PDF 54 KB Decision: Resolved:
1. That the outcome of the legal challenge to the London Authorities Mutual (LAML) be noted;
2. That it be noted that short term temporary insurance cover is in place until 31st December 2009;
3. That the long-term procurement of Insurance Services via a purchasing consortium from 1st January 2010 be approved; and
4. That the Corporate Director of Resources be delegated the authority to agree the detailed arrangements for participation in a purchasing consortium and the procurement of replacement insurance cover. Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR) Service Head Risk Management, Resources (M. Jani) Insurance and Risk Manager, Risk Management & Continuity Planning Resources (S. Rouvray)
Minutes: The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
1. That the outcome of the legal challenge to the London Authorities Mutual (LAML) be noted;
2. That it be noted that short term temporary insurance cover is in place until 31st December 2009;
3. That the long-term procurement of Insurance Services via a purchasing consortium from 1st January 2010 be approved; and
4. That the Corporate Director of Resources be delegated the authority to agree the detailed arrangements for participation in a purchasing consortium and the procurement of replacement insurance cover.
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ANY OTHER UNRESTRICTED BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT Decision: Nil Items. Minutes: Nil Items.
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UNRESTRICTED REPORTS FOR INFORMATION Nil items.
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Decision: Resolved:
That the contents of the report (CAB 093/090), be noted.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR) Service Head Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)
Minutes: Councillor Joshua Peck, Deputy Leader of the Council highlighted the low percentage of budget spend in the Children, Schools and Families Directorate. Ms Isobel Cattermole, Acting Corporate Director of Children, Schools and Families advised that the majority of the spend would take place in 2010/11.
The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved:
That the contents of the report (CAB 093/090), be noted.
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Exercise of Corporate Director Discretions (CAB 094/090) PDF 35 KB Additional documents: Decision: Resolved
That the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 094/090), be noted.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR) Service Head Corporate Finance, Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch) Interim Chief Financial Strategy Officer, Resources (I. Talbot)
Minutes: The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved
That the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions as set out in Appendix 1 of the report (CAB 094/090), be noted.
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EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC In view of the contents of the remaining items on the agenda, the Committee is recommended to adopt the following motion:
“That, under the provisions of Section 100A of the Local Government Act, 1972 as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) Act, 1985, the Press and Public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting for the consideration of the Section Two business on the grounds that it contains information defined as Exempt in Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government, Act 1972”.
EXEMPT/CONFIDENTIAL SECTION (PINK)
Decision: Resolved:
That pursuant to regulation 21(1)(b) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting:
(a) As it was likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted in Section Two of the agenda, that if members of the public were present during consideration of this business there would be disclosure of exempt information.
· Exempt information is defined in section 100I and, by reference, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”). To be exempt, information must fall within one of the categories listed in paragraphs 1 to 7 of Schedule 12A, must not fall within one of the excluded categories in paragraphs 8 and 9 and the public interest in maintaining the exemption must outweigh the public interest in disclosing the information.
o Agenda item 16.1 “Ocean Estate Tender Decision (CAB 095/090)contained
(b) As although there is a public interest favouring public access to local authority meetings, in this case the Cabinet concluded that given the information contained in:
o Agenda Item 16.1 “Ocean Estate Tender Decision (CAB 095/090) relating that the public interest in maintaining the exemption on the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it.
Minutes: Resolved:
That pursuant to regulation 21(1)(b) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000, the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting:
(a) As it was likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted in Section Two of the agenda, that if members of the public were present during consideration of this business there would be disclosure of exempt information.
· Exempt information is defined in section 100I and, by reference, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (“the 1972 Act”). To be exempt, information must fall within one of the categories listed in paragraphs 1 to 7 of Schedule 12A, must not fall within one of the excluded categories in paragraphs 8 and 9 and the public interest in maintaining the exemption must outweigh the public interest in disclosing the information.
o Agenda item 16.1 “Ocean Estate Tender Decision (CAB 095/090)contained
(b) As although there is a public interest favouring public access to local authority meetings, in this case the Cabinet concluded that given the information contained in:
o Agenda Item 16.1 “Ocean Estate Tender Decision (CAB 095/090) relating that the public interest in maintaining the exemption on the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it.
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EXEMPT / CONFIDENTIAL MINUTES To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the exempt / confidential 4th November 2009.
Decision: Resolved
That the exempt/confidential minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 4th November 2009 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings.
Action by: ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali) Acting Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services, Chief Executive’s (L. Fleming)
Minutes: The Chair Moved and it was
Resolved
That the exempt/confidential minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 4th November 2009 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings.
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Chair's advice of Key Issues or Questions in relation to Exempt / Confidential Business to be considered. To receive any advice of key issues or questions in relation to the unrestricted business of the Cabinet, arising form the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 1st December 2009.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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Any Exempt / Confidential Decisions "Called in" by the Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Under provisions of Article 6 Para 6.02 V of the Constitution).
Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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Ocean Estate Tender Decision (CAB 095/090) Additional documents:
Decision: Reasons for Special Circumstances and Urgency Agreed.
Resolved:
1. To agree to accept the tender bid variant based on 819 homes submitted by the East Thames Consortium as outlined within the Part 2 report and delegate to the Director of Development and Renewal in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing and Development and the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) to complete the contract with the Consortium and carry out the statutory consultation and any other requirements.
2. To agree to delegate to the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing and Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) authority to vary the scheme/contract to meet requirements arising from final HCA funding support levels, planning consent and other relevant matters.
Action by: CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI) Service Head, Regeneration, Development and Renewal (C. Worby)
Minutes: Mr Chris Naylor, Corporate Director Resources, introduced the report and the Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency. Mr Naylor addressed the financial implications and Ms Isabella Freeman, Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) addressed the legal issues.
A discussion ensued, where Members asked questions relating to the cost of the residential consultation and the amount of units for private sale. It was considered that the social rented element of the planning application should be maximised.
The Chair Moved the recommendations proposed by the Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services) which are set out as part of the decision under item 6.3 Ocean Estate Tender (CAB 083/090).
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A PROSPEROUS COMMUNITY Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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ONE TOWER HAMLETS Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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ANY OTHER EXEMPT/ CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS CONSIDERED TO BE URGENT Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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EXEMPT / CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS FOR INFORMATION Nil items.
Decision: Nil Items.
Minutes: Nil Items.
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