To elect a Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal Year 2007/2008.

Resolved

That Councillor D. Jones be elected Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal

Year 2007 – 2008.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Acting Team Leader (Executive Team), Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

COUNCILLOR D. JONES IN THE CHAIR

The clerk sought nominations for the Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal Year 2007-2008.

Councillor S. Islam, Deputy Leader of the Council, nominated Councillor D. Jones, Leader of the Council, as Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal Year 2007-2008.  Councillor M. Uz Zaman, Lead Member Health and Wellbeing, seconded the nomination.

There being no other nominations it was: -

Resolved

That Councillor D. Jones be elected Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal

Year 2007 – 2008.

COUNCILLOR D. JONES IN THE CHAIR

To elect a Vice-Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal Year 2007/2008.

Resolved

That Councillor S. Islam be elected Vice-Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal

Year 2007 – 2008.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Acting Team Leader (Executive Team), Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

Councillor A. Asad, Lead Member Employment and Skills, nominated Councillor S. Islam, Deputy Leader of the Council, as Vice-Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal Year 2007-2008.  Councillor R. Bawden, Lead Member Development and Housing, seconded the nomination.

There being no other nominations it was: -

Resolved

That Councillor S. Islam be elected Vice-Chair of the Cabinet for the Municipal

Year 2007 – 2008.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Peck, Lead Member Resources and Performance.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Mr Collins, Corporate Director Children’s Services, for whom Ms Jenner, Service Head Early Years Children and Learning, was deputising.

Noted

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Councillor Peck, Lead Member Resources and Performance.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of Mr Collins, Corporate Director Children’s Services, for whom Ms Jenner, Service Head Early Years Children and Learning, was deputising.

Noted

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.

Councillor O. Ahmeddeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations the Aberfeldy Estate and Councillor Ahmed was a resident of Aberfeldy Estate.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.1 “Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007 – 08)”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust and Councillor Asad was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust.

Councillor D. Jonesdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.1 “Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007 – 08)”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust and Councillor Jones was a member of the governing body of the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust.

Councillor D. Jones declared a general personal interest on the basis that she was a member of the governing body of Mulberry School.

Councillor S. Khatun declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to East India and Lansbury Ward and Councillor Khatun was a resident of East India and Lansbury Ward.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 9.1 “Housing Investment Programme 2007/8 to 2011/12”. The declaration was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to a refurbishment scheme for a block of properties of which he was a resident.

Councillor M. Uz Zaman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to Poplar HARCA and Councillor Uz Zaman was a was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of Poplar HARCA.

Noted

Councillor O. Ahmeddeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations the Aberfeldy Estate and Councillor Ahmed was a resident of Aberfeldy Estate.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.1 “Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007 – 08)”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust and Councillor Asad was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust.

Councillor D. Jonesdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.1 “Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007 – 08)”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust and Councillor Jones was a member of the governing body of the Tower Hamlets Primary Care Trust.

Councillor D. Jones declared a general personal interest on the basis that she was a member of the governing body of Mulberry School.

Councillor S. Khatun declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to East India and Lansbury Ward and Councillor Khatun was a resident of East India and Lansbury Ward.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda Item 9.1 “Housing Investment Programme 2007/8 to 2011/12”. The declaration was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to a refurbishment scheme for a block of properties of which he was a resident.

Councillor M. Uz Zaman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to Poplar HARCA and Councillor Uz Zaman was a was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of Poplar HARCA.

Noted

To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007.

Resolved

That subject to the amendment set out below the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings:-

·                    Page 7, item 7.2 “Consideration of objection to disposal of open space – Stifford Community Centre”

Revision to record the concerns raised by Councillor A. Asad in relation to the availability of confirmed funding for the conversion of the open space for crèche and community facilities.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Acting Team Leader (Executive Team), Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

Councillor Asad, Lead Member Employment and Skills, in referring to the minute relating to Agenda item 7.2 “Consideration of objection to disposal of open space - Stifford Community Centre” (page 6), observed that his expression of concern, in relation to the availability of confirmed funding for the conversion of the open space for crèche and community facilities, had not been recorded, and proposed that the minutes be amended accordingly.

The Chair Moved (taking account of the proposed amendment from Councillor Asad); and it was: -

Resolved

That subject to the amendment set out below the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings:-

·                    Page 7, item 7.2 “Consideration of objection to disposal of open space – Stifford Community Centre”

Revision to record the concerns raised by Councillor A. Asad in relation to the availability of confirmed funding for the conversion of the open space for crèche and community facilities.

To receive any deputations or petitions.

Statement and photographs Tabled by East India Housing Choice Steering Group.

Resolved

1.         That the following deputation be formally received and noted: -

Mr A. Lockhart, Chair East India Housing Choice Steering Group, in respect of Agenda Item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield, Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA” (CAB 007/078).

2.         That the points raised by the deputation be given consideration during the Cabinet deliberation of the item of business to which the deputation related; and

3.         That any outstanding issues raised by the deputations be referred to the Director Housing Management for attention and response in writing within 28 days, in accordance with the Authority’s Constitution (Part 4, Rules of Procedure, Section 4.1 Council Procedure Rules, Paragraph 20 Deputations, Sub Paragraph 20.7).

Action by:

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT (M. MCELENEY)

New Partnerships and Initiatives Manager (L. Ormston)

At this juncture the Chair:

·                    Informed members of the Cabinet that the Assistant Chief Executive had received one valid request, from the East India Housing Choice Steering Group, to address them in respect of Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield, Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA”.

·                    Informed members of the Cabinet that a statement and several photographs had been Tabled by the East India Housing Choice Steering Group, a copy of which would be interleaved with the minutes.

·                    Indicated that she considered it appropriate that the Order of Business be varied so that consideration be given to Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield, Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA” following the receipt of the deputation to which it related.

Following receipt of the deputation, and an address from the Lead Member Development and Housing in response, the Chair Moved the following motion for the consideration of members of the Cabinet and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the following deputation be formally received and noted: -

Mr A. Lockhart, Chair East India Housing Choice Steering Group, in respect of Agenda Item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield, Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA” (CAB 007/078).

2.         That the points raised by the deputation be given consideration during the Cabinet deliberation of the item of business to which the deputation related; and

3.         That any outstanding issues raised by the deputations be referred to the Director Housing Management for attention and response in writing within 28 days, in accordance with the Authority’s Constitution (Part 4, Rules of Procedure, Section 4.1 Council Procedure Rules, Paragraph 20 Deputations, Sub Paragraph 20.7).

4.         That the Order of Business be varied so that consideration be given to Agenda item 9.2 “Transfer of the Teviot, Brownfield, Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA” following the receipt of the deputation to which it related.

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 5^th June 2007.

Two Sheets arising from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 5th

June 2007 Tabled by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee: -

·                    Detailing key issues or questions relating to unrestricted business to be considered (pre-scrutiny questions).

·                    Detailing the advice / comments relating to two Budget and Policy Framework reports:-

o                     Agenda item 12.1 “Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007 – 08)” (CAB 008/078)

o                     Agenda item 12.2 “The Council's Strategic Plan 2006 – 2011: Year 2 Implementation Plan (2007/08), Year 1 Annual Report and Best Value Performance Plan” (CAB 009/078)

Resolved

That the questions/ comments/ advice 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 and

comments related.

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that Councillor Francis, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, had Tabled: -

·                    A sheet of questions/ comments arising from the deliberations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in respect of the unrestricted business contained in the agenda for consideration.

·                    A sheet of advice/ comments arising from the deliberations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in respect of Budget and Policy Framework reports contained in the agenda for consideration.

copies of which would be interleaved with the minutes.

Councillor Francis, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, addressed members of the Cabinet: reporting and expanding as appropriate upon the questions/comments/ advice of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee set out in the tabled papers regarding: -

·                    Key Issues or Questions (Pre Scrutiny)

o                   Agenda item 8.2 “Extension of Controlled Parking into the Fish Island Area” (CAB 002/078)

o                   Agenda item 8.3 “Enforcement of Moving Traffic Contraventions: Progress in First Year” (CAB 003/078)

o                   Agenda item 9.1 “Housing Investment Programme 2007/8 to 2011/12” (CAB 004/078)

o                   Agenda item 10.2 “Ocean New Deal for Communities Delivery Plan” (CAB 007/078)

o                   Agenda item 12.3 “Corporate Communications Strategy” (CAB 010/078)

·                    Budget and Policy Framework matters

o                   Agenda item 12.1 Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007-08) (CAB 008/078)

o                   Agenda item 12.2 The Council’s Strategic Plan 2006-2011: Year 2 Implementation Plan (2007/08), Year 1 Annual Report and Best Value Performance Plan (CAB 009/078)

The Chair thanked Councillor Francis for presenting the contribution of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and then Moved, and it was: -

Resolved

That the questions/ comments/ advice 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 and

comments related.

(Under provisions of Article 6 Para 6.02 V of the Constitution).

The following items have been “called in” for further consideration by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at its meeting to be held on 5^th June 2007. Should the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, upon consideration, refer the reports back to the Cabinet for further consideration Members will receive a copy of each report and the decision/ recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee at the Cabinet meeting.

(i)                 Review of the Inclusion (SEN) Strategy (CAB 175/067)

Nil items.

Councillor Francis, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, in addressing  members of the Cabinet briefly outlined the further consideration and subsequent endorsement, by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, of the “called in” provisional decision of the Cabinet, taken at its meeting held on 2^nd May 2007, in respect of Agenda item 9.1 “Review of the Inclusion (SEN) Strategy (CAB 175/067).

Resolved

1.         That the Tower Hamlets Environmental Strategy 2007 to 2010, attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 001/078), be approved; and

2.         That the Environmental Strategy Action Plan, attached at Appendix B to the report (CAB 001/078), be approved.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE (A. COSGRAVE)

Service Head Environmental Control, Environment & Culture (B. Jones)

Environmental Health Environmental Protection Sustainability Officer, Environment & Culture (R. Carless)

Ms Cosgrave, Corporate Director Environment and Culture, at the request of the Chair, introduced the report and, in summarising the salient points contained therein, informed members of the Cabinet that officers were currently exploring the potential adoption by the Council, of One Planet Living principles, a World Wild Life Fund led campaign comprising ambitious environmental targets, and that a further report would be submitted to the Cabinet in the Autumn regarding this.

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the Tower Hamlets Environmental Strategy 2007 to 2010, attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 001/078), be approved; and

2.         That the Environmental Strategy Action Plan, attached at Appendix B to the report (CAB 001/078), be approved.

Resolved

1.         That subject to (a) below the extension of Controlled Parking into the Fish Island area as set out in paragraph 4.5 of the report (CAB 002/078) for the reasons set out in Appendix 2 thereto, be approved:-

(a)    The Corporate Director Environment and Culture to review the hours of parking control in nearby areas and ensure consistency in their introduction for the Fish Island area.

2.         That the Service Head Environmental Control, Environment and Culture be authorised to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders, provided no unresolved objections are received following statutory consultation and publication of appropriate notices; and

3.         That the timetable of events arising from resolutions 1. and 2. above, set out below, be noted:-

(a)     Consultation and Publication of Notice of Proposals - July 2007.

(b)     Consideration of any objections received - August 2007.

(c)     If no objections are received or have been resolved make necessary Traffic Management Orders, publish notice of Making and introduce Controlled Parking - October 2007.

(d)     If objections are received and are unresolved by Officers, report back to Cabinet for decision on whether to proceed with the scheme with or without modifications - October 2007.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT (A. COSGRAVE)

Service Head Environmental Control, Environment & Culture (B. Jones)

Head of Parking Services, Environment & Culture (J. Chilton)

Ms Cosgrave, Corporate Director Environment and Culture, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of questions and comments and as presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings. Ms Cosgrave also undertook to respond to Councillor Francis in writing in relation to his request for clarification regarding the regularity and stopping points of the 339 Bus route, with particular reference to Wick Lane.

Councillor Uz Zaman, Lead Member Health and Wellbeing, requested that Ward Members be kept informed of developments in relation to this matter.

The Chair requested that officers note that the aspirations of members of the Cabinet that bridges in the area, to be constructed for the Olympics were retained in some form as part of the Olympic legacy.

Ms Cosgrave, Corporate Director Environment and Culture, responded to several requests for clarification/ assurance in relation to the report, including that relating to the proposed days/ hours of controlled parking in the Fish Island area.

Councillor Islam, Deputy Leader of the Council and Vice-Chair of Cabinet, commented that his understanding was that the hours of controlled parking in nearby areas, such as Roman Road, Tredegar Road and Parnell Road were during Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm in order to facilitate visits to the market.  Accordingly he proposed that the Corporate Director Environment and Culture review the hours of parking control in nearby areas and ensure consistency in their introduction for the Fish Island area.

Councillor Bawden, Lead Member Development and Housing, commented that use of the nearby Pudding Mill Lane Underground Station could be improved if environmental enhancements to its environs were included within the scope of the Olympic Greenway linkage and requested that officers explore this avenue.

The Chair Moved the recommendations contained in the report (taking account of the proposed amendment from Councillor Islam), and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That subject to (a) below the extension of Controlled Parking into the Fish Island area as set out in paragraph 4.5 of the report (CAB 002/078) for the reasons set out in Appendix 2 thereto, be approved:-

(a)    The Corporate Director Environment and Culture to review the hours of parking control in nearby areas and ensure consistency in their introduction for the Fish Island area.

2.         That the Service Head Environmental Control, Environment and Culture be authorised to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders, provided no unresolved objections are received following statutory consultation and publication of appropriate notices; and

3.         That the timetable of events arising from resolutions 1. and 2. above, set out below, be noted:-

(a)     Consultation and Publication of Notice of Proposals - July 2007.

(b)     Consideration of any objections received - August 2007.

(c)     If no objections are received or have been resolved make necessary Traffic Management Orders, publish notice  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.2

Resolved

1.         That the contents of the report (CAB 003/078), be noted; and

2.         That the Authority’s success in dealing with moving traffic infringements be publicised in East End Life and that residents and businesses be invited to put forward sites where frequent or dangerous infringements take place for investigation and possible inclusion in the list of enforced locations.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR ENVIRONMENT (A. COSGRAVE)

Service Head Environmental Control, Environment & Culture (B. Jones)

Head of Parking Services, Environment & Culture (J. Chilton)

Ms Cosgrave, Corporate Director Environment and Culture, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of questions and comments presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

Councillor Islam, Deputy Leader of the Council and Vice-Chair of Cabinet, requested, in the context of the Authority’s civil enforcement of moving traffic contraventions through the issuing of penalty charges as set out in the report, that the Corporate Director Environment and Culture ensure that traffic signs were erected in clearly visible locations.

Ms Cosgrave, Corporate Director Environment and Culture, undertook to respond in writing to the Chair’s request for clarification regarding the cost of erecting traffic signs which lighted up on the approach of a vehicle.

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the contents of the report (CAB 003/078), be noted; and

2.         That the Authority’s success in dealing with moving traffic infringements be publicised in East End Life and that residents and businesses be invited to put forward sites where frequent or dangerous infringements take place for investigation and possible inclusion in the list of enforced locations.

Resolved

1.         That the five-year Housing Investment Programme 2007/2008 to 2011/2012, as set out in Appendix "A" to the report (CAB 004/078), be agreed, that the schemes set out therein proceed to tender and the associated contracts be let as resources allow over that period; and

2.         That capital estimates (Total Estimated Cost Column) be adopted for all schemes set out in Appendix “A” to the report (CAB 004/078).

Action by:

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT (M. MCELENEY)

Interim Service Head Housing Strategy and Development, Housing Services (J. Odunoye)

Principal Strategy Officer, Housing Services (J. Ryan)

Technical Services Manager, Housing Services (P. Allen)

Ms McEleney, Director Housing Management, at the request of the Chair addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

A discussion followed which focused on the following areas:

·                    Encouragement of social responsibility amongst tenants and potential linkage to housing investment.

·                    Disabilities Facilities Grant – importance to quality of life, investment to save and resourcing constraints.

·                    Mobility impairment in “walk up” blocks, DDA compliance and potential mitigation through lift installation.

·                    Knockthroughs – resourcing.

·                    Pramshed – resourcing.

The Chair summarised, in Movingthe recommendations as contained in the report, that the matters raised by members of the Cabinet required further Member level discussion.

and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That the five-year Housing Investment Programme 2007/2008 to 2011/2012, as set out in Appendix "A" to the report (CAB 004/078), be agreed, that the schemes set out therein proceed to tender and the associated contracts be let as resources allow over that period; and

2.         That capital estimates (Total Estimated Cost Column) be adopted for all schemes set out in Appendix “A” to the report (CAB 004/078).

Resolved

1.         That subject to the appropriate consents to dispose of the Brownfield, Aberfeldy & Teviot Estates to Poplar HARCA being sought and granted by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (“the Secretary of State”) and the Housing Corporation:

(a)     The transfer of land on the Brownfield, Aberfeldy & Teviot Estates within the boundaries identified on plans appended to the report (CAB 005/078) at nil value, be agreed, subject to any further negotiation by the Authority with Communities and Local Government (CLG) and Poplar HARCA on the terms set out in Sections 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of the report.

(b)     That the Director of Housing Management be authorised to carry out all the necessary steps including the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order if necessary to ensure that those properties in Currie House and Dunkeld House identified in Appendix 4 to the report (CAB 005/078) can be acquired by the Authority.

(c)     That the open spaces in the East India estates be disposed of in the best interests of the Borough subject to consideration of any comments or objections received in respect of this proposal.

(d)     That it be noted that there will be retained rights of way as set out in paragraph 10 of the report (CAB 005/078);

2.         That it be noted that the recommendations set out above and discussed in the body of this report are yet to be agreed fully by Poplar HARCA; and

3.         That the Director of Housing Management be authorised, after consultation with the Director of Resources and Lead Member Development and Housing, to negotiate the precise terms and any outstanding issues relating to the transfer of the Brownfield, Teviot, and Aberfeldy Estates to Poplar HARCA as a consequence of resolution 2. above.

Action by:

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING MANAGEMENT (M. MCELENEY)

New Partnerships & Initiatives Manager, Housing Services (L. Ormston)

Please note that the order of business was varied by resolution of the Cabinet earlier in the proceedings in order to allow this item to be considered following agenda item 6 “Deputations and Petitions”, however for ease of reference the deliberations of the Cabinet, and subsequent decisions taken, are set out below in the order detailed in the agenda.

Ms McEleney, Director Housing Management, at the request of the Chair addressed the matters raised by the deputation in relation to the report earlier in the proceedings.  Ms McEleney also responded to a request for clarification/ assurance in relation to the final mix of tenures on the redeveloped Currie and Dunkeld sites.

Councillor Ahmed commented that residents had been successfully engaged in the Housing Choice Process, were in favour of transfer, and the consequent future regeneration of the area was also welcomed. Councillor Ahmed further commented that it was his understanding that Poplar HARCA had given commitments to the local community, regarding continued facilitation of the good work undertaken by local community organisations following the transfer of estates, and that the Authority also wished to ensure continuity of such provision. Councillor Ahmed sought an assurance that appropriate protections were included within the proposed transfer arrangements to this end, and in this context made particular reference to the Teviot Bangladeshi Association.

Ms McEleney, Director Housing Management, responded by drawing the attention of members of the Cabinet to paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 of the report , which set out the community premises to be transferred to Poplar HARCA and the proposed protections for these, which were currently the subject of negotiations with Poplar HARCA. Ms McEleney added that should the premises of Teviot Bangladeshi Association be owned by the Authority and fall within the boundaries of the transfer area it would be possible to include these amongst those transferring to Poplar HARCA. However in any event officers worked with RSL’s and community organisations towards continuity of the level and standard of community service provision post transfer.

The Chair requested that the possible inclusion of the Teviot Bangladeshi Association premises within the transfer to Poplar HARCA be examined by the Director of Housing Management; and then Moved the recommendations contained in the report, subject to the following amendment to the Resolved

recommendation set out in paragraph 2.3, for the consideration of members of the Cabinet:

“That the Director of Housing Management consult the Lead Member Development and Housing, in addition to the Director of Resources, prior to negotiating the precise terms and any outstanding issues relating to the transfer of the estates.”

and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That subject to the appropriate consents to dispose of the Brownfield, Aberfeldy & Teviot Estates to Poplar HARCA being sought and granted by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (“the Secretary of State”) and the Housing Corporation:

(a)     The transfer of land on the Brownfield, Aberfeldy & Teviot Estates within the boundaries identified on plans appended to the report (CAB 005/078) at nil value,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.2

Resolved

1.         That the principles of the City Strategy approach of working towards better alignment of funds relating to reducing worklessness and child poverty across the area of the 5 host Olympic boroughs, be endorsed; and

2.         That the Corporate Director, Development & Renewal be authorised to:

(a)     Continue leadership of the Authority’s participation in the 5 Borough City Strategy Consortium.

(b)     Develop initiatives, as appropriate, to ensure local priorities are reflected in the City Strategy approach.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (E. PETERS)

Service Head Resources, Development and Renewal (C. Holme)

Access to Employment Manager, Development and Renewal (S. Hinds)

Ms Hinds, Access to Employment Manager Development and Renewal, at the request of the Chair, introduced the report, summarising the salient points contained therein.

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the principles of the City Strategy approach of working towards better alignment of funds relating to reducing worklessness and child poverty across the area of the 5 host Olympic boroughs, be endorsed; and

2.         That the Corporate Director, Development & Renewal be authorised to:

(a)     Continue leadership of the Authority’s participation in the 5 Borough City Strategy Consortium.

(b)     Develop initiatives, as appropriate, to ensure local priorities are reflected in the City Strategy approach.

Resolved

1.         That the arrangements for consultation on the Authority’s proposals for regeneration of the Ocean Estate, be noted;

2.         That the Community Land Trust model (notionally referred to as the Ocean Regeneration Trust), as set out in paragraph 6 of the report (CAB 007/078), be the appropriate special purpose vehicle for delivery of the future regeneration of the Ocean Estate; and

3.         That the detailed Ocean New Deal for Communities Delivery Plan, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 007/078), be agreed.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (E. PETERS)

Service Head Resources, Development and Renewal (C. Holme)

Ms Peters, Corporate Director Development and Renewal, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of questions and comments presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

Councillor Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner, Safer, Greener, commented that the local community felt that the Ocean NDC had not delivered, and a number of community organisations had also indicated that reduced funding would make their future unviable, leaving the potential for a loss of community engagement.  In this context Councillor Ullah sought an assurance that as arrangements for the regeneration of the Ocean Estate moved forward, voluntary organisations would continue to receive support to provide valuable services in the area.

Councillor Ahmed sought clarification regarding the absence of any reference to the participation of the Shahjalal Mosque in the proposals set out in the report.

Ms Peters, Corporate Director Development and Renewal, responded:

That whilst the need for community organisations to receive continued support was acknowledged, the limited funding available through New Deal for Communities was nearing an end.  The Department for Communities and Local Government rapid review had required an examination of all funding arrangements and how these could be aligned to regenerate the estate.  In developing the proposed delivery plan successful outcomes had been carefully examined and the plan proposed procurement of service delivery to secure the same outcomes, with an associated bidding round, although for finite resources.  Organisations successful in delivering outcomes under NDC

were likely to have a future under the new regeneration arrangements. Ms Peters added that the Ocean Regeneration Trust would itself be able to bid for funding for regeneration activities, a more sustainable approach in the longer term, contrasting with the cut off point for Single Regeneration Budget and New Deal for Communities funding.

With reference to the Shahjalal Mosque, the report only indicated the steps the Authority could take as the Ocean Regeneration Trust did not yet exist, and it could not give a definite indication of the future for a site owned by a third party.  There was scope for negotiation, but the decision was not within the purview of the Authority, the Council could only continue to engage in the current dialogue.

Ms Peters, Corporate Director Development and Renewal, also responded to a number of other requests for clarification/ assurance in relation to the report.

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the arrangements for consultation on the Authority’s proposals for regeneration of the Ocean Estate, be noted;

2.         That the Community Land Trust model (notionally referred to as the Ocean Regeneration Trust), as set out in paragraph 6 of the report (CAB 007/078), be the appropriate special purpose vehicle for delivery of the future regeneration of the Ocean Estate; and

3.         That the detailed Ocean New Deal for Communities Delivery Plan, as  ...  view the full minutes text for item 10.2

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Resolved

1.         That the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007-08), attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 008/078) be endorsed, and that full Council be recommended to approve the Plan, subject to necessary and appropriate amendments to ensure that the Plan is accurate, coherent and reflects the views of Members;

2.         That the Chief Executive be authorised, after consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007-08) in advance of final publication; and

3.         That the outturn figures for the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) for 2006-07, be noted, and that the Chief Executive be authorised to implement proposals for the use of NRF in 2007-2008, which have been developed and evaluated through the process described in Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 008/078).

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Interim Service Head Strategy and Performance, Chief Executive’s (A. Steward)

Policy Manager Strategy and Performance, Chief Executive’s (K. Kewin)

Mr Smith, Chief Executive, at the request of the Chair, addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of advice/ comments presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

The Chair Moved the recommendations contained in the report, subject to the following amendment to the recommendation set out in paragraph 2.2, for the consideration of members of the Cabinet:

“That the Chief Executive consult the Leader of the Council prior to making any amendments to the Community Plan prior to final publication”

and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007-08), attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 008/078) be endorsed, and that full Council be recommended to approve the Plan, subject to necessary and appropriate amendments to ensure that the Plan is accurate, coherent and reflects the views of Members;

2.         That the Chief Executive be authorised, after consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Tower Hamlets Community Plan to 2010: Year 7 (2007-08) in advance of final publication; and

3.         That the outturn figures for the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) for 2006-07, be noted, and that the Chief Executive be authorised to implement proposals for the use of NRF in 2007-2008, which have been developed and evaluated through the process described in Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 008/078).

Resolved

1.         That the Council's Strategic Plan 2006 – 2011: Year 2 Implementation Plan (2007/08) and Best Value Performance Plan be endorsed, and that full Council be recommended to approve these Plans, attached at Appendix 1 and 3 to the report (CAB 009/078), subject to necessary and appropriate amendments to ensure that the plan is accurate, coherent and reflects the views of Members; and

2.         That the Chief Executive be authorised, after consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Year 2 and BVPP (2007/2008) in advance of final publication.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Interim Service Head Strategy and Performance, Chief Executive’s (A. Steward)

Policy Manager Strategy and Performance, Chief Executive’s (K. Kewin)

Mr Smith, Chief Executive, and several Chief Officers, at the request of the Chair, addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of advice/comments and as presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

The Chair Moved the recommendations contained in the report, subject to the following amendment to the recommendation set out in paragraph 2.2, for the consideration of members of the Cabinet:

“That the Chief Executive consult the Leader of the Council prior to making any amendments to the Strategic Plan/ Best Value Performance Plan prior to final publication”

and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That the Council's Strategic Plan 2006 – 2011: Year 2 Implementation Plan (2007/08) and Best Value Performance Plan be endorsed, and that full Council be recommended to approve these Plans, attached at Appendix 1 and 3 to the report (CAB 009/078), subject to necessary and appropriate amendments to ensure that the plan is accurate, coherent and reflects the views of Members; and

2.         That the Chief Executive be authorised, after consultation with the Leader of the Council, to make appropriate and necessary amendments to the Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Year 2 and BVPP (2007/2008) in advance of final publication.

Resolved

1.         That the Corporate Communications Strategy set out in the body of the report (CAB 010/078) and also the Communications Action Plan attached at Appendix 1 thereto, be approved;

2.         That the key messages of the Authority, to be communicated through the Corporate Communications Strategy, as set out in Section 8 of the report (CAB 010/078), be agreed; and

3.         That the priority communications campaigns for the Authority, as set out in paragraph 12.4, of the report (CAB 011/078), be agreed.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Strategic Communications Lead, Chief Executive’s (L. Langham)

Ms Williams, Assistant Chief Executive, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 5^th June 2007, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of advice/ comments presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

Ms Williams, Assistant Chief Executive, assured members of the Cabinet that a number of points raised in the discussion would be reflected in the implementation of the Strategy including:-

·                    Media usage to optimise take up by local residents of leisure opportunities arising from the 2012 Olympic Games.

·                    Cross Directorate Working in relation to engaging hard to reach groups in the community.

·                    Enhancement of East End Life to improve community engagement.

·                    Initiatives to promote the identity of Tower Hamlets as resources allowed.

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

1.         That the Corporate Communications Strategy set out in the body of the report (CAB 010/078) and also the Communications Action Plan attached at Appendix 1 thereto, be approved;

2.         That the key messages of the Authority, to be communicated through the Corporate Communications Strategy, as set out in Section 8 of the report (CAB 010/078), be agreed; and

3.         That the priority communications campaigns for the Authority, as set out in paragraph 12.4, of the report (CAB 011/078), be agreed.

Motion Tabled by Councillor D. Jones (Chair).

Resolved

1.         That the establishment of the Sub-Bodies listed at (a) to (c) below, to discharge functions on behalf of the Cabinet, with Terms of Reference, Membership and Quorum as set out in paragraphs 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 of the report (CAB 011/078), be agreed:

(a)     Grants Panel

(b)     Grants Appeals Panel

(c)     King George’s Fields Charity Board

2)        That the appointments to the Grants Panel and Grants Appeals Panel for the Municipal Year 2007/2008, as set out below, be agreed: -

Action by: -

ADVISER TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE (S. WILLIAMS)

Service Head Democratic Services (J. Williams)

Acting Team Leader (Executive Team), Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that she had Tabled a Motion for the consideration of members of the Cabinet, a copy of which would be interleaved with the minutes. The Chair then formally Moved the motion as tabled, and it was:-

Resolved

1.         That the establishment of the Sub-Bodies listed at (a) to (c) below, to discharge functions on behalf of the Cabinet, with Terms of Reference, Membership and Quorum as set out in paragraphs 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 of the report (CAB 011/078), be agreed:

(a)     Grants Panel

(b)     Grants Appeals Panel

(c)     King George’s Fields Charity Board

2)        That the appointments to the Grants Panel and Grants Appeals Panel for the Municipal Year 2007/2008, as set out below, be agreed: -

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The clerk advised that there were no business to be considered under this section of the agenda.

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)

Resolved

That in accordance with 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 contained information defined as exempt or confidential in Part 1 of

Schedule 12A to the Local Government, Act 1972.

SUMMARY OF EXEMPT PROCEEDINGS

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

That in accordance with 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 contained information defined as exempt or confidential in Part 1 of

Schedule 12A to the Local Government, Act 1972.

SUMMARY OF EXEMPT PROCEEDINGS

To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the exempt / confidential minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007.

Minutes of Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007 approved.

Minutes of Cabinet held on 2^nd May 2007 approved.

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Sheet of questions and comments Tabled.

Motion from Chair agreed.

Sheet of questions and comments Tabled.

Motion from Chair agreed.

(Under provisions of Article 6 Para 6.02 V of the Constitution).

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Recommendation agreed.

Recommendation agreed.

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Motion from the Chair agreed: referring this matter to Overview and Scrutiny Committee for further specific advice, and requesting a further report on the matter.

Motion from the Chair agreed: referring this matter to Overview and Scrutiny Committee for further specific advice, and requesting a further report on the matter.

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