COUNCILLOR L. RAHMAN (CHAIR) IN THE CHAIR

The Chair welcomed the large number of young people present in the Public Gallery.

The Chair also welcomed Mr Lutfur Ali, Assistant Chief Executive, to the Authority and to his first meeting of the Cabinet. Mr Ali had been appointed during the Summer and taken up his position on 1^st September 2008.

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of:

·                    Councillor O. Ahmed, Lead Member Regeneration, Localisation and Community Partnerships.

·                    Councillor J. Peck, Lead Member Resources and Performance.

Noted.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali)

Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

Apologies for absence were received on behalf of:

·                    Councillor O. Ahmed, Lead Member Regeneration, Localisation and Community Partnerships.

·                    Councillor J. Peck, Lead Member Resources and Performance.

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.  See attached note from the Chief Executive.

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 17.2 “Roman Place (2 Gladstone Place) – Granting of Development Lease”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Roman Place site, the Old Ford Housing Association was an interested party in the acquisition of this site, and Councillor Francis was the an independent member the governing body of the Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that:

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Ocean Estate and referred to the Ocean New Deal for Communities (Ocean NDC) and Councillor Ahmed was a resident in the Ocean NDC area and a representative of the Authority on the Ocean Regeneration Trust.

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 2 area and Councillor Ahmed was a member of the LAP 2 Steering Group.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 4 area, Bishop Challoner School was a youth service provider in LAP 4, and Councillor Asad currently received remuneration from Bishop Challoner School in relation to its Youth Service provision.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to Old Ford Housing Association and Councillor Francis was an independent member of the governing body of Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a former Chair of the Planning Committee/ Strategic Development Committee which had considered aspects of this matter relating to planning consent.

Councillor S. Eatondeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Bethnal Green North area and Councillor Eaton was a Ward member for Bethnal Green North.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and  ...  view the full decision text for item 2.

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a prejudicial interest in Agenda item 17.2 “Roman Place (2 Gladstone Place) – Granting of Development Lease”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Roman Place site, the Old Ford Housing Association was an interested party in the acquisition of this site, and Councillor Francis was the an independent member the governing body of the Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that:

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Ocean Estate and referred to the Ocean New Deal for Communities (Ocean NDC) and Councillor Ahmed was a resident in the Ocean NDC area and a representative of the Authority on the Ocean Regeneration Trust.

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 1 area and Councillor Ahmed was a member of the LAP 1 Steering Group.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 4 area, Bishop Challoner School was a youth service provider in LAP 4, and Councillor Asad currently received remuneration from Bishop Challoner School in relation to its Youth Service provision.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to Old Ford Housing Association and Councillor Francis was an independent member of the governing body of Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a former Chair of the Planning Committee/ Strategic Development Committee which had considered aspects of this matter relating to planning consent.

Councillor S. Eatondeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Bethnal Green North area and Councillor Eaton was a Ward member for Bethnal Green North.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 2.

To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008.

Resolved

That the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali)

Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

The Chair Moved and it was: -

Resolved

That the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008 be approved and signed by the Chair, as a correct record of the proceedings.

To receive any deputations or petitions.

Nil items.

The clerk advised the Chair that the Assistant Chief Executive had received no constitutionally valid requests for deputations or petitions in respect of the business contained in the agenda.  However there had been expressions of interest in making a deputation on Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”, and this had not been detailed on the Authority’s Forward Plan, affecting the ability of interested parties to know in advance when the matter was to be considered by Cabinet, and give the required form of notice. In such an extenuating circumstance the Cabinet could, by resolution, waive constitutional requirements in order to receive deputations on this agenda item.

The Chair sought an indication from those present in the Public Gallery whether they wished to address the Cabinet in relation to the report. No indications were received.

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 9^th September 2008.

Two Sheets arising from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 9^th September 2008 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 the Budget and Policy Framework report at Agenda item 8.1 “Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-2011” (CAB 041/089)

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/ comments/ advice related.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. Ali)

Executive Team Leader, Democratic Services (A. Taylor)

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that Councillor Asad, 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 9^th September 2008, in respect of the unrestricted business contained in the agenda for consideration; and

·                    A sheet of advice/ comments arising from the deliberations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, in respect of the Budget and Policy Framework report contained in the unrestricted agenda for consideration.

copies of which would be interleaved with the minutes.

Councillor Asad, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee:-

·                    Thanked Councillor Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner Safer Greener and the Borough Commander of the Metropolitan Police, for attending the Overview and Scrutiny Committee the previous evening for the “Scrutiny Spotlight”; and outlined the key issues on which this discussion focused.

·                    Key Issues or Questions (Pre Scrutiny)

Informed members of the Cabinet that he had nothing to add to the questions/ comments raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as set out in the tabled paper regarding: -

o                   Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service” (CAB 038/089)

o                   Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval and Bethnal Green Gasholders Site, E3” (CAB 039/089)

o                   Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund- Proposed Interventions” (CAB 042/089)

o                   Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/09 – First Report - Housing Revenue Account” (CAB 048/089)

o                   Agenda item 12.6 “Treasury Management Outturn Report 2007/2008” (CAB 049/089).

·                    Budget and Policy Framework Matters

Reporting and expanding as appropriate upon the comments/ advice of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee set out in the tabled paper regarding: -

o                    Agenda item 8.1 “Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-2011” (CAB 041/089)

The Chair thanked Councillor Asad 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/ comments/ advice related.

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

No requests have been received by Acting Assistant Chief Executive to “call in” for further consideration by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, at its meeting to be held on 9^th September 2008, any of the provisional decisions taken by the Cabinet at its last meeting, held on 30^th July 2008.

Nil items.

The Clerk advised that no requests had been received by the Assistant Chief Executive to “call in” for further consideration, by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, any provisional decisions taken by the Cabinet, at its meeting held on 30^th July 2008.

Nil items.

Nil items.

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

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that:

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Ocean Estate and referred to the Ocean New Deal for Communities (Ocean NDC) and Councillor Ahmed was a resident in the Ocean NDC area and a representative of the Authority on the Ocean Regeneration Trust.

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 2 area and Councillor Ahmed was a member of the LAP 2 Steering Group.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 4 area, Bishop Challoner School was a youth service provider in LAP 4, and Councillor Asad currently received remuneration from Bishop Challoner School in relation to its Youth Service provision.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to Old Ford Housing Association and Councillor Francis was an independent member of the governing body of Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Special circumstances and reasons for urgency Agreed.

Resolved:

1.      That the allocation of additional funding for the youth service, set out in the body of the report, be agreed in principle and that it be noted that a further report setting out the detailed allocations of additional funding, including specified outputs and expected outcomes, will be submitted for Cabinet consideration in October 2008;

2.      That the options for the Osmani Centre be noted; and it be agreed that a detailed options appraisal is commissioned at a cost of not more than £139,000, to be funded from Local Public Services Agreement Reward Grant as set out at paragraph 6.8.4 of the report (CAB 038/089);

3.      That up to £3.3million from the Local Priorities Programme be earmarked for works to the Osmani Centre subject to the outcome of the options appraisal, referred to at resolution 2. above, and further consideration of this matter by Cabinet in late 2008;

4.      That the priority to go forward as an application to the Department of Children Schools and Families (DCSF) myplace fund for building a world class facility accessible to all young people in the borough should be on the Haileybury/Dame Colet House site;

5.      That it be noted that a successful myplace application could require that the Haileybury Centre and the adjoining Dame Colet House be removed from its  ...  view the full decision text for item 7.1

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that:

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Ocean Estate and referred to the Ocean New Deal for Communities (Ocean NDC) and Councillor Ahmed was a resident in the Ocean NDC area and a representative of the Authority on the Ocean Regeneration Trust.

·                    The report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 1 area and Councillor Ahmed was a member of the LAP 1 Steering Group.

Councillor A. Asad declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Authority’s youth service provision in Local Area Partnership 4 area, Bishop Challoner School was a youth service provider in LAP 4, and Councillor Asad currently received remuneration from Bishop Challoner School in relation to its Youth Service provision.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to Old Ford Housing Association and Councillor Francis was an independent member of the governing body of Old Ford Housing Association.

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Tower Hamlets Youth Service”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that the special circumstances and reasons for urgency associated with the proposals were detailed on the front page of the report. The Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency as set out on the front page of the report and also set out below:

·                    The report was unavailable for public inspection within the standard timescales set out in the Authority’s Constitution, because of the detailed discussions that needed to take place with third sector organisations in respect of the ‘myplace’ application process and for each organisation to determine whether they wished to submit an expression of interest. The deadline for applying for ‘myplace’ funding is the 30 September so it is essential that Cabinet consider this matter no later than the 10^th September 2008.

Mr Collins, Corporate Director Children’s Services, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report:

·                    Summarised the salient points contained therein and in particular-

o                    Commented that at its previous meeting the Cabinet had selected a preferred bidder to take forward the Building Schools for the Future (BSF) Wave 5 Programme with its large scale investment in the Authority’s School Estate. That the Authority’s young people had in the Summer achieved the best ever A level and GCSE results in Tower Hamlets, including English and Mathematics. The  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.1

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a former Chair of the Planning Committee/ Strategic Development Committee which had considered aspects of this matter relating to planning consent.

Councillor S. Eatondeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Bethnal Green North area and Councillor Eaton was a Ward member for Bethnal Green North.

Resolved:

1.         That the Corporate Director Development & Renewal be authorised, after consultation with the Lead Member for Resources and Assistant Chief Executive (Legal Services), to enter into a conditional agreement (subject to the revocation [planning consent]) with the Developer to acquire land known as 33-37 The Oval, as identified on the plan attached at Appendix A to the report (CAB 039/089); and

2.         That the Chief Executive be instructed to commission a comprehensive investigation to establish whether the Authority has put in place adequate controls to prevent a recurrence of the procedural errors, referred to in the body of the report (CAB 039/089).

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & RENEWAL

(P. EVANS)

Service Head Asset Strategy, Capital Delivery and Corporate Property Services – Development and Renewal (A. Algar)

CHIEF EXECUTIVE (M. SMITH) [Resolution 2.]

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a former Chair of the Planning Committee/ Strategic Development Committee which had considered aspects of this matter relating to planning consent.

Councillor S. Eatondeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.2 “33-37 The Oval Bethnal Green Gasholders Site E3” (CAB 039/089) and the exempt/ confidential appendix thereto, Agenda item 17.1 (CAB 051/089). The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Bethnal Green North area and Councillor Eaton was a Ward member for Bethnal Green North.

Mr Evans, Interim Corporate Director Development and Renewal, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report:

·                    Briefly summarised the salient points contained therein:-

o                    Outlining the background to this matter: planning consent granted to a developer, by the Authority, for a mixed business and residential use scheme for the site at 33-37 The Oval. The consent was vulnerable to challenge by the Health and Safety Executive due to an administrative oversight that resulted in failure to consult the HSE (the site being in close proximity to a notifiable National Grid gas storage installation).

o                    Outlining the options open to the Authority and their associated implications, should the Authority’s Strategic Development Committee determine that original planning consent should be revoked, now presented for Cabinet consideration:

¨             To allow the Planning Process to take its course and eventually reach the point of statutory compensation to the developer.

¨             To take action to acquire the land from the developer at a cost detailed in the confidential part of the agenda.

On balance Officers considered that the latter option was a preferable course of action, leaving the Authority free to optimise the positive aspects of the site in due course.

·                    Addressing the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, 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 Francis, Lead Member Housing and Development:

·                    Commented that he had found the contents of the report absolutely depressing, particularly when contrasted with the uplifting nature of the proposals contained in Agenda item 7.1 “Resourcing Youth Services” and when reflecting upon the opportunity cost of devoting resources to compensation payments rather than such improvements in service delivery.

·                    Acknowledged that a mistake had been made by an Officer of the Authority and the Council as a whole must take responsibility for that, and specifically for the liability resulting from it, in the same way it took credit for the good work of Officers, for example in maximising the benefits to the Community arising from the planning process (Section 106).

·                    Considered that of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.2

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to Victoria Park and Councillor Francis was a resident in this locality.

Special circumstances and reasons for urgency Agreed.

Resolved:

1.         That the options for the Osmani Centre be noted and that a detailed options appraisal be commissioned at a cost of £139,000, to be funded from Local Public Service Agreement Reward Grant, as set out at paragraph 4.8.4 of the report (CAB 040/089);

2.         That up to £3.3millon be earmarked from the Local Priorities Capital Programme for works to the Osmani Centre, subject to the outcome of the options appraisal and consultations;

3.         That resources in the Local Priorities Capital Programme be earmarked to deliver the Victoria Park Masterplan on the basis of a required capital contribution from the Authority of £5.05million over a four year period as detailed in the table at paragraph 5.6.3 of the report (CAB 040/089);

4.         That it be noted that the delivery of the Victoria Park Masterplan will create a revenue requirement of £250, 000 which will need to be provided for in the General Fund revenue budget at the appropriate time; and

5.         That the funding implications for the Authority’s capital programme of the scheme proposals referred to at resolutions 2. and 3. above be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head of Corporate Finance Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE

(S. HALSEY)

Service Head Cultural Services, Communities, Localities and Culture (P. Martindill)

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (K. COLLINS)

Service Head Resources, Children’s Services (I. Cattermole)

Councillor L Rahman declared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to the Spitalfields and Banglatown area and Councillor Rahman was a Ward member for Spitalfields and Banglatown.

Councillor M Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 7.3 “Capital Programme Approvals – Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to Victoria Park and Councillor Francis was a resident in this locality.

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that the special circumstances and reasons for urgency associated with the proposals were detailed on the front page of the report. The Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency as set out on the front page of the report and also set out below:

·                    The report was unavailable for public inspection within the standard timescales set out in the Authority’s Constitution, because of the continuation of discussions with the Heritage Lottery Fund regarding the appropriate balance of funding needed to support the Council’s Capital Bid.  Heritage Lottery bids are subject to intense competition and it is vital that the Authority’s bid and capital requirement reflects the very latest information and advice from the Lottery Fund. Bids for this round of funding need to be completed by the end of September 2008 and this is therefore the last opportunity for Cabinet to agree proposals prior to despatch of the Authority’s bid.

Mr Naylor, Corporate Director Resources, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report summarised the salient points contained therein and in particular:-

·                    Informed members of the Cabinet that at their last meeting, held on 30^th July 2008, they had noted financial forces facing the Authority and agreed budgetary priorities for the three years to April 2011, together with a framework for the budget process in 2009/10. This had included targeted investment in local priorities, for the benefit of the local community, such as assets and infrastructure; and this formed the backdrop to the proposals contained in the report.

·                    Highlighted proposals contained in the report that two schemes be prioritised for Local Priorities Scheme funding ahead of the general budget process for 2009/10:

o                   Osmani Youth Centre

o                   Victoria Park Masterplan

·                    Drew the attention of members of the Cabinet to paragraphs 6.1 to 6.3 of the report, which detailed the availability of £14.51 million in capital receipts for the Local Priorities Scheme Capital Programme. £6.254 million of this had already been allocated, leaving a balance of £7.897 million unallocated.

·                    Advised that should the Cabinet agree the report’s proposals that the Osmani Youth Centre and Victoria Park Masterplan schemes be prioritised for Local Priorities Scheme funding, this would result in a shortfall of £453,000 in the Local Priorities Capital Programme. However given the lead in time for the two schemes, and that funding  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.3

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8.1 “Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-11”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of the Olympic Development Agency.

Resolved:

That the Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-11, attached at Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 041/089), be endorsed and that Full Council be recommended to approve the plan.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES & CULTURE

(S. HALSEY)

Service Head Community Safety, Communities, Localities & Culture (A. Bamber)

Partnership & Performance Manager, Communities, Localities & Culture (J. Underwood)

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 8.1 “Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan 2008-11”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that Councillor Ahmed was a Board Member - Olympic Delivery Authority - Planning Decision Team.

Mr Halsey, Corporate Director Communities, Localities and Culture, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report:

·                    Briefly summarised the salient points contained therein:-

o                    Informing members of the Cabinet that the Plan before them for endorsement and onward recommendation to full Council,, was a statutory document, which the Authority was now required to update annually, reflecting priorities facing the Borough and targets agreed by the Living Safely Community Plan Action Group, following extensive consultation with partners and local residents

o                    Drawing the attention of members of the Cabinet to:

¨                   The developmental process for the Plan set out at paragraph 4.2 of the report.

¨                   The types of crime prioritised in 2008/09 following a strategic assessment of available data.

¨                   A Home Office review over the coming 6 months of Tower Hamlets Partnership governance arrangements and other matters which it was hoped would result in the Authority achieving exemplar status in this area.

·                    Addressing the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, in relation to the report; as set out in the tabled sheet of Budget and Policy Framework advice and comments presented by the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee earlier in the proceedings.

A discussion followed, during which the proposed Crime and Drugs Reduction Partnership Plan was broadly welcomed, and which included the following points:-

·                    With reference to page 20 of the Plan “Our Priorities 2008/09 and Delivery Plan – Violent Crime” whilst the prominence give to domestic violence was welcome, additional clarity and detail was required in relation to the work to be undertaken with the perpetrators of such violence as well as that with the victims.

·                    Anecdotal evidence was relayed which appeared to indicate that information explaining how to establish a Neighbourhood Watch had not been forthcoming, from the Safer Neighbourhoods Team, to residents wishing to participate in such a scheme. It was considered that the Authority should facilitate the establishment and participation in such schemes and Chief Officers should ensure such information was readily available.

·                    With reference to Appendix 2 to the Plan “Our Performance 2005-2008” weak performance in relation to concern about crime was noted:

o                   The target of reducing the proportion of residents that cited crime as a concern to 35% had an outturn of 55%.

o                   The target of reducing the proportion of residents that felt unsafe in their area at night to 25% had an outturn of 45%.

It was considered that the indicators revealed a serious level of anti social behaviour bordering on crime, which was affecting resident perceptions of Tower Hamlets as a place, and that this phenomenon required examination and the development of options for mitigating measures.  The Corporate Director Communities, Localities and Culture acknowledged  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.1

Nil items.

Nil items.

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

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for a programme supporting residents into employment operated by Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd, and Councillor Francis was the Authority’s representative on the governing body of Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd.

Councillor C. Hawkinsdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Hawkins was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Ullah was an independent member and Vice-Chair of the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

Special circumstances and reasons for urgency Agreed.

Resolved:

1.         That, subject to (a) below, the allocation of Working Neighbourhood Funds (WNF) to the specific projects outlined in paragraph 5.3 of the report (CAB 042/089) and summarised in paragraph 5.6, limited to the period 1^st October 2008 to 31^st March 2009, be approved on the basis of offering a transitional arrangement for projects that are delivering outcomes in accordance with WNF criteria. Also that it be noted that the rationale for offering these projects for continued funding until March 09 is either:

·                    The Authority expects the area of work to continue, although it may be delivered in a different method or by a different delivery agency once the project is submitted through the Community Plan Delivery Group.

·                    The Authority needs to continue the funding whilst mainstream resources are considered.

(a)    That it be agreed that the allocation of WNF funding to the programme for improving attainment in English and Maths at GCSE, outlined in paragraph 5.3 of the report (CAB 042/089) and summarised in paragraph 5.6, be continued until the end of the 2008/2009 academic year and the allocation adjusted accordingly.

2.         That it be noted that further budget allocations and projects to make use of the remaining WNF funding, following the completion of the work on the detail of the Local Area Agreement delivery plans, will be brought forward for Cabinet consideration in January 2009.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR – DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (P. EVANS)

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE

(S. HALSEY)

Councillor M. Francisdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for a programme supporting residents into employment operated by Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd, and Councillor Francis was the Authority’s representative on the governing body of Leaside Regeneration Company Ltd.

Councillor C. Hawkinsdeclared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Hawkins was a representative of the Authority on the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 10.1 “Working Neighbourhoods Fund/ Decisions on Budget Allocations and Projects”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report contained recommendations relating to funding allocation for training programmes operated by Tower Hamlets College and Councillor Ullah was an independent member and Vice-Chair of the governing body of Tower Hamlets College.

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that the special circumstances and reasons for urgency associated with the proposals were detailed on the front page of the report. The Cabinet subsequently agreed the special circumstances and reasons for urgency as set out on the front page of the report and also set out below:

·                    The report was unavailable for public inspection within the standard timescales set out in the Authority’s Constitution, due to the need to undertake more evaluation of the programmes offered for allocation of funding to ensure the services offered meet the indicators and targets agreed.

·                    The Tower Hamlets Partnership has prioritised worklessness and skills within its Local Area Agreement (LAA) targets. The delivery plans now being prepared which set out how the contributions of all the partners through their main programmes will contribute to the delivery of those targets.  Working Neighbourhood Fund (WNF) will be used to commission programmes of activity which address the local contextual issues identified in order to help us achieve the LAA targets.

·                    It was vital that detailed information was available on the programmes contribution in order to allow proper consideration of the report by Members.

Mr Evans, Interim Corporate Director Development and Renewal, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report:

·                    Summarised the salient points contained therein and in particular:-

o                    Informed members of the Cabinet that:

¨             They had previously agreed the criteria and framework for the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, and requested the submission of specific proposals for consideration, in September, which were set out in the report.

¨             The strategic framework for WNF, focused on programmes designed to support and encourage people into effective employment, as the Tower Hamlets Partnership had prioritised worklessness and skills within the LAA targets; and the deployment of WNF funding would be based on a commissioning approach.

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Resolved:

1.      That the performance information contained in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (CAB 043/089) be noted;

2.      That the projected outturn for Directorate service budgets and for the total General Fund net expenditure budget for 2008/2009, set out in Section 4.2 and detailed in Appendices 3A-G of the report (CAB 043/089), be noted;

3.      That the budget target adjustments, as detailed in Section 6 and Appendix 4 of the report (CAB 043/089), be agreed;

4.      That the Authority’s performance against Service Improvement Growth targets, as set out in Section 7.1 of the report (CAB 043/089), be noted; and

5.      That the 2008/09 Savings Targets, as detailed in Appendix 5, to the report (CAB 043/089), be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head of Corporate Finance Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

Financial Planning & Systems Manager, Resources (M. McGrath)

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. ALI)

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

Performance Manager Strategy and Performance, Chief Executive’s (L. Sutton)

The Chair Moved the recommendations, as set out in the report, and it was:-

Resolved:

1.      That the performance information contained in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report (CAB 043/089) be noted;

2.      That the projected outturn for Directorate service budgets and for the total General Fund net expenditure budget for 2008/2009, set out in Section 4.2 and detailed in Appendices 3A-G of the report (CAB 043/089), be noted;

3.      That the budget target adjustments, as detailed in Section 6 and Appendix 4 of the report (CAB 043/089), be agreed;

4.      That the Authority’s performance against Service Improvement Growth targets, as set out in Section 7.1 of the report (CAB 043/089), be noted; and

5.      That the 2008/09 Savings Targets, as detailed in Appendix 5, to the report (CAB 043/089), be noted.

Nil items.

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

Procedural Motion

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that there were seven unrestricted reports for information contained in the agenda and that:

·                    Lead Members had indicated that they wished to address the Cabinet in relation to:

o              Agenda item 12.1 “Outcome of Corporate Assessment and Joint Area Review”

o              Agenda item 12.2 “CCTV Capital Projects Programme 2008-2009”

o              Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 – First Report – Housing Revenue Account”

·                    Matters had been raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, 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 in relation to:

o              Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 – First Report – Housing Revenue Account”

o              Agenda item 12.6 “Treasury Management Outturn Report 2007/2008”

·                    He considered it appropriate that the remaining information reports be noted as a block and accordingly proposed the following motion for the consideration of members of the Cabinet, and it was:

Resolved

That the noting recommendations contained in the following reports be agreed:

·                    Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”

·                    Agenda item 12.4 “2008/09 Capital Programme: Capital Monitoring Report as at 30 June 2008”

·                    Agenda item 12.7 “Exercise of Corporate Director Discretions”

Resolved:

That the successful outcome of the Council’s Corporate Assessment and Joint Area Review be noted.

Action by:

ASSISTANT CHIEF EXECUTIVE (L. ALI)

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

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (K. COLLINS)

Service Head, Strategy Commissioning and Partnerships,Children’s Services (N. Parish)

Mr Smith, Chief Executive, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report commented as follows:

·                    The formal reports of the Audit Commission and Ofsted, following the Corporate Assessment and Joint Area Review of Children’s Services, were appended to the Cabinet report.

·                    The Authority had performed exceptionally well, with its Children’s Services being assessed as outstanding, and the Council as a whole assessed as a four star excellent authority. Only one other Council had achieved a better corporate assessment rating.

·                    The inspectors had been particularly impressed with the Authority’s vision and ambition for Tower Hamlets, the strength of its resolve to tackle inequality and its embedding of partnership working.  They had also noted that these in turn were underpinned by good leadership, a solid financial position and high staff morale.

·                    Discussion with the Audit Commission inspectors at the start of the process revealed that they thought the Authority, in its setting of challenging targets, risked damaging morale and motivation, also that a good result in the assessment process might encourage complacency.  The Corporate Management Team had disagreed and neither of the risks had materialised.  The Audit Commission had been impressed with the organisation’s honesty in dealing with issues and their report acknowledged that being ambitious and challenging at the outset resulted in better performance and faster improvement.

·                    The outcome of the Corporate Assessment and JAR was good news for the Authority as well as the residents it served and a testament to Members, Officers and Partners past and present.

Councillor Francis, Lead Member Housing and Development, commented that the outcome of the Corporate Assessment and JAR was an acknowledgement of the good motivation and performance of the Council’s staff.  However it was an indication of direction of travel and the ultimate destination had not yet been reached.  There was a need to guard against complacency and to continue striving for excellence, as the assessment of its services by residents was not the same assessment as that detailed in the reports of the Audit Commission and Ofsted.

Councillor Hawkins, Lead Member Children’s Services:

·                    Thanked the staff in Children’s Services and across the Tower Hamlets Partnership who had contributed to the achievement of a fantastic and well deserved JAR assessment.

·                    Commented that the outcome was also a tribute to the young inspectors and she was pleased with the support given to them by the Authority.

·                    Considered that the Authority should be particularly proud in respect of the assessment relating to looked after children, as it reflected the Authority’s ambition to do its best for this vulnerable element of the Community.

·                    Commented that the perceptions of residents was the most important assessment of the Council’s performance and it needed to demonstrate its excellent service delivery to them in the same way it had communicated this to the inspectors.

The Chair summarised by:

·                    Congratulating all those who had contributed to the successful outcome of the Corporate Assessment and JAR; an achievement of the Council as a whole. 

·                    Commenting that the biggest  ...  view the full minutes text for item 12.1

Colour maps tabled.

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 045/089) be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES & CULTURE

(S. HALSEY)

Service Head Community Safety, Communities, Localities & Culture (A. Bamber)

Community Safety Operations Manager, Communities, Localities & Culture (H. Mallinder)

The Chair informed members of the Cabinet that colour versions of the maps contained in the report contained in the agenda previously circulated had been Tabled, copies of which would be interleaved with the minutes.

Mr Halsey, Corporate Director Communities, Localities and Culture, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report briefly summarised the salient points contained therein.  Mr Halsey also informed members of the Cabinet that negotiations between the Authority and the London Borough of Newham for the facility to review footage from the CCTV cameras it operated had been concluded, and this would be productive in relation to the reduction of crime in the coming months.

Mr Halsey, Corporate Director Communities, Localities and Culture and Mr Bamber, Service Head Community Safety - Communities, Localities and Culture, at the request of the Chair, responded to requests for clarification/ assurance, in relation to the following:

·                    Whether the CCTV cameras proposed for installation had Pan Tilt Zoom funcitionality.

·                    Citizen rights of access to footage from CCTV cameras, operated by the Authority, in order to defend themselves at Law.

·                    With reference to paragraph 5.2 of the report, whether the new CCTV camera scheme being developed for the Chicksand Estate would be rolled out at the same time as the other CCTV schemes detailed in the report.

Councillor Ullah, Lead Member Cleaner, Safer, Greener, commented that for the first time new CCTV cameras would be located on the basis of a combination of known crime hot spots and local knowledge mapped using CAD softwear.  Councillor Ullah also thanked the CCTV team and Safer Neighbourhood teams for their contribution to the achievement of the proposals.

The Chair Moved the recommendations, as set out in the report, and it was:-

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 045/089) be noted.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Resolved:

1.         That the Capital Outturn of £61.932 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2008 be noted, and that it also be noted that sufficient resources are available to finance this;

2.         That it be noted that the carry forward of approvals in the Local Priorities Programme [from 2007/08 to 2008/09], as detailed at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 046/089) will be considered as part of the forthcoming budget process; and

3.         That the requirement to provide resources of £0.446 million in 2008/09 to fund the Local Priorities Programme commitments of £9.830 million, not funded from resources carried forward of £9.384 million, be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

Capital and Investments Manager, Resources (J. Ricketts)

Capital Accountant, Resources (E. Hussain)

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.3 “Capital Outturn Report 2007/2008”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for repairs to housing stock and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

See procedural motion at Agenda item 12. above.

Resolved:

1.         That the Capital Outturn of £61.932 million for the financial year ending 31 March 2008 be noted, and that it also be noted that sufficient resources are available to finance this;

2.         That it be noted that the carry forward of approvals in the Local Priorities Programme [from 2007/08 to 2008/09], as detailed at Appendix 2 to the report (CAB 046/089) will be considered as part of the forthcoming budget process; and

3.         That the requirement to provide resources of £0.446 million in 2008/09 to fund the Local Priorities Programme commitments of £9.830 million, not funded from resources carried forward of £9.384 million, be noted.

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 047/089) be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

Capital and Investments Manager, Resources (J. Ricketts)

Capital Strategy Manager, Resources (D. Tattersall)

See procedural motion at Agenda item 12. above.

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 047/089) be noted.

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Resolved:

That the projected outturn in respect of the 2008/09 Housing Revenue Account, as detailed in Appendix A to the report (CAB 048/089), be noted.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR – DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (P. EVANS)

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

Finance Manager, Development & Renewal (P. Leeson)

Councillor Rofique U. Ahmed declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ahmed was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Councillor A. Ullah declared a personal interest in Agenda item 12.5 “Corporate Revenue Budget Monitoring 2008/2009 First Report – Housing Revenue Account”. The declaration of interest was made on the basis that the report referred to resource allocation for improvements to housing estates and a Leaseholder Administration Charge Rebate and Councillor Ullah was an LBTH Leaseholder.

Mr Evans, Interim Corporate Director Development and Renewal, at the request of the Chair in introducing the report:

·                    Briefly summarised the salient points contained therein and in particular highlighted that should the projected underspend in the Housing Revenue Account for 2008/09, detailed in the first quarter monitoring report, remain at the mid-year point, Officers would examine the underlying factors and identify mitigating measures.

·                    Addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, 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 Francis, Lead Member Housing and Development, noted the small projected underspend in the Housing Revenue Account for 2008/09 and commented that:

·                    It was not prudent to allocate these resources at this point in the year.

·                    The position would be closely scrutinised and should it appear that an underspend was likely, he would ask the Interim Corporate Director Development and Renewal to identify options for the investment of the resources in the Administration’s housing priorities by the close of the financial year.

The Chair Moved the recommendations, as set out in the report, and it was:-

Resolved:

That the projected outturn in respect of the 2008/09 Housing Revenue Account, as detailed in Appendix A to the report (CAB 048/089), be noted.

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 049/089) be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

Capital and Investments Manager, Resources (J. Ricketts)

Mr Naylor, Corporate Director Resources, at the request of the Chair, in introducing the report; briefly summarised salient points contained therein, and addressed the matters raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, held on 9^th September 2008, 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.

The Chair Moved the recommendations, as set out in the report, and it was:-

Resolved:

That the contents of the report (CAB 049/089) be noted.

Resolved:

That the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 050/089), be noted.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. NAYLOR)

Service Head Corporate Finance, Resources (A. Finch)

Capital and Investments Manager, Resources (J. Ricketts)

See procedural motion at Agenda item 12. above.

Resolved:

That the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report (CAB 050/089), be noted.

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.

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.

To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the exempt / confidential minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008.

Minutes of Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008 approved.

Minutes of Cabinet held on 30^th July 2008 approved.

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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Contents of Appendix noted.

Exempt/ Confidential appendix to the unrestricted report “33-37 The Oval & Bethnal Green Gasholders Site, E3” (CAB 039/089) [Agenda item 7.2] noted.

Recommendations agreed.

Recommendations agreed.

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