Apologies for absence were received on behalf of:

·         Councillor Oliur Rahman (Cabinet Member for Children’s Services)

Apologies for lateness were received on behalf of:

·         Councillor Rania Khan (Cabinet Member for Culture)

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.

None were declared.

The unrestricted minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 31 July 2013 are presented for information.

The unrestricted minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 31 July 2013 were presented for information.

To receive any petitions.

Petition tabled by Mr Terry McGrenera on behalf of a number of Housing Association tenants within Tower Hamlets Borough.

DECISION

1.    That the petition tabled by Mr Terry McGrenera in respect of Agenda Item 10.1 (Co-regulation and Accountability of Registered Providers) be received and noted.

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

3.    That any outstanding issues raised by the petition be referred to the appropriate Corporate Director 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 19).

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

4.1       Petition from Mr Terry McGrenera and a number of tenants in relation to Agenda Item 10.1 (Co-Regulation and Accountability of Registered Providers)

The Petition and supporting documents were tabled by Mr Terry McGrenera and Jenny Fisher on behalf of a number of Housing Association tenants within Tower Hamlets Borough. They raised concerns around the relationship between registered housing providers and their tenants. They felt that the role of tenants was significantly decreasing as Housing Associations became less community based and more business oriented. A number of examples were given of where tenants felt they were being excluded or pressurised.

Following a discussion, Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, responded to the petition. She thanked the petitioners for raising this issue and confirmed that she also had similar concerns. She stated that the Administration took a dim view of any proposals to reduce tenant involvement and would work with tenants to attempt to address any problems raised.

RESOLVED

1.    That the petition tabled by Mr Terry McGrenera in respect of Agenda Item 10.1 (Co-regulation and Accountability of Registered Providers) be received and noted.

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

3.    That any outstanding issues raised by the petition be referred to the appropriate Corporate Director 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 19).

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Councillor Motin Uz-Zaman, Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (OSC), presented an update on the OSC meeting the previous week. In particular he highlighted that:

·         The contributions of the Borough Commander and Deputy Mayor had been very welcome but that, as the head of the Executive, the OSC were disappointed that the Mayor had not been able to attend the last meeting.

·         The Borough Commander and Deputy Mayor had provided a useful presentation giving an overview of crime and anti-social behaviour issues in the borough, victim satisfaction and public confidence in the policy and areas of development including Integrated Offender Management Teams. OSC were keen to monitor performance of the teams as they established themselves.

·         The presentation also included details of the Community Safety Plan which led to a useful discussion on the issues presented within it.

·         The Licensing Policy had been presented to the meeting and was welcomed by Members.

The Mayor thanked Councillor Motin Uz-Zaman for his presentation.

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The Clerk advised that no requests had been received to ‘call-in’ any provisional decisions taken by the Mayor in Cabinet, at the Cabinet meeting held on 31 July 2013.

1.            To approve the draft Whitechapel Vision Masterplan SPD (contained in Appendix 1) for statutory public consultation.

2.            To authorise the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal, after consultation with the Lead Member for Housing , Development and Renewal, to make any necessary and appropriate minor amendments to the draft Whitechapel Vision Masterplan SPD, prior to the statutory public consultation.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Head of Planning and Building Control (O. Whalley)

(Strategic Planning Manager (M. Bell)

Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, introduced the report. She highlighted the importance of the document in shaping the future of the Whitechapel area, including in delivering new homes, jobs, public spaces, cultural facilities and a network of cleaner and safer streets. Following discussion she reported that some issues they were exploring included those around the number of affordable homes created, parking options and how to best support market traders.

The Mayor welcomed the report, in particular highlighting the huge potential there was to positively develop the Whitechapel area. He looked forward to seeing the report again following the consultation period. He agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.            To approve the draft Whitechapel Vision Masterplan SPD (contained in Appendix 1) for statutory public consultation.

2.            To authorise the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal, after consultation with the Lead Member for Housing , Development and Renewal, to make any necessary and appropriate minor amendments to the draft Whitechapel Vision Masterplan SPD, prior to the statutory public consultation.

1.    To note the contents of this report.

2.    To note the continuing rising need for school places and confirm the priority for school places to be provided to contribute towards sustainable communities.

3.    To note the site allocations achieved for primary and secondary schools (paragraph 6.9) and confirm support for the implementation of these allocations, subject to detailed proposals for each site.

4.    To support the proposed expansions of Stebon and Olga Primary Schools (paragraphs 6.14, 6.15) and note that these proposals are subject to publication of statutory proposals and recommendations included in a separate report on this agenda (Education, Social Care & Wellbeing Capital Programme).

5.    To support the proposed expansion and change of age range of St Paul’s Way Trust School (paragraph 6.17), subject to publication of statutory proposals, and recommendations included in a separate report on this agenda (Education, Social Care & Wellbeing Capital Programme).

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (A. CANNING)

(Head of Building Development (P. Watson)

Anne Canning, the Interim Corporate Director, Education, Social Care and Wellbeing, introduced the report. She highlighted the importance of preparing for the rise in the Borough’s population and that the Council would endeavour to explore all opportunities to meet this challenge.

The Mayor welcomed the report, highlighting the importance of finding a solution to the issue and agreed the recommendations as printed.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of this report.

2.    To note the continuing rising need for school places and confirm the priority for school places to be provided to contribute towards sustainable communities.

3.    To note the site allocations achieved for primary and secondary schools (paragraph 6.9) and confirm support for the implementation of these allocations, subject to detailed proposals for each site.

4.    To support the proposed expansions of Stebon and Olga Primary Schools (paragraphs 6.14, 6.15) and note that these proposals are subject to publication of statutory proposals and recommendations included in a separate report on this agenda (Education, Social Care & Wellbeing Capital Programme).

5.    To support the proposed expansion and change of age range of St Paul’s Way Trust School (paragraph 6.17), subject to publication of statutory proposals, and recommendations included in a separate report on this agenda (Education, Social Care & Wellbeing Capital Programme).

1.    To note the contents of this report and specifically the out-turn for the 2012/13 CSF and Adult Services’ Capital Programmes (detailed in Appendix A) and proposed allocation of the funding available in 2013/14 and 2014/15 (as detailed in Appendix B);

2.    To approve the adoption of capital estimates for 2013/14 capital condition and improvement programme schemes as shown in Appendix C and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.6);

3.    To note the remaining projects within the Primary Capital Programme (PCP) schemes as shown in Appendix D (paragraph 6.9);

4.    To note the Primary School Expansion Programme as detailed in Appendix E (paragraph 6.11) ;

5.    To approve the revised capital estimates of £4.90m for the works at Arnhem Wharf Primary School to be funded from the uncommitted funds within the ESCW capital programme (paragraph 6.13);

6.    To approve the revised capital estimates of £5.3m for the works at Bonner (Mile End) Primary School to be funded from the uncommitted funds within the ESCW capital programme (paragraph 6.15);

7.    To approve the adoption of a  capital estimate of £5.5m for the proposed expansion of Stebon Primary School (paragraph 6.16);

8.    To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £5.5m for the proposed 2FE primary provision by the expansion of St Paul’s Way Trust School (paragraph 6.18);

9.    To authorise the Corporate Director, Education, Social Care & Wellbeing, the Director of Development & Renewal and the Head of Legal Services to negotiate and agree the necessary development agreement and leases with Poplar Harca & St Paul's Way Trust School to facilitate the school expansion (paragraph 6.21);.

10.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £10.7m for the proposed expansion of Olga Primary School (paragraph 6.23);

11.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £500,000 to cover the costs of developing proposals to be considered for inclusion in the capital programme and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.27);

12.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £370,000 for the costs of providing additional short term accommodation if required for additional pupils until major works have been carried out to provide permanent additional school places and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.28);

13.To note the grant funding from the Department for Education of £1.2m as part of the Council’s duty to provide free early education from 1 September 2013, and that suitable projects will be formally approved using delegated authority (paragraph 6.30);

14.To note that the Short Breaks grant funding for 2013/14 is not announced until August 2013, and that and that suitable projects will be formally approved using delegate authority (paragraph 6.34);

15.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £370,000 for the proposed works to 35 Ronald Street to be funded from the Adults’ Personal Social Services Capital Grant (paragraph 6.38);

16.That the Director of Education, Social Care and Wellbeing (ESCW), in respect of all proposed tenders referred in this report, is authorised to agree tenders for projects within the approved programmes and capital estimate;

17.That any  ...  view the full decision text for item 7.2

Anne Canning, the Interim Corporate Director, Education, Social Care and Wellbeing, introduced the report. She highlighted how provided practical examples of the Council meeting the need for more school places highlighted in the previous report on the agenda.

The Mayor welcomed the report and agreed the recommendations as printed.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of this report and specifically the out-turn for the 2012/13 CSF and Adult Services’ Capital Programmes (detailed in Appendix A) and proposed allocation of the funding available in 2013/14 and 2014/15 (as detailed in Appendix B);

2.    To approve the adoption of capital estimates for 2013/14 capital condition and improvement programme schemes as shown in Appendix C and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.6);

3.    To note the remaining projects within the Primary Capital Programme (PCP) schemes as shown in Appendix D (paragraph 6.9);

4.    To note the Primary School Expansion Programme as detailed in Appendix E (paragraph 6.11) ;

5.    To approve the revised capital estimates of £4.90m for the works at Arnhem Wharf Primary School to be funded from the uncommitted funds within the ESCW capital programme (paragraph 6.13);

6.    To approve the revised capital estimates of £5.3m for the works at Bonner (Mile End) Primary School to be funded from the uncommitted funds within the ESCW capital programme (paragraph 6.15);

7.    To approve the adoption of a  capital estimate of £5.5m for the proposed expansion of Stebon Primary School (paragraph 6.16);

8.    To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £5.5m for the proposed 2FE primary provision by the expansion of St Paul’s Way Trust School (paragraph 6.18);

9.    To authorise the Corporate Director, Education, Social Care & Wellbeing, the Director of Development & Renewal and a Head of Legal Services to negotiate and agree the necessary development agreement and leases with Poplar Harca & St Paul's Way Trust School to facilitate the school expansion (paragraph 6.21);.

10.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £10.7m for the proposed expansion of Olga Primary School (paragraph 6.23);

11.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £500,000 to cover the costs of developing proposals to be considered for inclusion in the capital programme and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.27);

12.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £370,000 for the costs of providing additional short term accommodation if required for additional pupils until major works have been carried out to provide permanent additional school places and authorise expenditure (paragraph 6.28);

13.To note the grant funding from the Department for Education of £1.2m as part of the Council’s duty to provide free early education from 1 September 2013, and that suitable projects will be formally approved using delegated authority (paragraph 6.30);

14.To note that the Short Breaks grant funding for 2013/14 is not announced until August 2013, and that and that suitable projects will be formally approved using delegate authority (paragraph 6.34);

15.To approve the adoption of a capital estimate of £370,000 for the proposed works to 35 Ronald Street to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.2

1.    To note the contents of this report.

2.    To agree that statutory proposals should be published for the enlargement of Stebon Primary School to admit 90 pupils in each year from September 2014.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (A. CANNING)

(Head of Building Development (P. Watson)

Anne Canning, Interim Corporate Director, Education, Social Care and Wellbeing, introduced the report. She reported that Stebon was a good, settled school and a good candidate for expansion.

The Mayor welcomed the report and agreed the recommendations as printed.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of this report.

2.    To agree that statutory proposals should be published for the enlargement of Stebon Primary School to admit 90 pupils in each year from September 2014.

1.    To agree the forward programme for the adoption of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

2.    To recommend that Full Council approve the Licensing Policy.

3.    To note that it is intended that the Statement of licensing Policy will take effect from 1st November 2013 until 31st October 2018. The existing Statement of Licensing Policy will be revoked on the 31st October 2013.

4.    To recommend that Full Council approve the ‘no casino’ resolution.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (S. HALSEY)

(Head of Consumer and Business Regulations (D. Tolley)

Councillor Ohid Ahmed, the Deputy Mayor, introduced the report. He highlighted the extensive consultation process that had been undertaken and that comments received had been included in the report. Once agreed at Cabinet the report would be presented to Council for final approval.

The Mayor welcomed the report and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To agree the forward programme for the adoption of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

2.    To recommend that Full Council approve the Licensing Policy.

3.    To note that it is intended that the Statement of licensing Policy will take effect from 1st November 2013 until 31st October 2018. The existing Statement of Licensing Policy will be revoked on the 31st October 2013.

4.    To recommend that Full Council approve the ‘no casino’ resolution.

1.    To adopt the proposed policy for Sexual Entertainment Venues which:

a.    establishes a nil limit on licenses for new premises;

b.    allows existing licensed sexual entertainment venues to continue to      operate subject to regulatory controls and license fees.

2.    To agree that the policy for Sex Establishments should take effect on the same day that Schedule 3 takes effect in Tower Hamlets.

3.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to resolve that Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as amended by section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 be applied in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets area to enable the proposed Sexual Entertainment Venues Policy to be brought into effect:

4.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to make regulations prescribing standard conditions as set out in Appendix 2.

5.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to resolve that fees as set out in Appendix 3 should apply to applications for Sexual Entertainment Venues.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (S. HALSEY)

(Head of Consumer and Business Regulations Service (D Tolley)

Councillor Ohid Ahmed, the Deputy Mayor, introduced the report. He highlighted the extensive, and evenly split, consultation exercise and that the resulting proposal was a Nil policy where existing businesses would be allowed to continue.

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To adopt the proposed policy for Sexual Entertainment Venues which:

a.    establishes a nil limit on licenses for new premises;

b.    allows existing licensed sexual entertainment venues to continue to      operate subject to regulatory controls and license fees.

2.    To agree that the policy for Sex Establishments should take effect on the same day that Schedule 3 takes effect in Tower Hamlets.

3.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to resolve that Schedule 3 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 as amended by section 27 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009 be applied in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets area to enable the proposed Sexual Entertainment Venues Policy to be brought into effect:

4.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to make regulations prescribing standard conditions as set out in Appendix 2.

5.    To note that the Licensing Committee will be asked to resolve that fees as set out in Appendix 3 should apply to applications for Sexual Entertainment Venues.

1.    To consider and comment on the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2013-16 (Appendix A) and the priorities set out within it.

2.    To recommend that Full Council approve the Community Safety Partnership Plan.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (S. HALSEY)

(Community Safety Partnership Officer (C Hewitt)

Councillor Ohid Ahmed, the Deputy Mayor, introduced the report. He highlighted that all Councils were required to have a Community Safety Plan and that he and the Borough Commander had been extensively involved in the preparation work.

The Mayor welcomed the report and agreed the recommendations as set out.

RESOLVED

1.    To consider and comment on the Community Safety Partnership Plan 2013-16 (Appendix A) and the priorities set out within it.

2.    To recommend that Full Council approve the Community Safety Partnership Plan.

1.    To consider the contract summary at Appendix A, and

a.    Confirm that contracts set out in Appendix A can proceed to contract award after tender subject to the relevant Corporate Director who holds the budget for the service area consulting with the Mayor and the relevant lead member prior to contract award, and

b.    Identify any contracts about which specific reports – relating to contract award – should be brought before Cabinet prior to contract award by the appropriate Corporate Director for the service area, and

c.    Authorise the Head of Legal Services to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contracts referred to at recommendation 1b) above and

2.    In addition to the above, and in order to allow for a comprehensive review of the School Health Service to take place, to approve a six month continuation of the current contract for the Child Health and Nutrition Services either by extension of the contract or an interim six month contract, in either case to end on 31st September 2014.

Action by:

INTERIM CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (A. CANNING)

(Interim Director of Public Health (Dr S. Banerjee)

Councillor Abdul Asad, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, introduced the report. He highlighted its importance since public health responsibilities had been transferred to the Council. A review had been completed to ensure that the Mayor’s and Council’s priorities had been targeted. He explained that individual reports would be coming to Cabinet on some contracts where necessary.

The Mayor welcomed the report and highlighted that, where possible, it was vital that local residents and businesses benefited from procurement opportunities. He agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To consider the contract summary at Appendix A, and

a.    Confirm that contracts set out in Appendix A can proceed to contract award after tender subject to the relevant Corporate Director who holds the budget for the service area consulting with the Mayor and the relevant lead member prior to contract award, and

b.    Identify any contracts about which specific reports – relating to contract award – should be brought before Cabinet prior to contract award by the appropriate Corporate Director for the service area, and

c.    Authorise a Head of Legal Services to execute all necessary contract documents in respect of the awards of contracts referred to at recommendation 1b) above and

2.    In addition to the above, and in order to allow for a comprehensive review of the School Health Service to take place, to approve a six month continuation of the current contract for the Child Health and Nutrition Services either by extension of the contract or an interim six month contract, in either case to end on 31st September 2014.

1.    To note the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Service Head, Strategy & Equality (L. Russell)

(Corporate Strategy and Performance Officer (S. Ahmed)

Councillor Marc Francis, Member of the Scrutiny Working Group, introduced the report. Following the resident petition discussed earlier in the meeting he highlighted that the Scrutiny Review had also identified concerns in how residents were being treated. He suggested that the Mayor may wish to consider shortening some of the timescales proposed in the report.

During discussion Councillor Rabina Khan, Cabinet Member for Housing, welcomed many of the recommendations and confirmed that the administration were looking to react to the changing circumstances around the social housing providers.

The Mayor thanked everyone for their contribution to the discussion and noted the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the report.

1.    To note the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Corporate Strategy and Equalities Officer (P. Gresty)

The Mayor noted the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the report.

1.    To note the report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer (V. Allen)

Councillor Ann Jackson, Chair of the Scrutiny Working Group, introduced the report.

Amongst other issues detailed in the report, she highlighted that providing better access to and support for apprenticeships appeared to offer significant opportunities to improving employment opportunities, particularly for young people.

Councillor Shafiqul Haque, Cabinet Member for Jobs and Skills, welcomed the report and he informed Cabinet that work was already underway in many of the areas highlighted. He confirmed that youth employment was a top priority for the Administration.

The Mayor thanked everyone for their contribution and noted the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the report.

1.    To review and note the Quarter 1 2013/14 performance; and

2.    To note the Council’s financial position as detailed in section 3 and Appendices 1-4 of this report.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Acting Corporate Director Resources (C. Holme)

(Service Head Corporate Strategy and Equality (L. Russell)

Councillor Alibor Choudhury, Cabinet Member for Resources, introduced the report.

The Mayor agreed  the recommendations as printed.

RESOLVED

1.    To review and note the Quarter 1 2013/14 performance; and

2.    To note the Council’s financial position as detailed in section 3 and Appendices 1-4 of this report.

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1.    To note the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions as set out in Appendix 1.

Action by:

ACTING CORPORATE DIRECTOR RESOURCES (C. HOLME)

(Chief Financial Strategy Officer (O. Shonola)

(Finance Officer (L. Stone)

The Mayor agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the exercise of Corporate Directors’ discretions as set out in Appendix 1.

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