Decisions
24/04/2019 - Nomination to Outside Bodies ref: 7213 Recommendations Approved
It is the responsibility of the Mayor to nominate representatives to certain Outside Bodies on behalf of Tower Hamlets Council. This report proposes appointments to Outside Bodies for the Mayor to consider and a list of Outside Bodies for which nominations are recommended to be discontinued following the recommendation of a review by the General Purposes Committee.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
DECISION
1. To agree the nominations to outside bodies as shown in Paragraph 3.4 of the report.
2. To agree to discontinue nominations to the outside bodies as shown in Paragraph 3.6 of the report as proposed by the General Purposes Committee review.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, GOVERNANCE AND MONITORING OFFICER (A. HUSSAIN)
(Head of Mayor’s Office (D. Courcoux)
(Head of Democratic Services (M. Mannion)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Matthew Mannion
24/04/2019 - APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE ref: 7220 Information Only
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 24/04/2019
Decision:
There were no apologies for absence.
24/04/2019 - Gangs and Serious Youth Violence Scrutiny Review Action Plan ref: 7216 Recommendations Approved
This item provides the report and actions
taken to address the recommendations made from the Scrutiny Review
on the issue of Gangs and Serious Youth Violence in Tower
Hamlets.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
DECISION
1. To note this report and the progress made since the Scrutiny Review report was published in March 2018, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.
2. To approve the action plan which sets out the Council’s response to the recommendations of the Scrutiny Review Session in Appendix 2 to the report.
3. To support the continuation of efforts made through newly implemented initiatives to disrupt gang activity, with particular attention on the improved quality and timeliness of services for children at risk of becoming involved in gang activity and serious youth violence.
4. To acknowledge the recognition of Ofsted in monitoring visit reports as to the improvements made in Children’s Social Care.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN AND CULTURE (D. JONES)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Richard Baldwin
24/04/2019 - Growth and Economic Development Plan 2018-2023 ref: 7211 Recommendations Approved
This report presents the council’s draft Growth and Economic Development Plan 2019-2023, which incorporates consultation feedback. The consultation on the draft Growth and Economic Development Plan ran from November 2018 to February 2019. The Tower Hamlets Growth and Economic Development Plan aims to deliver sustainable and inclusive economic growth enabling all our residents and businesses to prosper.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officer responses were noted.
DECISION
1. To approve the Growth and Economic Development Plan.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Divisional Director, Growth and Economic Development (V. Clark)
(Senior Strategy, Policy and Performance Officer (E. Bireroglu)
(Senior Strategy and Policy Manager (K. Okawa)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Vicky Clark, Keiko Okawa
24/04/2019 - Strategic Plan 2019-22 ref: 7217 Recommendations Approved
To approve the Council’s Strategic Plan
for 2019-22
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
The Pre-Decision Scrutiny Questions and officers responses were noted.
DECISION
1. To adopt the draft Strategic Plan for 2019-22 at Appendix 1 to the report.
2. To endorse the proposed approach to strategic delivery as set out in paragraph 3.5-3.8 of the report; and
3. To delegate to the Divisional Director, Strategy, Policy & Performance to finalise the Plan following Cabinet and following consultation with the Mayor.
Action by:
CHIEF EXECUTIVE (W. TUCKLEY)
(Head of Corporate Strategy and Policy (A. Hoque)
(Senior Strategy and Policy Manager (A. Boey)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Sharon Godman
24/04/2019 - The Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Partnership (THSCP) - an Overview and Update on the new Safeguarding Children arrangements ref: 7218 Recommendations Approved
The Children and Social Work Act 2017 and
revised statutory guidance require a new partnership body to be
established to support Childrens Safeguarding. The report outlines
the issues, timelines, development works and next steps for the
establishment of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding
Partnership.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
DECISION
1. To note the progress to date in the development of the Tower Hamlets Safeguarding Children Partnership and Child Death Review (CDR) systems outlined in (paragraphs 3.1 to 3.14 of the report and appendices A, B and C to the report).
2. To approve the authority of the Corporate Director Children and Culture to act on behalf of LBTH at the THSCP (paragraph 3.4 of the report).
3. To approve the move to the shared CDR function in North East London (paragraph 3.13 of the report).
4. To note the indicative budget outlined in paragraph 3.7 and works underway to scope the full costs of the THSCP (paragraph 3.1 of the report).
5. To note the works underway to scope the full costs and contribution to North East London CDR systems (paragraph 3.8 of the report).
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN AND CULTURE (D. JONES)
(Project Manager (D. Devitt)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Daniel Devitt
24/04/2019 - Adoption of statement of Community Involvement ref: 7212 Recommendations Approved
The Council is required to maintain an up to
date Statement of Community Involvement, setting out how we will
consult on planning matters in the borough. This item is for the
adoption of an updated statement of Community
Involvement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
DECISION
1. To approve the adoption of the updated Statement of Community Involvement, to supersede the 2017 version.
2. To note the specific equalities considerations as set out in paragraphs 4.1 to 4.3 of the report.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Strategic Planning Manager (A. Maher)
(Planning Officer (S. Heywood)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Adele Maher
24/04/2019 - Enforcement Policy Review ref: 7219 Recommendations Approved
To agree the review and update to the
Council’s overarching Enforcement Policy
The report details proposed changes to the Enforcement Policy that
must be published.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
DECISION
1. To agree the proposed Enforcement Policy set out at Appendix 1 to the report.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Head of Environmental Health and Trading Standards)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: David Tolley
24/04/2019 - Wayside Gardens, Marsh Wall; Disposal of Land ref: 7215 Recommendations Approved
The report recommends that the Council
disposes of the land comprising Wayside Gardens to the developer of
a wider redevelopment scheme, which has planning permission. It is
recommended that the receipt from the disposal is ring fenced to
fund improvements to existing parks in the Isle of Dogs
area.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
The reasons for urgency were agreed.
DECISION
1. To note the further information on the planning permission and the s106 agreement, as they relate to the open space provision in the Alpha Square scheme, in line with the draft minutes of the meeting of Cabinet on 27 March.
2. To agree that the land at Wayside Gardens is declared surplus to the Council’s requirements and is sold to the developer’s property holding subsidiary, Drakar Limited, on the basis set out in this report.
3. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place to agree and negotiate the final terms of the proposed disposal and to agree any variations to the terms set out in this report to the benefit of the Council.
4. To agree that works to improve existing parks and open spaces within the Isle of Dogs area are included as part of the development of the Council’s capital strategy and programme.
5. Note that the Council gave notice of its intention to dispose of the open space and that no objections were received by the closing date of 22 November 2018.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Senior Strategic Asset Manager (R. Million)
Wards affected: Canary Wharf;
Lead officer: Caleigh Freeman
24/04/2019 - Ailsa Street Land Disposal - Revised Terms ref: 7214 Recommendations Approved
The Mayor will be asked to agree to variations
to the terms of the disposal of Council-owned land, from those
agreed at cabinet in November 2017
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 24/04/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 26/04/2019
Effective from: 04/05/2019
Decision:
The reasons for urgency were agreed.
The exempt appendix to the report was noted.
DECISION
1. To note that the Council land at Ailsa Street, Lochnagar Street and Bromley Hall Road E14, as shown on the plan at Appendix A to the report, was confirmed by Cabinet as being surplus to the Council’s requirements in November 2017.
2. To agree to the disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the Council land to London River Lea One Ltd on the terms set out in the report.
3. To authorise the Corporate Director of Place, to agree to any subsequent minor or favourable variations to the terms and the precise boundaries of the Council land to be sold, in order to implement the recommendation above.
4. To agree to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place to decide whether the Council will acquire the affordable housing units to be provided within the scheme and whether to acquire a further 5% of the total number of units provided, for use as additional affordable housing, or to meet other housing objectives.
5. To agree to delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Place to agree the terms for both of the acquisitions mentioned in recommendation 4 above.
6. To authorise the Corporate Director of Place of to agree to any subsequent minor or favourable variations to the terms and the precise boundaries of the land to be sold, in order to implement the recommendations above.
7. To authorise the Corporate Director of Place, to enter into the necessary legal agreements required to implement the recommendations above.
8. To note the equalities considerations as set out in section 7 of the report.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, PLACE (A. SUTCLIFFE)
(Acting Divisional Director, Property and Major Programmes (R. Chilcott)
Wards affected: Lansbury;
Lead officer: Richard Chilcott