Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: All members were present. |
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Notification of any items of Business which the Chair Deems Urgent
In special circumstances, an item of business may be added to an agenda within five clear working days of the meeting. Minutes: The chair gave notice that the following late items would be considered for reasons of urgency to be specified in the relevant minute:
Item 13: Response to the Education and Children’s Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee’s Review of Childhood Obesity and Sports Provision for Secondary and Primary Age Children
Item 14: Appointments to Outside Bodies 2012/13
Item 15: Nominations to Panels, Boards and Forums 2012/13 |
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Disclosure of Interests and Dispensations
Members to declare any personal interests and dispensation in respect of any item of business to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: There were no disclosures of interests or dispensations. |
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Public Question Time (15 Minutes)
To receive any questions from members of the public which have been submitted in advance of the meeting in accordance with the cabinet procedure rules. Minutes: There were no public questions. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the open section of the meeting held on 15 May 2012. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the open minutes of the meeting held on 15 May 2012 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Deputation Requests
To consider any deputation requests. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent as the requests were all received in line with the constitutional deadline for the receipt of deputation requests and were therefore eligible for consideration by cabinet. Additionally the deputation requests related to an item on the agenda for this meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the following deputation requests from local residents in respect of the future of cemeteries service item be heard.
Ryedale, East Dulwich Area
The deputation spokesperson addressed the meeting to raise concerns in respect of the council’s cemetery strategy and its impact on Ryedale, East Dulwich. The spokesperson requested that if it was not possible to remove the Ryedale Site from the strategy that it is moved to the end of the ‘medium term options’ and recognised as the least preferable medium term option. It was argued that the Ryedale site deserved special consideration due to the extreme proximity to local residential properties and its status as a unique meadow green space within Camberwell Old Cemetery.
Gate House to Camberwell Old Cemetery
The deputation spokesperson outlined to the meeting their concern about the consequences of any proposals arising from the council’s cemetery strategy for the Gate House property at Camberwell Old Cemetery which is currently occupied by a family. The spokesperson outlined a number of security, practical and anti-social behaviour issues currently being experienced by the family. Cabinet requested that a meeting be set up with the occupier of the property, the acting chief executive and head of legal services to discuss the issues and options. |
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Future of Cemeteries Service
To consider the results of consultation on the future of Southwark Cemeteries. Supporting documents: Minutes: Written comments in respect of this item were received and circulated at the meeting from the following:
In addition to the deputation requests, Councillors Victoria Mills and Renata Hamvas, local ward councillors also made representations to the cabinet in respect of this item.
RESOLVED:
1. That the outcomes of the public consultation on future burial provision in the Borough undertaken in the summer of 2011(Appendix D of the report) be noted.
2. That the vision for the Cemetery service as set out in paragraphs 34 and 35 of the report be agreed.
3. That the commitment to providing burial space within the Borough and to the adoption of the Cemetery Strategy (Appendix A of the report) be confirmed.
4. That the creation of short and medium term burial space in Camberwell Old and New Cemeteries as identified in the action plans as amended by the proposals for phasing in the supplementary information reportbe agreed subject to the agreement to the Council capital programme 2012-2022 (Appendices B and C of the report) with the exception that sites H1 and D2 are considered by Cabinet upon completion of investigations in 2014.
5. That the council seek the amendment of the London Local Authorities Act 2007 to provide the Council with the powers to reuse graves currently available to all other London Boroughs.
6. That the additional work being undertaken with the London Environmental Directors Network (LEDNET) and the Greater London Authority to identify a regional solution to the shortage of burial space in London be noted.
7. That officers explore further the procurement of burial space outside the Borough.
8. That the future of Honor Oak Recreation Ground and the Borough cemeteries be referred for consideration within the parks and open spaces strategy review due to report later in the year. |
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Council Plan Annual Performance Report 2011/12
To note performance against the ten fairer future promises and cabinet member portfolio performance schedules in the council plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the progress against the ten fairer future promises in the Council Plan be noted.
2. That the Council Plan Cabinet member portfolio objectives and targets for 2012/13 (revised Appendix 1 of the report) be agreed.
Note: This item forms part of the policy framework and updates agreed by cabinet will be referred to council assembly for approval. |
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Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children and Young People - Report from the Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-committee
To consider the report of the education and children’s services scrutiny sub-committee relating to support for parents and carers of disabled children and young people. Supporting documents: Minutes: Councillor David Hubber, Chair of the Education, Children’s Services and Leisure Scrutiny Sub-Committee presented the report.
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations of the Review of Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children and Young People by the education and children's services scrutiny sub-committee (attached as Appendix A to the report) be noted and that Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle cabinet member for children’s services to bring back a report to cabinet, in order to respond to the overview and scrutiny committee by the 25 September 2012 cabinet meeting. |
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Southwark Clinical Commissioning Consortia - Report from the Southwark Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Sub-Committee
To consider the report of the health and adult social care scrutiny sub-committee on the Southwark clinical commissioning consortia. Supporting documents: Minutes: Councillor Mark Williams, Chair of the Health, Adult Social Care, Communities and Citizenship Scrutiny Sub-Committee presented the report.
RESOLVED:
That the recommendations of the review ofSouthwark Clinical Commissioning Consortia by the Southwark health and adult social care scrutiny sub-committee (attached as Appendix A to the report) be noted and Councillor Catherine McDonald, cabinet member for health and adult social care bring back a report to cabinet, in order to respond to the overview and scrutiny committee by the 25 September 2012 cabinet meeting. |
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Report from Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Resident Involvement and Resident Association Recognition and Grants
To consider the report of the overview and scrutiny committee which reviewed resident involvement and resident association recognition grants. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the recommendations of the brief scrutiny review of resident involvement and resident association recognition and grants be noted, and Councillor Ian Wingfield, deputy leader and cabinet member for housing management bring back a report to cabinet, in order to respond to the overview and scrutiny committee, by the 25 September 2012 cabinet meeting. |
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Response to the Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Review of Leaseholder Charging in Southwark
To consider the action plan in response to the housing and community safety scrutiny sub-committee report on the review of leaseholder charging in Southwark. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the officers’ responses to the housing and community safety scrutiny report dated March 2012 ‘Review of Leaseholder Charging in Southwark’ be received.
2. That the deputy leader and cabinet member for housing management receive a report in June 2013 on further progress toward implementing the recommendations contained in the scrutiny report. |
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Response to the Education and Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee's Review of Childhood Obesity and Sports Provision for Secondary and Primary Age Children
To consider the response to the recommendations of the education and children’s services scrutiny sub-committee and agree an action plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the response to the recommendations of the education and children’s services scrutiny sub-committee be agreed.
2. That the action plan attached as Appendix 1 to the report be agreed. |
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Appointments to Outside Bodies 2012/13
To consider and agree appointments to the outside bodies listed for the 2012/13 municipal year. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent as any delay in making the appointments may result in newly appointed representatives missing the first meetings of these bodies.
RESOLVED:
1. That the appointments to the outside bodies listed for 2012/13 set out in Appendix A be agreed as follows:
Age Concern London
Councillor Catherine McDonald
Better Bankside Board
Nomination deferred pending further information.
Canada Water Consultative Forum
Councillor Fiona Colley Councillor Jeff Hook Councillor Wilma Nelson Councillor Michael Situ
Central London Forward
Councillor Peter John
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle
Creation Trust
Councillor Fiona Colley Councillor Dan Garfield Councillor Abdul Mohamed
Cross River Board
Councillor Fiona Colley
Crystal Palace Community Development Trust
Councillor Lewis Robinson
Cycling England (Member Champion for Cycling)
Councillor Barrie Hargrove
Greater London Enterprise Limited
Councillor Fiona Colley
Green Chain Joint Committee
Councillor Barrie Hargrove Councillor Victoria Mills
Groundwork Borough Steering Group
Councillor Mark Glover Councillor James Barber Councillor Toby Eckersley
Groundwork South London Sub-Regional Committee
Councillor Mark Glover
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation (Council of Governors)
Councillor Catherine McDonald
Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Limited
Councillor Ian Wingfield
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Councillor Veronica Ward
Local Government Association (LGA) Urban Commission
Councillor Peter John (3 votes) Councillor Anood Al-Samerai (2 votes)
London Road Safety Council (LRSC) formerly London Accident Prevention Council (LAPC)
Councillor Barrie Hargrove Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle
London Youth Games Limited
Councillor Veronica Ward Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle (Deputy)
North Southwark Environment Trust
Councillor Neil Coyle
Potters Fields Park Management Trust
Councillor Peter John Eleanor Kelly, Acting Chief Executive
South Bank Partnership
Councillor Fiona Colley Councillor Geoffrey Thornton Councillor Adele Morris Councillor David Noakes
South Bank and Bankside Cultural Quarter Directors Board
Councillor Veronica Ward
South London Gallery Trustee Limited
Councillor Darren Merrill Councillor Michael Bukola
South London and Maudsley (SlaM) NHS Trust Members Council
Councillor Catherine McDonald
Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee (SLAEC)
Councillor Darren Merrill Mr Bob Skelly
Southwark Cathedral Education Centre
Councillor Cleo Soanes
Southwark Community Leisure Ltd. (Fusion) Management Board
Councillor Veronica Ward Councillor Michael Bukola Councillor Toby Eckersley
Southwark Police and Community Consultative Group
Councillor Althea Smith Councillor Cleo Soanes Councillor Kevin Ahern Councillor Mark Williams Councillor Martin Seaton Councillor Richard Livingstone Councillor Linda Manchester Councillor Eliza Mann Councillor Michael Bukola Councillor Poddy Clark
Waterloo Quarter Business Alliance
Nomination deferred pending further information
2. That nominations to Better Bankside Board and Waterloo Quarter Business Alliance be deferred pending information regarding Councillor representation on these bodies. |
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Nominations to Panels, Boards and Forums 2012/13
To agree the allocation of places to the panels and boards and forums for the 2012/13 municipal year. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent as delaying a decision until the next scheduled cabinet on 17 July 2012 may result in a delay to the required membership changes.
RESOLVED:
1. The allocation of places to the panels and boards and forums set out in Appendix A for the 2012/13 municipal year be agreed and members nominated as follows:
Adoption Panel
Councillor Althea Smith
Fostering Panel
Councillor Victoria Mills
Joint Partnership Panel (Trade-Union Consultation)
Councillor Peter John Councillor Richard Livingstone
Leaseholders Arbitration Panel
Councillor Norma Gibbes Councillor Mark Glover Councillor Victoria Mills Councillor Right Reverend Emmanuel Oyewole Councillor Martin Seaton Councillor Althea Smith Councillor Michael Bukola Councillor Poddy Clark Councillor Jeff Hook Councillor Linda Manchester Councillor Eliza Mann Councillor Tim McNally Councillor Wilma Nelson Councillor Geoffrey Thornton
Secure Accommodation Panel
Councillor Patrick Diamond Councillor Helen Morrissey (Reserve) Councillor Wilma Nelson 1 Liberal Democrat Group (Reserve) vacancy
Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board
Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education
Councillor Right Reverend Emmanuel Oyewole Councillor Cleo Soanes Councillor Columba Blango Councillor Pody Clark
Tenancy Agreement Arbitration Panel
Councillor Rowena Davis Councillor Norma Gibbes Councillor Mark Glover Councillor Victoria Mills Councillor Right Reverend Emmanuel Oyewole Councillor Mark Williams Councillor Althea Smith Councillor Michael Bukola Councillor Pody Clark Councillor Jeff Hook Councillor Linda Manchester Councillor Eliza Mann Councillor Tim McNally Councillor Wilma Nelson Councillor Geoffrey Thornton
Tenancy Management Organisation Liaison Committee
Councillor Claire Hickson Councillor Darren Merrill Councillor Michael Bukola Councillor Tim McNally Cabinet Member for Housing Management
2. That the Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education appoint its own chair and vice chair for 2012/13. |
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Exclusion of press and public It was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED:
That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in categories 3 and 5 of paragraph 10.4 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules of the Southwark Constitution. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the closed section of the meeting held on 15 May 2012. Minutes: The closed minutes of the meeting held on 15 May 2012 were agreed as a correct record and signed by the chair. |