Decisions

To approve the implementation of a new parking zone in the Thorburn Square area subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures.

1.  That the implementation of a new parking zone in the Thorburn Square area, operating Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures, at an estimated cost of £99,548.80 comprising of £80,000 for implementation works and £19,548.80 staff costs be approved.

2.  That it be noted that statutory objections to the traffic order will be formally considered and determined before a decision is made to amend, if needed the new parking zone.

3.  That the position and type of parking bays and restrictions for the new parking zone and surrounding streets as shown in the detailed design save for any  minor amendments which may be required at the implementation stage as determined by officers (see Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.

4.  That the inclusion, in line with the council’s draft kerbside policy and subject to feasibility, of a ‘parklet’, planting or cycle parking (see paragraph 19 and Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.

5.  That increasing the shared mobility network, in line with the council’s draft kerbside policy, with the addition of four car club bays (Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.

6.  That it be noted that at Achilles Close, Abacanthus Drive and Abercorn Way, the Notting Hill Housing Trust, managing the St James Place development, has stated that they “will introduce parking controls to the parking bays [they] own on the estate to coincide with Southwark's parking controls, but this will only work if parking controls are also introduced on the road” (Appendix 1 - Additional comments, and paragraph 15 of the report).

7.  That it be noted that a parking zone review will take place approximately one year after implementation to assess the success of the zone, with subsequent amendments to be made as necessary.

1.  To approve the non-strategic, experimental, traffic and highway improvements detailed in this report.

2.  To note that the implementation of the scheme under experimental powers will be deemed to be the statutory consultation and a further report will be brought to the decision maker after twelve months reporting on the feedback received during the trial. At that point a decision will be required as to whether the order should be made permanent or allowed to lapse after its 18 month validity period.

1.  That the non-strategic, experimental, traffic and highway improvements detailed in this report be approved for implementation.

2.  That it be noted that the implementation of the scheme under experimental powers will be deemed to be the statutory consultation and a further report will be brought to the decision maker after twelve months reporting on the feedback received during the trial. At that point a decision will be required as to whether the order should be made permanent or allowed to lapse after its 18 month validity period.

To determine the objection report to statutory consultation to implement a parking zone extension

That it be agreed that the Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm:

i)  Consider the 23 representations as summarised in Table 1 received during statutory consultation relating to the proposal to extend existing parking zone ‘H’ (permit parking bays and double yellow lines) in the Rotherhithe area and install at any time waiting restrictions across the rest of the Rotherhithe study area. It should be noted that some representations provided more than one ground for objection.

ii)  Reject each of the objections included in the correspondence, summarised in Table 2, for the reasons given in Appendix 1.

iii)  Instruct officers to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

iv)  Instruct officers to make the necessary Traffic Management Order.

v)  Instruct officers to proceed with extension of parking zone ‘H’ in the Rotherhithe area operating Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 6.30pm as per IDM approved on 5 July 2017.

1.  To approve the implementation of a new raised zebra crossing on Maxted Road and the removal of three on-street parking spaces as shown in Appendix C, subject to the necessary statutory procedures.

2.  To approve the raised zebra crossing to be implemented independently of the Southwark Spine so that it can be fast-tracked for following reasons:

·  Urgency to improve pedestrian safety particularly for Belham Primary School pupils;

·  High level of community support for the project;

·  The raised zebra crossing is unlikely to impact the remaining proposals on the Southwark Spine.

3.  To approve the new raised zebra crossing will be located on Maxted Road, approximately 20 meters from Bellenden Road, and will result in a net loss of three on-street parking spaces.

1.  That the implementation of a new raised zebra crossing on Maxted Road and the removal of three on-street parking spaces as shown in Appendix C be approved subject to the necessary statutory procedures.

2.  That the approval of the raised zebra crossing be implemented independently of the Southwark Spine so that it can be fast-tracked for following reasons:

·  Urgency to improve pedestrian safety particularly for Belham Primary School pupils;

·  High level of community support for the project;

·  The raised zebra crossing is unlikely to impact the remaining proposals on the Southwark Spine.

3.  That the new raised zebra crossing be located on Maxted Road, approximately 20 metres from Bellenden Road, and will result in a net loss of three on-street parking spaces.

To agree the terms for a long term partnership that will deliver the comprehensive development of land at Canada Water and to consider the options for a new leisure centre.

Proposed acquisition of freehold interest in 132 Queens Road, London SE15 2HP as part of the office accommodation.

i.  To consider the two formal objections (shown in Appendix 1) which were received during statutory consultation relating to the proposed installation of three on-street cycle hangars in The Gardens, and the single formal objection (shown in Appendix 2) to the proposed installation of an on-street cycle hangar in Pellatt Road. 

ii.  To reject each of the objections for the reasons given in sections 17-28 of this report.

iii.  To instruct officers to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

iv.  To instruct officers to make the necessary traffic management orders.

v.  To instruct officers to proceed with the installation of these four cycle hangars.

That it be agreed to:

i)  Consider the two formal objections (shown in Appendix 1 of the report) which were received during statutory consultation relating to the proposed installation of three on-street cycle hangars in The Gardens, and the single formal objection (shown in Appendix 2 of the report) to the proposed installation of an on-street cycle hangar in Pellatt Road.

ii)  Reject each of the objections for the reasons given in sections 17-28 of the report.

iii)  Instruct officers to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

iv)  Instruct officers to make the necessary traffic management orders.

v)  Instruct officers to proceed with the installation of the four cycle hangars.

To agree a new approach across social care, housing and commissioning to deliver a refreshed pathway and new services for people with learning disabilities

That the strategic options assessment for the delivery of support and accommodation services for people with learning disabilities in Southwark be noted and the next steps set out in the report be approved.

Councillor Tom Flynn, chair of the housing and community safety scrutiny sub-committee attended the meeting to present the report to cabinet and answer questions.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the findings of the research exercise into resident engagement be noted.

2.  That the strategic director of housing and modernisation report back within 8 weeks with proposals on how to involve residents in developing this work.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the performance of the contracts over its sixth and final full year be noted.

2.  That it be noted that the performance of the contracts has largely met the intended outcomes of Southwark’s Ethical Care Charter (SECC) which commenced in October 2014 and that service users have expressed their satisfaction with the services through provider feedback mechanisms.

3.  That it be noted that the delivery of the contracts over the sixth year has largely met the council’s contractual requirements.

4.  That the gap in meeting one indicator on turnover of staff be noted.  This is due to qualified staff leaving the agency in the last year to progress their career. See paragraphs 54 to 56 of the report.

5.  That the improvement of the services on the quality issues raised by Care Quality Commission (CQC) in their inspections during 2016 be noted. London Care achieved a good CQC rating in all five standards while MiHomecare improved to good in two out of the five standards – effective and responsive.

6.  That it be noted that the award of the new care at home contracts was approved in October 2017 and mobilisation to the new providers will be completed by the end of March 2018.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the content of the report be noted.

2.  That the draft dates of the key stages that the Ledbury Project Team have agreed be noted.

3.  That a further report be received setting out the outcome of the resident consultation on the options appraisal process that is planned to be undertaken in July 2018.

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

RESOLVED:

1.  That it be noted that:

·  the general fund outturn forecast for 2017-18 is an overspend of £0.035m (Table 1, paragraph 12 of the report) after the application of the supplementary improved better care fund grant (IBCF) as agreed by the health and well being board on 11 September 2017

·  the continuing pressures on children’s and adults’ social care of £5.059m, including the net use of reserves totalling £1.383m; prior to the application of the IBCF, these cost pressures were forecast to be £12.530m (paragraphs 13 to 17 of the report)

·  the adverse variance in public health of £0.5m due to continued demand pressures in sexual health services (paragraphs 20 to 24 of the report)

·  the favourable variance in environment and social regeneration of £2.0m is largely due to the reduced demand and costs from the waste private finance initiative (PFI) contract (paragraphs 20 to 24 of the report)

·  the continuing cost pressures in housing and modernisation in temporary accommodation, No Recourse to Public Funds and severance payments (paragraph 26 to 38 of the report)

·  The favourable variance in strategic finance of £1.500m (paragraph 43 of the report)

·  the £4m contingency is utilised in full to mitigate the total impact of cost pressures (paragraph 45 of the report)

·  the general fund outturn forecast including the final projected outturn position assumes a total net reduction in reserves of £10.6m (table 3 of the report)

·  the forecast reduction in reserves includes the full allocation of remaining Dedicated Schools Grant Reserve of £1.249m as well as a further draw down from reserves of £3.500m creating a future call to the DSG reserve of £3.500m (paragraphs 18 and 19 of the report)

·  the housing revenue account forecast set out in table 2, paragraphs 47 to 54 of the report

·  the treasury management activity to date in 2017-18 (paragraph 60 to 64 of the report).

2.  That the general fund budget movements that exceed £250,000, as shown in Appendix A of the report be approved.

3.  That cabinet general fund budget movements that are less than £250,000, as shown in Appendix A of the report be noted.

To note the forecast capital outturn position, and to approve amendments to the capital programme

RESOLVED:

1.  That the general fund capital programme for the period 2017-18 to 2026-27 as at Month 8, as detailed in Appendices A and D of the report and the forecasted £177.5m financing required for 2017-18 be noted.

2.  That the housing investment programme for the period 2017-18 to 2026-27 as at Month 8 2017-18, as detailed in Appendix B of the report and the £31.9m financing required for 2017-18 be noted.

3.  That the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programme as detailed in Appendix C of the report be approved.

4.  That the projected expenditure and resources for 2017-18 and future years for both the general fund and housing investment programmes as detailed in Appendices A, B and D of the report as at Month 8 2017-18 be noted and that this position continues to be forecasted to outturn until more up to date information is available.

5.  That the inclusion in the programme of the capital bids set out in Appendix E of the report be approved.

6.  That it be noted that this report indicates that external borrowing will be required in 2017-18 and beyond to finance the programme. Options to identify the most appropriate source of financing will be appraised by the strategic director, finance and governance in conjunction with the cabinet member for finance, modernisation and performance. Debt financing costs are reflected in the policy and resources strategy 2018-19 with a proposed growth commitment.

7.  That it be noted that the first sentence of paragraph 98 of the report should read:

“Following a review of fire safety measures in tower blocks and in response to tenants’ concerns a structural issue affecting the four towers on the Ledbury Estate was identified.” (This is to clarify that the structural issues affect all floors of the four towers of the Ledbury Estate and not just the upper floors).

Approval of culture grants funding extension to the five regularly funded arts organisations.

1.  That the extension of grant funding to currently commissioned funded arts and cultural organisations for a period of 12 months from 01 April 2018 to 31 March 2019 be approved.

2.  That an overall culture grant allocation to five regularly funded arts organisations of £152,000 be agreed.