Decisions

1.  That approval is given for write off of £8342.50 of debt set out in Appendix 1

2.  That the Cabinet Member advises of any further action she requires on any write-off not agreed within this report.

That the write off of £8,342.50 of debt set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

Approval of rent arrears write off

That the write off of £13,187.70 detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

To approve the implementation of changes to CPZ times following review

1.  That the extension of CPZ ‘G’ from Monday to Friday 8.30am-6.30pm to Monday to Sunday 8.30am to 11.00pm be approved.

2.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought should there be any statutory objections to the traffic order required to implement the proposed changes.

3.  That it be noted that proposals to create a separate CPZ for the Shad Thames area will not go ahead.

4.  That it be noted that any requests for additional street features will be considered six months after the implementation of the changes to allow for the effect of the extended hours to have an impact on kerbside space.

5.  That it be noted that a review will be undertaken once the extended restrictions have been in place for six months to establish if a separate zone is required for the Shad Thames area.

To approve the revised draft Local Development Scheme, to be brought into effect from 9 January 2020.

That the revised draft Local Development Scheme (“LDS”) appended to the report as Appendix 1 and 2 is brought into effect from 9 January 2020.

To add the schemes listed in the report to the New Homes Programme.

1.  That the schemes listed in paragraph 14 of the report and outlined individually below, be added to the New Homes Programme in accordance with the Charter of Principles and statutory consultation under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985:

a)  Woodland Rd Estate grassed area

b)  Site Adjacent 55 – 77 Fenwick Road

c)  Kington Estate garage site 

d)  Old Peckham Library

e)  Leroy Street garages, Creasy Estate 

f)  Pynfolds Estate parking court

g)  Ann Moss Way, Ex NHS building

h)  Charles Mackenzie Estate garage site

i)  Eveline Lowe Estate garage site and parking area

j)  Longfield Estate, corner of Fort Road & Balaclava Road, by Dartford Houses

k)  Priory Court: Green space and garage site off Reynolds Road

l)  Vauban Estate: Car park site.

2.  That it be noted that further sites towards the New Homes Programme targets in on the Forward Plan for February 2020.

Strategic options assessment approval

That the strategic options assessment for the council’s adult community specialist drugs and alcohol treatment services be approved and the next steps set out in the report be noted.

To approve the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) that replaces the current SCI from 2008 for public consultation from January 2020 to April 2020.

To approve the changes made to the draft Development Consultation Charter to require all council led development that proposes any new home to follow the Charter for public consultation from January 2020 to April 2020.

1.  That the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) that replaces the current SCI from 2008 be approved for public consultation from 9 January 2020 to 2 April 2020.

2.  That the changes made to the draft Development Consultation Charter to require all council led development that proposes any new home to follow the Charter be approved for public consultation from January 2020 to April 2020.

To determine objections to the statutory consultation

  i.  That each of the grounds for objections and comments included in the correspondence be determined, in line with the reasoning in Appendix 1 of the report.

  ii.  That objections relating to certain design features be upheld and design changes made as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report and that otherwise the position and type of parking bays and restrictions be approved as shown in the detailed design (Appendix 2 of the report).

  iii.  That officers be instructed to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

  iv.  That officers be instructed to make the necessary Traffic Management Order.

  v.  That officers be instructed to proceed with installation of the parking zone in the Peckham West area operating from Monday to Friday between 9am and 11am as per the in-principle approval of 7 August 2019, with estimated cost of £110,000 comprising of £80,000 for implementation works and £30,000 staff costs.

  vi.  That the decisions relating to further minor amendments to detailed engineering design be delegated to officers.

  vii.  That the objections to ‘stop and rest’ spaces in the carriageway be rejected and placeholders retained by way of double yellow lines provided and that the community be engaged on the potential use of the spaces after the zone is implemented.

  viii.  That officers be instructed to review the parking zone in six to nine months after implementation and to advise on whether operation days and times should be retained or amended in consideration of the consultation results.

To determine objections to the statutory consultation

  i.  That each of the grounds for objections and comments included in the correspondence be determined, in line with the reasoning in Appendix 1 of the report.

  ii.  That objections relating to certain design features be upheld and design changes made as detailed in Appendix 3 of the report, and that otherwise the position and type of parking bays and restrictions be approved as shown in the detailed design (Appendix 2 of the report).

  iii.  That officers be instructed to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

  iv.  That officers be instructed to make the necessary Traffic Management Order.

  v.  That officers be instructed to proceed with installation of the parking zone in the East Dulwich area operating from Monday to Friday between 8.30am and 6.30pm as per the in principle approval of 7 August 2019, with estimated cost of £100,000 comprising of £75,000 for implementation works and £25,000 staff costs.

  vi.  That the decisions relating to further minor amendments to detailed engineering design be delegated to officers.

 vii.  That the objections to ‘stop and rest’ spaces in the carriageway be rejected and placeholders retained by way of double yellow lines provided and that the community be engaged on the potential use of the spaces after the zone is implemented.

viii.  That officers be instructed to review the parking zone in six to nine months after implementation and to advise on whether operation days and times should be retained or amended in consideration of the consultation results.

To agree a 2 year extension to the contract

1.  That the variation of Contract A (north of the borough) Lift Maintenance Contract to Liftec Lifts Ltd (Liftec) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 2 years from 2 January 2020 at an estimated cost of £3.51m be approved.

2.  That the variation of Contract B (south of the borough) Lift Maintenance Contract to Guideline Lift Services Ltd (Guideline) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 2 years from 2 January 2020 at an estimated sum of £2.72m be approved.

3.  That the shortening of the notice period provision to be given to Liftec and Guideline from 6 months to 2 months for this variation be noted.

To approve the local traffic and parking amendments, for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures.

That the following local traffic and parking amendments be approved for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures:

·  To implement estate parking scheme on Nunhead Estate.

·  Blocks on Nunhead Estate to be included in the estate parking scheme are Creed House, Goodwin House, Tiling House, Glover House and Lancefield House.

·  This shall consist of two separate parking schemes. One scheme will be for Creed, Goodwin and Tiling House and the other one will be for Glover and Lancefield House. Nunhead Lane shall be the boundary line for each estate parking scheme area. This will also provide additional protection for the residents on the estate for forthcoming control parking zones to be introduced shortly on highways across the borough.

·  Upon approval, the next process will be to draft a Traffic Management Order, prepare the relevant TMO schedule, drawings and design to aid implementation of scheme, advertise the Traffic Management Order in line with statutory consultation procedure and carry out the estate markings and signs. 

·  It is anticipated that the scheme will go live around February 2020.

To approve the inclusion of the proposed pre-allocation lettings process for new build affordable homes in the council’s allocation scheme, and for the proposed process to take effect from 1 January 2020.

1.  That the inclusion in the council’s allocation scheme of the proposed pre-allocation lettings process for new build affordable homes as set out in the report be approved.

2.  That the proposed process take effect from 1 January 2020.

3.  That a report is provided to the Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation and Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration, Great Estates & New Homes within twelve months providing an evaluation of the policy and recommendations on how it could be further improved.

Creation of the Positive Futures funding stream

That the funding recommendations for phase 2 of the Positive Futures Fund, that aims to support community organisations to provide inspiring opportunities for young people that divert them away from crime be approved. These recommendations are set out in paragraph 29 of the report.

Approval of the overarching grant agreement with Leathermarket CBS to deliver 161 council homes.

To authorise the write-off of £31,104.71 of debt as set out in the report.

1.  That the write-off of £31,104.71 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be authorised.

2.  That the cabinet member for children, schools and adult care advise on any further action they require on any write-offs not agreed within the report.