Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Claire Hickson. |
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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 item would be considered for the reasons of urgency, to be specified in the relevant minutes:
Item 7 – Deputation requests. |
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Notice of Intention to conduct business in a closed meeting, and any representations received
No closed items are scheduled for consideration at this meeting. Minutes: No closed items were scheduled for consideration at this meeting. |
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Disclosure of Interests and Dispensations
Members to declare any 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 12 February 2013. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the open minutes of the meeting held on 12 February 2013 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 had been submitted in line with the constitutional deadline for the receipt of deputation requests and were therefore eligible for consideration by cabinet.
RESOLVED:
That the deputation requests be heard.
Summary of the deputations heard:
Pelican Plus Tenants and Residents Association
Councillor Mark Glover was also in attendance to support the deputation. The deputation reported that the residents were concerned about the loss of a community hall. The deputation explained that their original thought was to reinstate the original tenants hall. However the view now was that that it might not be the most feasible option.
The deputation were now asking that if the Council was going to convert the hall into flats that the council looked at the flats in the whole block, in particular the flats on the ground floor which had a long standing issue of damp and lack of ventilation.
The depuation reported that the current tenants hall (previously the laundry room) was small and would like consideration given to see if an extension to the hall was possible. The current space was viewed as restrictive in terms of any equipment that can be brought into the space, especially for the children.
The deputy leader and cabinet member for housing management advised that the council would need to look at where the block was in terms of the ‘warm, dry and safe programme’ and see whether any works could be aligned with the work on the conversion of the community hall. In respect of the tenants hall the deputy leader and cabinet member for housing management advised that a feasiblity study could be undertaken to see what work can be done in relation to an extension.
Decima Street Tenants and Residents Association
The tenants and residents association spokesperson addressed the meeting to request that consideration be given for funding towards the installation of a door entry system for blocks on Meakin Estate, Elim Estate and Decima Street block.
The deputation reported that they were promised security doors and entrance systems in 2008 to be funded from Section 106 monies. The deputation reported on the problems experienced by residents due to antisocial behaviour. They believed that the open nature of the walkways on the estates and the secluded design of the stairways made them very attractive for young people to congregate and take part in antisocial activities.
Cabinet requested that a report be submitted to the next meeting with regard to the issues raised by the deputation, including Section 106 funding.
A Group of Residents from East Dulwich Estate
The deputation spokesperson addressed the meeting in respect of the proposals contained in item 10 of the agenda relating to East Dulwich Estate. The deputation advised that they were broadly in support of the proposals contained in the report with the exception of the proposal for new build housing on the ... view the full minutes text for item 7. |
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Admission Arrangements for Community Primary Schools - September 2014
To agree the Southwark community primary schools admission arrangements for September 2014. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Decision of the cabinet
1. That the Southwark community primary schools admission arrangements for September 2014 attached as Appendix 1 to the report be agreed.
Decision of the leader of the council
2. That authority be delegated to the cabinet member for children's services to agree the Southwark community primary schools admission arrangements for September 2015 admissions and onwards where there are no changes made from the previous year. |
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Southwark Coordinated Admission Schemes for Secondary and Primary Admissions 2014
To agree the secondary and primary co-ordinated admission schemes for 2014. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Decision of the cabinet
1. That the secondary and primary co-ordinated admissions schemes for 2014 admissions attached as Appendices 1 and 2 of the report be agreed.
Decision of the leader of the council
2. That authority be delegated to the cabinet member for children's services to agree the secondary and primary co-ordinated admissions schemes for 2015 admissions and onwards where there are no changes made from the previous year. |
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East Dulwich Estate Regeneration Scheme and Scheme Finance Update
To note the progress on the East Dulwich Estate regeneration scheme, and the need to amend elements of the 2005 executive report and 2011 cabinet report in the light of changed circumstances. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the progress on the East Dulwich Estate regeneration scheme, and the need to amend elements of the 2005 executive report and 2011 cabinet report in the light of changed circumstances be noted.
2. That the new build housing proposed for the former sites of Gatebeck House and Southdown House be developed as council housing as part of the direct delivery programme, as outlined at paragraphs 19 – 22 of the report.
3. That the conversion works to the drying rooms for sale be delivered by the council directly as outlined at paragraphs 26 – 28 of the report.
4. That the environmental works include a proportion of environmental improvement works as well as the health and safety works required as outlined at paragraphs 23 – 25 of the report.
5. That the current shortfall in the supply of the voids for sale and the proposals to indentify further units as set out at paragraph 29 of the report be noted.
6. That the financial arrangements to achieve the outcome of the above decisions as set out at paragraphs 15 – 18 of the report be agreed in outline.
7. That officers provide a report to cabinet within 3 months setting out options for Badminton House in the light of changed circumstances. The report should include an appraisal of any further available approaches including refurbishment and or partial retention. |
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Authorisation of Debt Write-offs over £50,000 for National Non Domestic Rates - Revenues & Benefits Service
To seek approval for the write off of debt for £149,834.05 which is irrecoverable. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That approval be given for write off of the debt of £149,834.05 for one debt (which includes two accounts billed to one ratepayer) which is irrecoverable. |
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Review of the Social Lettings Agency and the Creation of an In-house Private Sector Leasing Scheme
To note the progress of the council’s social lettings agency and to agree the acquisition on lease and the management of properties for use as temporary accommodation for homeless households. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the progress of the council’s social lettings agency, established in 2011 to supply properties to house people at risk of homelessness be noted.
2. That the acquisition on lease and the management of properties for use as temporary accommodation for homeless households in the exercise of the council's functions under Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 be agreed.
3. That a report be submitted to cabinet in 12 months time, reviewing progress of the scheme, including consideration of the merits of cross borough working. |
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Alcohol Strategy 2013 - 2016
To adopt the Southwark alcohol strategy 2013-2016. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the Southwark alcohol strategy 2013 -2016, as set out in Appendix 1 to the report be adopted. |
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Southwark Planning Policy Compliance with the National Planning Policy Framework
To note the requirement set out in the national planning policy framework to consider whether Southwark's planning policies comply with the national planning policy framework, before agreeing that they can continue to be used when making planning decisions. To agree that the core strategy 2011, area action plans and the saved Southwark plan policies and sites should continue to be used as they comply with the national planning policy framework and to also agree to rescind the saved Southwark plan 2010 policies and sites. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the requirement set out in the national planning policy framework to consider whether Southwark's planning policies comply with national planning policy as set out in the national planning policy framework before agreeing that they can continue to be used when making planning decisions be noted.
2. That the assessment of compliance with the national planning policy framework of the Southwark local development framework as set out in the report be agreed.
3. That it be agreed that the core strategy 2011 and area action plans should continue to be used and planning decisions made with reference to them in accordance with s.38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 as they have been found to comply with the national planning policy framework as set out in Appendices 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the report.
4. That it be agreed that the saved Southwark plan policies and sites as set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to 5 of the report can be used in planning decisions as it has been assessed that they comply with the national planning policy framework.
5. That it be agreed to rescind the saved Southwark plan 2010 policies and sites as set out in Appendices 1 and 3 to 5 of the report. |
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31 Shawbury Road, SE22, 92 Lorrimore Road, SE17 and 41 Hayles Street, SE11 - Disposal of Freehold interests
To authorise the disposal of the council’s freehold interest in 31 Shawbury Road, SE22, 92 Lorrimore Road, SE17 and 41 Hayles Street, SE11. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That head of property be authorised to dispose of the council’s freehold interest in 31 Shawbury Road, SE22, 92 Lorrimore Road, SE17 and 41 Hayles Street, SE11 (the “properties”), for a sum that equates to the market value of the individual properties.
2. That the earmarking of capital receipts for the purposes of funding the housing investment programme be authorised. |
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Motions Referred from Council Assembly - 23 January 2013
To consider motions referred from council assembly 23 January 2013:
Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Genuinely affordable council housing for Southwark Council
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set below be agreed.
1. That council assembly welcomes the fact that the current Labour administration is:
· Investing £326 million to ensure every council home in Southwark is warm, dry and safe by 2016 · Building 1000 new council homes in Southwark over the next eight years - more than have been built in all of London in the last 10 years · Engaging in a borough-wide consultation into the proposals put forward by Southwark’s groundbreaking independent housing commission which explored future housing options for strategy over the next 30 years · And rejecting the government’s definition of affordable housing as up to 80% market rents, by ensuring rents on phase 1 of the Heygate were lowered from 65% to 50% market rents to reflect the wishes of local residents.
2. That council assembly regrets the complete failure of the previous administration when it came to housing, including:
· No new council homes approved between 2002-2010 · An unworkable and unfunded decent homes programme which was millions of pounds over budget and left many Southwark residents without decent homes · 7,800 fewer council homes in Southwark by the end of their time in office.
3. That councilassembly believes the Tory Liberal Democrat government’s housing policy is not geared towards providing more affordable and social housing and opposes:
· The housing benefit cap · “Affordable rent” of up to 80% of market rent · The ending of secure tenancies · The slashing of the social housing budget by £3.9 billion · The Growth and Infrastructure Bill which allows developers to deliver 0% affordable housing on new developments · Right to buy discounts of up to £75,000.
4. That council assembly notes that Simon Hughes MP and the Liberal Democrats have supported all of these measures.
5. That council assembly notes that sites for the first phase of the council’s 1000 new homes have already been identified throughout the borough and calls on cabinet to draw up plans for consultation on the next phase of new council homes.
Major works and housing repairs
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set below be agreed and the comments of the strategic director of housing and community services be noted.
1. That council assembly regrets the incident at Draper House and notes that the council is doing everything in its power to ensure people feel safe in their homes. It notes that:
· An investigation was immediately begun into the cause of the incident and that the council has agreed to fully adopt any recommendations to ensure residents' safety · Properties where similar work was carried out are undergoing inspection by the council's compliance team to ensure work has been done properly and to the required safety standards · The council has also alerted the health and safety executive as safety is its top priority.
2. That council assembly notes that at Four Squares the project has been completely turned round. The ... view the full minutes text for item 16. |
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Local Welfare Provision - Southwark Emergency Support Scheme
To note that the Welfare Reform Action 2012 abolishes the existing discretionary elements of the Department for Work and Pensions’ (DWP) administered social fund and to approve to the introduction of the Southwark emergency support scheme replacing the DWP social fund’s crisis loans and community care grants.
To agree that Community Action Southwark lead on the management and delivery of grant item(s) for successful applications. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That it be noted that the Welfare Reform Act 2012 abolishes the existing discretionary elements of the Department for Work & Pensions’ administered social fund. The creation and delivery of a local scheme to be administered by councils takes effect from 1 April 2013, following receipt of a grant from central government.
2. That the introduction of the Southwark emergency support scheme (SESS) be approved with effect from the 1 April 2013 replacing the DWP social fund’s crisis loans and community care grants and that Community Action Southwark (CAS) lead on the management and delivery of grant item(s) for successful applications to those most in need.
3. That the strategic director of finance and corporate services be provided with delegated responsibility to make any amendments to the application of the scheme following review and consultation.
4. That the strategic director of finance and corporate services set aside from within the welfare hardship fund to supplement the Southwark emergency support scheme (SESS) an amount of up to £400,000 in order to provide support for those households where the level of disability prevents temporary or full time employment. |