Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Catherine McDonald. |
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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 reasons of urgency, to be specified in the relevant minute:
Item 7 – Deputation requests |
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Notice of Intention to conduct business in a closed meeting, and any representations received
To note the items specified which will be considered in a closed meeting. Supporting documents: Minutes: No representations were received in respect of the items listed as closed business for the 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: In respect of item 7, Deputation request from Creation Trust and local residents from the Aylesbury Estate, Councillor Fiona Colley declared that she was chair of the Creation Trust. However she had received advice from the legal department that this was not a disclosable interest.
Councillor Richard Livingstone also declared in respect of item 16, Blackfriars Road Supplementary Planning Document that he was a governor at Lewisham and Southwark College (the Waterloo site) which was within the boundary of the SPD. Again, he had been advised that this was not a disclosable interest. |
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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 10 December 2013. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the open minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 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.
The Creation Trust and local residents from the Aylesbury Estate
The deputation stated that the residents of the Aylesbury Estate were supportive of the re-development of the estate and urged the council to agree the sign off of the development partner. The deputation explained that the residents have been involved in the consultation processes for over 13 years, including helping to shape the Aylesbury area action plan. During the procurement process they had worked closely with the regeneration team, believing that this contract will be the best chance of the delivery of new and affordable homes. The deputation want to ensure that the project finally delivers for the residents of the Aylesbury and bring the improved opportunities and environment for local residents.
Local residents in the Blackfriars Road
The deputation expressed their concerns about the draft Blackfriars Road supplementary planning document item contained elsewhere on the agenda. They felt that it would have a detrimental impact for the area if adopted. While not opposed to sympathetic development it was felt that the document should contain provisions, in particular with regard to building heights. The main point of the objection to the document related to building heights and it was feared it could affect the community negatively and impact on the heritage and daylight aspects for residents. Additionally it was felt that vulnerable residents could be negatively impacted including sheltered housing residents. |
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Cabinet Members Response to Deputation from the Southwark Association of Street Traders (SAST) and the Walworth Town Team
To note the response to the six point action plan proposed by a deputation of the Southwark Association of Street Traders (SAST) and the Walworth Town Team. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the response to the six point action plan proposed by a deputation of the Southwark Association of Street Traders (SAST) and the Walworth Town Team be noted. |
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Selection of a Preferred Partner to Work with the Council to Deliver the Regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate
To approve the selection of Notting Hill Trust (Walworth Unlimited) as the council’s preferred development partner for the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the selection of Notting Hill Housing Trust (Walworth Unlimited) as the council’s preferred development partner for the regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate on the terms as set out within the report be approved.
2. That authority be delegated to the chief executive to agree the final terms of the development partnership agreement and all associated contract documents with Walworth Unlimited (in consultation with the cabinet member for regeneration and corporate strategy) and to approve the award of the contract (Gateway 2).
3. That the selection of the second placed bidder, the consortium of L&Q\Countryside\Peabody (WE) as reserved partner be approved. In the event that it is not possible to agree the final terms of the development partnership agreement with Walworth Unlimited, that authority be delegated to the chief executive (in consultation with the cabinet member for regeneration and corporate strategy), to exclude Walworth Unlimited and revert to WE to agree the terms of a development partnership agreement to reflect its BAFO submission, provided that these terms conform with financial and commercial principles and the council’s requirements set out in the report.
4. That the financial implications set out in paragraphs 137-146 of the report be noted.
5. That it be noted that the proposed Development Partnership Agreement will deliver £1.25m of funding over the years 2015-2020 for community development services in the Aylesbury area plus a long term income stream from the ground rents payable on the new private and intermediate units. |
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Housing Revenue Account - Final Rent-Setting and Budget Report 2014/15
To approve an average rent increase of 5.4% in accordance with the government’s required formula rent guidance to be applied to all housing revenue account dwellings. To set tenant service charges, standard charges for non-residential property (garages etc.), heating & hot water charges and sheltered housing charges at the same level as 2013/14. To note the information relating to water and sewerage charges and the revised HRA budget for 2014/15. Supporting documents: Minutes: Feedback from consultation meetings including Tenants Council was circulated at the cabinet meeting. Additionally revised versions of Appendices A, D, E and F were circulated based on a predicated rent rise of 2.7%.
RESOLVED:
2. That the council’s response to the government consultation ‘Social Rents in 2015/16’ (Appendix I) and its implications for the council’s letting policy, particularly the options put forward regarding setting rents for new-build and new-let tenancies at formula rent levels (paragraphs 34 to 37) of the report be noted.
3. That tenant service charges be set at the same level as 2013/14 as laid out in paragraph 38 of the report with effect from 7 April 2014.
4. That the standard charge for non-residential property (garages etc.) be set at the same level as 2013/14, as laid out in paragraphs 39 and 40 of the report with effect from 7 April 2014.
5. That heating and hot water charges be set at the same level as 2013/14 as laid out in paragraph 41 of the report with effect from 7 April 2014.
6. That sheltered housing charges be set at the same level as 2013/14 as laid out in paragraph 42 of the report with effect from 7 April 2014.
7. That it be noted that water and sewerage charges levied by Thames Water are liable to an inflationary uplift as set out at paragraph 43 of the report, but as yet the council has not been informed by Thames Water of what that increase will be.
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Policy and Resources Strategy 2014/15 to 2016/17 - Provisional Settlement
To note the current general fund budget proposals for 2014/15 following work undertaken to identify savings and efficiencies. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
2. That it be noted that the government’s Autumn Statement was delivered on 5 December 2013.
3. That it be noted that the provisional settlement for Southwark council was received on 18 December 2013, and that the final settlement is expected to be confirmed in early February 2014.
4. That it be noted that this report was considered by the overview and scrutiny committee on 20January 2014 and that there were no recommendations arising.
5. That it be noted that this report includes the 2014/15 provisional settlement figures, and with the use of reserves of £6.2m presents a balanced budget for 2014/15.
6. That the further £33.5m funding reduction announced within the illustrative figures for 2015/16 and the impact on the council following four successive years of significant savings be noted.
7. That an additional £800,000 contribution from reserves to the welfare hardship fund set up in 2013/14 be noted and that officers examine how funds can be more quickly directed to help those in financial difficulty.
8. That officers be instructed to take steps early in the new financial year to plan for the additional resources, efficiencies and savings that will be required to deliver a balanced budget in 2015/16, based on the illustrative figures supplied.
9. That representation be made to Ministers on the 2015/16 draft settlement and its impact on the council.
10. That the proposals in the report for a balanced budget based on a nil council tax increase for 2014/15 be agreed for recommendation to council assembly on 26 February 2014. Budget schedules are set out in Appendices B - E.
NOTE: In accordance with overview and scrutiny procedure rule 22.1(a) (budget and policy framework) these decisions are not subject to call-in. |
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Vision for a New Housing Strategy for Southwark
To agree the vision for a new thirty year housing strategy for Southwark for the period 2015-2045. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the vision for a new thirty year housing strategy for Southwark for the period 2015-2045 as set out in paragraph 29 of the report be agreed.
2. That the next steps for the development of the new housing strategy, including stakeholder engagement, as set out in paragraphs 30 to 35 of the report be noted. |
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Developing Long Term Plans for the Delivery of New Council Homes
To note the new homes housing investment plan report independently prepared and its conclusions and the ongoing development of a new long term housing strategy and local plan for the borough that will support delivery of the investment plan. To also instruct the strategic director of housing and community services to further develop the investment plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the New Homes Housing Investment Plan report independently prepared by Savills UK (Appendix 1 of the report) and in particular the conclusions of that report and the suggested next steps set out at paragraph 8 of the report be noted.
2. That the ongoing development of a new long term housing strategy and local plan for the borough that will support delivery of the investment plan be noted.
3. That officers be instructed to further develop the investment plan and take appropriate action to build up the necessary development capacity to deliver the plan, reporting back to cabinet in July 2014. |
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Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Special Educational Needs and/or Disability School Bus Transport
To approve the procurement strategy for the special educational needs and/or disability school bus transport service to undertake a competitive tender process to appoint a contractor to provide these services. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the SEND school bus transport service to undertake a competitive tender process to appoint a contractor to provide these services (for a period of five years and eight months) with a commencement date of 1 January 2015 and ending on 31 August 2020 with an estimated annual value of £1.95m be approved. The contract will have an extension provision for a further two periods of twelve months making an estimated total contract value of £15.9m. |
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Consistent Responses to Antisocial Behaviour
To note the findings of the systemic service review undertaken by officers from across the council of antisocial behaviour responses and to agree to the implementation of a Southwark Landlords Charter for handling all reports of antisocial behaviour. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the findings of the systemic service review of our antisocial behaviour (ASB) responses undertaken by officers from across the council be noted.
2. That the implementation of a Southwark Landlords Charter (Appendix 1 of the report) for handling all reports of antisocial behaviour, including standards of service based on our current minimum standards for antisocial behaviour be agreed. This includes:
· Every complainant having a named point of contact who will deal with their case. · Closer cross departmental working and a case management approach to noise complaints.
3. That the progress made so far by officers to improve services for all victims of antisocial behaviour, as per the outcomes of the review be noted.
4. That it be noted that this report is the first stage of a review of the council’s and partners’ approach to addressing anti social behaviour in light of the new legislation and changing needs of our communities. That officers be instructed to report back in summer 2014 in more detail, including operational opportunities and implications.
5. That the proposed communications as part of the community reassurance strategy, to enhance the council’s reputation for helping people to feel safe which will highlight the activity that the council is undertaking to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and their underlying causes be noted. |
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Blackfriars Road Supplementary Planning Document
To adopt the Blackfriars Road supplementary planning document. Supporting documents: Minutes: A letter that was sent to Councillor Fiona Colley and cabinet members in relation to the Blackfriars supplementary planning document was circulated at the meeting. This letter from Cathedrals ward councillors made representations in respect of this supplementary planning document.
RESOLVED:
1. That the Blackfriars Road Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (Appendix A of the report) be adopted.
2. That representations received on the draft Blackfriars Road SPD and the officer comments to the representations (Appendix B) be noted, and that the tracked change version of the Blackfriars Road SPD which takes into account the representations received on the draft Blackfriars Road SPD (Appendix C) also be noted.
3. That the consultation report (Appendix D), the updated equalities analysis (Appendix E), the updated sustainability appraisal (Appendix F), the sustainability appraisal statement (Appendix G), the appropriate assessment (Appendix H) the updated urban design study (Appendix I) and the updated business and retail background paper (Appendix J) be noted. |
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Land at Southampton Way and New Church Road Camberwell
To agree to make a compulsory purchase order under section 226(1) of the Town and Country Planning Act for the acquisition of the land highlighted in the report. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the council make a Compulsory Purchase Order under section 226(1)(a) of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended by section 99 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004)and section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 for the acquisition of the land and new rights within the areas edged black and numbered 1-6 on the plan at Appendix 1 of the report for the purpose of improving and extending Burgess Park in accordance with the provisions of the saved policies of the Southwark Plan 2007 and the Core Strategy 2011.
2. That the head of property be authorised to:
a) take all necessary steps to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the Compulsory Purchase Order including the publication and service of all notices and the presentation of the council’s case at Public Inquiry should one be called b) acquire all interests in land within the compulsory purchase order areas either by agreement or compulsorily c) approve agreements with land owners setting out the terms for the withdrawal of objections to the Orders, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land from the Orders and d) amend the boundaries of the Sites shown edged black on the plan at Appendix One should the need arise. |
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Motions referred from Council Assembly
To consider motions referred from council assembly 27 November 2013:
· Local business and enterprise · Small business Saturday · Introducing a supermarket levy · Payday lenders · Bermondsey business improvement district · Whitworth House · Pop up shops on Canada Water Plaza · Ending council investment in tobacco and arms · Fairtrade · Stop the delay on Southwark Park athletics track · Support for the British Nuclear Test Veterans’ Association Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Local Business and Enterprise
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below be agreed.
1. That council assembly welcomes this administration's commitment to supporting our residents and businesses in tough economic times and the difference this administration is making to jobs and growth across our borough.
2. That council assembly notes the council's recent economic wellbeing strategy and its important commitment to:
· Narrow the gap between the Southwark and London employment rate · Make Southwark the place of choice to start and grow a business · Get our town centres and high streets thriving · Promote financial independence and resilience.
3. That council assembly welcomes the steps that the council has already taken to progress these ambitions. Council assembly further warmly welcomes the £1 million business support fund, the £1 million of youth fund a year through to 2016/17, focused on employment and assisting young people to remain in education and trainingand the council's ongoing commitment to securing jobs, training and employment support through section 106 and community infrastructure levy agreements with developers.
4. That council assembly recognises the progress this administration has made including:
5. That council assembly warmly welcomes the commitment of this administration to keep making a difference, including by:
· Supporting 200 Southwark start-ups and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) to get investment-ready, helping to secure over £2 million worth of finance for Southwark businesses and making sure it is Southwark residents that get the job opportunities arising from this business growth
· Supporting Southwark businesses to be ‘fit to compete’ for public and private sector contract opportunities, securing contracts with a value of £1.2 million this year and £3 million by the end of 2015
· A £600,000 town centre growth initiative to help business-led groups to reinvigorate their local high streets.
6. That council assembly regrets the abject failure of the Tory Liberal Democrat government to introduce policies that would maximise the huge opportunities of regeneration in Southwark and the huge talent and potential of our residents and to instead oversee three years of austerity-induced stagnation and continuously failing living standards across the UK. Council assembly further regrets the decision of the Tory Liberal Democrat government to scrap Labour-backed schemes such as the future jobs fund which helped to get unemployed people into work, and which was scrapped by the government despite a report from the Department for Work and Pensions which showed it produced a net benefit to society of approximately £7,750 per participant.
7. That council assembly welcomes the cabinet's commitment to prioritise delivering jobs and growth across Southwark and urges them to continue to prioritise these efforts so that Southwark is a place where residents can get on and where businesses and high streets can continue to thrive.
Small Business Saturday
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below be agreed.
1. That council assembly commends the council’s efforts to encourage people to shop locally and assist small businesses in ... view the full minutes text for item 18. |
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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 category 3 of paragraph 104 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules of the Southwark Constitution.
The following is a summary of the closed part of the meeting. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the closed section of the meeting held on 10 December 2013. Minutes: The closed minutes of the meeting held on 10 December 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Selection of a Preferred Partner to Work with the Council to Deliver the Regeneration of the Aylesbury Estate Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. See item 9 for decision. |
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Land at Southampton Way and New Church Road Camberwell Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. See item 17 for decision. |