Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Michael Situ. |
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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 of business would be considered for 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 considered. |
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Disclosure of Interests and Dispensations
Members to declare any interests and dispensations 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: No public questions were received. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the open section of the meeting held on 17 March 2015. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 March 2015 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 because the request was received in line with the constitutional deadline for the receipt of deputation requests.
Cabinet heard representations from Mr Barnard in respect of the deputation request submitted. |
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Petition from Burgess Park Users - Southwark Spine Cycle Corridor
To consider a petition from regular users of Burgess Park in respect of the Southwark Spine cycle corridor. Supporting documents: Minutes: The petition spokesperson addressed the meeting to present the petition containing 529 signatures and their concerns about the proposal for a new path to cut across the great lawn in Burgess Park. Cabinet expressed their commitment to continue to work with the community prior to implementation of the Southwark Spine route.
RESOLVED:
That the petition be received. |
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Adoption of the Council's Cycling Strategy 2015 and Associated Delivery Plan
To agree to the adoption of the council’s cycling strategy 2015 (the ‘strategy’) and the associated delivery plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the adoption of the council’s cycling strategy 2015 (‘the strategy’) and the associated delivery plan be agreed and that a report back be received to review the strategy prior to implementation of the Southwark Spine route. |
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Adult Social Care, Fairer Contributions Policy - Consultation Exercise
To agree to consult on proposals for a ‘fairer contributions policy’, the consultation period and timescale for reporting back to cabinet. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That consultation on proposals for a ‘fairer contributions policy’ be agreed.
2. That the consultation commence on 15 June 2015 to run for 12 weeks until 4 September 2015.
3. That the outcomes of the consultation be considered at a cabinet meeting scheduled for 15 September 2015 where implementation decisions will be made. |
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Motions Referred from Council Assembly
To consider motions on the following:
· Welfare reform with an emphasis on financial inclusion · Financial advice in health centres · Mental health services in Southwark · Betting shop enforcement · Improve services at London Bridge station. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Welfare reform with an emphasis on financial inclusion
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below, be noted:
1. That council assembly believes that the coalition government’s welfare reform has utterly failed, with hardship and deprivation increasing, at the same time as the cost of implementing the reforms is mounting.
2. That council assembly condemns the government’s changes to benefits which have targeted the most vulnerable and hit families with children under five harder than any other group.
3. That council assembly notes that despite the government’s rhetoric on repairing the nation’s finances, cuts to welfare have been offset by tax cuts for the most well off, meaning the government’s welfare reform has made no overall contribution to paying down the deficit.
4. That council assembly notes that residents in Southwark have been hit hard by the coalition government’s welfare reform, including:
· The cruel and unfair bedroom tax, which has hit 5,000 Southwark residents · A benefit cap which disproportionately affects families in London and has left some households facing the threat of eviction · Unacceptable delays in personal independence payments, which have left over 300,000 disabled people in limbo nationally as they wait for a decision on crucial support · Cuts to local government funding for discretionary housing payments and council tax benefits.
5. That council assembly notes this administration has prioritised our most vulnerable residents, using our resources to protect them as far as possible from the worst excesses of the government’s welfare cuts, including:
· Providing financial assistance and support for residents affected by the bedroom tax and other welfare changes through the welfare hardship fund · Providing a much-needed safety net for our most vulnerable residents through the Southwark Emergency Support Scheme, despite government cuts to the funding · Helping residents to ensure they are claiming all benefits entitled to them, through the Rightfully Yours advice service.
6. That council assembly is concerned about the rollout of universal credit, particularly following direct payment pilots in Southwark, which have highlighted the risk of residents struggling to cope with complex budgeting and increasing numbers of residents falling into rent arrears.
7. That council assembly welcomes the steps that have been taken by this administration to mitigate against these risks and to promote financial inclusion, working in partnership with Lambeth and Lewisham to deliver support for residents to prepare for universal credit, including opening bank accounts, dealing with debt and coping with budgeting on a monthly basis.
8. That council assembly believes that employment is central to improving the financial resilience of our residents and recognises that current welfare to work provision fails to meet the needs of our most vulnerable residents. Council assembly therefore welcomes the steps this administration is taking to support residents with the most complex needs to develop the skills, motivation and experience to be able to secure employment.
9. That council assembly believes that the growth of insecure, low-paid, poor quality jobs under the coalition government is undermining the UK’s ability ... view the full minutes text for item 11. |
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Appointments to Outside Bodies 2015/16
To consider and agree appointments to outside bodies for the 2015/16 municipal year. Supporting documents: Minutes: 1. That the appointments to the outside bodies listed in Appendix A of the report for the 2015/16 municipal year be agreed as follows:
Age UK London
Councillor Stephanie Cryan
Better Bankside Board
This appointment was deferred until the next meeting.
Blue Bermondsey BID Board
Councillor Leo Pollak
Canada Water Consultative Forum
Councillor Mark Williams Councillor Kath Whittam Councillor Stephanie Cryan Councillor James Okosun
Central London Forward
Councillor Peter John
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education
Councillor Jasmine Ali
Creation Trust
Councillor Mark Williams Councillor Lorraine Lauder Councillor Paul Fleming
Cross River Board
Councillor Mark Williams
Crystal Palace Community Development Trust
Councillor Jon Hartley
Greater London Enterprise Limited
Councillor Mark Williams
Groundwork London, Local Authority Strategic Input Board
Councillor Darren Merrill
Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation (Council of Governors)
Councillor Jasmine Ali
Kings College Hospital NHS (Council of Governors)
Councillor Kieron Williams
Lambeth and Southwark Housing Association Limited
Councillor Richard Livingstone
London Road Safety Council (LRSC)
Councillor Darren Merrill Councillor Charlie Smith
London Youth Games
Councillor Barrie Hargrove Councillor Johnson Situ
Millwall for All
Councillor Leo Pollak
North Southwark Environment Trust
Councillor Neil Coyle
Potters Fields Park Management Trust
Councillor Peter John Eleanor Kelly, Chief Executive
South Bank Partnership
Councillor Ian Wingfield Councillor Adele Morris Councillor David Noakes Councillor Maria Linforth-Hall
South Bank and Bankside Cultural Quarter Directors Board
Councillor Ian Wingfield
South Bermondsey Big Local Partnership Steering Group
Councillor Richard Livingstone Councillor Sunny Lambe
South London Gallery Trustee Limited
Councillor Cleo Soanes Councillor Radha Burgess Councillor Maria Linforth Hall
South London and Maudsley (SLaM) NHS Trust Members Council
Councillor Tom Flynn
Southwark and Lambeth Archaeological Excavation Committee (SLAEC)
Councillor Billl Williams Mr Bob Skelly (Deputy)
Southwark Cathedral Education Centre
Councillor Cleo Soanes
Safer Neighbourhood Board (Southwark)
Councillor Michael Situ
Waterloo Quarter Business Alliance – Southwark (Business Improvement District)
Councillor David Noakes |
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Nominations to Panels, Boards and Forums 2015/16
To agree the allocation of places and nomination of members to panels, boards and forums for the 2015/16 municipal year. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the allocation of places to the panels and boards and forums set out in Appendix A of the report for the 2015/16 municipal year be agreed as follows:
Joint Partnership Panel (Trade-Union Consultation)
Councillor Peter John Councillor Fiona Colley
Leaseholders Arbitration Panel
Councillor Sandra Rhule Councillor Sunny Lambe Councillor Evelyn Akoto Councillor Jon Hartley Councillor Tom Flynn Councillor Kath Whittam Councillor Anood Al-Samerai Councillor Maria Linforth-Hall Councillor Eliza Mann Councillor David Hubber
Southwark Safeguarding Children’s Board
Councillor Victoria Mills
Southwark Safeguarding Adults Board
Councillor Stephanie Cryan
Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education
Councillor Sandra Rhule Councillor Sunny Lambe Councillor Paul Fleming Councillor Maria Linforth-Hall
Tenancy Agreement Arbitration Panel
Councillor Lorraine Lauder Councillor Sandra Rhule Councillor Paul Fleming Councillor Evelyn Akoto Councillor Jon Hartley Councillor Tom Flynn Councillor Jamile Mohammed Councillor Kath Whittam Councillor Anood Al-Samerai Councillor Maria Linforth-Hall Councillor Eliza Mann Councillor David Hubber
Southwark Tenant Management Organisation Committee
Councillor Richard Livingstone Councillor Lucas Green Councillor Karl Eastham Councillor Sandra Rhule Councillor Ben Johnson |
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Exclusion of Press and Public 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 10.4 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 17 March 2015. Minutes: The minutes of the closed section of the meeting held on 17 March 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |