Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were none. |
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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 20: Adult Social Care, Fairer Contributions Policy – Outcomes of Consultation Exercise and Implementation |
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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 dispensations in respect of any item of business to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: There were none. |
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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 meetings held on 21 and 28 July 2015. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meetings held on 21 and 28 July 2015 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Deputation Requests
To consider any deputation requests. Minutes: There were none. |
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Revised Canada Water Area Action Plan
To recommend to council assembly to consider and adopt the revised Canada Water Area Action Plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That an additional modification be made to page 38 (paragraph 4.4.5) of the Revised Canada Water Area Action Plan (appendix B of the report) to update the list of sports facilities in the area.
2. That council assembly be recommended:
· To consider the Planning Inspector’s report on the Revised Canada Water Area Action Plan (Appendix A). · To adopt the revised Canada Water area action plan (Appendix B) and the revisions to the adopted policies map (Appendix C), as amended by the Inspector’s main modifications (Appendix D) and the council’s minor modifications (Appendix E). · To note the sustainability appraisal (Appendix F), sustainability appraisal statement (Appendix G), equalities analysis (Appendix H), consultation report (Appendix I) and appropriate assessment (Appendix J). |
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Tate Modern Project - Last £1m Contribution
To agree to commit £1m of capital funding towards the practical completion of the Tate Modern extension project. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That £1m of capital funding towards the practical completion of the Tate Modern extension project be committed. |
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Approval of the Council's Local Implementation Plan Delivery Plan, Annual Spending Submission for 2016/17
To agree the content of the council’s proposed submission to Transport for London (TfL) identifying transport projects to be delivered with TfL LIP funding in 2016/17 and that the identified programme be submitted to TfL by 9 October 2015. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Decisions of the Cabinet
1. That the content of the council’s proposed submission to Transport for London (TfL) identifying transport projects to be delivered with TfL Lip funding in 2016/17 Appendix A of the report be agreed.
2. That the identified programme be submitted to TfL by 9th October 2015 be agreed.
3. That the implementation of the programmes as set out in Appendix A of the report be agreed.
Decisions of the Leader of the Council
4. That authority be delegated to the cabinet member for environment and the public realm to amend the programme for 2016/17 should any variations to the proposed programme be required. The cabinet member shall consult community council chairs regarding scheme changes in their area.
5. That authority be delegated to the cabinet member for environment and the public realm to determine the most appropriate use of the £100,000 discretionary funding allocated by TfL for 2016/17. |
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New Homes Delivery Programme
To agree in principle to the schemes listed in the report and to note the consultation and rehousing options.
To agree to the delegated process for the approval of future schemes. Supporting documents: Minutes: The leader allowed representations to be made by residents of the Salisbury Estate on this item.
RESOLVED:
Decisions of the Cabinet
1. That in principle agreement be given for the schemes listed in paragraph 9 of the report to be worked up in accordance with the individually identified recommendations and in line with the Charter of Principles for inclusion in the New Homes Delivery Programme.
2. That the consultation undertaken on schemes in paragraph 9 of the report to date be noted.
3. That the rehousing options in paragraphs 14-16 of the report available to residents impacted by any potential development, as outlined in the Charter of Principles be noted.
Decision of the Leader of the Council
4. That the approval of future schemes for inclusion in the New Homes Programme be delegated to the cabinet member for regeneration and new homes, as outlined in paragraph 22 of the report. |
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Major Works Status Report incorporating Warm, Dry and Safe
To receive an update on issues relating to the major works programme for council housing in the borough. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the status of the housing investment programmes at March 2015 with particular reference to achieving the Warm, Dry and Safe (WDS) standard be noted.
2. That it be noted that the current WDS investment is on course to be fully committed by the end of 2015/16 and that first year of delivering the kitchen and bathroom guarantee will be delivered alongside the final year of the WDS investment.
3. That the target at the end of 2015/16 is achieving 90% decency which will be the highest decency figure Southwark has achieved be noted. The pre-WDS figure was 56% in April 2010.
4. That the work that has been delivered to nearly 7,000 homes in partnership with British Gas to deliver environmental improvements including roofs, windows and insulation work at a notional cost to Southwark be noted.
5. That it be noted that over 15,000 properties had received works or were in the process of receiving works to their homes or blocks at March 2015.
6. That the current programmes resources be noted and that revised resources will be presented to cabinet as part of a detailed affordable funding plan to support housing investment in new council homes and the existing stock. This will also encapsulate the quality kitchens and bathroom guarantee.
7. That it be noted that this report will be sent to Home Owners Council and Tenant Council following cabinet approval. |
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Families Matter
To agree the Families Matter strategy and implementation plan. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the Families Matter strategy and implementation plan be agreed. |
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Policy and Resources Strategy 2016/17 to 2018/19 - Scene Setting Report
To note the key issues contained within the chancellor’s budget statement and how they impact on the council.
To receive a further report back to cabinet in November 2015 to include any further settlement information, savings identified during the second round of budget challenge meetings and further budget options necessary to achieve balanced budgets over the next three years. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the key issues contained within the chancellor’s budget statement insofar as they impact on the council especially with regard to council housing and welfare benefits be noted.
2. That the potential reduction in settlement funding for the council between 2016/17 and 2018/19 of £76.1m arising from London Councils most recent predictions, as shown in the table in paragraph 17 of the report be noted.
3. That the real terms net budget shortfall for the period 2016/17 – 2018/19 of around £96m after taking account of inflation and known cost pressures be noted.
4. That it be noted that funding for local authorities will not be finalised until publication of the Comprehensive Spending Review on 25 November 2015, and that Southwark’s share will not be known until the provisional grant settlement, currently scheduled for November or December.
5. That the chancellor’s announcement subsequent to the budget requiring departments with unprotected budgets (including local government) to model two scenarios of cost reductions of 25% and 40% by 2020 be noted.
6. That the government consultation seeking options for delivering in year reductions in public health funding, equivalent to 6.2% of the ring-fenced grant be noted.
7. That the actions to meet the challenge currently being included in the budget model as shown in paragraphs 62 to 78 of the report be noted.
8. That the updated Fairer Future Budget Principles as shown in Appendix A of the report be agreed.
9. That consultation on the difficult choices to be made should be carried out over the coming months, and to take account of the equalities impact of any decisions be agreed.
10. That officers be instructed to submit a further report to cabinet in November 2015 to include any further settlement information that becomes available, savings identified during the second round of budget challenge meetings, and on further budget options necessary to achieve balanced budgets over the next three years. |
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Revenue Monitoring Report for Quarter 1, 2015/16, including Treasury Management
To note the general fund outturn forecast for 2015/16 and forecast net movement in reserves by department, the housing revenue account’s (HRA) forecast outturn for 2015/16 and resulting forecast movement in reserves and the treasury management activity for the first three months of 2015/16.
To also note the continuing pressure on homelessness budgets, and the forecast requirement to draw down reserves of £2.3m, representing a 192% overspend on the current net expenditure base budget and the potential in year reduction of public health grant of £1.6m.
To approve the general fund budget movements that exceed £250,000. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the following be noted:
· the general fund outturn forecast for 2015/16 and forecast net movement in reserves by department · the housing revenue account’s (HRA) forecast outturn for 2015/16 and resulting forecast movement in reserves · the treasury management activity for the first three months of 2015/16.
2. That the continuing pressure on homelessness budgets, and the forecast requirement to draw down reserves of £2.3m, representing a 192% overspend on the current net expenditure base budget be noted.
3. That the potential in year reduction of Public Health grant of £1.6m, if local cuts are made on a pro rata basis, from the current government consultation on the methodology to be used when cutting the grant be noted.
4. That the general fund budget movements that exceed £250,000, as shown in Appendix A of the report be approved. |
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Quarter 1 Capital Monitoring for 2015/16 and Capital Programme Refresh for 2015/16 - 2024/25
To note the general fund capital programme and the housing investment programme for the period 2015/16 to 2024/25 as at quarter 1.
To approve the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programme.
To note the projected expenditure and resources for 2015/16 and future years for the general fund and the housing investment programme. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the general fund capital programme for the period 2015/16 to 2024/25 as at Quarter 1 2015/16, as detailed in Appendices A and D of the report be noted.
2. That the housing investment programme for the period 2015/16 to 2024/25 as at Quarter 1 2015/16, as detailed in Appendix B of the report 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 2015/16 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 Quarter 1 2015/16 be noted and that this position will be updated during the year when more up to date information is available. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Approval: Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System
To approve the award of the adult integrated drug and alcohol treatment system contract. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the award of the adult integrated drug and alcohol treatment system contract to Lifeline Project Ltd. up to a maximum annual value of £3,913,104 in year one, £3,513,667 in year two and £3,499,467 in year three for a period of three years commencing on 4 January 2016 with an option to extend for a further period or periods not exceeding two years in total, making a total maximum contract value of £18,656,306 be approved. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Approval Heating and Water Contracts
To approve the award of contacts A (north of the borough) and B (south) for heating and hot water. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the award of Contract A (north of the borough) Heating and Water Contract to OCO Ltd for the estimated sum of £7.2m per annum for a period of 5 years from 1 April 2016 with the option to extend up to 5 years (3+2 years) making a total estimated contract value of £72m be approved.
2. That the award of Contract B (south of the borough) Heating and Water Contract to Smith and Byford Ltd for the estimated sum of £6.6m per annum for a period of 5 years from 1 April 2016 with the option to extend up to 5 years (3+2 years), making a total estimated contract value of £66m be approved.
3. That OCO Ltd and Smith and Byford Ltd to act as back up contractor to each other on their own tendered rates when required be approved. |
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Motions Referred from Council Assembly
To consider motions on the following:
· Schools, standards and places · Save Southwark woods · Right to buy · Children missing from care · Revitalising the Blue · Albion Primary School. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
Schools, Standards and Places
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below, be noted:
That council assembly:
1. Welcomes the good progress being made by the council in keeping pace with the increased demand for primary and secondary school places and in driving up standards for educational achievement.
2. Recognises the incredible work of Southwark schools, where results and performance are rising and scores continue to be above the national average.
3. Recognises the work that this administration has done to create new school places within the challenging context of the government’s free schools programme, working with communities and providers to open new schools that parents want in areas of high demand.
Standards
4. Welcomes the increase in the number of schools in the borough that are rated either Good or Outstanding, which has risen to 91%, from 64% in 2010, with no schools in Southwark rated inadequate.
5. Notes that:
· Southwark’s performance is higher than the national and London averages at foundation stage is narrowing the gap with London average for Key Stage 1 performance · Southwark ranks in the top quartile nationally for Key Stage 2 results · Southwark is in the top quartile nationally for GCSE results and was ranked joint 20th in the country, an improvement of 43 places since 2013 · Southwark is one of the most improved and high performing London boroughs at secondary level and continues to outperform other neighbouring boroughs in results at GCSE, English Baccalaureate and A Levels.
6. Applauds Southwark secondary schools for record levels of improvement achieved in GCSE results and calls on cabinet to continue supporting schools and protecting school improvement work in the face of vicious government cuts, to achieve even more and meet the council’s ambitious target of 70% of our young people achieving five or more A* to C grades at GCSE or equivalent by 2016.
Places
7. Recognises that demand for school places in Southwark, particularly in the north of the borough, continues to rise. Following the Liberal Democrats’ admission that there was a ‘school places crisis’ when they ran the council, Council assembly welcomes the steps taken by this administration to ensure additional school places to meet this demand.
8. Calls on the cabinet to continue the practice of the last five years of expert and well researched places planning, and investment in high quality education facilities in popular, well performing schools.
9. Welcomes the work undertaken by the council to create 1,690 additional primary school places since 2010 and commends the current expansion programme, and the two new free school projects Belham and Galleywall, which will provide additional school places to meet forecast demand for September 2016.
10. Also welcomes the council’s work to assist and facilitate expansion in oversubscribed secondary schools and to open a new Charter School in East Dulwich. Council assembly calls on cabinet to work with the community and providers to open an outstanding secondary school on the former Southwark Fire Station ... view the full minutes text for item 19. |
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Adult Social Care, Fairer Contributions Policy - Outcomes of Consultation Exercise and Implementation
Supporting documents: Minutes: It was not possible to circulate this report five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept as urgent because the proposals in the report were intended to modernise the council's approach to charging for social care and, in a time of financial austerity, to ensure its approach to charging for services was sustainable for the local authority in the long term. If the proposals were accepted income raised will be used to fund care services. Any delay in implementing the policy would adversely affect this income stream. If the income stream is affected then other services may suffer as the difference will need to be found.
RESOLVED:
1. That the responses to the consultation on the proposed changes to the Fairer Contributions Policy as set out within the report and in Appendix 2: “Fairer contributions policy consultation responses summary” be noted.
2. That the equality and impact analyses set out in Appendix 1 of the report: “Equality and impact analysis – Fairer Contributions Policy” be noted.
3. The information contained within the report and its appendices were considered and the adoption of the proposed changes to the charging policy agreed:
· To change the level of available income after financial assessment below which a service user will not be charged anything for their care from £2 to £3 a week
· To charge up to 100% of available income, after financial assessment, increasing this from up to 80%
· To ask all eligible service users, who are assessed as financially able to contribute, for a contribution toward their care costs
· To simplify charging, so that all services, including respite care, meals and telecare services currently charged at a flat rate, are included within a financial assessment so that service users will only pay what they can afford
· To assess and charge non-residential care services in the same way that we assess residential care, so that non-residential care service users with savings or capital above £23,250 no longer have their care subsidised by the council
· To introduce a discount scheme for social care customers paying by direct debit.
4. That the proposed changes to be adopted in a new Fairer Contributions Policy to be applied from October 2015 be agreed. |
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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 rules of the Southwark Constitution.
The following is a summary of the closed part of the meeting. |
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Minutes
Minutes: The closed minutes of the meeting held on 21 July 2015 were approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Approval: Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System
Supporting documents: Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 17 for decision. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Approval Heating and Water Contracts
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 18 for decision. |