Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Sarah King. |
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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: None. |
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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. |
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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: Councillor Evelyn Akoto declared a disclosable pecuniary interest as a leaseholder and Councillor Natasha Ennin as a social housing tenant. |
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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. The deadline for the receipt of public questions is midnight Wednesday 5 March 2025. Minutes: None were received. |
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Deputation Requests
To consider any deputation requests. The deadline for the receipt of deputation requests is midnight Wednesday 5 March 2025. Minutes: None were received. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the open section of the meeting held on 4 February 2025. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 February 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Petition: Request for detailed breakdown of service charges to be included by default in final invoice
To consider a petition relating to leasehold service charges requesting that a detailed breakdown of service charges be included by default in the final invoice. Supporting documents: Minutes: Having declared a disclosable pecuniary interest, Councillors Evelyn Akoto and Natasha Ennin left the meeting while this item was being discussed.
A response to the issues raised by the petition were published as an Appendix to the petition report. Additionally, the leader responded to the petition at the meeting, addressing the concerns identified and future plans for dealing with leaseholder charges.
RESOLVED:
That the petition submitted with regard leasehold service charges, requesting that a detailed breakdown of service charges be included by default in the final invoice be considered. |
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The provision of new Council Homes at Joan Street, SE1
To vary the land agreement and agree proposals for the acquisition of the affordable homes and provision of new council homes. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
2. That authority be delegated to the strategic director resources and the director of planning and growth to conclude detailed terms for the agreement to lease on the proviso it creates no additional net capital or revenue obligations for the housing revenue account (HRA) and can be shown to satisfy the council’s fiduciary duty.
3. That it be confirmed that the previously proposed infill development for Styles House Estate will not proceed.
4. That the involvement of the Styles House tenant management organisation (TMO) and residents in supporting the infill project and that they will continue to be consulted with on the alternative approach outlined in the report to the development of the area around the Estate be noted with thanks. |
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Town Centre Action Plans
To approve the adoption of town centre action plans, to be used to communicate activity and planned improvement measures in town centres with key stakeholders and facilitate meaningful engagement with businesses and residents. Supporting documents: Minutes: |
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Endorsement of the selected Multi-Arts Centre operator for Bermondsey Blue
To approve an operator who will manage a new multi-arts centre located Bermondsey Blue Market. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the panel’s selection of the prospective lessee, Bermondsey 223, to operate the multi-arts space at the Blue Market, Bermondsey, property address 223 Southwark Park Road be confirmed.
2. That the council entering into an agreement for lease (AfL) and lease for a seven-year period with Bermondsey 223, the principal details of which are set out substantially in Appendix 4 to the open version of the report and fully in the closed version be agreed.
3. That it be noted that the service-level outputs of Bermondsey 223 will be set out in the service level agreement (SLA) appended to the AfL.
4. That it be noted that the design services and the building refurbishment works will be procured directly by the council with funds already allocated in the capital monitor, each subject to separate gateway approvals.
5. That the appropriation of the site from housing to planning purposes, on the basis that the property is no longer required for housing purposes and should instead be held for planning purposes, for the reasons set out in the report be approved.
6. That authority be delegated to the director of planning and growth to finalise the terms of the AfL, lease and SLA, substantially in the form of the terms set out in the appendices to the report and in the closed report. |
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Endorsement of the selected LGBTQ+ Cultural Centre operator
To approve an operator to manage an ambitious new pan-London LGBTQ+ cultural centre located on the Lowline at Bankside Yards. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the panel’s selection of the tenant, Chroma, to deliver and operate a LGBTQ+ cultural space at the Bankside Yards development, shown edged red on the accompanying plan (Appendix 1 of the report) be endorsed.
2. That the commencement of expenditure of monies for services and works relating to delivering the LGBTQ+ cultural space, from strategic community infrastructure levy (CIL) grant funding allocated under a separate decision (ref. background papers) be agreed.
3. That the provisions for council’s on-going review of the service-level outputs of the LGBTQ+ cultural space for the life of the tenancy, as set out in the report, be noted.
4. That authority be delegated to the director of planning and growth to finalise the terms of the grant agreement and service level agreement, substantially in the form of the terms set out in the appendices to the report and in the closed report. |
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Gateway 1 - Procurement strategy for adults' home care, children's home care and reablement
To approve the procurement strategy for adults’ home care, children’s home care and reablement. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the proposal to strategically commission all adults’ home care services, children’s home care services, and reablement services in Southwark be approved as follows:
2. That the proposal to strategically commission adults’ home care, for a period of four years with two two-year contract extensions available, at an estimated annual cost of £31,494,000 and an estimated total cost of £251,952,000, noting that this estimated cost may be subject to inflationary increases prior to the contract start in 2026 be approved and that the contract values through the life of the contract will be subject to annual inflationary negotiations which will affect the estimated maximum contract value.
3. That the proposal to strategically commission children’s home care, for a period of four years with two two-year contract extensions available, at an estimated annual cost of £984,000 and an estimated total cost of £7,871,000 be approved, noting that this estimated cost may be subject to inflationary increases prior to the contract start in 2026 and that the contract values through the life of the contract will be subject to annual inflationary negotiations which will affect the estimated maximum contract value.
4. That the proposal to strategically commission reablement services, for a period of four years with two two-year contract extensions available, at an estimated annual cost of £1,718,000 and an estimated total cost of £13,744,000 be approved, noting that this estimated cost may be subject to inflationary increases prior to the contract start in 2026 and that the contract values through the life of the contract will be subject to annual inflationary negotiations which will affect the estimated maximum contract value.
5. That the gateway 2 contract award recommendations for adults’ home care services, children’s home care services, and reablement services be delegated to the strategic director of children and adult services, in consultation with the cabinet member for health and wellbeing and deputy leader and cabinet member for children’s, education and refugees be approved, to provide council officers with greater flexibility for the ... view the full minutes text for item 13. |
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Gateway 2 - Flexi-care services
To approve the contract award for four contracts for the provision of care services in flexi care housing in Southwark. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the contract award further detailed in paragraph 2 of the report for four contracts for the provision of care services in flexi care housing, for four flexi care schemes in Southwark, for an initial period of five years from 1 July 2025, with an option to extend for a further two years, for an estimated maximum annual contract value of £3.7 million and a whole life contract value of £26 million be approved.
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Ledbury Estate Compulsory Purchase Order - Final Approval
To approve the Compulsory Purchase Order strategy for the Ledbury Estate Regeneration. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the following be noted:
i. The current position in relation to the delivery of new homes at Phase 2 of the Ledbury Estate Renewal Scheme.
ii. A construction contract with Higgins Partnerships Ltd to deliver both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Estate Redevelopment, along with the required budgets to deliver the Ledbury Estate Renewal Scheme was agreed by cabinet in December 2021 and March 2023 respectively.
iii. A planning application (22/AP/0554) for the redevelopment of both phases of the site, providing 80 homes on the first phase and 260 homes on the second phase was approved in December 2022.
iv. The council has already acquired 19 leasehold interests across the 4 Ledbury towers. 6 of these were in Bromyard House which facilitated successful vacant possession for Phase 1.
v. On Phase 1, vacant possession was achieved on 25 July 2022 with a formal start on site date of 4 December 2023.
vi. On Phase 2, there are currently 14 leasehold interests across the three remaining towers of Peterchurch House, Skenfrith House and Sarnesfield House (hereafter “the three towers”).
vii. The council continues to pursue a negotiated settlement with all leaseholders situated within the three remaining towers, with the intention to acquire these remaining interests by agreement without the need for the council to apply to use its compulsory purchase powers.
viii. The council may need to use its compulsory purchase powers to acquire outstanding land and interests in the absence of a negotiated settlement to acquire such interests.
ix. The council is offering to rehouse all resident leaseholders who want to stay on the rebuilt Ledbury Estate, in a new leasehold home on either an outright purchase or shared equity loan basis (subject to financial assessment), in compliance with the policies outlined in the Ledbury Resident Offer document.
x. Phase 1 is currently anticipated to complete in June of 2026.
xi. That this paper is an update to a paper brought to cabinet in December 2024 which sought in-principal approval to make and confirm a CPO (see background papers).
xii. The ongoing efforts to rehouse residents from the three towers, based on critical health and safety risks, as detailed in the July 2024 Rehoming Notice section below.
2. That the following be agreed:
i. To use compulsory purchase powers under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (“the 1990 Act”) and section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 for the acquisition of all land and interests (which are not already owned by the council) within the area of land shown for identification purposes edged black and bold on the plan in Appendix 1, for the purposes of facilitating the redevelopment, development and improvement of the land and securing the delivery of 260 new homes on the site in line with the planning application for Phase 2 (“the Scheme”) thereby securing the continued redevelopment of the Ledbury Estate, in line with the original planning consent (22/AP/0554) and associated minor material ... view the full minutes text for item 15. |
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Report of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Recommendations arising from scrutiny of Consort Estate Major Works, SE15, Charges to Leaseholders
To consider recommendations from the overview and scrutiny committee commission in respect of Consort Estate Major works, SE15, charges to leaseholders. Supporting documents: Minutes: Councillor Ian Wingfield, chair of overview and scrutiny committee presented the report to the meeting and answered questions.
RESOLVED:
1. That the recommendations of the overview and scrutiny committee as set out at paragraph 5 of the report be noted.
2. That the recommendations from the committee be considered and that the relevant cabinet member reports back to cabinet on the recommendations within eight weeks. |
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Motion to Exclude the Press and Public That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item 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 decisions taken in the closed part of the meeting. |
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Minutes
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 4 February 2025 were approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Endorsement of the selected Multi-Arts Centre Operator for Bermondsey Blue
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 11 for the decision. |
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Endorsement of the selected LGBTQ+ Cultural Centre operator
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 12 for the decision. |
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Gateway 1 - Adults’ Home Care, Children’s Home Care and Reablement
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 13 for the decision. |
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Gateway 2 - Flexi-care services
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 14 for the decision. |
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Ledbury Estate Compulsory Purchase Order - Final Approval
Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 15 for the decision. |
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