Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: All members were present. |
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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 10 – Policy and Resources Strategy 2011/12 -2013/14 – Revenue Budget
Additionally, the chair confirmed the receipt of 13 deputation requests relating to this item. It was agreed that all the deputations would be heard so that consideration of these representations could be given prior to any final decisions on the budget proposals. |
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Disclosure of Interests and Dispensations
Members to declare any personal 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: A public question was received from Ms Parra relating to issues of service delivery for the council in a period of acute financial pressure. Ms. Parra was not in attendance.
The public question was noted and it was agreed that a response would be sent to Ms. Parra.
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Minutes
To approve as correct records the minutes of the open section of the meetings held on 20 and 25 January 2011. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the open minutes of the meetings held on 20 and 25 January 2011 be approved as correct records and signed by the Chair. |
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Deputations
To consider deputation requests received in relation to the Policy and Resources Strategy 2011/12 – 2013/14 revenue budget proposals, item 10 on the agenda. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the following deputation requests be heard in respect of the Policy and Resources Strategy 2011/12-2013/14 revenue budget proposals.
UNISON
The spokesperson addressed the meeting stating their opposition to the proposed budget cuts and the enormous impact on front line services, feeling that the cabinet should ‘resist’ these cuts. Key issues outlined included the perceived lack of impact on senior management structures, the continued employment of consultants, materialising in various guises and an attack on terms and conditions of employment. It was suggested that the council should utilise budget reserves to limit the impact of these cuts on front line services.
Unison identified a number of other issues as part of their deputation which included:
· Asking why managers were issuing letters of redundancy when consultation was still underway · Suggested cutting refreshments, use of mobile phones and cabs by officers · Requested increased tax collection rates and reduction of debt · Asked that contracts and partnerships be examined · The use of capitalisation for redundancy · Promise of voluntary redundancy with no movement and other such measures · Queried the suggestion made that staff take two weeks unpaid leave to help deliver budget savings
Community Action Southwark
The deputation outlined their concerns relating to the impact of budget cuts on the voluntary and community sector organisations. Cuts in the region of 25-30% have been notified to this sector with no identification of new opportunities/alternative funding. The deputation acknowledged the difficult position that the council were in with regard to the budget situation but felt that there was greater potential for a ‘smarter implementation’ of the budget programme. The deputation confirmed that a task force within the voluntary sector had already been set up to look at different elements of the commissioning and grants programme.
Pupils of Boutcher Primary School
Year 6 students at Boutcher primary school attended cabinet to make representations concerning proposed cuts to the Southwark Community Games. The children outlined their anxiety relating to these proposed cuts. It was felt that the games provided an invaluable opportunity to all children to participate in sport activity, to be fit and healthy and an excellent means of expression and social interaction. The children spoke of the skills, the development of talents and new challenges that they had acquired as a result of the games and urged cabinet to consider the funding position of this project. The games also provided fun and enjoyment to the children and young people within Southwark.
Local Residents on Southwark Community Games
The deputation supported the points raised by the year 6 pupils in the previous deputation. It was explained that work of the project was undertaken within the schools (after school clubs), local parks and halls reaching out to the community, especially those on low incomes who would otherwise not be able to afford their children the opportunities provided by the project. In addition to exercise opportunities, the deputation advised that the games promoted healthy eating and tackled some of the obesity issues facing the community. Work was undertaken with ... view the full minutes text for item 6. |
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Motion of Adjournment At 8.45pm it was moved, seconded and
RESOLVED:
That the meeting stand adjourned until 15 February 2011 at 4pm (Town Hall, Peckham Road, London SE5 8UB).
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Housing Revenue Account - Approval of Housing Revenue Account Budget 2011/12
To note the savings required to deliver a balanced housing revenue account for 2011/12 and to approve the proposals to deliver the savings. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the cabinet on 15 February 2011. |
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Quarter 3 Revenue Monitoring Report - 2010/11
To note the general fund outturn forecast for 2010/11, the forecast net movement in reserves and the housing revenue account’s (HRA) forecast outturn for 2010/11 and movement in reserves.
To also note the treasury management activity for the third quarter of 2010/11 and to approve the third quarter general fund budget adjustments as required. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the cabinet on 15 February 2011. |
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Southwark Air Quality Improvement Strategy & Action Plan 2011 - Draft for public consultation
To approve the draft Southwark Air Quality improvement strategy and action plan for 2011 for the purposes of public consultation. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the cabinet on 15 February 2011. |
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Policy and Resources Strategy 2011/12-2013/14 - Revenue Budget
To consider the policy and resources strategy 2011/12 – 2013/14 revenue budget. Supporting documents: Minutes: This item will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the cabinet on 15 February 2011. |
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Closed business |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the closed minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2011. Minutes: These minutes will be considered at the adjourned meeting of the cabinet on 15 February 2011. |