Agenda and minutes
PDF 95 KBVenue: Ground Floor Meeting Room GO1A, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Dora Dixon-Fyle and Veronica Ward. |
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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 item would be considered for reasons for urgency and lateness to be specified in the relevant minute:
· Item 6 – Deputation requests
The following additional information was circulated:
· Item 7 – Four Squares Estate options appraisal – appendix 4 (resident responses to the preferred option survey) and supplementary advice from the strategic director of communities, law & governance
· Item 8 – Abbeyfield Estate: Options Appraisal for Maydew House, Thaxted Court and Damory House - amended officer comments for paragraph 99 of the report
· Item 13 – Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document / Opportunity Area Framework:
- Amendment to Appendix A, paragraph 5.1.10 - Consultation response from Greater London Assembly (GLA) and details of proposed changes agreed between the GLA and Southwark Council - A table of proposed final amendments to the SPD
· Item 17 – Motions referred from Council Assembly – comments from the deputy chief executive in respect of the Save Chambers Wharf motion and comments from the cabinet member for transport, environment and cycling in respect of the motion on the themed debate on the environment. |
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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: 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 7 February 2012. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2012 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 were received in line with the constitutional deadline for the receipt of deputation requests. Additionally, the deputation requests related to items on the agenda for this meeting.
RESOLVED:
That the deputation requests as set out be heard.
Elephant Amenity Network Group
The deputation spokesperson addressed the meeting to speak on the Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document on behalf of the Elephant Amenity Network, a community group of residents and traders.
The spokesperson proposed amendments to the final version of the SPD which related to the town centre and small traders; improvements to the Walworth Road, pedestrian, cycle routes and the use of S106 contributions.
Four Squares Estate Residents Steering Group
The deputation spokesperson addressed the meeting to highlight their views on the following issues arising out of the Four Squares Estate Options Appraisal report:
· Leaseholders and the high service charges arising out of option 3 · Period to pay the major works service charge and asking that the period for payment be extended · Value of homes for sale and the price quoted within the report which was felt to be below the market value of the properties · Issues related to parking during the works.
Abbeyfield Estate Residents Steering Group
The deputation spokesperson addressed the meeting to highlight their views on various issues arising out of the Abbeyfield Estate: Options Appraisal for Maydew House, Thaxted Court and Damory House. The deputation asked for improvements to the officer recommendations to make the future for residents more secure. The deputation raised issues in relation to:
· Setting an upper limited for the disposal of void properties in Maydew house at 71 flats · An addition to recommendation 4 relating to tenants being rehoused from Maydew with a one or two bedroom housing need · Right to return for Maydew tenants · The project management of the works · Resident Involvement in the works · Costs to leaseholders · Funding of the works · Rents and that secure tenants of Maydew House should pay the same rent (subject to annual increase) previous to moving out of the property. |
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Four Squares Estate Options Appraisal
To consider the findings of the Four Squares options appraisal. Supporting documents: Minutes: The following additional information was circulated in respect of this item:
· Feedback from residents consultation on the preferred option survey · Supplemental comments from the strategic director of communities, law and governance · Officer amendments to paragraph 70 of the report.
Cabinet heard representations from ward councillors, Councillors Anood Al-Sameri and Eliza Mann in respect of this item.
RESOLVED:
1. That the findings of the Four Squares options appraisal be noted.
2. That approval be given for work to continue to implement a scheme of enhanced refurbishment to all blocks described as option 3 within the report, to run concurrently with the security works already committed for Marden Square and Layard Square.
3. That officers be instructed to programme future resources from the sources identified in paragraphs 79-82 of the report.
4. That the substantial financial resources required for the refurbishment be noted and it also be noted that the option appraisal identified that no meaningful contribution would be forthcoming from infill development on the estate.
5. That officers be instructed to initiate disposals of void properties on the estate in accordance with the strategy outlined in paragraph 69 of the report to contribute to the cost of the refurbishment works and that it be noted that all disposal decisions in relation to the strategy to be made by the head of property. Such decisions will include consideration of targeted disposals to individuals and housing providers to contribute positively to the future management of the estate.
6. That officers report to cabinet on the progress of the delivery of this option in July 2012. |
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Abbeyfield Estate: Options Appraisal for Maydew House, Thaxted Court and Damory House
To consider the findings of the Abbeyfield Estate options appraisal, considering Maydew House, Thaxted Court and Damory House. Supporting documents: Minutes: Amended officer comments for paragraph 99 of the report were circulated.
RESOLVED:
1. That the findings of the Abbeyfield Estate options appraisal, considering Maydew House, Thaxted Court and Damory House be noted.
2. That approval be given for the adoption of enhanced refurbishment of all 3 blocks as the preferred option with the retention of the freehold of Maydew House and disposal of sufficient void properties in the block to bridge the funding gap between the warm, dry, safe works and enhanced refurbishment works on the estate and that these works are programmed into the housing investment programme for financial year 2013/14. The upper limit on the disposal of void properties in Maydew House will be 71 flats.
3. That it be noted that the works required at Maydew House cannot be carried out with residents in situ.
4. That it be agreed that tenants being rehoused from Maydew House as a result of the requirement for works, and who have a one bedroom or two bedroom housing need, be offered the option to return to the block when the works are completed.
5. That officers be instructed to work out the details bringing about the Maydew House option to return to best effect, and to conduct individual consultation with households on that basis. Officers to report to residents within 3 months of the decision by cabinet, with the findings from the individual consultation and proposed terms for tenants’ return to the block.
6. That it be noted that the next step to acquire the remaining interests in Maydew House is for the council to instigate compulsory purchase proceedings and that a further report will be submitted to cabinet seeking approval to make a compulsory purchase order.
7. That it be noted that the adoption of the preferred option and the additional benefits that would be achieved requires the scheme to be dealt with as a regeneration project.
8. That officers further report to cabinet on the delivery of this option in July 2012 if significant matters arise that means the preferred option cannot be implemented within the resources that have been made available. |
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Response to the Housing and Community Safety Scrutiny Sub-Committee on the Fire Safety Works at Canada Estate
To note and agree the responses to the recommendations of the housing and community safety scrutiny sub-committee’s investigation into the fire safety works at Canada Estate. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the responses to the recommendations of the housing and community safety scrutiny sub-committee’s investigation into the fire safety works at Canada Estate be noted.
2. That officers report back to cabinet in October 2012 to review progress. |
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Southwark Coordinated Admissions Schemes for Secondary and Primary Admissions 2013
To agree the secondary and primary coordinated admissions schemes for 2013 admissions. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the secondary and primary coordinated admissions schemes for 2013 admissions attached as Appendices 1 and 2 of the report respectively be agreed. |
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Admission arrangements for community primary schools, nursery schools and classes September 2013
To agree the community primary schools, nursery schools and nursery classes admissions criteria for 2013. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the community primary schools, nursery schools and nursery classes admissions criteria for 2013 attached as Appendix 1 of the report be agreed. |
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Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval - Parking and Traffic Enforcement Services Contract
To approve the procurement strategy for the parking and traffic enforcement services contract. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the parking and traffic enforcement services contract be approved. |
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Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document / Opportunity Area Planning Framework
To adopt the Elephant and Castle Supplementary planning document / opportunity area planning framework. Supporting documents: Minutes: The following additional information was circulated in respect of this item:
· A replacement page for Appendix A (a change to paragraph 5.1.10, last bullet point) which was not in included in the previous version
· A consultation response from Greater London Assembly (GLA) and details of proposed changes agreed to Appendix A between the GLA and Southwark Council
· A table of proposed final amendments to the Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPD).
RESOLVED:
1. That the Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document/Opportunity Area Planning Framework (Appendix A), together with the table of proposed final amendments to the SPD be adopted.
2. That the comments of the planning committee and the recommendations of the regeneration and leisure scrutiny sub-committee be noted.
3. That the consultation report (Appendix B), the table of representations received on the draft SPD and the council’s response (Appendix C), the updated equalities impact assessment (Appendix D), the updated sustainability appraisal (Appendix E) and the sustainability adoption statement (Appendix F) be noted. |
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Disposal of 143 Barry Road, SE22 and 19 Oakhurst Grove, SE22
To authorise the head of property to dispose of the council’s freehold interest in 143 Barry Road, SE22 and 19 Oakhurst Grove, SE22 for a sum that in each case equates to the market value of the property. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the head of property be authorised to dispose of the council’s freehold interest in 143 Barry Road, SE22 and 19 Oakhurst Grove, SE22 (the “Properties”), for a sum that in each case equates to the market value of the property. |
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Bowley Close, Crystal Palace, SE19 - Freehold property transfer to London Borough of Southwark from the primary care trust
To approve the acquisition of the freehold interest in a small residential care home complex at Bowley Close, London, SE19 1SZ from Southwark Primary Care Trust. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the acquisition of the freehold interest in a small residential care home complex at Bowley Close, London, SE19 1SZ (see the plans at Appendix 1 of the report) from Southwark Primary Care Trust (PCT) be approved.
2. That the agreement of the detailed terms of the transaction be delegated to the head of property. |
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Acquisition of Office Accommodation (Block J) at Queens Road, London SE15 2HP
To approve the acquisition of the freehold in (block J) Queens Road, London SE15 2HP. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the acquisition of the freehold in (block J) Queens Road, London SE15 2HP (identified edged red on the attached plan to the report) on the terms specified in the closed version of the report be approved.
2. That the reallocation of existing capital budget in the revised office accommodation strategy capital programme for the acquisition and fit out including all fees as detailed in the report be approved.
3. That it be noted that a capital out-turn refresh report will be presented to cabinet in the first quarter of 2012/13 reflecting the changes in the overall budget that this report is proposing. |
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Motions referred from Council Assembly
To consider motions referred from council assembly on 25 January 2012 on the following:
· Motion on themed debate – Environment · Changes to NHS Southwark · Save Chambers Wharf Supporting documents: Minutes: The following additional information was circulated in respect of this item:
· Comments from the cabinet member for the transport, environment and recycling in respect of the motion on the themed debate on the environment · Comments from the deputy chief executive in respect of the motion on Save Chambers Wharf.
RESOLVED:
Motion on Themed Debate: Environment
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below be noted and agreed.
1. That council assembly believes that even in times of austerity protecting our natural environment is one of the most important issues for the borough and must remain a key priority for the council.
2. That council assembly believes this is recognised by all political parties and so calls on councillors to work together to suggest innovative ways for the council and Southwark residents to tackle carbon emissions and protect our natural environment.
3. That council assembly notes that the majority of emissions from transport in Southwark are from road vehicles and welcomes the council’s transport plan which aims to reduce the impact of transport on air quality by encouraging sustainable travel choices within the borough.
4. That council assembly believes that the council should set an example in energy efficiency and welcomes the fact that it has delivered on its promise to reduce carbon emissions in council buildings by 8.5%.
5. That council assembly welcomes the introduction of food waste recycling to all street-based properties in the borough and notes the impact this is already having in areas involved in the scheme where recycling has increased to 51%.
6. That council assembly calls on members to consider these issues and discuss:
· How the council can encourage more sustainable travel, especially safe cycling and walking · How the council can promote energy efficiency, not just in buildings owned by the council, but in all properties · Given the huge reductions in the council’s budget this year and in the coming years, how the council can protect the public realm, Southwark’s parks and green spaces.
7. That council assembly notes the stated aim of the coalition government to be the “greenest government ever” and calls on members to consider how Southwark can use government funding to support green investment and green jobs in our borough.
Changes to NHS Southwark
That the motion referred from council assembly as a recommendation to cabinet, set out below be noted and agreed.
1. That council assembly recognises and appreciates the excellent work done by doctors, nurses and other health workers in Southwark.
2. That council assembly believes the government’s Health and Adult Social Care Bill is creating uncertainty in the NHS at a time when budgets are already tight and regrets that Southwark PCT will be required to hold back £21 million, which could be spent on patient care, to pay for the government’s reorganisation.
3. That council assembly believes the government’s top down reorganisation lacks direction and is an unnecessary distraction to Southwark’s NHS staff at a time when they want to ... view the full minutes text for item 17. |
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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. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the closed minutes of the meeting held on 7 February 2012. Minutes: The minutes of the closed section of the meeting held on 7 February 2012 were approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Bowley Close, Crystal Palace SE19 - Freehold Property Transfer to LBS from PCT Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this report. See item 15 for decision. |
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Acquisition of Office Accommodation (block J) at Queens Road London SE15 2HP Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this report. See item 16 for decision. |