Decisions

To approve the increase in the leisure centres fees and charges schedule for implementation in October 2022 and the implementation of a new fees and charges schedule for the redeveloped Burgess Park Sports Centre.

I.  That the increase in the leisure centres fees and charges schedule for implementation in October 2022, detailed in Section A of the report, be approved.

II.  That the implementation of a new fees and charges schedule for the redeveloped Burgess Park Sports Centre that is due to be partially opened before the end of 2022, detailed in Section B of the report, be approved.

To implement non-strategic traffic and highway improvements including parking regime changes

It is recommended that the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary streetspace measures, detailed in the appendices to this report and summarized in Table 1, are approved by the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

The discretionary payment package for Homeloss and Disturbance be awarded to eligible residents moving from non-activated phases within the Aylesbury  redevelopment area to the new Over 55s homes on Plot 18 of the Aylesbury redevelopment area.

To approve the revised policy and procedures on the acquisition and retention of communications data

That the revised policy and procedures on the acquisition and retention of communications data under the Investigatory Powers Act 2006 in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

Note: This is an executive function for decision by the multi-ward forum.

RESOLVED:

1.  Approves the reallocation of underspent funds carried forward from previous years underspend, current programme underspend and current programme project cancellations

2.  Approves the allocation of funds for the 2022-23 Devolved Highways capital programme in the South Multi Ward Area from the list of applications set out in Appendix 1.

CHAMPION HILL

DULWICH HILL

DULWICH WOOD

DULWICH VILLAGE

GOOSE GREEN

Note: This is an executive function for decision by the multi-ward forum.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the South Multi-Ward Forum allocates a total of £146,120 of the Neighbourhoods Fund 2022-23 to the list of applications outlined in Appendix 1, subject to this funding being approved in the 2022-23 budget.

DULWICH HILL WARD

* Friends of Dulwich Square

-  That the non-profit events are also subject to approval via the new process for permissioning community activities on this section of the highway being developed by the Events and Network Management teams and will only be able to take place if they meet the requirements of Section 106 of the Highways Act, which restricts the number of non-profit events that can take place each year in a particular location.

-  That there may be further conditions imposed upon the proposed event by the process that will permit the event to take place under the terms of the Highways Act; these additional conditions may include compliance with the LBS Outdoor Events Policy, including the requirement to submit a separate Event Application to LBS Events.

DULWICH WOOD WARD

GOOSE GREEN WARD

Note: This is an executive function for decision by the multi-ward forum.

RESOLVED:

1.  To approve the reallocation of underspent funds carried forward from previous years underspend, current programme underspend and current programme project cancellations

2.  To approve the allocation of funds for the 2022-23 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the South Multi Ward Area from the list of applications set out in appendix 1.

Champion Hill

Dulwich Hill

Dulwich Village

Dulwich Wood

Goose Green

To approve permanent proposal for Cooks Road and Melbourne measures  subject to statutory consultation

Recommended that the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air:

·  Retains the traffic filter at Cooks Road (junction with Otto Street) as an anytime motor vehicle prohibition using camera-enforcement with exemptions for emergency services, Southwark Blue Badge Holders, SEND vehicles, and Royal Mail.

·  Retains the traffic filters at Melbourne Grove North (junction with Grove Vale) and South (junction with Tell Grove) as anytime motor vehicle prohibitions using physical barriers.

·  Retains the parking changes on Melbourne Grove North.

·  Instructs officers under delegated powers to advertise a permanent traffic order(s) in respect of the above.

The above recommendations are subject to the statutory consultation process, should any unresolved objections be received during this period, a further report will be brought to the Cabinet Member for consideration.

Extension of the Southwark Solicitors Framework

That the Strategic Director of Finance and Governance approves the extension of the Southwark Solicitors Framework by a period of six months from 24 September 2022 at an estimated maximum cost of £1.4m making a total approved contract sum of £9,974,541.

The report had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept this item as urgent as the decision ensured that attention was paid to the situation in Marie Curie House, and confirmed the council’s commitment to the works going forward.  The report also demonstrated to everyone consulted and that comments were being taken into account in a timely and accessible manner.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the detailed ongoing resident engagement to date be noted and the Marie Curie Resident Project Group (comprising resident volunteers that meets at key stages), be thanked for their continued work to date.

2.  That the outcome of the independent review of fire safety at Marie Curie be noted.

3.  That the progress on the rehousing of the tenants within Southwark be noted.

4.  That the progress on the programme of works to be undertaken be noted.

5.  That officers be instructed report in March 2023 on the progress on the works to Marie Curie house, delivering the recommendations of the independent review and reviewing the works undertaken at Lakanal to review whether any additional works to Marie Curie house are required at Lakanal.

RESOLVED:

That approval be given for the write off of £348,000 of irrecoverable expenditure from action on a dangerous structure during the Christmas holiday period 2013 for Corelli Court, 316 Lynton road, SE1 5DD.

To agree the Council Delivery Plan (CPD), including commitments, measures and milestones

RESOLVED:

1.  That the proposed Council Delivery Plan 2022-2026 (attached as Appendix 1 of the report) be agreed.

2.  That officers be instructed to work with cabinet members to develop detailed performance schedules for the Council Delivery Plan.

3.  That the proposed arrangements for monitoring and reporting on progress against the Council Delivery Plan, as noted in paragraphs 7 to 10 of the report be agreed.

Cabinet to approve SEND Strategy (2022-25) for publication

RESOLVED:

That the special educational needs and disability (SEND) strategy 2022-25 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

To note the forecast revenue position, including treasury management

RESOLVED:

1.  That the adverse variance forecast for the general fund in 2022-23 be noted.

2.  That it be noted that no additional COVID-19 funding has been made available to councils in 2022-23 and that all ongoing expenditure has been included within the forecast.

3.  That the key adverse variations and budget pressures be noted:

(i)  The dedicated schools grant (DSG) is forecasting an in-year pressure of £3.1m, in addition to the £21.7m accumulated deficit brought forward

(ii)  The continuing budget pressures within children’s social care

(iii)  The emerging budget pressures in adult social care, mitigated by the use of resilience reserves

(iv)  The continuing budget pressures on temporary accommodation.

4.  That the ongoing inclement macro-economic environment, with inflation running above 10.1% and interest rates at their highest rates since 2009 be noted.

5.  That it be noted that any pay settlement above the budgeted 2% will add pressure of £1.7m per percentage point (with 3% currently assumed in the month 4 forecast).

6.  That the housing revenue account forecast for 2022-23 (Table 2, paragraphs 66-77 of the report) be noted.

7.  That the treasury management activity undertaken in 2022-23 (paragraphs 81-88 of the report) be noted.

8.  That the interdepartmental budget movements that exceed £250k, as shown in Appendix A of the report be approved (noting those under this threshold).

To note the forecast current capital programme position

RESOLVED:

1.  That the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programme as detailed in Appendix C and the new capital bids contained within this report and summarised at Appendix E of the report be approved.

2.  That the significant funding requirement of £280m which needs to be identified for the general fund programme to be fully delivered over the remaining term of the programme, as detailed in Appendix A of the report be noted.

3.  That the £2bn housing investment programme to be fully delivered over the remaining term of the programme, as detailed in Appendix B of the report be noted.

4.  That the significant contribution the capital programme is making towards the objectives of the council’s climate change strategy (see paragraphs 17-18, 83-85, 120 of the report) be noted.

5.  That the review of the entire capital programme cost estimates, profiles and priorities by the strategic director of finance and governance and the cabinet member for finance, democracy and digital which will be reported to council assembly in February 2023 be approved.

Contract Award Approval

To consider home repairing liability.

That the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness;

1.  Agrees the policy to allow leaseholders in blocks where all the properties have been sold to undertake their own repairs, subject to a surrender and regrant of their leases, as outlined in paragraphs 6.2 to 6.4 of this report.

2.  Agrees the policy to allow leaseholders in street properties to be given the option to replace their windows under conditions defined within the policy as outlined in paragraph 7.1 to 7.4 of this report.

3.  Agree that leaseholders in purpose built blocks should not be given the option to replace their windows for the reasons