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No. Item

1.

Apologies For Absence

(if any)

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Minutes:

Apologies for absence received from Councillor Reith

2.

Declarations of Interest

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at the commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

 

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member's judgment of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

 

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Minutes:

Councillor Cooke declared a personal interest in item 16 as the Chair of the Myddleton Road steering group.

 

3.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 72 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 21 April 2009.

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RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 21 April 2009 be confirmed and signed.

 

4.

Deputations/Petitions/Questions

a)     To receive a presentation from the Audit Commission on the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter.

 

b)     To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.

 

 

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Minutes:

 

Annual Audit and Inspection Letter

 

We received a presentation from Jacqueline Barry-Purssell of the Audit Commission on the Annual Audit and Inspection Letter. We noted that the Letter provided an overall summary of the Audit Commission's assessment of the Council and reflected the serious problems identified with the Children’s Service in November 2008 which had given the Council an overall star rating of 1 with an assessment of the Council not improving adequately. Within the CPA scorecard it was recognised that other services were performing well with 3 out of 4 for value for money, environmental services, adult social care, benefits and housing.  While the Council was rated as performing strongly (4 out of 4) for libraries, leisure and recreation services.

 

We also noted that in addition to the overall position the letter covered four separate service inspection areas that were reported in the last year. The inspection of the Allocations and Lettings Service where the Council was judged as providing a ‘poor’, no-star service having promising prospects for improvement.  There was considerable focus in the Council on addressing the concerns highlighted in this inspection.

 

The inspection of adult social care services were judged to be ‘good’ on delivering outcomes with ‘promising’ capacity to improve. This was a two star service while the assessment of the housing benefit service was that the Council had achieved a score of 3 (out of 4). Ofsted’s annual performance assessment (APA) in December 2008 had assessed the services for children and young people as being 1 (out of 4) because scoring a 1 on safeguarding meant that the overall score was 1 irrespective of the rating in other performance areas.

 

We were informed that the APA had judged that in staying safe there had been a serious deterioration in performance and limited impact from services. The specially commissioned Joint Area Review (JAR) in November 2008 had judged safeguarding services including performance management in this area to be inadequate. The APA judged that in enjoying and achieving and economic wellbeing, services were making a greater difference.  Impact was evident in terms of: improved outcomes in the Foundation Stage; attainment that was continuing to improve at all key stages; a higher proportion of young people gaining qualifications by age 19; and by there being better attendance in schools.

 

The Council was assessed as delivering value of money and had good financial standing.  The Use of Resources score had improved from a 2 to a 3 for financial reporting and maintained overall an assessment score of 3 out of 4. In the area of accounts and governance the comments were generally positive and this was reflected in the important auditor opinions that the accounts for 2007/08 were unqualified and that the value for money conclusion was also unqualified.  

 

Questions were then put by Members of the Cabinet and answers given and our Chair thanked Jacqueline Barry-Purssell for her attendance and presentation.

 

5.

Annual Audit & Inspection Letter 2009 pdf icon PDF 605 KB

(Joint Report of the Chief Executive and the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Resources): To consider the Council’s response to the issues set out in the Audit Commission’s annual audit and inspection letter.

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We noted that the report proposed responses to the issues set out in the Audit Commission’s annual audit and inspection letter.

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Audit and Inspection Letter be noted and the response and actions as set out in the interleaved report be approved.

 

6.

Matters Referred by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee pdf icon PDF 83 KB

a.      Scrutiny Review of School Exclusions (To be introduced by Councillor Bull)

 

b.      Scrutiny Review of Animal Welfare (To be introduced by Councillor Dodds)

 

Note by the Head of Local Democracy and Member Services

 

Part 4 Section G Paragraph 1.3 (vii) of the Constitution states that following endorsement by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, final reports and recommendations will be presented to the next available Cabinet meeting. The Cabinet will note the report and request a responding report from the Chief Executive or Chief Officer and Cabinet Member responsible. The request is to be available within 6 weeks of the request and will include a detailed tabulated implementation action plan.

 

c.      Scrutiny Review of Stroke Prevention (To be introduced by Councillor Winskill)

 

Note by the Head of Local Democracy and Member Services

 

Part 4 Section G Paragraph 1.3 (viii) of the Constitution states that following endorsement by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, reports on NHS, non-executive or regulatory matters will be copied to the Cabinet for information.

 

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Minutes:

Scrutiny Review of School Exclusions (Part 2)  (Agenda Item 7(a))

 

We noted the Scrutiny Review of School Exclusions and our Chair expressed our appreciation and thanks to the Panel members (Councillors Egan (Chair) Oakes, Reid and Vanier and Felicity Kally (Parent Governor Representative)) for their work in carrying out the review.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the report be noted and, in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, officers be requested to submit a Cabinet response to our meeting on 21 July 2009 including a detailed tabulated implementation action plan.

 

Scrutiny Review of Animal Welfare  (Agenda Item 7(b))

 

We noted the Scrutiny Review of Animal Welfare and our Chair expressed our appreciation and thanks to the Panel members (Councillors Dodds (Chair) Aitkin, Davies and Patel) for their work in carrying out the review.

 

In discussion of the report before us we asked that in respect of our Cabinet response to our next meeting officers also comment on :

  • The possible compulsory micro chipping for dogs both in private residential and housing estates in the borough;
  • The possibility  of victims of domestic violence/child /racial abuse when relocated to ‘safe accommodation’ having their pets accommodated with them
  • Clarification on the rights of tenants of HFH in terms of the number of pets, particularly dogs,  a tenant would be allowed in both a house, and flat.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the report be noted and, in accordance with the requirements of the Constitution, officers be requested to submit a Cabinet response to our meeting on 21 July 2009 including a detailed tabulated implementation action plan, and in addition responses to points raised during discussion as detailed.

 

 

Scrutiny Review of High Impact Users of Healthcare (Agenda Item 7(c))

 

We noted the Scrutiny Review of Stroke Prevention and our Chair expressed our appreciation and thanks to the Panel members (Councillors Winskill (Chair), Alexander, Mallett and Vanier) for their work in carrying out the review.  We also noted that, in accordance with Part 4 Section G Paragraph 1.3 (viii) of the Constitution, the report being in relation to an NHS matter it was copied to us for information only.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the report be noted.

 

7.

End of Year Performance 2008/09 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

(Report of the Chief Executive – To be introduced by the Leader): To review 2008/09 performance outcomes under the Council’s priorities; to report for he first time the Council’s position against the National Indicator set in April 2005; and to present the targets set for future years.

 

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We noted that the report reviewed the 2008/09 performance outcomes under the Council’s priorities and, for the first time, the Council’s position against the National Indicator set in April 2008. The report also presented the targets set for future years.

 

In response to questions from Councillor Wilson in relation to recycling performance of 23.9% being below the set target of 28% and whether this performance was likely to be a temporary or permanent set back in achieving set targets and whether the set target for 2009/10 was over ambitious we were informed that recycling was calculated on the basis of the figures for the 7 boroughs of the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and the figure set was therefore a proportioned one. The Council measured it own levels of recycling as well as the figures provided by the NLWA and most residents and businesses in the Borough now had access all aspects of recycling and a universal service would be on offer to residents from October 2009. With the continuing ‘door knocking’ programme by the Council’s recycling service it was envisaged that recycling would increase per tonnage.

 

In response to questions/clarification from Councillor Wilson with regard to target NI156 – number of households living in temporary accommodation, and the seemingly low figure up to March 2009 then an increase to 4000, and whether the target reduction by 2010 was likely, we commented that in our view in terms of the target it was not acceptable for a single family to be living in temporary accommodation and that in the past year the Council had been able to reduce its levels by nearly 1000.  It was a fact that together with a multi-agency approach every effort was made to reduce temporary accommodation use wherever possible. We also commented that in respect of the current financial situation the effects of the credit crunch would be a possible factor in effecting this figure, hence the need to ensure close monitoring.

 

We also responded to points of clarification from Councillor Wilson with regard to non principal road maintenance (NI169).

 

RESOLVED:

 

  1. That the report and the progress being made against the Councils priorities be noted.

 

  1. That approval be granted to the targets set for the three years 2009/10 – 2011/12 as set out in Appendix 1 to the interleaved report. 

 

8.

Financial Outturn 2008/09 pdf icon PDF 176 KB

(Report of the Chief Financial Officer – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Resources): To set out the provisional revenue and capital outturn for 2008/09 and to consider carry forward requests.

 

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We noted that the report set out the provisional revenue and capital outturn for 2008/09 and carry forward requests.

 

We referred to the high turn over of staff figure shown as 12.6%, and the currency use of temporary/agency staff shown as 10% and expressed our concerns at the high level of each figure. Given that monies were taken from redundancy budget was used, we asked whether those persons made redundant could not have been retrained into vacant positions. In response our cabinet Member for Resources advised that wherever possible the Council maximised its reallocation/redeployment process.  Cabinet Members would be circulated with appropriate details. The redundancies had mainly occurred in the areas of Children and Young People’s service and the Transport Service.

 

We received responses to a number of points from Councillor Wilson in terms of specific aspects within the report including clarification on :

 

·        in respect of the provisional capital outturn of a £14.22m underspend and carry forward proposals of £10.409m and saving of £3.8 million, and schemes in the decent homes projects from the previous year not appearing in the current year -  the reason for the underspend and subsequent carry forward was due to some schemes being delivered at a lower cost, which was a subsequent saving for the Council, and that in terms of specific government grant expenditure there was no requirement for it to be requested to be carried forward as it was grant funded

·        The details of the capital works were provided

·        The rephrasing to 2009/10 of the underspend in respect of the Finsbury park Athletic Track of £50k  and confirmation that the scheme was proceeding in 2009/10

·        Clarification of the BSF School Construction Project and confirmation that the Heartlands School would not be affected by any delays and was still on target for opening in September 2010

·        Clarification of the likely losses of interest in terms of Icelandic Banks  and confirmation that the figure was in the region of £800K and written confirmation of the exact figure would be given.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.      That the provisional general fund outturn of a £0.765 million under spend for 2008/09 be noted.

2.    That the reasons for variations and to approve the planned transfers to reserves detailed in Appendix A to the interleaved report be noted.

3.    That the provisional housing revenue account (HRA) outturn be noted and approval granted to the treatment of the Homes for Haringey surplus set out at paragraph 13.14 of the interleaved report.

4.    That approval be granted to the revenue carry forward proposals amounting to £0.735 million as detailed in Appendix C to the interleaved report.

5.    That the provisional capital outturn of a £14.22 million under spend and the reasons for variation set out in Appendix B and to approve the capital carry forward proposals of £10.409 million set out in Appendix D to the interleaved report be noted.

6.    That the outturn of a £0.5 million overspend for schools, the fact that this would decrease schools’ balances to £6.6 million  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

9.

Council Plan - Year 3 (2009/10) pdf icon PDF 121 KB

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive for Policy, Performance, Partnerships and Communications  - To be introduced by the Leader): To endorse the update of the Council Plan for 2009/10.

 

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We noted that the report updated the existing Council Plan reflecting the current climate and the challenges for the final year of a 3 year planning cycle.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Council Plan update for 2009/10 as set out in the interleaved report be endorsed.

 

10.

Haringey Adult Carers Strategy 2009/14 pdf icon PDF 148 KB

(Report of the Director of Adults, Culture and Community Services -  To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Wellbeing): To set out the HSP strategy for improving support for unpaid adult carers in the Borough for the period 2009/14 with an accompanying delivery plan covering 2009/12.

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We noted that the purpose of the report was to set out the Haringey Strategic Partnership’s (HSP) strategy for improving support for unpaid adult carers in the Borough for the period 2009-2014, with an accompanying delivery plan covering 2009-2012.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That approval be granted to the revised Haringey Adult Carers Strategy 2009-2014 and its accompanying delivery plan to enable carers to achieve a balance between their caring responsibilities and a life outside caring.

 

11.

Play Builder Project pdf icon PDF 158 KB

(Report of the Director of Adults, Culture and Community Services -  To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People and the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning): To agree the investment of the Play Builder funding;  to endorse the process for identifying further play sites/spaces in Haringey;  to waive Contract Standing Orders and delegate authority for the awarding of  contracts over £250,000 to the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services in consultation with the Cabinet Members and to not seek a financial contribution from leaseholders towards the capital costs of Play Builder Schemes located on housing estates.

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We noted that the purpose of the report was to agree the investment of the play builder funding for the development of eleven new or existing play sites/spaces and the endorsement of a process for identifying a further eleven play sites/spaces in the Borough. The proposals included a waiver of Contract Standing Order 11.03 and the delegation of authority to award contracts over £250,000 in value to the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning and for Children and Young People as well as agreement not to seek a financial contribution from leaseholders towards the capital costs of Play builder Schemes located on housing estates.

 

RESOLVED:

 

  1. That approval be granted to the following eleven Year 1 sites for Play builder investment in 2009/10 –

 

·        Hartington Park  N17 (Tottenham Hale)

·        Tewkesbery Road  N15 (St Ann’s)                              

·        Paignton Park N15 (Seven Sisters)

·        Tower Gardens N17 (White Hart Lane)           

·        Bruce Castle Park N17 (White Hart Lane)

·        West Green Open Space N15  (St Ann’s)                  

·        Appleby Close (Homes for Haringey site) N15 (St Ann’s)    

·        Railway Fields N4 (Harringay)

·        Campsbourne Estate (Homes for Haringey site) N8 (Hornsey)

·        Lordship Recreation Ground N17 ( West Green)                   

·        Muswell Hill Playing Fields N10 (Muswell Hill)

 

  1. That approval be granted to the development of an open bidding process, using agreed criteria for prioritising sites, for the year 2 programme as outlined in the interleaved report.

 

  1. That, in accordance with Contract Standing Order 7.02(a),   approval be granted to a waiver of Contract Standing Order 11.03 and to the delegation of authority for awarding contracts over £250,000 for Play builder projects to the Director of Adults, Culture and Community Services and the Cabinet Members for Leisure, Culture and Lifelong Learning and Children and Young People on consideration of a full report including on the question of value for money..

 

  1. That approval be granted to the proposal not to recharge leaseholders for a contribution towards the capital costs of the improvement works on housing estates.

 

12.

Homes for Haringey Business Plan pdf icon PDF 273 KB

(Report of  the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing): To present the Homes for Haringey Business Plan 2009 – 14 which sets out Homes for Haringey’s vision, key strategic objectives and operational principles to enable the vision to become an operational policy.

 

 

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We noted that the report presented the Homes for Haringey Business Plan 2009 – 14 which had been developed in consultation with the Strategic and Community Housing Service and the Cabinet Member for Housing. We also noted that the Business Plan set out Homes for Haringey’s vision, key strategic objectives and operational principles to enable the vision to become an operational policy.

 

We were advised by our Cabinet Member for Housing that the following changes to the business plan were recommended:

 

  • in relation to the 85% target figure set for visiting all new HfH tenants within 6 weeks of commencement of tenancy (page 23 of the report)  this figure should be 100% target
  • the Performance target for Ex BV 66b - % of tenants with more than 7 weeks rent arrears – the target for 2009/10 should now be 10% and not 11% as stated given that the previous year’s target was 12% and officers achieved 12.2%
  • the ‘New’ Indicator figure in respect of invoices paid within 10 working days to be removed

 

We noted and welcomed the proposed changes to the report, and in clarifying issues in respect of the matter of the removal of the ‘New’ Indicator figure for  invoices paid within 10 working days we were advised that the rationale for this was due the need to ensure that work was inspected prior to payment being made, and that this was not intended to cause difficulties for local or smaller suppliers but rather to ensure clear and necessary checks on works claimed.

 

We also asked that where visits were made to new tenants, tenant support officers ensure that they take information in relation a whole range of Council support services to ensure that new tenants are aware of Council provided services, which would promote Council joined up working.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That approval be granted tothe Homes for Haringey Business Plan 2009 -14 as set out in the report subject to the following amendments:

 

  • in relation to the 85% target figure set for visiting all new HfH tenants within 6 weeks of commencement of tenancy (page 23 of the report)  this figure should be 100% target
  • the Performance target for Ex BV 66b - % of tenants with more than 7 weeks rent arrears – the target for 2009/10 should now be 10% the ‘New’ Indicator figure in respect of invoices paid within 10 working days to be removed

 

13.

Approval for Compulsory Purchase Action - Empty Properties pdf icon PDF 376 KB

(Report of  the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing): To obtain authorisation to submit to the Secretary of State a request for Compulsory Purchase Orders in respect of the nine properties listed in this report following the owners’ failure to repair and bring the properties back into use.

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We noted that the report sought authorisation to submit to the Secretary of State a request for Compulsory Purchase Orders in respect of nine properties listed in this report following the owners’ failure to repair and bring the properties back into use.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That approval be granted to the submission of the following properties to the Secretary of State for a confirmed Order under compulsory purchase powers:

  

·        Ground Floor Flat, 15 Terront Road N15

·        26 Gedeney Road N17

·        39 Broad Lane N15

·        160 Seaford Road N15

·        95 Birkbeck Road N17

·        1 Strode Road N17

·        174 Sirdar Road N22

·        81 Grove Park Road N15

·        16 Woodside Road N22

 

14.

New Coroners Court Accommodation pdf icon PDF 139 KB

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Safer Communities):To inform Cabinet of the proposals to relocate the Coroner to new accommodation and to approve these works for admission to the Council’s Capital Programme.

 

 

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We noted that a new Coroner’s Court and accommodation was required to release the present site in Hornsey for redevelopment and that the building leased for this purpose in Barnet required conversion and repair to provide the new facilities. We also noted that the works were not in the Council’s capital programme and approval was required to place works in the programme where the cost exceeds £100,000. It was proposed that following our approval of the costs for the works the award of contract would be made by the Director of Urban Environment under delegated powers.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the proposals to relocate the Coroner to accommodation in Barnet be noted and approval be granted to the inclusion of the associated costs to the capital programme.

 

15.

Myddleton Road - Proposal to re-profile the Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas (PSiCA) scheme capital budget pdf icon PDF 266 KB

 

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise) To seek approval to re-profile Haringey’s capital spend allocation for the delivery of the Myddleton Road PSiCA programme. 

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We noted that the Myddleton Road Strategy Group was a stakeholder steering group chaired by the Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Regeneration which discussed neighbourhood issues and prioritises areas for local improvements. We also noted that a proposal has been received from the Stakeholder Group to use £100,000 of the £300,000 capital allocation for Partnership Schemes in Conservation Areas (PSICA) to undertake other improvement projects on Myddleton Road. The proposal sought flexibility to deliver a project that could help to improve business and retail footfall in Myddleton Road, encourage future participation in the PSICA shop front scheme and foster good partnership working between local stakeholders and the Council.

 

We noted points raised by Councillor Oakes in respect of re-profiling of the works which were now different from the set of objectives that monies were originally scheduled  and  were informed by our Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Regeneration that discussions with the Strategy Group had identified some initial projects that included a window replacement and upgrade scheme, upgrading the public domain or facilitating a local street market. A final proposal was still being discussed and was subject to further consultation with local businesses and residents. If the proposed improvement projects remained within the grant funding objectives of PSICA it might be possible to re-negotiate the existing agreement and delivery plan with English Heritage without loss of match funding.  Initial discussions with English Heritage indicated that this option could be approved subject to approval of a revised delivery plan. However, we also noted that re-profiling the existing budget to divert £100,000 for other improvement projects might risk the match funding proportion from English Heritage and would reduce the current delivery plan for improving 10 shop fronts to 6.

 

We also noted our Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Regeneration’s comments in relation to the demographic make up of the area of Bounds Green Ward and the variety of shops to reflect this, as well as the possible concept for having a market type operation in the area.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That approval be granted to the proposal of the Myddleton Road Strategy Group as detailed in the interleaved report to permit flexible spend for £100,000 of Haringey’s PSICA capital budget allocation on other improvement projects in Myddleton Road.

 

16.

Improving Marriage and Civil Partnership Services Through the De-commissioning of Register Office Rooms and to Review Fees of the Registration and Citizenship Service pdf icon PDF 140 KB

(Report of the Head of Legal Services – To be introduced by the Leader): To propose changing the status of the current “register office” to become an approved premises for the conduct of marriage and civil partnership services providing by this means a superior and more customer focused service.

 

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We noted that the report proposed changing the status of the current “register office” to become an approved premises for the conduct of marriage and civil partnership services providing by this means a superior and more customer focused service and alternative arrangements for the provision of the statutory “register office”.

 

The report also proposed an increase of fee from £750 to £1,375 for the designation of a private premises as an approved premise as well as other increases in fees for services provided by the Registrars Service.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.      That approval be granted to the de-commissioning of the Ceremony Room, Council Chamber and Committee Rooms 1 and 2 from the “register office”.

 

2.      That it be noted that the statutory service of £43.50 would be provided in the superintendent and additional superintendent rooms.

 

3.      That an internal application be made by the Director of Corporate Resources on behalf of Council as the property owner to make the de-commissioned rooms into “approved premises” known as “The Civic Suite” (or such other name deemed appropriate) for decision by the Registration Service in the ordinary way.

 

4.      That approval be granted to the following scale of charges for the marriage/civil partnership service (including the conduct of the service )in the “Civic Suite”:

 

            Ceremony Room:

            Monday, Wednesday, Thursday:                                           £70

            Tuesday:                                                                       £43.50         Friday:                                                                                                £100

            Saturday:                                                                                £130 

 

            Council Chamber (all times)                                                    £250 

           Committee Rooms 1&2 (all times)                                  £150

 

5.      That it be noted that the above fees will be reviewed annually.

                                  

6.      That approval be granted to the following revised fees (inclusive of VAT) charged for the Nationality Checking  Service:

 

            Single applicant:          Current:       £34.50            Proposed: £46.00

            Couple                                                £57.50                               £69.00

            Child                                                   £23.00                               £23.00

            Additional child after 2 children       £23.00                               £17.25

 

7.      That approval be granted to the following charge for Birth, Death and Marriage certificates not currently charged:

           

            Issue of certificate on day of request (new proposal) -                 £3.00 administration charge

           

8.      That approval be granted to the fee charged to applicants wishing to have their premises approved for wedding and civil partnership ceremonies increased from £750 to £1,375.

 

9.      That all changes be effective from 1 September 2009.

 

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Establishment of Cabinet Committees pdf icon PDF 133 KB

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive (People & Organisational Development – To be introduced by the Leader): To appoint Cabinet members to serve on the Procurement Committee and the Voluntary Sector Committee for 2009/10 and to confirm the terms of reference of the two committees.

 

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RESOLVED:

 

  1. That the Procurement Committee and the Voluntary Sector Committee be appointed for the 2008/09 municipal year with the following memberships - 

 

Procurement Committee

 

Cabinet Member Resources (Chair)

Leader of the Council

Cabinet Member Children and Young People

Cabinet Member Housing Services

 

(The appointed Members to be entitled to name any other Member of the Cabinet as a substitute in the event of absence and the substitute when attending in that capacity be recorded in the minutes as so doing and entitled to carry full voting and other rights and responsibilities).

 

Voluntary Sector Committee

 

Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement (Chair)

Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Safer Communities

Cabinet Member for Resources

 

Plus 2 other Members of the Cabinet (All Members of the Cabinet to act as a panel of substitutes with two to be selected according to whose portfolio responsibilities were relevant to the particular areas of activity under review).

 

  1. That the terms of reference of the Cabinet Procurement Committee and of the Cabinet Voluntary Sector Committee as outlined in paragraphs 7.1 and 7.2 of the interleaved report respectively be confirmed.

 

18.

Appointment of Representatives To Serve on the Haringey Strategic Partnership and its Theme Boards pdf icon PDF 155 KB

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive People & Organisational Development– To be introduced by the Leader): To propose the appointment of Members to serve on the Haringey Strategic Partnership and its six Theme Boards.

 

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RESOLVED:

 

1.      That approval be granted to the appointment of the following three Cabinet members to serve on the Haringey Strategic Partnership Board for 2009/10 -

 

2.      That the nominations made by Theme Boards to serve on the Haringey Strategic Partnership Board for 2009/10 be noted.

 

3.      That approval be granted to the following appointments of Cabinet Members to serve on the HSP Theme Boards indicated –

 

Better Places Partnership Board

Cabinet Member for Environment and Conservation

Cabinet Member for Community Cohesion and Involvement

 

Enterprise Partnership Board -  

Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise

 

Integrated Housing Board  -       

Cabinet Member for Housing

 

Safer Communities Executive Board  -       

Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Safer Communities

 

Well Being Partnership Board  - 

Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Wellbeing 

Cabinet Member for Housing

 

3. That approval be granted to the appointment of the following non Cabinet Members on the Theme Boards indicated:

 

Enterprise Partnership Board  -  Councillor Pat Egan

Well Being Partnership Board - Councillors C. Harris & Councillor Santry

 

19.

Implementation of Haringey Children's Trust within the Haringey Strategic Partnership pdf icon PDF 187 KB

(Report of the Chief Executive – To be introduced by the Leader): To set out proposals for the creation of a Children’s Trust within the Haringey Strategic Partnership to replace the Children & Yung People’s Strategic Partnership Board.

 

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Minutes:

We noted that the Joint Area Review report into Haringey’s Children Services had identified the need to improve governance of children safeguarding arrangements and that the report set out proposals for the creation of a Children’s Trust within the Haringey Strategic Partnership to replace the Children and Young People’s Partnership. We also noted that this would help strengthen the commitment and focus of strategic partners on the needs of children and the 5 outcomes within Every Child Matters.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That approval be granted to the proposals as set out in the report for creating a Children’s Trust and that, following further discussion and negotiations with Strategic Partners, a further report setting out the detailed governance framework and partnership agreement for the Children’s Trust be submitted to our next meeting.

 

20.

Minutes of Other Bodies pdf icon PDF 85 KB

  1. Haringey Strategic Partnership Board – 27 April 2009
  2. Voluntary Sector Committee – 27 April 2009
  3. Procurement Committee – 28 April 2009
  4. Procurement Committee – 14 May 2009

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the minutes of the following meetings be noted and any necessary action approved -

 

a)     Haringey Strategic Partnership Board – 27 April 2009;

b)     Voluntary Sector Committee – 27 April 2009;

c)      Procurement Committee – 28 April 2009;

d)     Procurement Committee – 14 May 2009

 

21.

Urgent Actions Taken in Consultation with Cabinet Members pdf icon PDF 123 KB

(Report of the Chief Executive): To inform the Cabinet of urgent actions taken by Directors in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Members.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED:

 

That the report be noted and any necessary action approved, noting the action under item 22 below.

 

22.

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(Report of the Chief Executive): To inform the Cabinet of delegated decisions and significant actions taken.

 

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Minutes:

The Appendix to the interleaved report was the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting as it contained exempt information relating to the business or financial affairs of any particular person.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the report be withdrawn and the decision put on hold.