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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Urgent Business The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear. New items will be dealt with at Item 21 below. New items of exempt Urgent Business will be dealt with at Item 24 below). Additional documents: Minutes: There were no new items of Urgent Business.
The following reports were accepted as late items:
Item 7 – Financial Planning 2012/13 to 2014/15 Item 13 – Options for the Future Use of Larkspur Close
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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, license, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.
Additional documents: Minutes: There were no declarations of interest made. |
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To confirm the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 8 November 2011 as a correct record. Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2011 be confirmed as a correct record. |
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Deputations/Petitions/Questions To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders. Additional documents: Minutes: Deputations were received from the following were received with respect to Item 14 – Proposed Closure of Alexandra Road Crisis Unit:
Mr Chris Taylor of Unison Ms Jill Carter
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Response to the Scrutiny Review on the Clustering of Betting Shops PDF 502 KB (Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for the Environment): To respond to the review undertaken by Overview and Scrutiny on the Clustering of Betting shops. Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet received a report that presented the proposed responses to recommendations arising from the Scrutiny Review on the Clustering of Betting Shops.
It was noted that at present the Gambling Act (2005) did not allow the Licensing Authority to take into consideration whether there were already a significant number of betting shops in any one area or their cumulative impact.
The Council recognised the concerns of residents with respect to this and had lobbied the Government and mounted a legal challenge contending that the Council should be able to take the impact of the clustering of betting shops into account when granting a licences; however, this had been unsuccessful.
The Cabinet Member for the Environment expressed her thanks to the Members that had sat on the panel and commended the proposed recommendations and actions set out in the report.
RESOLVED:
That the scrutiny report and recommendations and proposed actions set out in Appendix 1 of the report be agreed. |
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Financial Planning 2012/13 – 2014/15 PDF 53 KB (Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction): To consider and agree the proposed budget package for 2012/13 and later years.
REPORT TO FOLLOW Additional documents:
Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that presented a proposed budget package for 2012/13 and later years. The report also included an overview of the Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP), which covered the three years to March 2015, including a revised assessment of the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the Capital Programme.
It was noted that the proposals included funding from the Capital Programme to enable Alexandra Palace to develop of long term strategy and regeneration and development programme. This was considered essential in order to form a long term approach that would help reduce the financial support that the Council had a statutory obligation to provide.
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Tottenham Regeneration Programme - Progress Update, Next Steps and Governance PDF 539 KB (Report the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion): To provide an update on the work being undertaken to rebuild and regenerate Tottenham following the disturbances in August and to seek endorsement of the proposed governance arrangements to oversee the regeneration programme. Additional documents:
Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that provided an update with respect to progress and key activities that had been undertaken as part of the Tottenham Regeneration Programme (TRP) which had been formed following the disturbances in August. The report also sought endorsement of the proposed governance arrangements to oversee the programme.
It was noted that there had been engagement with the shadow Health and Wellbeing Board (sHWB) and that flowing from this contact with a colleagues from across the health sector had been established. This approach would ensure that there was synergy between the emerging Health and Wellbeing Strategy (HWS) and work being undertaken by Public Health and the regeneration programme.
Cabinet was advised that the Mayor would be coming to Tottenham in January and making an announcement regarding the level of funding that it would from his office. Plans for this use of additional funding for Tottenham would be centred around tangible outcomes that would benefit the local community.
Thanks was expressed to officers that had worked both on the frontline to restore
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New River Village Section 106 Commitment of Funds PDF 340 KB (Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion): To consider proposals with respect to the use of the remaining funds secured through Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Additional documents:
Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that sought the approval of proposals for the use of funding amounting to £1,000,000 secured through the Section 106 agreement attached to the New River Village development.
It was clarified that the original Section 106 Agreement had been consulted upon with residents and the priorities for this had been set after taking this into consideration. The headline terms agreed with the original Section 106 Agreement provide the flexibility for the Council to determine how allocations for social infrastructure should be used.
It was noted that a sum of £1m was being spent in the Hornsey area.
RESOLVED:
Alexandra Park Club (existing spend) £250k Heartlands High School(existing spend) £250k East/West Green Link (new) £220k Hornsey Churchyard Historic Park and Gardens £60k Hornsey Street Lighting (new) £120k Estate Improvements (new) £100k
Total: £1m
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Haringey’s Local Development Framework: Annual Monitoring Report 2010/11 PDF 546 KB (Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion): To approve the Local Development Framework 2010/2011 Annual Monitoring Report.
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Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that presented the Local Development Framework (LDF) Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) for approval prior to publication.
It was noted that where the report referred to recycling rates these were incorrect and that should be corrected. It was also requested that consideration was given to carrying out design assessments against the Building for Life (BfL) criteria for all new housing developments and that scores below fourteen points should be not be accepted.
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Town Centre and Shopping Frontage Vitality and Viability - Progress Report PDF 543 KB (Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Social Inclusion): To provide an update with regard to the development of new planning policies. Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that sought approval to develop new planning policies to respond to emerging issues which may have an impact on the sustainability of the Borough’s town centres and shopping parades.
The proposals related to take away food outlets and their proximity to schools, youth facilities and parks and the creation of a new town centres policy to promote a stronger variety and more sustainable mix of uses.
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(Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for the Environment): To obtain agreement from Cabinet for consultation on proposed Dog Control Order schemes to proceed.
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Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that sought agreement to carry out a formal consultation on dog control orders covering dog exclusion, dogs on leads, dogs on lead direction and dog fouling.
The proposals set out in the report responded to concern expressed by local residents groups and Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNTs) with regard to the number of dogs that were not properly controlled by their owners when in public areas such as parks and play areas.
It was confirmed that during the consultation period any areas not listed within the report, which were highlighted, would be considered and included if appropriate.
RESOLVED:
That plans for formal consultation on dog control orders covering dog exclusion, dogs on lead direction and dog fouling, as set out in paragraph 5.6 of the report, be approved. |
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Options for the Future Use of Larkspur Close PDF 52 KB (Report of the Director of Housing and Adult Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing): To consider options for the future use of Larkspur Close.
REPORT TO FOLLOW Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that set out options for the future use of Larkspur Close.
It was noted that Cabinet had previously agreed that four sheltered housing schemes (Campbell Court, Protheroe House, Stokley Court and Larkspur Close) would be reviewed in order to ensure that they were fit for purpose and able to provide the most effective service.
Work to the other sheltered housing schemes had been completed with Campbell Court being retained as a sheltered housing scheme; Stokley Court being re designated as a Community Good Neighbour Scheme; and subject to consultation and the redevelopment of the site being financially viable, Protheroe House being closed and redeveloped as an Extra Care Scheme.
It was requested that further information was supplied to the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction with regard to the capital implications of the project.
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ii. That the following agreed:
a) That the merits and viability of Hornsey Housing Trust’s proposal should be evaluated by Officers and that, if the Director of Adult and Housing Services (in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing) is satisfied that it is in the Council’s interests to dispose of Larkspur Close in this way, expressions of interest are sought from registered providers that wish to acquire Larkspur Close and continue to operate it as a sheltered housing scheme;
b) That, subject to formal consultation with the tenants of Larkspur Close on the future of their homes (and there being no registered provider that is able to put forward a viable and acceptable proposal for continuing to operate Larkspur Close as a sheltered housing scheme), Larkspur Close will be re-designated as a Community Good Neighbour Scheme;
c) That, with immediate effect and until further notice, properties that become vacant at Larkspur Close will be re-let only to those applicants on the Supported Housing Register who have been assessed as requiring accommodation in a Community Good Neighbour Scheme; and
d) That, on completion of the formal consultation with tenants and the assessment of proposals from Hornsey Housing Trust and/or other registered providers, Cabinet will receive a further report ... view the full minutes text for item 97. |
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Proposed Closure of Alexandra Road Crisis Unit PDF 780 KB (Report of the Director of Housing and Adult Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services): To inform Cabinet of the outcome of consultation in relation to the future of Alexandra Road Crisis Unit and to consider proposals with respect to the future of the unit.
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Minutes: Cabinet received a report that provided details with regard to the outcome of consultation with respect to the future of Alexandra Road Crisis Unit (ARCU). The report also sought to provide Cabinet with sufficient information to enable it to make an informed decision with regard to the future of the service.
Prior to consideration of the report deputations from Mr Chris Taylor of Unison and Ms Jill Carter, representing the Save Alexandra Road Crisis Unit group were taken.
Mr Taylor
Mr Taylor noted that Unison opposed the closure of ARCU and considered that it provided an essential service which would not be met if the unit were to close.
It was contended that senior members of NHS Haringey staff had been contacted in an attempt to arrange a meeting with Unison; however this request had been refused. When concerns had been expressed in writing it had taken two months to obtain a response. Mr Taylor considered that this was unacceptable given the impact that the closure of the unit would have upon staff and service users.
Mr Taylor contended that the argument that the closure of the unit was part of a broader package of changes designed to respond to the Council’s commitment to deliver personalised care and greater control was misleading.
In conclusion Mr Taylor argued that the consultation carried out had not been adequate and requested that Cabinet delay its decision until officers had addressed the concerns that Unison had raised.
In response to concerns raised by Mr Taylor with regard to the adequacy of the consultation process, particularly with regard to engagement with the relatively small number of services users; Cabinet was advised that nine face to face meetings had been held between services users’ and staff from the Council and six of these had also been attended by staff from NHS Haringey.
There had also been separate meetings with staff where their questions had been taken.
In response to the points raised by Mr Taylor the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services, Councillor Dogus, noted that she considered that the consultation process had been extensive. She advised that the Council would provide support to staff working at the unit and as part of this a workforce planning session was being undertaken to identify as many redeployment opportunities as possible for those staff potentially affected by this proposal.
Councillor Dogus advised that the Cabinet understood the value placed on the services delivered by the unit by service users, however; given the budgetary pressures facing the Local Authority, Cabinet had no alternative but to
consider the difficult decision to close Alexandra Road Crisis Unit. It had become necessary to consider this option following NHS Haringey’s decision to cease its funding of the unit. It was clarified that new models of area being considered by the Mental Health Trust (MHT) including the creation of Recovery Houses had no bearing on the decision being made with regard to ARCU. The unit was a service provided by NHS Haringey and ... view the full minutes text for item 98. |
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(Report of the Director of Housing and Adult Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health and Adult Services): To consider and approve the Voluntary Sector Strategy 2011-2016 and Funding Framework.
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Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that sought approval of the Voluntary Sector Strategy 2011-16 and the Voluntary Sector Commissioning and Funding Framework.
It was noted that there had been extensive consultation with voluntary and community sector organisations including the Haringey Association of Voluntary Community Sector Organisations (HAVCO) and that this had informed the development of the strategy.
In response to a question with regard to the impact of withdrawing core funding it was noted that only a very small number of organisations received this. The financial constraints placed upon the Council meant that moving to a model where services were commissioned inline with Council’s core priorities was essential.
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Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Action Plan PDF 452 KB (Report of the Director of Children’s Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services): To note the key findings of the Council’s 2011 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) and to agree the key priorities for the subsequent CSA Action Plan 2011-14 and related childcare priorities.
Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that presented the key findings of the Council’s 2011 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA). The report also sought agreement to the key priorities to be addressed within the subsequent CSA Action Plan 2011-14 and related childcare priorities.
The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services advised that a detailed briefing note could be supplied to the Leader of the Opposition with regard to the funding for free childcare take up.
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(Report of the Director of Children’s Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services): To consider proposals with respect to the expansion of the three schools. Additional documents:
Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that presented responses that had been received to consultation on the proposed expansions. The report also sought agreement to proceed with the issuing of statutory notices on each school with regard to the intention to expand from them from two to three forms of entry.
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Disposal of Council Property PDF 589 KB (Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction): To approve the disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in 63 Lawrence Road. Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet considered a report that sought approval to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest in 63 Lawrence Road, the car park and yard and the adjoining land to the rear of the site for the best consideration that could reasonably be achieved in pursuance of the Council’s regeneration objectives as outlined in the Planning Brief adopted in 2007.
Further exempt information pertaining to the report was considered under Item 23.
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Minutes of Other Bodies PDF 73 KB a) Children’s Safeguarding Practice - 3 November 2011 and Policy Advisory Committee b) Cabinet Procurement Committee - 17 November 2011
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the following bodies be noted:
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Delegated Decisions and Significant Actions PDF 272 KB (Report of the Assistant Chief Executive): To inform the Cabinet of delegated decisions and significant actions taken since the last Cabinet meeting on 8 November 2011.
Additional documents: Minutes: Cabinet received a report that outlined delegated decisions and significant actions taken by Directors since the previous Cabinet meeting on 8 November 2011.
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That the report be noted. |
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New Items of Urgent Business To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no new items of Urgent Business. |
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Exclusion of the Press and Public The following items are likely to be the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public as they contain exempt information which either relates to the business or financial affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) or the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods and services.
Note by the Head of Local Democracy and Member Services
Item 23 allows for the consideration of exempt information in relation to Item 18, which appears earlier within the agenda.
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the press and members of the public present be excluded for the remainder of the meeting in order to consider exempt information pertaining to Item 23.
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Disposal of Council Property (Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction): To approve the disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in 63 Lawrence Road. Minutes: As set out under minute . |
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New Exempt Items of Urgent Business To consider new items of exempt Urgent Business. Additional documents: Minutes: There were no new items of exempt Urgent Business. |