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831.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for absence.

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Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence.

 

An apology for lateness was received from Councillor Stuart McNamara who was attending directly from another meeting.

832.

Urgent Business

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late items of Urgent Business will be considered under the agenda item where they appear. New items of Urgent Business will be dealt with under Item 27 below. New items of exempt business will be dealt with at Item 31 below).

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Minutes:

No items of urgent business were put forward.

833.

Declarations of Interest

A Member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a prejudicial interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered:

 

(i) must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest becomes apparent, and

(ii) may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must withdraw from the meeting room.

 

A Member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Register of Members’ Interests or the subject of a pending notification must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

 

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal interests and prejudicial interests are defined at Paragraphs 5-7 and Appendix A of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

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Minutes:

No declarations of interest were put forward.

834.

Notice of Intention to Conduct Business in Private, any Representations Received and the Response to any such Representations

On occasions part of the Cabinet meeting will be held in private and will not be open to the public if an item is being considered that is likely to lead to the disclosure of exempt or confidential information. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 (the “Regulations”), members of the public can make representations about why that part of the meeting should be open to the public.

 

This agenda contains exempt items as set out at Item [28] : Exclusion of the Press and Public.  No representations with regard to these have been received.

 

This is the formal 5 clear day notice under the Regulations to confirm that this Cabinet meeting will be partly held in private for the reasons set out in this Agenda.

 

 

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Minutes:

No representations were received.

835.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 179 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 10th February 2015 as a correct record.

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Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on the 10th February were approved as an accurate record of the meeting.

836.

Deputations/Petitions/Questions

To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.

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Minutes:

Response to Petition Received in relation to The Haven

 

In accordance with Committee Standing Orders the Chair reported back  to the meeting the response to the petition received and noted at the February Cabinet meeting.

 

The Leader expressed understanding of the strength of feeling surrounding the proposals to close The Haven day centre and acknowledged the views of service users, and their carers, and the value they placed on this service. 

 

However, the cuts imposed upon the Council meant it must look to use its more limited resources in ways which continued to support as many people as possible, as fairly and well as possible.  Investment in buildings, rather than in people and communities, did not meet this test.  The Haven served a very limited number of people and to prioritise scarce resources to maintain that service at the expense of others was inequitable.  Currently, The Haven day service provided day opportunities to 48 Haringey Residents. The development of community options and social enterprise models will give more people more choice locally.

 

The Council’s statutory obligation to meet the assessed needs of vulnerable adults had not changed, and  the Council  would continue to ensure that residents assessed as needing adult social care continue to receive high quality services.  The proposals were about changing the way that services were delivered, reducing the number of buildings based services and delivering more community based models.  Cabinet noted that  Neighbourhood Connects is one model and for those who are assessed as having needs that cannot be met by a Neighbourhoods Connect model, the Council will ensure support is provided through other means.

 

A number of people currently receive personal budgets/direct payments, which gives them control over how day activities are spent. I recognise that there is work to be done in terms of developing the market so that there are increased opportunities for choice. This is work that our commissioning team are currently developing.

 

It was also important to note that the closure of the Haven will be subject to further consultation.

 

Deputation  - in relation to item 23, Review of Libraries and Improving Face to Face Customer Services

 

The Leader invited Fiona Stone to address the meeting and put forward issues regarding the proposals for Marcus Garvey Library. Ms. Stone expressed concerns regarding rumours that had developed concerning the transfer of Haringey Customer Service staff into Marcus Garvey Library, following the closure of Apex House. Ms. Stone expressed concern that no concrete proposals had been released and that so far there had been a distinct lack of consultation with the community on this issue. Ms. Stone noted that a transfer of staff would lead to a reduction in space at the library and a reduction in the number of staff.

 

Ms. Stone was concerned that the proposed £3m refurbishment of Marcus Garvey would be mostly used to facilitate the integration of Customer Services staff into the building. Ms. Stone also commented that the library was the only non-privatised space in the area for  ...  view the full minutes text for item 836.

837.

Review of Libraries and Improving Face to Face Customer Services pdf icon PDF 9 MB

(Report of the Chief Operating Officer. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Resources and Culture)There are two issues being addressed in this report. The first is to share with members a review of Haringey’s libraries and library service that was completed in 2014 and make appropriate recommendations to invest significantly into the borough’s Libraries. The second issue concerns the relocation of 180 staff currently located at Apex House which is being transferred to new owners in November 2015 and that will require the improvement of Wood Green and Marcus Garvey libraries to facilitate the move.

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Minutes:

Following the deputation, it was agreed to move directly to the Item  on the Review of Libraries and Improving Face-to-Face  Customer Services (Item 23 on the agenda):

 

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Resources & Culture. The report provided information on the results of a review of Haringey’s libraries and library service that was completed in 2014 and also sought approval for the relocation of 180 staff currently located at Apex house and the accompanying improvement works to Marcus Garvey and Wood Green Libraries to facilitate this. 

 

The Leader noted that instead of a wholesale relocation of staff into Marcus Garvey, staff would be also be relocated to the Council’s existing Customer Services centre at 48 Station Road and into Wood Green Library in addition.  The Leader also reiterated the proposal for significant investment in Marcus Garvey library contained in the report. Finally, the Leader outlined the benefits of the £3m investment in Marcus Garvey, as laid out in paragraph 5.25 of the report, namely:

 

  • No loss of library space
  • Improved access to building
  • Improved IT facilities for public use
  • Improved toilet facilities
  • Improved book stands and book stock
  • Improved learning zones
  • Bringing three customer services points into one and providing modern mobile technology based customer service
  • Refreshed front door improvements 

 

Cllr Arthur commended the recommendations set out in the report and also stated that additional work would need to be developed in order to create a comprehensive libraries strategy that set out what the future role of libraries would be. It was noted that a lot of engagement with user groups and residents would take place as part of this process.

 

RESOLVED that approval be given to:

 

i). Tranche 1 – Building & improvement works to Marcus Garvey Library to upgrade the building and improve library, learning and customer services and the release of £3m to fund capital works.

 

ii). Tranche 1 – Improvement works to Wood Green Library to redesign the library space and to locate an improved Customer Service offer into the unused space upstairs allowing a consolidation of Customer Services staff to be relocated in Wood Green Library and the release of £1.5m to fund capital works.

 

iii) Tranche 1 – The refurbishment of 48 Station Road, Wood Green, to facilitate the relocation of Community Housing Services currently in Apex House to 48 Station, Wood Green and the release of £0.5m to fund capital works.

 

iv) Tranche 1 – Develop an options analysis for the delivery of library services from  Muswell Hill Library and release £80k revenue funding from the Transformation Reserve.

 

v) Tranche 2 – The development of a library strategy to plan for the longer term future of the library service which will be presented to Cabinet in September 2015.

 

vi) Tranche 3 – The development of the IT network for libraries.

 

Alternative Options considered

Officers considered a number of alternatives in order to move staff out of Apex House with consideration to the complexity around the time constraints of vacant  ...  view the full minutes text for item 837.

838.

The Council's Performance Assessment - Quarter Three, 2014/15 pdf icon PDF 642 KB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Leader)

The report will  inform Cabinet of progress against the Council’s outcomes and strategic priorities during the third quarter of 2014/15.

 

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Minutes:

The Leader introduced the report which set out the progress against outcomes and strategic priorities during the third quarter 2014/2015.

 

RESOLVED

 

      i.        That the progress against the Council’s Corporate Plan Priorities in Quarter 3 2014/15 be noted; and

 

    ii.        That the areas of focus going forward be noted.

839.

Care Act 2014, Implementation - Eligibility Criteria and deferred payments arrangements pdf icon PDF 1 MB

(Report of the Interim Assistant Director for Adult Social Services. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing) This report presents for consideration and approval proposals for the implementation of Part 1 of the Care Act 2014, hereafter referred to as the “Act’”, on 1st April 2015. These proposals will pay particular attention to new eligibility criteria and deferred payments arrangements with the intention of ensuring that the Council is fully compliant with its statutory duties under Part 1 of the Act relating, mainly, to care and support while also addressing the financial aspects of implementation. Cabinet is asked to note a series of changes the Act makes to the statutory responsibilities of the Council and to its delivery of adult social care.

 

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, introduced the report which sought consideration and approval of  proposals for the implementation of Part 1 of the Care Act 2014. Cabinet noted that these proposals paid particular attention to new eligibility criteria and deferred payments arrangementswhich will be needed to ensure that the Council is fully compliant with its statutory duties under Part 1 of the Act. Theses relate, mainly, to care and support whilst also addressing the financial aspects of implementation. Cabinet  was further  asked to note a series of changes made by the Act to the statutory responsibilities of the Council and its delivery of adult social care service. Cabinet was asked to note in particular the proposal that carers would not be charged for the services provided to them by the Council under the Act.

 

RESOLVED

 

      i.        That  the proposed use of three Care Act related revenue grants made for 2015/16 as set out in paragraph 5.21of the report be approved;

    ii.        That only the national minimum eligibility threshold for care be adopted;

   iii.        That the proposed Deferred Payments Policy attached at Appendix 1 of the report be approved;

   iv.        That the maximum interest rate allowed on Deferred Payments to off-set the costs to the local authority of making these Payments be agreed;

    v.        To impose a cost neutral administration charge on Deferred Payment Agreements equivalent to the actual set-up, maintenance and wind-up costs of each such Agreement - standard charges are set out in Appendix 2 of the report; 

   vi.        That carers’ services be provided free of charge to reflect the Council’s on-going support for carers and its recognition of the invaluable contribution they make to supporting some of the most vulnerable members of our community;

  vii.        That  Haringey’s development of a new assessment and eligibility process which will ensure a fit with the requirements of the Care Act and involve ceasing the use of the current Resource Allocation System (RAS) be approved; and

viii.        That the ‘highlights’ of the Act and their implications as listed and described in Table 1 in the report, be noted.

 

Alternative options considered

Implementation of the Act is a statutory requirement, but within the margins of discretion allowed the following alternative options have been considered:

a)        Adopting eligibility criteria more generous than the national minimum threshold and levying charges and interest rates on deferred payments less than the allowed maximums: However, these options have unfunded cost implications.

b)        Charging for carers’ services: This option could lead to the breakdown of caring relationships, thereby, imposing significant additional costs on the Council while signalling a lack of support for the efforts of carers. Only three London Boroughs, at the time of writing, are considering charging for carers’ services. In comparison, 15 will not be charging while others are yet to announce their positions on this matter.

 

Reasons for decision

To ensure the proper implementation of, and compliance with those sections of Part 1 of the Act which come into force on 1st  ...  view the full minutes text for item 839.

840.

Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) 2013/14 pdf icon PDF 163 KB

(Report of the Assistant Director for Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Planning). The Cabinet  will be asked to note and approve the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) 2013/14 for publication on the Council’s website.

 

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Planning introduced the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) covering the monitoring period 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014. Cabinet noted that the document was used to assess the effectiveness of Haringey’s planning policies and reported on milestones in the Local Development Scheme (LDS) and provided a robust basis to inform any future revisions to policies or their implementation. Future monitoring reports were expected to engage not only with planning policy performance, but  with the priority outcomes covered by the service that are reflected in the Corporate Plan.

 

In response to questioning from Councillor Elliot in relation to the Council’s plans for tackling the rising vacancy rates in high streets, it was noted that the Council had a 7% high street vacancy rate, which was lower than the London average of 9% and the national average of 14%. 

 

The Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Social Inclusion and Sustainability highlighted the unavoidable challenges affecting high streets such as the rise of the economy and internet shopping and also the requirement for diversity in the high streets and lack of shops which required inventory costs.  It was recognised that the Council’s role was not to protect or stop the trading of individual businesses and that local authorities were limited in planning powers to shape the economy and limit licences for businesses such as betting shops.  It was further noted that Haringey had very strong high streets in comparison to other boroughs and offered support to individual traders and traders groups.  In the longer term, work was being done to consider the shape of Haringey’s high streets in the future, including physical presence of internet retailers, supporting market leadership and being at the forefront of trends. 

 

RESOLVED

 

      i.        That the Authority Monitoring Report (AMR) 2013/14 be noted and approved for publication on the Council’s website.

 

Alternative Options Considered

The Localism Act 2011 requires local planning authorities to produce monitoring reports. Haringey’s existing procedure of annual monitoring is considered an effective way for presenting the effectiveness of planning policies, within existing resources. As such, no other options were considered. However, the report includes information beyond the monitoring year where it helps to provide a more current picture of performance outcomes.

 

Reasons for decision

The publication of the Authority Monitoring Report is a requirement of the Localism Act 2011. Approval of the contents of the AMR 2013/14 for publication will ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligations for planning performance monitoring.

841.

Consultation on Haringey's draft housing Strategy 2015-2020 pdf icon PDF 261 KB

(Report of the  Director  for Planning, Regeneration and Development. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration).This report seeks Cabinet approval to begin a six week period of public consultation on the draft Haringey Housing Strategy 2015 - 2020.  The consultation period will give the council’s residents, partners and stakeholders the opportunity to inform the development of the final Strategy for Cabinet to recommend adoption by Full Council later in 2015.

 

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Minutes:

 

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report which sought  Cabinet approval to begin a six week period, starting in May 2015, of public consultation on the draft Haringey Housing Strategy 2015 - 2020.   Cabinet noted that the consultation period would give the Council’s residents, partners and stakeholders the opportunity to inform the development of the final Strategy  and adoption by Full Council later in 2015.

 

The strategy focused on the following four main priorities:

·         Increased help to those in crisis, preventing homelessness and housing issues and providing support.

·         Ensuring that a clear dividend of social housing was delivered

·         Driving up the quality of all homes, including private sector housing and the setting up of a lettings agency.

·         Increasing the number of homes and estate renewals.

 

RESOLVED

 

      i.        That the first round of consultation (Appendix B) and the Equalities Impact Assessment (Appendix C) be noted;

 

    ii.        That the  issues raised by the Regulatory Committee at its meeting of 3 March 2015 and the officer response at Section 8 of the report be noted;

 

   iii.        That the draft Housing Strategy document as a statement of the Council’s housing priorities for the period 2015 - 2020 for public consultation be endorsed; and

 

   iv.        That the proposed process for consultation and adoption of the final Strategy at paragraph 6.11 be noted.

 

Alternative Options considered

The Council’s existing Housing Strategy was written in 2008/09 and covers the 10-year period 2009 to 2019.  Consequently the Council could consider taking no action and not renew the Housing Strategy.  However, since it was published there have been many changes that have led us to believe that it is no longer fit for purpose.

 

The Council could also consider carrying out a simple review and refresh of the 2009 – 2019 Strategy.  However, the extent of the changes since 2009 are such that this would not enable the Council to adequately meet the challenges it faces.

 

Alternatively, the Council could rescind the Housing Strategy altogether and move forward without one – there is no statutory requirement on a local authority to produce a housing strategy – however, having a strategy is considered both best practice and necessary to articulate how the Council will meet the housing challenges and deliver its housing objectives and priorities.

 

Reasons for Decision

Producing a housing strategy is considered best practice.  It summarises the key housing challenges facing the borough and sets out how boththe council and its partners can work together to tackle them.

 

The strategy will help the Council, in partnership with others, to make sure that: 

 

·           Our existing housing is in a good, safe condition;

·           New housing meets the needs of our community and is built to good quality standards;

·           We target limited resources to those who need them the most; and

·           Our partners know what is expected of them when providing housing and housing related services.

 

The Council is proposing a revised housing strategy for the period 2015 to 2020, as its current housing strategy is considered  ...  view the full minutes text for item 841.

842.

Relocation of Ashley Road Depot to Marsh Lane and Disposal of Land at Ashley Road Depot pdf icon PDF 243 KB

(Report of the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Development. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration). Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals to relocate the waste management operation from Ashley Road Depot to Marsh lane. Cabinet will further consider  plans to relocate  other Council services currently on this site.

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report requesting Cabinet to consider proposals to relocate the waste management operation from Ashley Road to Marsh Lane.  The proposals sought to create new homes, new sports facilities for the new school and a new state of the art waste management facility, the costs of which would be covered by the sale of the land at Ashley Road Depot.

 

In response to Councillor Elliot questioning the mention of lower level affordable housing in the report, it was explained that future proposals for relocating the recycling centre, which met corporate priorities to increase recycling levels, would impact the level of affordable housing on the site. 

 

RESOLVED

 

i.       That the outline plans, costs, and programme for relocating the Ashley Road Depot to Marsh Lane at a total overall budget cost of £16.3m be noted and that approval to proceed with the project along with plans to relocate other Council services, as set out in Appendix A, and currently located on the depot site be granted in order to achieve vacant possession;

ii.      That the valuation figures be noted for the full vacant possession of the land at Ashley Road Depot and the sale price of the land being sold to the Harris Federation and the contribution towards relocation costs from the Harris Federation set out in Part B of the report as representing a total estimated gross income of the site;

iii.    That the gross cost of the proposed relocation project is £16.3m and agree that this budget is added to the approved capital programme for the proposals set out in Appendix B and C of the report, be noted;

iv.    That the current estimated total disposal value of the whole site (including the land currently occupied by the Reuse and Recycling centre) could fully support the relocation costs and overall project budget, provided a lower level of affordable housing provision is acceptable on the remainder of the Ashley Road Depot  site (see Part B of the report) be noted;

v.      That the remainder of the Ashley Road depot site (being the land shown edged red on the plan in Appendix D) be declared surplus to requirements. On the basis that the waste management operation and other services are relocated to Marsh Lane and other Council sites and the future of the reuse and recycling centre is agreed (through a separate report to Cabinet) to be provided on another site or closed;

vi.    That the disposal of the Ashley Road Depot site be authorised (being the land shown edged red on the plan in Appendix D) and the authority to agree the final terms of the sale be delegated to the Director of Regeneration, Planning and Development after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Culture;

vii.          That the delivery approach for the relocation of the waste management services and other services to the Marsh Lane site  be delegated to the Director of Regeneration,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 842.

843.

Appropriation of Housing Land for Planning Purposes pdf icon PDF 175 KB

(Report of the Director of  Planning, Regeneration and Development. To be introduced  by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration)The  report seeks authority to appropriate  eight sites for planning purposes to enable development.  The eight sites are:

 

·         Anderton Court, Alexandra Park Road, N22

·         Parking area, Barnes, Clarence Road, N22

·         Connaught Lodge garages, Connaught Road, N4

·         Ednam House garages, Florence Road, N4

·         Parking area, Fenton Road, N17

·         Parking area, Whitbread Close, N17

·         Land between 10 – 12 Muswell Hill Place, N10

·         Land adjacent to 82 Muswell Hill Place, N10

 

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report which sought authority to appropriate eight sites for planning purposes to enable development.  The eight sites were:

 

      Anderton Court, Alexandra Park Road, N22

      Parking area, Barnes, Clarence Road, N22

      Connaught Lodge garages, Connaught Road, N4

      Ednam House garages, Florence Road, N4

      Parking area, Fenton Road, N17

      Parking area, Whitbread Close, N17

      Land between 10 – 12 Muswell Hill Place, N10

      Land adjacent to 82 Muswell Hill Place, N10

 

RESOLVED

 

That it be confirmed that the pieces of land set out below and shown edged red on the plans at Appendix 1a to 1h of the report are no longer required for the purpose for which it is held (currently held for housing purposes) and approves the appropriation of these pieces of land, for planning purposes under section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 and subject to the powers provided by section 237 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 for the reasons set out in 5.9 of the report.

Anderton Court, Alexandra Park Road, N22

Parking area, Barnes, Clarence Road, N22

Connaught Lodge garages, Connaught Road, N4

Ednam House garages, Florence Road, N4

Parking area, Fenton Road, N17

Parking area, Whitbread Close, N17

Land between 10 – 12 Muswell Hill Place, N10

Land adjacent to 82 Muswell Hill Place, N10

 

Alternative options considered

The Council has previously considered the continued use of these sites in their current usage as parking, garages and small areas of open space ancillary to Councilhomes, managed in the Housing Revenue Account. These assessments have concluded that the sites are underused or inappropriate in their current usage and can be better used to provide additional affordable housing, for which there is an acute level of need in the borough.

 

The Council has obtained planning permission for new homes at these sites and, in preparing the development proposals for which consent has been obtained, the Council has sought to mitigate the impact on the surrounding area.

 

The Council has considered developing homes on these sites without appropriating the land for planning purposes, however, the need to develop additional affordable homes as soon as possible is acute, both to meet housing need and reduce the use of temporary accommodation for homeless households.

 

To not appropriate the land for planning purposes would risk the proposed

developments being frustrated by third party rights, which in turn could frustrate and delay the building of the first council homes in Haringey in over 25 years. However, the Council recognises the potential rights of third parties and will pay compensation where a legal basis for such payments is established. Local residents have been consulted on the schemes as they proceeded through planning and any comments or objections taken into consideration by Planning Committee in reaching its decision.

 

Reasons for Decision

To support the implementation of the Council’s Housing Investment and Estate Renewal Strategy by enabling  ...  view the full minutes text for item 843.

844.

Financial contribution to Stratford, Tottenham, Angel Road [STAR] rail scheme pdf icon PDF 120 KB

(Report of the Director of Planning, Regeneration and Development .To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for  Planning and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration). Cabinet will be asked to approve a financial contribution of £250,000 to the STAR scheme to be funded from the Community Infrastructure and Growth Reserve.

 

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report seeking approval of a financial contribution of £250,000 to the STAR (Stratford, Tottenham, Angel Road) Rail Scheme to be funded from the Community Infrastructure and Growth Reserve.

 

It was noted that Enfield Council and the Department for Transport were also contributing to the scheme, which would enable the delivery of quality and volume of homes and connect residents in the Northumberland Park area to the wider job market more effectively by providing four trains an hour to Northumberland Park.

 

RESOLVED

 

That a financial contribution of £250,000 to the STAR scheme to

be funded from the Community Infrastructure and Growth Reserve be approved.

 

Alternative options considered

The West Anglia main line is at capacity in peak periods. The investment in a

third track is the only feasible way of enhancing local rail services to meet the

current and emerging needs for improved accessibility for North Tottenham.

 

The Council has consistently supported and campaigned for improvements to

rail services on this line, most recently in its response to Network Rail’s Anglia

Route study consultation and in Local Plan Strategic Policy SP7.

 

Reasons for Decision

The Council is being requested to contribute £250,000 towards an overall

investment package of £122m to deliver 3 tracks between Tottenham Hale and Angel Road with associated station works and closure of the level crossing and construction of a new accessible footbridge at Northumberland Park. The works will allow a greatly improved level of service at Northumberland Park with a “turn up and go” frequency of 4 trains per hour. It is likely the Council will need to make this contribution in June 2015.

845.

Approach to the delivery of Corporate Plan Priority One: Enabling every child and young person to have the best start in life , with high quality education pdf icon PDF 105 KB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive . To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families)This sequence of papers sets out the approach to achieving the objectives of Priority 1 in the new corporate plan, Enable every child and young person to have the best start in life, with high quality education. This follows agreement by Cabinet in December 2014 to the direction of travel on the approach.

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Children and Families introduced the report setting out a sequence of papers on the approach to achieving the objectives of Priority 1 in the new Corporate Plan: Enable every child and young person to have the best start in life, with high quality education.  This follows agreement by Cabinet in December 2014 to the direction of travel on the approach.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the approach in relation to Delivery of Priority 1, as set out in the Cabinet papers considered in Minute No. 845 to 849 below, be agreed.

846.

Future Operating Model for Children's Service pdf icon PDF 1 MB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families). Members will be asked to approve the proposed operating model for Children’s Services including the organisational design and principles.

 

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Minutes:

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families seeking approval of the proposed operating model, based on the existing network of learning community and working with partners, for Children’s Services including the organisational design and principles.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the proposed operating model for Children’s Services, including the organisational design and principles, be approved, as detailed in Paragraphs 9 and 10 of the report.

 

Alternative options considered

The operating model design has built on the direction of travel approved by

Members in December 2014 and in the Options Paper approved in

November 2013.

 

Reasons for Decision

To implement a new operating model for children’s services which enables

support to children, young people and their families to be provided earlier,

fewer children to become looked after and outcomes for children and young

people to improve as a result, and to meet the financial envelope for services

going forward.

847.

Building a better future for Children and Young People in Haringey: An Early Help Strategy 2015-2018 pdf icon PDF 252 KB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families). Cabinet will be asked to approve the Early Help Strategy, achieving better outcomes for children, young people and families, by developing family resilience and intervening early when help and support is needed.      

 

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Minutes:

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families seeking approval of the Early Help Strategy, to achieve better outcomes for children, young people and families, by developing family resilience and intervening early when help and support is needed.

 

In response to concerns about the implications of the proposals on current Children’s Centres expressed by Councillor Peacock it was emphasised that the proposals sought to improve services to children within the reduced resources available.

 

RESOLVED

 

That the Early Help Strategy as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

 

Reasons for Decision

The Early Help Strategy has been developed in partnership and provides a

strategic framework for the Council and partners for the delivery of an early

help approach to improve outcomes for children, young people and their

families.

848.

Delivering Children's Centres In Haringey : 2015-2018 pdf icon PDF 125 KB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive . To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families). Cabinet will be asked  to note the engagement which is underway with a range of stakeholders to develop the model for Children’s Centres prior to statutory consultation getting underway in June 2015.

 

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Minutes:

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families asking Cabinet to note the engagement currently being undertaken with a range of stakeholders to develop the model for children’s centre prior to commencement of statutory consultation in June 2015.  It was recognised that the number of children’s centres would be reduced but key outreach sites would be provided and the introduction of the Healthy Child Programme would enable all children to be targeted at the ages of 1 and 2 years old.

 

In response concerns raised by Councillor Peacock it was explained that:

·         Issues raised during stakeholder engagement were being recorded.

·         Whilst there would be a smaller range of hub children’s centres, there would still be support for parents and on-going provision for childcare and stay and play activities which had been highlighted as valuable services during stakeholder engagement thus far.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.     That the high level model for Children’s Centres set out in 6.3 of the report be noted.

 

ii.    That the engagement underway with a range of stakeholders to develop the detailed model for Children’s Centres be noted.

 

iii.   That it be agreed that the detailed proposed model for Children’s Centres will return to Cabinet in June 2015 for approval for statutory consultation commencing in June 2015.

 

Alternative options considered

The engagement process is exploring a range of options for the future design

of Children’s Centres with key stakeholders. The final set of proposals will

return to Cabinet before statutory consultation gets underway.

 

Reasons for Decision

This proposal is to enable engagement with stakeholders to continue so that detailed proposals for changes to children’s centres can be considered by Cabinet in June, to enable consultation to take place.

849.

Haringey's Childcare Policy 2015-2018: Improving the sustainability of Council Maintained Childcare pdf icon PDF 132 KB

(Report of the Deputy Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families. Cabinet will be asked to note the engagement which is underway with a range of stakeholders to develop Haringey’s Childcare Policy prior to consultation getting underway in June 2015

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Minutes:

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families asking Cabinet to note the engagement currently taking place with a range of stakeholders to develop Haringey’s Childcare Policy prior to the commencement of consultation in June 2015. 

 

In response to Councillor Peacock questioning the implications of a future fee structure for childcare the Cabinet Member explained that the Council was considering many options and would continue to work with the Schools Forum.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.     That the engagement underway with a range of stakeholders to

develop a sustainable Childcare Policy for Haringey be noted; and.

 

ii.    That it be agreed that consultation on the Childcare Policy for Haringey be reported to Cabinet in June 2015 for approval.

 

Alternative options considered

The engagement process is exploring a range of options for Haringey’s

Childcare Policy. The final draft of the Policy will return to Cabinet before

consultation takes place.

 

Reasons for Decision

Cabinet is being asked to note the development of a sustainable Childcare

Policy for Haringey through the engagement of a range of stakeholders. The

engagement on the Childcare Policy for Haringey will return to Cabinet in

June for approval prior to consultation getting underway in June 2015.

850.

Young People's Strategy 2015-2018 pdf icon PDF 177 KB

(Report of the Interim Director of Children’s Services. To be introduced by  the Cabinet  Member for Children and Families). Cabinet is asked to note the draft Young People’s Strategy, in line with the Corporate Plan, to give high level strategic direction and focus in enabling young people to achieve their potential and thrive within our communities.

 

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Minutes:

The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families asking Cabinet to note the draft Young People’s Strategy, in line with the Council’s Corporate Plan, to give high level strategic direction and focus in enabling young people to achieve their potential and thrive.  The four priorities of the strategy were highlighted:

·         Valuing young people in the Borough for their positive contribution to communities and the economy;

·         Provision of clear pathways into employment, learning and enterprise;

·         Improving the health and wellbeing of young people;

·         Reaching vulnerable young people.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.       That the draft Strategy for further engagement and discussion with young people and stakeholders be agreed;

 

ii.      That it be agreed that the final Young People’s Strategy be reported to Cabinet in June 2015 for approval.

 

Alternative Options Considered

There is a need to provide a Framework by which services for young people

can work with coherence, increasing effectiveness of partnership and

collaboration and so improving the outcomes of young people. This can only

be agreed through this Corporate Strategy.

 

Reasons for Decision

To agree a draft Young People’ strategy for further engagement and

discussion with young people prior to Cabinet considering the final strategy in

June.

851.

Options appraisal for the future of the Council's Outdoor Education Centre, Pendarren House in Powys, Wales pdf icon PDF 212 KB

(Report of the Interim Assistant Director for Schools and Learning). To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for  Children and Families).This paper informs Cabinet about the initial feasibility study on Pendarren House and sets out a recommended approach to examining options for future trading and hosted activities undertaken at the Council’s Outdoor Education Centre

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The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families to inform Cabinet about the initial feasibility study on Pendarren House and set out a recommended approach to examining options for future trading and hosted activities undertaken at the Council’s Outdoor Education Centre.

 

The importance of the benefits of Pendarren for children in the Borough was recognised and finding an investment partner was key to improving the offer and the management of Pendarren as well as reducing the subsidy to the Council in the short term and continuing to deliver activities from the facility in the future.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.       That Option 1 be implemented immediately in partnership with the Friends of Pendarren to reduce the subsidy in 2015/16;

 

ii.      That Option 3; to agree that the Council goes ‘out to market’ to procure an external partner organisation through a leasing arrangement for the provision of Outdoor Education at Pendarren House to eradicate the subsidy from 2016 be agreed, and this matter be brought back to Cabinet for a final decision once the marketing exercise has been completed.

 

Alternative Options considered

The feasibility report draws out four options for the Council to consider: retaining the status quo, establishing Pendarren as an independent trust, procuring an external partner organisation to manage Pendarren and consideration of closure with sale of the site.

 

Reasons for Decision

The Cabinet has agreed a proposed saving of £220k from Pendarren House in 2016-17 as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy linked to Priority 1 of the Corporate Plan.

852.

Proposed School Expansions pdf icon PDF 203 KB

(Report of the Interim Head of Schools and Learning. To be introduced by the Cabinet member for Children and Families) This report seeks a final decision on whether or not to permanently expand the following two schools:  Bounds  Green and St Mary’s.

 

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The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and sought a final decision on whether or not to permanently expand Bounds Green Infant and Junior School and St Mary’s Infant and Junior School.

 

The Leader recognised that both schools were well led and thanked Jenny Duxbury, Head of Education Services, for her work particularly on the school expansions projects.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.       That the views, opinions and evidence received be noted in response to the representation period carried out between 9 January and 5 February 2015 on the statutory notices published to permanently expand the following schools by one form (30 pupils) of entry each:

Bounds Green Infant and Junior School N11 St Mary’s CE Primary  School N8;

 

ii.    That the following be noted:

• Analysis of the views, opinions and evidence of the representations received;

• Analysis of other factors including the demand for and supply of reception places in the borough, with particular reference to the demand for and supply of places in Planning Application 2 and Planning Application 5;

• The projections for school rolls in our borough for up to ten years ahead and based on actual and projected birth rates;

 

iii.   That, in considering 1 and 2 above, the proposals be approved without modification (Stage 3 of the statutory steps outlined in the Department for Education’s statutory Guidance1) the expansions of Bounds Green Infant and Junior School N11and St Mary’s CE Primary School N8; and

 

iv.   That implementation of the proposals to commence, noting that work on the design of how the additional form of entry will be delivered on-site at each school is ongoing and that planning permission will be sought as required.

 

Alternative options considered

This report seeks a final decision on the permanent expansion of Bounds Green Infant and Junior School N11and St Mary’s CE Primary School N8.Previous reports (July 2013 and 2014 and a Cabinet member signing report dated 11December 2014) have set out why additional school place are required in these areas of the borough and why these specific schools were identified for consultation. The identified reports summarise the results of the pre-statutory consultation carried out between September and November 2014.

 

The Education Act 2011 changed the arrangements for establishing new schools and introduced section 6A (the academy/free school presumption) to the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

Local authorities are not able to set up new schools in this way and there are

currently no known free school providers proposing a school in this area. Any

proposals would be subject to central government approval and subject to a site being indentified.

 

Reasons for Decision

This decision has been made to ensure that there will be future sufficiency of

school places in identified areas of demand. The schools are been identified as best meeting the School Place Planning Principles. The projected demand has been balanced with the views of those who responding to periods of consultation and representation with local stakeholders.

853.

Riverside School, Art and Music, award of contract for phase 2 pdf icon PDF 162 KB

(Report of the Interim Director of Children’s Services. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families) This report will request approval to award a contract for construction of Art and Music curriculum facilities at Riverside Special School.

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The report was introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Families and requested approval to award a contract for the construction of Art and Music curriculum facilities at Riverside Special School.

 

RESOLVED

 

That approval be given to the appointment of MBS Contracting Services Ltd in the amount of £877,427.45 for a contract period of 20 weeks to allow for delivery of the project by October 2015.

 

Alternative options considered

The authority procured the contractor via Constructionline. The authority

considered use of LHC School and community building framework for award of  this contract. Upon consideration, the LHC framework was considered not suitable for this size of project. The authority also considered the iESE contractors framework. This was unsuitable due to the predicted value of the contract being less than £1m.

 

Reasons for Decision

To complete the construction of art and music facilities at Riverside school to

ensure continuing delivery of an important curriculum area and to enable the project to move forward within critical timescales.

854.

Future Options for the use of Larkspur Close pdf icon PDF 203 KB

(Report of the Chief Operating Officer. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration).This report provides an update on progress and recommends a decision on the future use of Larkspur Close.

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The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report updating on options, based on residents’ needs and preferences, for the future use of Larkspur Close, to re-designate the sheltered housing scheme for older people as a Community Good Neighbour Scheme and begin consultation with stakeholders.

 

RESOLVED

 

i.       That Larkspur Close be re-designated as a Community Good Neighbour Scheme in accordance with the approach set out in paragraphs 5.17 to 5.33 of the report;

 

ii.      That consultation with residents, stakeholders and affected staff be undertaken and an agreed approach implemented, with final approval of the support model and charges delegated to the Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Lead Member for Housing & Regeneration; and

 

iii.    That the exclusion of Larkspur Close from the Decent Homes programme be removed so that the scheme is eligible for inclusion in the future programme.

 

Alternative Options Considered

A range of options were considered by Cabinet in 2011 and a preferred option

determined, with other options ruled out. The preferred option of seeking a partner to acquire Larkspur Close and continue to operate it as a sheltered scheme was pursued, as set out in the report. The ruled out options have not been reconsidered.

 

Reason for Decision

The preferred option identified by Cabinet in December 2011, to seek a partner to acquire Larkspur Close and continue to operate it as a sheltered scheme, has not been achieved.

 

A decision is needed on the future use of Larkspur Close in the light of this, in order that progress can be made with the designation and use of the scheme and the continued provision and development of appropriate support to residents.

855.

Minutes of Other Bodies pdf icon PDF 104 KB

To note the minutes of the following:

 

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee 8th December 2014

Leader Decision  - 13th February 2015

Cabinet Member Signing – 17 February 2015

Leader Decision – 19th February 2015

Cabinet Member Decision  3rd March 2015

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RESOLVED

 

That the minutes of the following bodies be noted:

 

Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee 8December 2014

Leader Decision - 13February 2015

Cabinet Member Signing – 17 February 2015

Leader Decision – 19February 2015

Cabinet Member Decision 3March 2015

856.

Significant and Delegated Actions pdf icon PDF 641 KB

To note delegated and significant actions taken by Directors.

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RESOLVED

 

That the significant and delegated actions taken by officers during February 2015 and the beginning of March 2015 be noted.

857.

New Items of Urgent Business

To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above.

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Minutes:

None.

858.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

Note from the Head of Democratic Services

 

Items  29, 30 and 31 allow for the consideration of exempt information in relation to Items 22, 29, and 2 respectively.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as the items below contain exempt information, as defined under paragraph 3, Part 1, schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

 

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That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as

the items below contain exempt information, as defined under paragraph 3,

part 1, and schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

859.

Relocation of Ashley Road Depot to Marsh Lane and Disposal of Land at Ashley Road Depot

 To consider exempt information relating to agenda item 11.

Minutes:

As per item 842 above.

860.

Riverside School, Art and Music, award of contract for phase 2

 To consider exempt information relating to item 22.

Minutes:

As per item 853 above.

861.

New Items of Exempt Urgent Business

To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

None.