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FILMING AT MEETINGS Please note that this meeting will be recorded by the Council for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site or by anyone attending the meeting using any communication method. Members of the public participating in the meeting (e.g. making deputations, asking questions, making oral protests) should be aware that they are likely to be filmed, recorded or reported on.
By entering the meeting, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings
Minutes: The Leader referred to the notice of filming at meetings and the meeting noted this information. |
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were apologies for lateness from Cllr Ibrahim.
Cllr Ibrahim arrived soon after at item 280. |
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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 23 below. New items of exempt business will be dealt with at Item 32 below). Minutes: None |
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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. Minutes: None |
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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 [24] : 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.
Minutes: None |
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To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 14 July 2020 as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED
To approve the minutes of the meeting held on the 14th of July 2020. |
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Matters Referred to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee Minutes: None |
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Deputations/Petitions/Questions To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders. Minutes:
Deputation in relation to item 14
Mr Bruno Carr addressed the Cabinet in relation to agenda item 14. He informed Members that he was supporting the 2200 residents, 85% of the consultation respondents, that were against the proposal to increase the charges for parking permits in the borough and whom he felt were being ignored. Mr Carr felt that, given the current economic climate, it was untimely to increase any charges.
He felt that the response to the objections in the report was weak and questioned the presentation of these objections and how the evidence had been added to support these. He continued to contend that there was greater emphasis in the document on the positive responses to the consultation rather than those objecting.
Mr Carr continued to question the principles behind the increased parking permit charges, highlighting the higher proportionate percentage increase to parking permits for more environmentally efficient cars against more polluting cars. The proposed changes were also not fully aligning to the Ultra Low Emissions Zone vehicle categories. There had already been careful analysis and assessment of the vehicles by TFL experts and scientists of low emission vehicles that were to be encouraged for purchase and use. The proposals seemed to penalise residents that had bought these vehicles.
He requested that the Cabinet Members either defer the decision for six months, and reassess the economic situation, or reassess the charges to match the ULEZ.
The Leader thanked Mr Carr for his deputation.
In response to questions from Cabinet Members, Mr Carr responded as follows:
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Feedback to the statutory consultation on parking permits and charges PDF 569 KB [Report of the Director for Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods]
Cabinet approval to proceed following considering of the feedback on the consultation. Additional documents:
Minutes: [ Clerk’s note – Cllr Ibrahim left the meeting at 7.04pm]
The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods introduced the report which set out the results of the statutory consultation undertaken on proposed changes to parking permits and parking charges, and sought approval for the implementation of the proposals as set out in the recommendations.
The Cabinet Member advised that during the consultation process 54,000 residents had been directly targeted, and 2776 residents had objected to elements of the proposal. 374 residents had responded in support of the proposal.
The Cabinet Member referred to sections 1.2 and 6.5 of the report which set out the proposals for parking permit charges being agreed at the meeting.
The appendix at pages 220-231 set out the financial changes in real terms, which was a £10 increase per year for low emission vehicles and £20 increase per year for high emission vehicles. [Clerks note - The report at paragraph 6.5 advised that the changes consulted on include a £10 increase across all existing charge bands to help cover the cost of running the service - later in the meeting at item 14, the Cabinet Members were asked to confirm that they had read the report and recommendations which included this information.]
In response to a question from Councillor Ogiehor, the Cabinet Member agreed to investigate with the Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability and Head of Carbon Reduction how residents with off-street parking could be encouraged to switch to low emission vehicles as part of the Air Quality Action Plan.
RESOLVED
1. To consider the representations received in response to the statutory consultation on parking permits and charges as set out in paragraph 9 (consultation results) and in Appendix 1 to this report.
2. While the majority of respondents did not support the proposals consulted on, their contribution to the delivery of strategic objectives, with associated health benefits needs to be considered.
3. To agree that Cabinet authorise officers to proceed to draft the relevant Traffic Management Orders to implement the following measures as also set out in Appendix 2 by November 2020:
• A £10 increase across all existing parking permit charge bands. • An £80 surcharge on all parking permits issued to diesel fuelled vehicles. • A £50 surcharge on second and subsequent residential parking permits per household. • To limit permit account holders to the use of two daily visitor permits per day. • To increase the charge for daily Visitor Permits in all Controlled Parking Zones to £4. • To introduce a free virtual residential parking permit for Disabled Blue Badge Holders for their home CPZ, replacing the exiting Companion Badge. • To introduce a £20 administration fee on parking permit refunds except for visitor parking permits which shall be non-refundable.
Reasons for decision
The Council is required to consider objections and representations received in response to Statutory Consultation undertaken on any changes to parking permits and charges. Following that consideration, to decide whether to proceed to ... view the full minutes text for item 286. |
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2020/21 Finance Update Quarter 1 PDF 1 MB [Report of the Director of Finance. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Regeneration.]
This will report will provide an update on the Quarter 1 budget monitoring and will seek approval for any budget changes required to respond to the changing financial scenario and the delivery of the MTFS. Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Regeneration introduced the report which covered the Council’s financial position at Quarter 1 (Period 3) of the 2020/21 financial year, include General Fund Revenue, Capital, Housing Revenue Account and Dedicated Schools Grant budgets. The Cabinet Member drew the Cabinet’s attention particularly to paragraphs 1.3, 1.4, 2.2, 4.1, 5.1, 6.11, 7, 9 and 10. He added that it was critical to maintain strong financial management in the current economic climate and pandemic.
The Cabinet Member highlighted the continued and increasing pressure that the Council were facing from underfunding of the High Needs Block of the DSG since the Government’s expansion of the age for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) eligibility. The Council, like many other authorities across the country, had been left in a position where, despite best efforts, were unable to meet the needs of these young people within the budget that had been allocated. The Cabinet Member underlined that the additional funds provided for 2020/21 to date in no way went far enough and do not provide the sustainable solution that these young people and their families needed as was evidenced by the forecast £4.5m overspend included in the report.
The outcome of the Government’s SEND review was still waiting publication and in the interim the Cabinet Member emphasised the need for the Council to continue to vocally lobby for additional resources.
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Approval of Single Use Plastics Policy and Action Plan PDF 692 KB [Report of the Director for Housing, Planning and Regeneration. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability.]
Cabinet are asked to approve the policy and action plan on reducing Single Use plastics, including implementation. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Sustainability was pleased to introduce the report which sought adoption of the Single Use Plastics Policies and approval of the Single Use Plastics Action Plans. She outlined that 8 million tonnes of plastic ended up in the ocean each year, with plastic remaining a pollutant for hundreds of years. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the use of Single Use Plastics had spiralled over the last six months (in order to maintain infection control).
The Cabinet Member outlined that there were two sections to the Action Plan – the first was to set out how the Council would show leadership and use it’s procurement powers and purchaser requirements, and its own operational practices to reduce the use of single use plastics in its operations. The second Action Plan set out how the Council would continue to work with partners and empower the wider Haringey community to reduce the use of single use plastics.
In response to a question from the Leader, Joe Baker – Head of Carbon Management, advised that there had already been some changes made by the Council in the reduction of single use plastics, such as the material used for parking tickets, the provision of Council branded keep ups for purchase in the canteen and a surcharge for the use of single use cups.
The following information was provided in response to questions from Councillor Ogiehor:
RESOLVED
To approve the Single Use Plastics Policies and accompanying Action Plans, attached at Appendices 1 and 2 of this report, which outlines how the Council will reduce Single Use Plastics in the Council and across the borough.
Reasons for decision
Haringey Council is committed to doing everything possible to respond to the climate emergency and improve sustainability across its own operations and in the borough of Haringey.
The policies and action plans contribute to the Place Priority of the Borough Plan, specifically objective 10 to make the borough a cleaner, accessible, and attractive place – targeting waste minimisation.
Reducing consumption across the Council’s offices and the borough will save money, reduce waste, improve our environment, and decrease the amount of harmful plastics ending up in the world’s oceans or in landfill.
The Single Use Plastics (SUPs) Policies and accompanying Action Plans represent a step towards this by outlining exactly what the Council will be doing to reduce reliance on SUPs within its own offices, on Haringey Council owned land, in Haringey schools, and across the borough.
Haringey Council has already taken bold steps to reduce SUPs, such as working with the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) on a low-plastic zone in ... view the full minutes text for item 288. |
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Neighbourhood Moves Scheme PDF 352 KB [Report of the Assistant Director for Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
A report requesting approval to consult on an amendment to the Council's Allocations Policy to allow for a Neighbourhood Moves Scheme to be applied for new Council homes built or acquired by the Council, allowing Secure Tenants living nearby first priority for these homes. Additional documents:
Minutes: [Clerk’s note Cllr Ibrahim returned to the meeting at 7.25pm]
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval for a consultation to amend the Housing Allocations Policy to allow for a Neighbourhood Moves Scheme. The Neighbourhood Moves Scheme would apply automatically on any new housing development with 5 or more new Council rented homes unless Cabinet made the decision to exclude a new housing development. The proposed Scheme would give existing Council tenants priority for new homes that are built in their neighbourhood, particularly those who are living in homes which are too big or too small.
RESOLVED
Reasons for decision
The proposed changes will honour the Estate Renewal Rehousing and Payments Policy, as well as seek to address over-crowding by releasing larger family homes which are under-occupied and allowing over-crowded households to move locally. It will also support community cohesion.
Recommendation 3.2 is required to allow changes to be made to the Housing Allocations Policy.
Alternative options considered
An alternative option is to consult on a Local Lettings Plan for each scheme individually. This is not recommended because there are a large number of schemes in the development pipeline, and consulting on a Local Lettings Plan for each scheme individually is not practical.
Another alternative option is not to apply the Neighbourhood Moves Scheme on new Council housing. This was rejected because, firstly, this Scheme will help address both under-occupancy and over-crowding, and secondly because it will allow residents to benefit from new Council housing being built in their local area.
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Housing options at 500 White Hart Lane to support High Road West scheme PDF 269 KB [ Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
Cabinet approval will be sought for a suite of measures to optimise the rehousing options for Love Lane Estate residents at 500 White Hart Lane, including consultation on a draft Local Lettings Plan and authority to enter into equity loan agreements with leaseholders. Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration introduced the report which offered Love Lane resident leaseholders the opportunity to acquire a property on 500 White Hart Lane site with a reduced equity requirement. This allowed the Council to maximise rehousing options for leaseholders and directly deal with affordability concerns.
The Cabinet Member reiterated that the Council was committed to working with leaseholders to identify rehousing solutions that met their needs. The Council understood that Love Lane Estate leaseholders had concerns about their current and future homes and faced some difficult decisions about whether to stay in the area or purchase a new home now outside of the Estate. The Council also understood that no two households were the same and each household would have different needs and varying financial positions.
It was noted that the Cabinet had made a decision in March 2020 to agree a new High Road West leaseholder offer for consultation with leaseholders, which proposed an enhanced equity loan for new properties within the High Road West Scheme. It was noted that it was also for these reasons, that the attached report sought authority to offer Love Lane resident leaseholders shared equity loans with a lower threshold requirement at 500 White Hart Lane.
Further to considering a response to the leaseholder’s concerns at item 24 and exempt information at item 25,
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a) the resident leaseholder contributing the full market value of their current home plus home loss payment where this is possible; and b) the equity requirement to qualify for a Portable Equity Loan be within the agreed cost envelope set out in the EXEMPT report which permits equity amounts below the 60% level.
Reasons for decision The reason for this decision is to ensure that the Council can keep its commitments to resident leaseholders on the Love Lane Estate, to maximise their rehousing choice and provide affordable rehousing options. As described in paragraph 6.9 below, the Council’s Estate Renewal Rehousing and Payments Policy (the ERRPP) sets out the Council’s minimum commitments to residents affected by regeneration schemes. For resident leaseholders it details the arrangements of equity loans, which aim to help them acquire new homes by providing additional finance, which is only repayable upon the subsequent sale of the property or the death of the ... view the full minutes text for item 290. |
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Update on Council Owned Sites in Wood Green PDF 528 KB [Report of the Director for Customers, Transformation and Resources. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Regeneration]
This report updates Cabinet on the work underway to develop a long-term strategy to make the best use of Council owned sites in Wood Green and describe the impact of the current Covid 19 pandemic on the programme.
This report will set out a timetable for decisions to be made about Council owned sites in the medium term.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Regeneration introduced the report which set out the work underway to develop a long-term strategy to make the best use of Council owned sites in Wood Green and described the impact of the current Covid 19 pandemic on the programme.
It was noted that , prior to Covid 19, work was underway to prepare a business case for redeveloping the Library site to include a new library and customer services, office accommodation, and potentially additional services including democratic space and a Leisure Centre. The Council had also been considering longer term options for the Civic Centre, keeping in mind its listing, as part of the accommodation strategy.
The Cabinet Member outlined that the Covid 19 crisis has meant that the Council has had to take a step back and pause while the longer-term effect and requirements were reviewed. This was possible now with the recent acquisition of Alex House which met the Council’s short- and medium-term accommodation needs.
It was noted that from consultation with residents, businesses and stakeholders, there was interest in changing Wood Green. The Council was a major landowner and needed to play a key role. The report set out pending decisions about Council accommodation property in the town centre which could lead to better use of Council land to support existing and new communities. The report further set out a timetable for decisions to be made about Council owned sites in the medium term.
In response to questions from Cllr Ogiehor and Cllr Mitchell, the following information was provided:
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[Report of the Monitoring Officer. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
To consider the report of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman in relation to Housing and confirm the actions that the Councils has taken or proposes to take, under the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974, section 31(2) (as amended). Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which appended a report from the Housing Ombudsman in June 2020 which had found the Council at fault with regard to a resident’s homelessness application.
The Cabinet Member placed on record her apology to Ms B for the distress caused by the Council’s failings. She was glad to note that Ms B has been financially compensated and was now being housed in a suitably sized home let by the Haringey Community Benefit Society. The Cabinet Member was glad that the Council has taken the opportunity to learn from this incident and has taken steps to ensure that this mistake did not reoccur.
RESOLVED
As set out in the Ombudsman’s report, Ms B has been found to have suffered injustice as a result of faults on behalf of the Council.
Where a report such as this is made by the Ombudsman, it must be laid before the authority (s.31 Local Government Act 1974). In cases such as this where the Council is operating executive arrangements, “the authority” means the executive, i.e. Cabinet (s.25(4ZA) Local Government Act 1974).
Alternative options considered
The Ombudsman cannot force the Council to follow its recommendations, but local authorities generally do follow them.
If the Ombudsman is not satisfied with the Council’s response, he will make a further report explaining this and making recommendations. He can also require the Council to make a public statement about the matter.
Therefore, Cabinet could choose to reject any of the recommendations made by the Ombudsman.
However, this alternative is not recommended because the Ombudsman’s recommendations represent an appropriate remedy for the reasons set out above.
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Risk Based Verification Policy (RBV) PDF 317 KB [Report of the Director for Customers, Transformation and Resources. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Corporate and Civic Services]
To approve the RBV Policy as a means by which the Council will process claims for Housing benefit and Council Tax reduction. Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Corporate and Civic services introduced the report which set out the requirement for an annual review of the RBV policy. Given the impact of Covid-19, the Government had issued advice and a decision from Cabinet was being sought on whether or not to adopt that advice.
It was noted that the Risk Verification System used a software that determined the level of checks that needed to be carried out when a resident makes a claim for Council tax benefit reduction or housing benefit. It was noted that since November 2019, the use of the software had reduced the number of letters asking applicants for more information for claims .This had been the source of complaint for residents over the years as it caused delays and now having the software increased the speed of the process for considering benefit claims.
The Cabinet Member emphasised that the automated system did not have a role in deciding whether a claim was awarded or not and this decision was made by an officer. It was also noted that since the introduction of the system, no claimant had been asked for further information and many were being asked for less.
In light of the Covid 19, the DWP had suspended the need to review the policy by local authorities and the decision being considered was whether or not to adopt that advice.
Following questions from Cllr Mitchell, the following information was provided:
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Approval of construction contract for St Mary’s Close and Nightingale Lane PDF 335 KB [Report of the Director for Housing, Planning and Regeneration. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
This report will seek approval to award one construction contract for housing development at both St Mary's Close and Nightingale Lane and to appropriate the land for planning purposes. Additional documents: Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval to appoint the recommended contractor to complete a new build development of five Council rented homes; two at St Mary’s Close N17 and three at Nightingale Lane N8, and to appropriate the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process. It was noted that on approval, these developments would be the seventh and eighth scheme to move to a start on site, of the 58 schemes in the Council housing delivery programme that the Council intends to directly deliver itself. It will be the twelfth and thirteenth schemes to move to a start on site in the overall programme.
Further to considering exempt information at item 27, RESOLVED
Reasons for decisions St Mary’s Close and Nightingale Lane was approved by Cabinet on 9 July 2019 to be included in the Council housing delivery programme. This scheme has subsequently been granted planning consent and is ready to progress to construction. This report therefore marks the third, and final, Member led decision to develop these two sites. Following a formal tender process, a contractor has been identified ... view the full minutes text for item 294. |
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Approval of construction contract for Poynton Road PDF 243 KB [Report of the Director for Housing, Planning and Regeneration. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
This report will seek approval to award the construction contract for housing development at Poynton Road and to appropriate the land for planning purposes. Additional documents: Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval to appoint the recommended winning contractor to complete a new build development of two Council rented three-bedroom family terraced homes at Poynton Road N17 and to appropriate the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process. It was noted that on approval, this development will be the sixth scheme to move to a start on site, of the 58 schemes in the Council housing delivery programme that the Council intends to directly deliver itself. It will be the eleventh scheme to move to a start on site in the overall programme. The Cabinet Member outlined that Poynton Road was currently housing derelict buildings, since 2014 when they ceased to be used as retail units. The Council’s intervention would turn an eyesore plagued by anti-social behaviour into two new family terraced homes for Council rent. Further to considering exempt information at item 28,
RESOLVED
Reasons for decisions
Poynton Road was approved by Cabinet on 9 July 2019 to be included in the Council housing delivery programme. This scheme has subsequently been granted planning consent and is ready to progress to construction. This report therefore marks the third, and final, Member led decision to develop these two sites.
Following a formal tender process, a contractor has been identified to undertake these works.
The appropriation of the site for planning purposes is required as it will allow the Council ... view the full minutes text for item 295. |
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Award of contract for External Major Works to Imperial Wharf Estate PDF 393 KB [Report of the Director for Housing, Planning and Regeneration. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
To seek approval for the award of contract for the installation of flat roof covering, windows and rear door replacement, resident front entrance doors and main entrance communal doors, external brickwork repairs, drainage repairs, redevelopment of child playspace. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval for an award of a contract to contractor A to carry out external major works on the Imperial Wharf Estate.
The proposed works to Imperial Wharf will bring all homes on the estate up to the full Decent Homes Standard as well as ensure compliance with current fire and building regulations. The overall project will contribute to helping to achieve the Borough Plan objectives for housing which include delivering Decent Homes, ensuring all homes are safe and improving resident satisfaction, as set out in more detail in section 10 of the report.
In addition, following extensive consultation with residents, residents will benefit from an improved estate environment that includes designing out crime measures to tackle anti-social behaviour. The aim for this project is to achieve the Silver Award which is a Police initiative that recognises physical security standards have been incorporated into works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. The Designing Out Crime Team will attend site to inspect and sign off each block and on successful completion of the works, the Imperial Estate will achieve the Silver Award. The Award would be presented by the Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer.
Further to considering exempt information at item 29,
RESOLVED
Reasons for decision
Homes for Haringey requires Cabinet approval to award the contract for the installation of flat roof covering, windows and rear door replacement, resident front entrance doors and main entrance communal doors, external brickwork and concrete repairs, fire protection works, drainage repairs, internal and external decorations, emergency lighting, bins store and recycling storage, resurface walkway and upstands, replacement of paving to identified areas redevelopment of the children’s play area, landscaping and associated estate improvements. This will incorporate the communal and external areas of the Imperial Wharf Estate. This will enable essential safety works to commence and the estate to be brought up to the Decent Homes Standard.
The tender process was carried out in accordance with the framework requirements that incorporate price and quality. The successful compliant bidder scored the highest in relation to these criteria in the associated lot 1.1B.
Alternative options considered
An alternative option would be for ... view the full minutes text for item 296. |
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Award of contract for External Major Works to the Turner Avenue Estate PDF 391 KB [Report of the Director for Housing, Planning and Regeneration. To be introduced by the Cabinet member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
To seek approval for the appointment of the successful contractor to undertake refurbishment works to replace the roof covering and existing crittall windows with UPVC double glazed windows. Also to replace communal doors and intercom to flats. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval for the award of a contract to contractor A to carry out external major works on the Turner Avenue Estate.
The proposed works to Turner Avenue will bring all homes on the estate up to the full Decent Homes Standard as well as ensure compliance with current fire and building regulations. The overall project will contribute to helping to achieve the Borough Plan objectives for housing which include delivering Decent Homes, ensuring all homes are safe and improving resident satisfaction, as set out in more detail in section 10 of the report.
In addition, following extensive consultation with residents, residents will benefit from an improved estate environment that includes designing out crime measures to tackle anti-social behaviour. The aim for this project is to achieve the Silver Award which is a Police initiative that recognises physical security standards have been incorporated into works to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. The Designing Out Crime Team will attend site to inspect and sign off each block and on successful completion of the works, the Turner Avenue Estate will achieve the Silver Award. The Award will be presented by the Metropolitan Police Designing Out Crime Officer.
After considering exempt information at item 30,
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3. To approve the total professional fees of £216,229.78 which represents 8.29% of the contract sum.
4. To note the total project costs of £2,824,550.41.
Reasons for decision
Homes for Haringey requires Cabinet approval to award the contract for the installation of flat roof covering, windows, resident and main entrance communal doors, external brickwork and concrete repairs, fire protection works, drainage repairs, communal internal and external decorations, emergency lighting and boundary walls to the Turner Avenue Estate. This will enable essential safety works to commence and for properties to be brought up to the Decent Homes Standard. This is following a tender process undertaken in conjunction with Haringey Council’s Procurement team via the London Construction Programme (London Construction Programme) framework and processes.
The tender process was carried out in accordance with the framework requirements that incorporate price and quality. The successful compliant bidder scored the highest in relation to these criteria in the associated lot 1.1B.
Alternative options considered
An alternative option would be for Homes for Haringey to use third party industry frameworks or an OJEU compliant tender process to deliver the construction works to the ... view the full minutes text for item 297. |
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Minutes of Other Bodies PDF 209 KB To note the minutes of the following:
Urgent decision 27/07/2020 Urgent decision 10/08/2020 Cabinet Signing 24/08/2020 Urgent decision 28/08/2020 Urgent decision 4/09/2020
Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED
To note the minutes of the following:
Urgent decision 27/07/2020 Urgent decision 10/08/2020 Cabinet Signing 24/08/2020 Urgent decision 28/08/2020 Urgent decision 4/09/2020
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Significant and Delegated Actions PDF 344 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED
To note the significant and delegated actions taken in July to August.
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New Items of Urgent Business To consider any items admitted at Item 3 above. Minutes: Before entering the exempt part of the meeting, the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal provided the following information in response to concerns that had been raised by a Love Lane Leaseholder for Cabinet to note and consider, prior to considering the exempt report on Housing Options at 500 White Hart Lane to support the High Road West Scheme.
The following responses were provided to the specific concerns raised:
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Exclusion of the Press and Public Note from the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager
Items 25,26, 27, 28, 29,30 and 31 allow for consideration of exempt information in relation to items 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20.
TO RESOLVE
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 and 5, Part 1, schedule 12A of the Local Government Act: · Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information). · Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings
Minutes: RESOLVED
That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as the remaining items contained exempt information as defined under paragraph 3 and 5 of Part 1 schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
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Exempt - Housing options at 500 White Hart Lane to support High Road West scheme As per item 12. Minutes: As per item 289 and the exempt minutes.
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Exempt - Risk Based Verification Policy (RBV) As per item 16. Minutes: As per the exempt minutes and item 293. |
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Exempt - Approval of construction contract for St Mary’s Close and Nightingale Lane As per item 17. Minutes: As per item 294 and the exempt minutes.
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Exempt - Approval of construction contract for Poynton Road As per item 18. Minutes: As per item 295 and the exempt minutes.
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Exempt - Award of contract for External Major Works to Imperial Wharf Estate As per item 19. Minutes: As per item 296 and the exempt minutes.
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Exempt - Award of contract for External Major Works to the Turner Avenue Estate As per item 20. Minutes:
As per item 297 and the exempt minutes.
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Exempt Cabinet Minutes As per item 6. Minutes: RESOLVED
To approve the exempt minutes of the meeting held on the 14th of July 2020.
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New Items of Exempt Urgent Business To consider any items admitted at Item 3 above.
Minutes: None |