Agenda and minutes

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Contact: Ayshe Simsek, Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager / Fiona Rae, Acting Committees Manager  Email: ayshe.simsek@haringey.gov.uk / Email: fiona.rae@haringey.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

744.

Filming at Meetings

Please note that this meeting may be filmed or 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. Although we ask members of the public recording, filming or reporting on the meeting not to include the public seating areas, members of the public attending the meeting should be aware that we cannot guarantee that they will not be filmed or recorded by others attending the meeting. 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 room and using the public seating area, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings.

 

The chair of the meeting has the discretion to terminate or suspend filming or recording, if in his or her opinion continuation of the filming, recording or reporting would disrupt or prejudice the proceedings, infringe the rights of any individual or may lead to the breach of a legal obligation by the Council.

Minutes:

The Chair referred to the information as set out in the agenda and advised that the meeting was being filmed.

745.

Apologies

To receive any apologies for absence.

Minutes:

There were apologies for lateness from Cllr Chandwani.

746.

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 26 below. New items of exempt business will be dealt with at Item 32 below).

Minutes:

There were no items of urgent business.

747.

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:

Councillor Isidoros Diakides declared a personal interest and non-pecuniary interest in relation to items 21 and 27 as he was a Council representative in relation to an organisation that was currently located in the Chocolate Factory. He clarified that he would not be taking part in the discussion nor voting, in accordance with section 6.1b of the Member Code of Conduct and would leave the room for the duration of these items.

 

748.

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 27: 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:

No representations were received.

749.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 269 KB

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2022 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

To approve the minutes of the meeting held on the 8th of February 2022.

750.

Matters Referred to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee

For Cabinet to note (if any).

Minutes:

No matters were referred to Cabinet by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

751.

Deputations/Petitions/Questions

To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.

Minutes:

The Leader had met with, and received representations from, tenants in the row of Homes for Haringey Houses on Woodside Avenue who wanted to put forward their support for the recommendations at agenda item 17 on the consideration of the proposals for the development of the site of the former care home at 100 Woodside Avenue and the Terraces at 102 to 108 and 110 to 116 Woodside Avenue.

 

752.

Haringey School Travel Assistance Policy pdf icon PDF 355 KB

Report of the Director of Children's Services. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families.

 

Cabinet approval is required to undertake public consultation on the Haringey School Travel Assistance Policy for home to school transport for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families introduced the report which sought Cabinet approval to undertake public consultation on the Haringey School Travel Assistance Policy for home to school transport for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

 

The main improvements to the policy were outlined, including: detailed explanation of how home to school transport decisions were to be made, standardisation of disputes and appeals, ensuring that transport was sustainable, clarification of personal budgets and how they are calculated for transport support and exceptional circumstances where can be transport provided.

 

In response to questions from Cllr Hakata and Cllr Cawley – Harrison the following information was provided:

 

-       Regarding input of parents and carers to the strategy, it was noted that a parent and carer were involved in the stakeholder group for the development of this policy. At the outset, the service had written to all 608 parent /child households that received the service to get their views. An informal questionnaire was shared and 68 parents responded. The policy responded to various feedback received since September 2021.

-       Going forward, the Travel service were working with the Policy team to ensure the consultation on the policy was accessible as possible, promoted through SEND newsletter, and considered in existing consultation meetings at schools .

-       Noted that there were 20 children/ young people that do not have SEND or disabilities and received the service based on exceptional circumstances concerning their family circumstance. An example was provided.

-       Responding to a question on when exclusion from transport will be necessary, it was noted that the service will take into consideration potential impact on the safety of others within the transport. Over the last year , this issue was considered less than 10 times and had not resulted in exclusion. The focus was on better understanding the needs of the young person and on the few occasions that this was necessary alternative provision was provided for a limited time.

 

-       Due to complexities of children receiving this service , current covid measures remained in place , with staff wearing PPE and applying safety regulations. This would be reviewed in due course.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To approve a consultation on the proposed changes to the Haringey Travel Policy (2018-2020) (Appendix 5) now proposed to be referred to as School Travel Assistance Policy, Children & Young People up to 16 years of Age (Appendix 2) and Post-16 School Travel Assistance Policy (Appendix 3). The consultation to be for a period of 12 weeks from 9 May 2021 to 31 July 2022.

 

2.    To note that a report on the outcome of the consultation be brought back to Cabinet for a final decision on the proposed policy changes.

 

Reasons for decision

 

Local processes must have due regard to The Home to School Travel and Transport Statutory Guidance for Local Authorities July 2014 and Post 16 Transport and Travel Support to Education and Training Statutory Guidance 2019. Under the Act and the Guidance,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 752.

753.

Early Years Strategy pdf icon PDF 329 KB

Report of the Director of Children's Services. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Early Years, Children and Families.

 

Approval to consult on the draft Early Years Strategy with stakeholders.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Children and Families outlined that a child’s early year’s experiences can influence their development and outcomes in life. She advised that it was essential to provide high quality early education and childcare. Furthermore, to ensure that there was early intervention for children who a were vulnerable or who have special needs.

 

She outlined that the Council had a strong record in directly providing this high-quality provision, and of supporting other providers in this work, with over 99% of settings graded good or outstanding by Ofsted. The draft strategy attached, aimed to shape and strengthen the service, which supports children, parents, carers and families.

 

It was further noted that the consideration of the attached report was a first step in the decision-making process and subject to approval of the recommendations, the strategy would go out to public consultation for further refinement.

 

Following questions from Cllr Hakata and Cllr Cawley – Harrison, the following was noted:

 

-       Recognised the importance of early years in the borough and this required the 90-day consultation to be effective and far reaching. The Council wanted to reach communities which were commonly deemed hard to reach and the example of good work with the Somali community was referred to . Also there was a Council bid for £1.2m for family hub project which would in turn compliment and support engagement and support to families in the borough.

-       An engagement event with Somali community was planned for 29th March and there would be events with other communities. There would be continuing engagement to make sure there was access to services that the Council provide.

-       The overall aim was to build on the Council’s existing strengths of community engagement and work closely with all communities as well.

-       With regards to contingency planning for any future wave of covid , it was noted that most early years settings had remained open during pandemic. Currently, the planning was for early years settings to remain open in any potential future wave. The service had experience of quickly adapting, moving from ‘face to face’ to online when required.

-       In the aftermath of the pandemic, there was focus on providing enhanced support to families that have faced isolation and to develop interactions of children.

-       With regards to the objective of stronger relationships with families and how this would happen, this was though engagement and reporting back on actions. Also the service would utilise access to existing forums and partnership settings to seek views on how to shape services and develop the strategy.

-       Responding to the point on the specific communities mentioned [Turkish, Kurdish, Jewish and Somali ] these were underrepresented communities. The Council were working with these communities to extend and ensure high quality provision. The Triangle Community Centre was engaging with and working with all communities. Attainment was a key consideration and it was hoped by supporting families in the early years setting, this would support them reach the next stage in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 753.

754.

2021/22 Finance Update Quarter 3 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Report of the Director of Finance. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation.

 

This report will provide an update on the Quarter 3 budget monitoring and Council's financial position. It will seek approval for any changes to the Council's revenue or capital budgets required to respond to the changing financial scenario and the delivery of the MTFS. It will also seek a decision relating to the agreement with the London Pension Fund Authority.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation introduced the report which provided an update on the Quarter 3 budget monitoring and Council's financial position. The report also sought approval for any changes to the Council's revenue or capital budgets required to respond to the changing financial scenario and the delivery of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and a decision relating to the agreement with the London Pension Fund Authority.

 

In response to questions from Cllr das Neves, and Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following was noted:

 

-      Regarding the growth of inflation in figures, increases in placement costs in Adults services, and Children’s Service were highlighted. An example was provided of significant increased costs for complex placements.

-      Overall, there was adequate contingency in the budget for increased inflation costs. This was also one of the pressures accounted for in the coming budget.

-      With regards to government funding to cover Covid costs in current year, this was the assumption for this financial year. This had been the case in the previous year and government had followed through with funding and position improved incrementally.

-      It was noted that additional surplus generated through CPZ income was ringfenced to transport projects which included concessionary travel. This cost was between £13m to £14m and therefore the Council was always in a net spend situation.

-      Agreed to provide Cllr Cawley- Harrison with a written response on why PL 20/25 was amber rather than red RAG rated.

 

[ Cllr Chandwani entered the meeting]

 

 

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To note the forecast base budget revenue outturn for the General Fund of £9.37m and that Directors are seeking actions to bring the forecast down before the end of the year. (Section 6, Tables 1a and 1b, and Appendix 1).

 

2.    To note that the £12.43m forecast Covid pressure on the GF is expected to be offset by Government funding (Section 6 and Table 1a).

 

3.    To note the net Housing Revenue Account (HRA) forecast of £0.3m overspend (Section 6 and Appendices 1 and 2).

 

4.    To note the net DSG forecast of £6.69m overspend. (Section 6 and Appendix 1).

 

5.    To note the forecast budget savings position in 2021/22 which indicates that £4.9m (46%) may not be achieved. (Section 6 and Appendix 3). This is incorporated in the GF budget pressures addressed in recommendations (1) and (2) above.

 

6.    To approve the proposed budget adjustments and virements to the capital programme as set out in Table 2 and Appendix 6.

 

7.    To note the forecast expenditure of £241.7m in 2021/22 which equates to 51% of the revised capital budget (Section 8 and Appendix 4).

 

8.    To approve the revenue budget virements and receipt of grants as set out in Appendix 6.

 

9.    To note the debt write-offs approved by officers in Quarter 3 2021/22 (Appendix 7) and to approve the debt write-offs greater than £50k in Appendix 7a.

 

10.To note the C19 grants schedule (Appendix 8).

 

11.To agree to delegate the authority to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 754.

755.

Road Danger Reduction Action Plan and Investment Plan for 2022-23 pdf icon PDF 1 MB

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm.

 

To outline and seek approval for the council's road danger reduction action plan (as the local response to the Mayor of London's Vision Zero Strategy) and the associated investment across the borough in the next financial year (2022/23).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm introduced the report which sought agreement to an overarching approach to reducing road danger on Haringey’s streets (as set out in the proposed Action Plan in Appendix 1) and the specific recommendations for investment in 2022/23 (as set out in the Investment Plan in Appendix 2).

 

In response to questions from Cllr Cawley – Harrison, the following information was noted.

 

-       The intention of the Council was to remove the existing higher than 20miles per hour roads and there was a timeline being worked through. It was noted that there were some roads which were not Haringey Council roads and were TFL roads. Also there were some which were Haringey roads but still needed TFL permission as changes would affect traffic flows and bus lanes. Striving for stakeholders and authority stakeholders support and co-operation for this action.

 

-       Clarification was sought on the rollout of levelled kerbs and footways, particularly tactile paving, and making crossings safer for vulnerable users. This was addressed in two other reports, the Walking and Cycling Action Plan and Highways and Investment Plan. The latter decision had been considered at a Cabinet signing and questions on these issues could be emailed to the Cabinet Member.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

  1. To approve the Road Danger Reduction Action Plan, as set out in Appendix 1;

 

  1. To approve the Investment Plan for 2022/23 set out in Appendix 2;

 

  1. To delegate decisions relating to scheme design and implementation to the Head of Highways and Parking;

 

  1. To authorise the Head of Highways and Parking to carry out any required consultation in accordance with Appendix 3 and to make any necessary traffic orders, having had due regard to any prior consultation, to give effect to those schemes; and

 

  1. To authorise the Head of Highways and Parking to consider any objections and representations on road danger reduction schemes and to report back to the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm if there are significant or substantial objections or concerns raised.

 

 

Reasons for Decision

The Council has a statutory duty under section 39 of the 1988 Road Traffic Act to “take steps both to reduce and prevent accidents”. It must also prepare and carry out a programme of measures designed to promote road safety.

 

This report recommends the investment for 2022/23 as well as a set of wider actions that will assist in prioritisation in future years.

 

Alternative options considered

The authority has a statutory duty as set out in paragraph 4.1.

 

 

756.

Parking Investment Plan pdf icon PDF 742 KB

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm.

 

To outline and seek approval for the Council's parking schemes and programmes to be delivered across the borough in the next financial year (2022/23).

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm introduced the report which sought approval for the Council's parking schemes and programmes to be delivered across the borough in the next financial year (2022/23).

 

The Cabinet Member highlighted the following in her introduction:

-       Tackling pavement parking and working with disability groups on this.

-       Issued 1000 free virtual permits for blue badge holders.

-       No charge for badges that were stolen.

-       Visitor permits for Adult social care providers being considered to support vulnerable residents with care needs.

-       Ensuring dedicated bays the correct size.

-       Car free developments – process of considering with Planning which allows the developments to not impact on parking in surrounding areas.

 

In response to questions from Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following was noted:

 

-       As previously referred to, the income from CPZ’s was ringfenced and supported funding the cost of Freedom Passes. The Council was close to reaching financial breaking point but if more CPZ’s were added. The scale of increased resources would also be contingent on the additions and changes time requirements for CPZ’s .

-       In response to a query about revisiting CPZ decisions , the policy passed at Cabinet in March 2020 advised that there would be a review of all CPZ’s within 5 year period so the Council would not keep returning to the area that had rejected a CPZ.

-       Conversations were continuing between Highways Team and Strategic Transport on issues concerning footway parking, over hanging cars and bikes. This fell under ASB enforcement due to different types of laws that required consideration. Cllr Chandwani would advise Cllr Cawley – Harrison of the number of cases that have been dealt with over the last 3 to 4 years.

-       In addition there was work to tackle pavement parking and services will look at roaming bikes that are left on pavements and tackling scooters and mopeds being incorrectly parked and not in designated areas.

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To agree the Parking Investment Plan for the 2022/23 financial year, as set out in section 6 of the report, subject to the consultations not raising any significant or substantial issues: and

 

2.    With regard to parking investment issues, to give delegated authority to the Head of Highways and Parking:

 

(i)            To make decisions relating to scheme design and implementation;

(ii)          To carry out consultations in accordance with Appendix 2 attached to this report and report any significant or substantial objections or concerns raised to the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm; and

(iii)         To make traffic management orders, having had due regard to any prior consultation, to give effect to those schemes.

 

3.    To agree the waiver of the £10 administration fee for the replacement of stolen Blue Badges from 1 April 2022.

 

4.    To agree to the development of a redesigned parking permit offer for residents being cared for in their homes.

 

5.    To agree to the review of parking permit arrangements for car-free  ...  view the full minutes text for item 756.

757.

Outcome of Public Consultation for Wood Green Controlled Parking Zone Review pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm.

 

This report details the results of the public consultation, in addition to approvals being sought on the outcome to the proposed split of the existing Wood Green Inner and Wood Green Outer Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) into five new separate CPZ areas.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Customer Service, Welfare and the Public Realm introduced the report which set out the results of public consultation undertaken between 19 July 2021 and 9 August 2021, on new controlled parking arrangements for the Wood Green area, replacing the existing (Wood Green) Inner and Outer Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs).

This CPZ covered 5 wards and was reviewed with many different proposed ways to divide the CPZ into different zones. However, it was clear from the consultation that people wanted to keep CPZ as it was and they did not like the demarcations proposed. Therefore, the report took forward resident’s views and made no changes to the Wood Green Inner and Outer CPZ.

In response to questions from Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following was noted.

-       With regards to other CPZ review decisions coming forward and the learning from this review on how to illicit responses that would  need to reach the required  threshold needed to make changes, it was noted that this was a unique CPZ which covered large part of the borough. There were always lessons to be learned. An example of current learning was to review current language / communications to better explain that Council were not instructing on CPZ’s but asking and involving residents in the co-production of the CPZ, if they were to have it.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

  1. To note the results of the public consultation undertaken of the review of the Wood Green Control Parking Zones (CPZs).

 

  1. To agree that, in line with current CPZ policy, no changes should be made to the existing Wood Green CPZs at this time.

 

Reasons for decisions

 

1 

The Council adopted a formal CPZ policy (attached as Appendix I) in March 2020. This requires the Council to consider the results of public consultation conducted on the review of CPZs, prior to making a decision whether or not to proceed to implementation. This policy sets a minimum threshold for response rates to consultation, as well as requiring at least 51% support for proposals from those who do respond.

 

The analysis of the results of the public consultation undertaken indicates a 5% response rate which is below the 10% threshold required. In addition, there was very little support for proposals from those who did respond. While the current Wood Green CPZ conflicts with transport policies as well as the design principles set out in the CPZ policy, priority is given to community views. While the response rate is too low to determine any outcomes, the views expressed suggest that existing arrangements work for residents. As a consequence, no changes are recommended.

 

Alternative options considered

 

2 

Consideration was given to formally splitting the Wood Green Inner and Outer CPZ, limiting the use of parking permits to their respective CPZs. While the response to the consultation was low, it is clear that the majority of those who did respond have no desire for change.

 

758.

Report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (Reference number 19 020 651) pdf icon PDF 238 KB

Report of the Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, and Well-Being.

 

To consider the report of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (19 020 651) and confirm the actions that the Council 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 Health, Social Care, and Well-Being introduced the report which asked Cabinet to consider the report of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (19 020 651) and confirm the actions that the Council has taken or proposes to take, under the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974, section 31(2) (as amended).

 

The Cabinet Member described that aids and adaptations can be a complex area but accepted the service had failed to deliver service, as outlined in the report, in a timely manner. Cabinet noted that, as well as putting a plan in place to support this particular family, an action plan had also been put in place for service improvements and work with service users of aids and adaptations, including improving the communications with service users on timings and expectations for completion of aid and adaptations.

 

In response to questions from Cllr Bevan, Cllr Brabazon, Cllr Cawley- Harrison the following was noted:

 

-       With regards to having confidence in the improvement plan, the service were redoubling efforts to meet targets and the Cabinet Member and Director were monitoring this on a weekly basis.

-       The Cabinet Member expressed that providing aids and adaptations was a complex and challenging area and noted delays that would have resulted from the pandemic. However, it was accepted that the service was not proactive with communications with residents when there were delays. The improvement plan sought to rectify this with expert advice in this area and would seek views from people in receipt of service. There were workforce capacity issues when considering the specific access needed to occupational therapists and surveyors. The Council were examining re- grading in house surveyors in order to attract further specific skilled staff to this area. The staff were also considering performance management of staff and recognised the need for a sharp focus on responding to resident needs .

-       System of client needs and increased tracking and monitoring to be completed.

-       Working through to improve the links between Children’s and Adult services on aids and adaptations and compiled a list of cases focused on children and families. Paediatric occupational therapy now participating in these assessments . Also children of families would become involved in the decision making to help keep the focus on the family’s needs as well as consideration of technical assessments.

 

-       The LGO report was published on the 9th of December and any information shared with the LGO was shared with the Cabinet Member.

 

-       The Director for Adults and Health was not aware of any other Local Government Ombudsman reports to be published on Haringey complaints, concerning aids and adaptations.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To accept the findings and recommendations of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) in the report shown at Appendix 1.

 

2.    To endorse the actions taken by the Council as set out in paragraphs 6.11 to 6.14 of the report.

 

3.    To adopt the report as the Council’s formal response under s.31 Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 758.

759.

Report from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (Reference number 20 006 289) NON KEY pdf icon PDF 311 KB

Report of the Chief Executive. To be introduced by the Leader.

 

To consider the report of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (20 006 289) and confirm the actions that the Council has taken or proposes to take, under the requirements of the Local Government Act 1974, section 31(2) (as amended).

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Leader of the Council introduced the Council’s response to the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman issued a report on 10 January 2022 in response to a complaint from a resident of the borough (Mr X) with regarded to the Council’s decision not to acquire his home, the manner in which this decision was made and the communication from the Council to Mr X.

 

The Ombudsman made recommendations to the Council with regard to the appropriate next steps and these were being taken forward.

 

The Leader of the Council apologised to Mr X for the stress and uncertainty caused him. The Council was committed to implementing the Ombudsman’s recommendations in full and had already issued a formal letter of apology to Mr X and paid him £1,000. The next report on the agenda would reconsider all possible options for the development site at Cranwood and Woodside Avenue.

 

The Leader wanted to ensure that nothing like this ever happened again and had asked the new Chief Executive to review arrangements for how property decisions were taken in the future and acquisitions are made to make sure that the decision-making process is robust, transparent and accountable. The Leader of the Council had also convened an independent external investigation into historical arrangements for property transactions.

 

Following questions from Cllr Cawley- Harrison, Cllr Ejiofor, the following was noted.

 

-       With regards to the LGO report noting non response and non-co-operation, this related to a specific incident where one email from Mr X, sent in April 2018, which was not responded to and officers accepted that this was not right and emails should be responded to. Officers present in the meeting were not employees of the Council and service at this time, and could only speculate that the plans for the site in April 2018 were in flux due to the pause in the creation of the HDV and before an election period in which there was likely to be a change in direction. This may have guided this non response to the email.

-       In response to a question on specific flaws and responsibility for this, the LGO report referred to March 2020 decision making as a ‘flawed’ and this had been accepted as the Council and LGO report derived that injustice had occurred and Council apologised and paid compensation. Also section 4.2 of the report clearly set out the flaws in the decision making and reasons for this.

-       Responding to the information at Paragraph 37 that the outcome of the decision making would not have been any different, it was noted that the LGO report sought reconsideration of the decision and this would be taken forward in the next item.

 

 

RESOLVED

 

  1. To note the findings and recommendations of the Ombudsman in the report shown at Appendix 1.

 

  1. To note the implementation of the Ombudsman’s recommendations as set out in paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3.

 

  1. To adopt the report as the Council’s formal response under s.31 Local Government Act 1974, to be  ...  view the full minutes text for item 759.

760.

Reconsideration of the proposals for the development of the site of the Former Care Home at 100 Woodside Avenue and the terraces at 102 to 108 and 110 to 116 Woodside Avenue. pdf icon PDF 673 KB

The report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for House Building, Place - Making and Development.

 

The report and recommendations arise in response to report by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (reference number: 20 006 289)

 

a) Not to acquire 104 Woodside Avenue

b) Not to consider the potential decanting of the tenanted homes belonging to the Council at 102 and 106 to 116 Woodside Avenue

c) To proceed with the development of the proposal for 100 Woodside Avenue as outlined in the planning application HGY/2021/2727 as set out in paragraph 3.2 of the report

d) That a further report will be bought back to  Cabinet for final decision regarding this development in due course.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for introduced the report which took forward one of the recommendations from LGO report considered at item 759 and resolution 2 above which was for the Council to reconsider the proposals for the development of the site of the former care home at 100 Woodside Avenue and the terraces at 102 to 108 and 110 to 116 Woodside Avenue.

 

It was noted that prior to the issue of this report, the Council commenced a procurement exercise for a contractor to build out the scheme if planning was successful. This procurement has been put on hold while the reconsideration has been taking place. The Cabinet Member wanted residents to be assured that the Council had considered, in detail, every alternative option for this site as outlined in the report. The Cabinet Member welcomed the opportunity of going through the options for this site from first principles with detailed financial analysis.

 

The Cabinet Member advised that the weight of evidence in favour of the preferred option made it clear that this was the only option , the Council should be taking forward. The preferred option set out performed better financially than all the other options, delivered homes more quickly and minimised disruption to residents.

 

In response to questions from Cllr das Neves, Cllr Dogan, Cllr Diakides, Cllr Chandwani, Cllr Davies, Cllr Brabazon, Cllr Cawley- Harrison and Cllr Ejiofor, the following information was noted.

 

-       Issues with having the previously estimated higher number of homes on the site, identified in the detailed design works were: overshadowing, potential splitting of the site as a mains water way underneath, problems with providing access to amenities , plants, car parking , refuse bay area.

-       Also if the terraced homes were demolished, and taking into account the above, there was only potential to add in three storey buildings, meaning a net additional 6 homes.

-       There had been a calculation of values of the development set out over a 50-year period. It was explained that whilst comparing all different options, it had been assumed that £2.15m paid for the previous home purchased was assumed as neutral in all options and that there would the loss of income for the Council from the 7 existing terraces would be factored in for options 2 and 3. These options had been evaluated on the basis on net present values. Private sale values had been established using an independent valuer.

-       Responding to the questions about assurance on the process for housing schemes going forward, and not repeating issues of this particular scheme, the Cabinet Member explained that the Council took the LGO report seriously and supported by the Leader, as previously set out, there would be an external investigation into the historic decision making process of the Cranwood development .

-       In relation to ensuring that all Council housing schemes were considered in diligent manner, there had been an improvement in the last couple of years in the decision making and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 760.

761.

Adoption of Walking and Cycling Action Plan pdf icon PDF 507 KB

Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport, and the Climate Emergency.

 

Reports recommends adoption of the Walking and Cycling Action Plan (WACP) following consultation on a draft WCAP from 8 November 2021 to 10 January 2022.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency and Deputy Leader of the Council commended the Transport and Highways teams for bringing together their expertise and joint ambition to respond to a vision for active travel in the borough. The attached report documented the responses to a consultation on the Draft Haringey Walking and Cycling Action Plan (WCAP/Plan) (8 November 2021 – 10 January 2022) and the Council’s response to these, and recommended Cabinet adopted the WCAP as amended in response to the consultation responses.

 

The Cabinet Member referred to the Draft Haringey Walking and Cycling Action Plan (WCAP/Plan) as being an appendix to the Haringey’s Transport Strategy (2018) which sets the transport objectives for the borough over the next 10 years and outlines clear priorities to reduce the reliance on the private car, increase walking and cycling and enhance the public transport network.

 

It was noted that at the heart of this strategy, there was the need to tackle air quality, improve quality of life and wellbeing and working towards a carbon zero borough. Enabling more trips to be made by walking and cycling in Haringey remained the overarching objective of the Strategy.

 

The Cabinet Member highlighted the changes made to the Draft Haringey Walking and Cycling Action Plan as a result of the consultation response, links to other strategy in health and adult’s services and connections between local destinations .

 

In response to questions from Cllr Bevan , Cllr Chandwani, Brabazon, Cllr Davies, das Neves, and Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following was noted.

 

-       The latest TFL funding settlement of three years meant that they were funding active travel with LIP funding back to recent historic levels.

-        Cycle hangers were a core part to the solution for active travel and the Council had allocated £200k of Council money, annually and for three years for cycle storage. This would still allow TFL funding to be added to this allocation for bike hangers.

-       The Plan was neutral on funding sources and could allow a range of funding sources to be applied for.

-       Noted that having a strategy and action plan to refer to in funding bids supported access to the wider grants and funding bids .

-       There was £475k investment in parks, over two years and green spaces. This included lighting improvements, updating lighting columns, changing to LED lighting and adding lights to central system so that when lights were faulty the Council could detect and can locate the lighting column quickly to respond to safety concerns. This related to wider parks action plan and further reflected that the plan had been compiled in the context of other schemes and strategies which included safety of women and girl sand having safer routes to walk.

-       The plan addressed accessibility and accommodating families access green spaces.

-       Imperative Haringey was the most accessible borough in London and need do pioneering work on this. Addressing this through transport planning in highways and setting up stakeholder groups  ...  view the full minutes text for item 761.

762.

Housing Strategy Consultation pdf icon PDF 289 KB

Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development.

 

The report will ask Cabinet to approve a draft new Housing Strategy for Haringey and to agree to commence a consultation on this new Housing Strategy.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making, and Development introduced the report which asked Cabinet to approve a draft new Housing Strategy for Haringey and to agree to commence a consultation on this new Housing Strategy.

 

            It was explained that the existing Housing Strategy was for 2017-2022 and that a new strategy needed to be developed. The proposed Housing Strategy would be for 2022-2027 and set out four key aspects: delivering new homes, improving the quality of homes and services for the social hosing sector, improving conditions in the private rented sector, and preventing and alleviating homelessness. It was added that the strategy also acknowledged the importance of responding to the climate emergency and of ensuring that the Council worked holistically across services.

 

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from the Cabinet:

-       It was acknowledged that there was a need for consistency and joint working across Council services. In relation to a query about Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), it was noted that officers were working to align licensing and planning policies to ensure clarity for all parties.

 

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from Councillor Cawley-Harrison:

-       It was stated that most new build scheme council homes would have air source heat pumps which would be connected to the District Energy Network (DEN) and this would make it cheaper to heat homes. It was noted that some homes may need to use gas boilers as a temporary solution before new units were connected to the DEN. It was added that new council homes would be targeting high standards of sustainability which were being achieved on a number of schemes.

-       In relation to queries about the accessibility of council homes, it was explained that the Council Housing Delivery Programme was delivering wheelchair accessible and adaptable homes. It was also highlighted that the Council was taking an innovative approach to designing bespoke homes which would be made specifically for residents who could not be housed in existing provision. It was noted that the Council had identified approximately 200 households who would benefit from the bespoke housing programme.  

-       It was noted that the Council had missed housing delivery targets over the last few years and it was enquired how delivery would be increased. It was explained that the Council’s performance in delivering housing, as required by the Housing Delivery Test, had been improving. It was noted that, since January 2022, the Council no longer faced the presumption in favour of sustainable development penalty. It was stated that, although housing delivery was not always in the Council’s direct control, the housebuilding programme would assist with meeting delivery targets. It was added that the Council had published a Housing Delivery Test Action Plan for the last few years which set out a plan to bring forward housing delivery as much as possible.

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To note the Draft Housing Strategy attached at Appendix 1.

 

2.    To agree to hold a public consultation, alongside other forms of participation and engagement, later  ...  view the full minutes text for item 762.

763.

London Borough of Haringey Proposed Selective Property Licensing Scheme pdf icon PDF 334 KB

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Planning, Licensing, and Housing Services.

 

To consider the outcome of consultation and report on Selective Licensing and (subject to those considerations) seek to approve or not approve the introduction of a licensing scheme within a proposed designaton/s of the borough.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Planning , Licensing and Housing introduced the report which sought a decision from Cabinet to consider whether to authorise the designation of an area as subject to selective licensing when considering the consultation outcomes, evidence, and prescribed criteria within Part 3 of the Housing Act 2004. This was following the findings of the statutory consultation on selective licensing which ran from 17th May 2021 to 5th September 2021.

 

The Cabinet noted that more than a third of Haringey’s residents rented their home from a private landlord. The number of privately rented homes was increasing and the Council wanted to ensure all privately rented homes were decent and safe. The private rented sector provided a much needed and valuable source of accommodation for the wide range of individuals, and increasingly families, that require this type of accommodation.

 

Noted that the new selective licensing scheme fell within all 12 wards to the east of the borough. This scheme would make it mandatory for any landlord renting a property to a single-family household or two unrelated sharers to licence this property with the Council. This proposed scheme will complement the existing property licensing scheme that we have in place for property rented as Houses in Multiple Occupation, which has been in operation since May 2019.

 

Following decision at Cabinet this will be considered by the Government Ministry responsible for local government.

 

Questions from Cllr Davies, Cllr Brabazon, Cllr Chandwani, Cllr das Neves, and Councillor Cawley- Harrison, were put forward and the following noted.

 

-       Previous ward boundaries were included, as the consultation had been based on this and the government department agreed to this. There was a look up system available to allow tenants and landlords to add in address and find out if a license is needed or property already licensed.

-       Acceptance of the scheme was aimed for. There had been 2 wards taken out as their inclusion would have caused a risk of refusal of the whole scheme. It was noted that the specialists’ advisors , supporting the review of the scheme, had worked with Enfield and Waltham Forest and had a wealth of experience. There had been arm’s length meetings with the ministry and steer provided. Feedback given that strong submission and also having a draft housing strategy with a section on private sector housing was positive.

-       Noted that the extra revenue produced will provide for additional officers in the selective licensing team to be recruited. Satisfied extra revenue will enable the enforcement activities to be taken forward.

-       With regards to preparing for the scheme, once it was agreed and starts, the plan was to move staff from the HMO Licensing team to the selective Licensing team and also take forward a new recruitment programme to ensure good staffing levels to deliver the selective licensing scheme, should approval be given by ministry .

-       Principle of having an agile workforce being taken forward to ensure meet the needs of the project  ...  view the full minutes text for item 763.

764.

Letting of Build Contract for Chocolate Factory Phase 1 pdf icon PDF 305 KB

Report of the Director for Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development.

 

The report will ask Cabinet to approve the letting of a build contract in relation to the construction of affordable housing at the Chocolate Factory, N22 (Phase 1). It will also request the appropriation of the land for planning purposes, approval to exercise powers under s203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and appropriation of the land for housing purposes upon Practical Completion.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

At this point in the meeting, Cllr Diakides left the room.

 

The Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development introduced the report which asked Cabinet to approve the letting of a build contract in relation to the construction of affordable housing at the Chocolate Factory, N22 (Phase 1). The report also requested the appropriation of the land for planning purposes, approval to exercise powers under s203 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016, and appropriation of the land for housing purposes upon Practical Completion.

 

The Cabinet Member explained that this project was a key milestone in the Council’s housebuilding programme and would provide 80 Council rent homes. It was stated that the project would be renovating a derelict site, would provide homes and workspaces, and would also contribute to the regeneration of the area.

 

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from the Cabinet:

-       It was noted that Area 51, a group supporting young people and adults with disabilities, was located at Mallard Place. It was confirmed that there would be ongoing discussions with Area 51 who would be part of the process as the comprehensive scheme was developed. It was noted that solutions were being investigated and it was acknowledged that relocating this group would be long and detailed process.

 

The Cabinet Member responded to questions from Councillor Cawley-Harrison:

-       In response to a question about development in the local area and pressure on services, it was explained that there would be a comprehensive approach for the Wood Green Cultural Quarter and that any required services would be considered holistically.

-       In response to a question about when the homes would become habitable, it was noted that the build programme for this project was anticipated to be two years but that it may be possible to deliver slightly earlier.

 

Following consideration of the exempt information, it was

 

RESOLVED

 

1.    To approve the appointment of the recommended Contractor (identified in the exempt part of the report – Appendix 3) to undertake the new build works for the scheme known as the Chocolate Factory Phase 1 for a contract sum set out in Appendix 3. Please refer to paragraph 16 of Appendix 3

 

2.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plans attached at Appendix 2) from general purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as they are no longer required for the purpose which they are currently held, and for the purpose of carrying out development as set out in section 6 of this report.

 

3.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plan attached at Appendix 1) from planning purposes to housing purposes under Section 19 of the Housing Act 1985, after practical completion of the construction works.

 

4.    To approve the appropriation of the land at the Chocolate Factory site (edged red in the plan attached at Appendix 1) from the General  ...  view the full minutes text for item 764.

765.

Gourley Triangle: Acquisitions Programme and Pre-Contract Project Development pdf icon PDF 789 KB

Report of the Assistant Director for Regeneration and Economic Development and Assistant Director for Capital Projects and Property. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development.

 

Approval is sought for acquisition of third-party land based on a business case and as per the boundary set out within the report. Approval is also sought to progress to pre-contract stage with extension of the existing design team contract.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for House Building, Place-Making and Development introduced the report which sought agreement to the acquisition of the remaining third-party land interests on the site, based on the business case for the redevelopment of Gourley Triangle as set out in the report.

Cabinet noted that in agreeing to the acquisition of the properties within the site and the associated redevelopment, a capital bid would be submitted as part of the next Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) for the cost of the works element of the development. This capital bid would be a self-financing bid.

Approval was also sought for the pre-contract budget (set out in exempt part of the attached report) to progress the development of the Site including an extension of the existing Contract with the multi-disciplinary design team through to submission of a planning application at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Work Stage 2+.

Noted that the objectives for the site were set out in the July Cabinet paper where the draft Master Plan had been agreed and the Council were working with residents and local businesses to build up proposals which was essentially mixed-use proposal. There were heritage aspects to the sites noted and information provided on how they would be retained.

Following questions from Cllr Cawley- Harrison, the following information was noted:

 

-       The process for decision making would take place through the gateway process outlined at CAB 760 and as this was a complex and detailed scheme, there would be advice provided by external advisers and specialist officer. Officers advised that the negotiations were taking place simultaneously as much as possible .

 

-       In relation to considering ground contamination and potential financial impact, this would be worked through in the due diligence stage and considered with the third parties when compiling the acquisition price.

 

Further to considering the exempt information at item 772 and agreeing the exempt recommendations,

RESOLVED

 

  1. To note the business case for the acquisition of the remaining third-party land parcels on “the Site” as set out in paragraphs 6.4-6.65 of the report.

 

  1. To acquire, based on the business case, the remaining third-party land parcels coloured pink and situated within “the Site” outlined in red on the plan attached as Appendix 1 and to be held in the General Fund for planning purposes; and

 

  1. To approve a budget for acquisitions as set out in 3.2, being a total sum set out in the exempt Part B of this report to be funded from the Strategic Acquisitions Fund.

 

  1. To give delegated authority to the Director of Housing, Planning and Regeneration, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation and the Cabinet Member for House Building, Placemaking and Development, to agree the price for each acquisition and the final heads of terms and legal documentations.

 

  1. To approve a budget for project development costs to Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Work Stage 3+ (tender), being a total sum set out in the exempt Part B of this report  ...  view the full minutes text for item 765.

766.

Refurbishment of Support and Wellbeing Hubs pdf icon PDF 378 KB

Report of the Director of Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Planning, Licensing, and Housing Services.

 

To seek approval to award the contract for refurbishment of support and wellbeing hubs at Latimer House, Bigsbury Close, Hilldene Court, The Lindales, Sophia House, Lowry House, and Palace Gates.

Minutes:

 

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Licensing, and Housing Services introduced the report which sought a number contract and financial decisions to facilitate works to the Support and Wellbeing hubs at Latimer House, Bigsbury Close, Hilldene Court, The Lindales, Sophia House, Lowry House and Palace Gates.

 

This would result in improved modern facilities in the internal communal areas within the hubs. These improvement works would provide better spaces that are more welcoming and promote a sense of belonging, with good quality facilities, easily accessible and flexible space, enabling different uses and activities.

 

The works would comply with current fire and building regulations and the overall project will contribute to helping to achieve the Borough Plan objectives for inclusive, accessible housing for end users with flexibility in the use that delivers benefits to the local community and external agencies.

 

Further to considering exempt information at item 30,

 

RESOLVED

 

 

1.          That In accordance with Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.07.1(d), to approve the award of a contract to the preferred contractor identified in exempt appendix A. Works included within this project include the following: Redecoration, lighting and electrical works, flooring, window dressings, new kitchens and bathrooms, communal radiators and covers, laundry room alterations, communal furniture and renewing of the main entrance communal doors, to the Support and Wellbeing hubs. This will be for the sum of £763,426.12.

 

2.          To approve the issue of a letter of intent for an amount of up to, but not exceeding £76,342.61 which represents 10% of the contract sum.

 

3.          To approve the total professional fees of £44,811.81 which represents 5.19% of the contract sum.

 

4.          To approve the total project costs as shown in the exempt report. (Section 6.1).

 

Reasons for decision

 

Homes for Haringey requires Cabinet approval for the award of this contract, which is deemed to represent value for money. This is following a tender process undertaken in conjunction with Haringey Council’s Procurement team via the Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) from ‘Principal Contractors’ in the ‘General Construction Multi-Trade for Housing & Residential’ category.

 

The tender process was carried out in accordance with the procurement DPS requirements that incorporate price and quality. The successful compliant bidder scored the highest in relation to these criteria in the associated lot.

 

Alternative options considered

 

An alternative option would be for Homes for Haringey to use third   party   industry frameworks. Homes for Haringey sought support and advice from Haringey Strategic Procurement and determined Haringey Council’s Dynamic Purchasing System as being the optimum route to the market. This was due to the speed of access to quality-checked contractors and focus on companies that concentrate their resources in the local area.

 

A do-nothing option would mean the Council is not able to deliver necessary capital investment works to improve the communal spaces and facilities of the Support and Wellbeing hubs, in accordance with the Asset Management Strategy 2020-25.

 

 

 

 

 

 

767.

Revised Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule pdf icon PDF 761 KB

Report of the Director of Housing, Regeneration, and Planning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Planning, Licensing, and Housing Services.

 

The report recommends approval of a Revised Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule. This follows a partial review of the existing adopted Charging Schedule and a recent independent examination in that connection which found the proposed amended CIL rates to be sound.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Planning, Licensing and Housing introduced the report which proposed to increase the CIL rates levied by the Council in the east of the borough for residential, student accommodation and build to rent housing. It was noted that until now, the CIL rate for residential development in the east of the borough has been £15 per square metre and the attached report proposed increasing it to £50 bringing it closer in line with residential rates elsewhere in the borough.

 

It was noted that the proposed rates would maximise financial contributions from development towards infrastructure whilst ensuring the economic viability of development and protecting the Council’s ability to secure its preferred affordable housing tenures as part of new development.

 

In considering the attached report and its appendices Cabinet noted that the proposed decision would ensure that affordable housing and other ‘section 106’ financial contributions from developments would not be jeopardised at a late stage in the planning process. The revised rates were proposed to take effect on 1 September 2022 and the developments in the immediate planning pipeline included Council-led housing schemes in the east of the borough. Cabinet further noted that the grace period before the new rates take effect would ensure that the financial model of cross-subsidy to maximise affordable housing was not put at risk.

 

Whilst the report is about the charges to developers and not about the expenditure of CIL, with regards to a question on the increased access and share of CIL funding in the west of the borough, it was noted that where there was a Neighbourhood Forum established, they had a right to pre-empt certain monies for the forum area. However, recent improvements in the way the Neighbourhood CIL spending formula was applied meant that monies could be moved to the areas where there was essential need.

 

Cabinet continued to consider the issue of fairer distribution of CIL funding and were further informed that,in summary, there were two separate elements to this question which were increasing rates to developer which the report was taking forward and secondly, how the CIL spending was distributed. The neighbourhood element of CIL was between 15 to 25% of what the Council collected and had to be spent in the neighbourhood area. It was previously acknowledged that in the east of the borough there were unequal distributions compared to the west of the borough but this had recently been corrected and a redistribution formula compiled on a fairer basis. Cabinet Member noted this issue.

 

RESOLVED

           

1.    To note the Examiner’s report on the examination of the partial review of Haringey’s Community Infrastructure Levy Draft Charging Schedule, as modified set out in Appendix C of this report;

 

2.    To note that Members of Strategic Planning Committee endorsed the Revised Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule to take effect on 1 September 2022;

 

  1. To consider and to recommend to Full Council that the Revised Haringey Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule is approved and publicized as set out at  ...  view the full minutes text for item 767.

768.

Minutes of Other Bodies pdf icon PDF 118 KB

To note the minutes of the following:

 

Cabinet Member Signing

 

4 February 2022

7 February 2022 (11.30am)

7 February 2022 (1.30pm)

10 February 2022

16 February 2022

18 February 2022

25 February 2022

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

To note the minutes of other bodies.

769.

New Items of Urgent Business

As per item 3.

Minutes:

None

770.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

Note from the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

 

Items 28 to 32 allow for consideration of exempt information in relation to items 21, 22, 23, and 6.

 

TO RESOLVE

 

That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as items 29 - 32 contain exempt information as defined under paragraphs 3 and 5, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972:

 

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 meeting for the consideration of agenda items 28-32 as they contained exempt information as defined in Section 100a of the Local Government Act 1972; Paragraph 3 – information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information; Paragraph 5 – information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings.

771.

EXEMPT - Letting of Build Contract for Chocolate Factory Phase 1

As per item 21.

Minutes:

At this point in the meeting, Cllr Diakides left the room.

 

The Cabinet noted the exempt information and resolutions as per minute 764.

 

Cllr Diakides did not take part in the discussion or voting on this item and re-entered the room at the end of the item.

772.

EXEMPT - Gourley Triangle: Acquisitions Programme and Pre-Contract Project Development

As per item 22.

Minutes:

The Cabinet noted the exempt information and resolutions as per minute 765.

773.

EXEMPT - Refurbishment of Support and Wellbeing Hubs

As per item 23.

Minutes:

The Cabinet noted the exempt information and resolutions as per minute 766.

774.

EXEMPT - Minutes

To confirm and sign the exempt minutes of the meeting held on 8 February 2022 as a correct record.

Minutes:

RESOLVED

 

That the exempt minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 8 February 2022 be approved as a correct record.

775.

New Items of Exempt Urgent Business

As per item 3.

Minutes:

There were no new items of exempt urgent business.