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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 as set out in item 1 and advised that the meeting was being streamed live on the Council’s website. |
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Apologies To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: There were no apologies for absence. |
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Urgent Business The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late items of Urgent Business will be considered under the agenda item where they appear. New items of Urgent Business will be dealt with under Item 19 below. New items of exempt business will be dealt with at Item 25 below). Minutes: The Leader advised that there was no new additional agenda items but there was an addendum put forward for consideration with item 9, financial implications of Covid 19. This contained additional recommendations relating to the home care sector to consider. The Leader proposed to Cabinet accepting consideration of this addendum as it formed part of the deliberations on the Financial Impact of Covid-19: update report. The Cabinet continued to agree this addendum for consideration with item 9.
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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: Councillor Seema Chandwani, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods declared an interest in respect of item 10 as she worked for a voluntary organisation in the Borough.
The Leader declared an interest in respect of item 12 as he rented a garage in Fortis Green, an area covered by the Council Housing Delivery Programme.
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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 [20] : Exclusion of the Press and Public. No representations with regard to these have been received.
This is the formal 5 clear day notice under the Regulations to confirm that this Cabinet meeting will be partly held in private for the reasons set out in this Agenda.
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To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 10th of March 2020 as a correct record. Minutes: RESOLVED
To approve the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 10 March 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: None. |
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Variation of agenda order Minutes: The Leader varied the order of the agenda to take item 14 before item 9. The minutes follow the order of the meeting. |
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[Report of the Director for Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Local Investment and Economic Growth]
The report is seeking approval to renew the DPS categories for Semi Independent, Supported living and HomeCare for two years to ensure the service have a compliant route to market and also allow the service to review their current processes in place. Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Local Investment and Economic Growth introduced the report which outlined the reasons for the renewal of the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) procurement sourcing tools for the provision of the Council’s Semi Independent, Supported Living and Home Support requirements for a period of two years, with the provision to extend for a further two years until 2024.
The Cabinet Member outlined that the DPS was a key tool in providing local business and SMEs easy access to Council contracts, and would play a large part in community wealth building and economic recovery. Haringey was recognised as a leader in this field, with the largest portfolio of DPS categories in local government, with over £100m p.a. of spend going through them.
In response to questions from Councillor Connor, it was noted that:
RESOLVED
1. That pursuant to CSO 7.04 a) (Where the Council is considering leading on any joint procurement activities with other contracting authorities that is a Key Decision), CSO 9.04.1 (a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) may be used to carry out procurements in accordance with Regulation 34 of the Public Contract Regulations) and CSO 9.07.1 e) (The award of any contract valued £500,000 (five hundred thousand pounds) or more is a 'key decision') to renew the DPSs for Home Support, Semi Independent, and Supporting Living with access for other Local Authorities for an initial two (2) year period commencing on 1st July 2020 with an option to extend for a further two years to 30th June 2024.
2. To award a DPS for the following care provision with additional capacity of 75% for LLW and use by other local authorities in the values outlined below:
It was noted: The above values consider the provision for both the Council and other authorities accessing the DPS and does not represent the actual expenditure of the Council in these categories.
The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a supplier e-sourcing tool and a compliant route to market under the Public Contract Regulations, which enables suppliers to enrol, accredit and be approved to bid for Council contracts.
The Council’s overall spend for home support, supported living and semi- independent over the past financial year was in the region of £13m, £16m and £7m, respectively. Renewing these DPSs will not incur any additional license fees, as the Council already holds an enterprise license.
The DPS provides a compliant route to market for care provision, which ensures transparency in the ... view the full minutes text for item 234. |
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Update on Financial Implications of Covid-19 PDF 995 KB [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 actual and forecast impact of Covid-19 on Council General Fund, HRA & Capital budgets and the MTFS, including notification of government funding. It will seek approval for any budget changes required. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Finance and Strategic Regeneration introduced the report which provided an update on the current estimated financial impact of Covid-19 and built on the 6 April 2020 Leader’s Signing report. The report set out further Government announcements, confirmation of agreed allocations of Government funding and recommended further allocations to be made.
The Cabinet Member noted that whilst it was expected that further funding would be forthcoming to balance additional expenditure, there would be difficult financial decisions to be made in the event that this funding was not forthcoming.
The Cabinet Member further referred to the tabled addendum report which clarified the financial implications for the Council of continued financial support for the home care sector as the transition to the new DPS arrangements, which incorporate the payment of LLW, take effect.
The addendum report provided a route for ensuring that care workers continue to be paid at rates which are commensurate with the valued work which they do for Haringey residents and supports implementation of the LLW for the care sector. This was at a quicker pace than previously envisaged and in a sustainable way despite the specific challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic for the care sector. The additional recommendations outlined at section 4.1.1 to 4.1.3 gave effect to this.
In response to questions from Councillors Dennison, Connor and Palmer, it was noted that:
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Covid-19: Supporting the infrastructure of the Voluntary and Community Sector PDF 416 KB [Report of the Assistant Director for Commissioning. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities.]
The report will set out the Council’s proposed support package to the voluntary and community sector in response to Covid 19.This will include the joint activities that it will be taking forward with the Haringey Bridge Renewal Trust, the Council’s strategic Voluntary sector partner to maximise access of the voluntary and community sector to external funding and facilitating collaboration between organisations.
The report will further seek agreement to vire £600k from the Council’s Emergency Response contingency to fund access to: a £250k VCS Hardship (Operating Costs) Fund for rapid allocation to the sector, a £250k VCS Hardship (Critical Support for those of Additional Value) Fund for rapid allocation to the sector and extend the current 3 month rent holiday for organisations in Council buildings to 6 months at an estimated cost of £100,000
The report will seek approval to the key principles of the scheme which will enable access to this funding. Completion and publication of the final scheme will be delegated to the Director for Finance in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities.
Minutes: Clerks note: Councillor Seema Chandwani, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods left the meeting for the duration of the item.
The Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities introduced the report which set out the impact of lockdown on the viability of voluntary and community organisations in Haringey. It also set out a draft package of support to the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS).
The Cabinet Member thanked the Voluntary Sector in Haringey for their incredible efforts in supporting communities in this health crisis and noted their support in critical areas such as food distribution.
The Cabinet Member, referred to the previous agenda item report on the Council’s finances and reflected on the difficult funding pressures the borough were facing going forward. He expressed that it was regrettable that government were not providing the voluntary sector with the full funding support that it needed.
The package of Voluntary Sector support, put forward in the attached report, was felt to be fair in this context of uncertainty. He referred to section 4 of the report which outlined the Council’s commitment to £500k of funding to the voluntary and community sector. This was through establishing two hardship funds to access, one directed to supporting voluntary organisations in operating costs. The second fund was focused on critical support to voluntary organisations with additional value to the operations of the Council.
The Council’s role as a provider of last resort to support voluntary organisations was highlighted and Officers and Councillors would also engage with the sector on how the final scheme would be framed.
The Cabinet Member drew the Cabinet’s attention to paragraph 8.47, which outlined the long proud tradition of the voluntary sector in supporting a diverse borough. The Cabinet Member expressed that Covid-19 had highlighted glaring levels of inequalities faced across the borough and it was hoped that the recommendations in the report would work to enable organisations to support residents facing inequality and to continue in the delivery of vital services across Haringey.
In response to questions from Councillors Dennison, das Neves and Culverwell, it was noted that:
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SEND Transport Transformation Plan Update PDF 272 KB [Report of the Director for Children’s Services to be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families.]
To provide Cabinet with an update on the SEND Transport Transformation Plan to address the recommendations of the Cabinet meeting of 10th December 2019. Minutes: Clerk’s Note -Cllr Chandwani, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods re-joined the meeting.
The Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Families introduced the report which set out the response to the resolutions made at the Cabinet meeting on 10 December 2019.
The Cabinet Member advised that, following listening to the views of parent’s and carers of children with disabilities, the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and Councillors, the report was proposing not continuing with the procurement of a transformation partner for the SEND service. In addition, the required period for progressing the contract had expired and the report detailed this.
The Cabinet Member advised that, instead the Council would be supporting development of the SEND service through a change programme. This would be focused on improving the service to accommodate disabled children’s different needs. Steps had already been taken to include buddies on transport provision and the Council had enlisted an experienced external organisation for consulting with parents and carers on development of the service going forward. The Cabinet Member was absolutely clear that the best advice, on the service provision going forward, would be from parents and carers.
In response to questions from Councillor Palmer, it was noted that:
· The Cabinet Member’s aim was working directly with parents and ensuring disabled children can get to school in a happy and contented way and encouraging parents to come forward and help shape the service.
· The service was starting to meet with parents and carers, and exploring options to reach out to all stakeholders. Parents and carers had completed a survey in Feb 2020 which had provided a clear indication of issues experienced. In immediate response to the feedback, the application process for transport had been updated. Also the SEND policy, which had been compiled in 2018, would be looked at. There were reports being compiled on this and Cllr Palmer requested a copy.
· It was acknowledged that co-production had many components to get right and assurance was given that focus would be ensuring all users of the service were reached. Activities would be taken forward with parents in an active collaborative way and the service would be listening to parents to help shape the service going forward.
· The Cabinet Member was meeting with parents and carers this week and there was engagement and stakeholder group meeting planned for the 24th of June.
· The procurement window for decision making on a transformation partner had now ended and to restart this would mean a much later decision at the end of the year. This was too late for meeting the forthcoming transport needs of families. Instead the service were focusing on providing reliable consistent transport for September.
· Officer time spent on preparing for working with an external partner had not been specifically logged. However, the type of activities that were taken forward were business as usual tasks focused on co -production for transport provision. There would not be any value in undertaking an analysis on the resources undertaken on the procurement ... view the full minutes text for item 237. |
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Council Housing Delivery Programme PDF 417 KB [Report of the Assistant Director for Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
The report seeks Cabinet approval for sites to be entered into the Council Housing Delivery Programme, and will include an update on the programme.
Additional documents:
Minutes: Clerks note -The Leader left the meeting following his earlier declaration of interest and Cllr Chandwani, Deputy Leader chaired the meeting for this item.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal, introduced the report which provided an update on the Council’s progress towards the Borough Plan target to deliver 1,000 Council homes for Council rent by 2022 and noted progress on providing homes for homeless families through the Haringey Community Benefit Society (CBS). The report further set out an initial assessment of the likely impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the housing delivery programme, including on its viability. Cabinet were asked to add seven new sites of Council land - including land at Kerswell Close - to the housing delivery programme, and to remove the Roundway site from the programme.
Following questions from Cllr Jogee, Cllr Connor and Cllr das Neves the following information was provided by the Cabinet Member and the Interim Assistant Director for Housing.
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Selective Property Licensing - Request to undertake consultation PDF 1 MB [Report of the Director for Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
The report will be seeking approval to undertake public consultation in respects to a proposed property licensing scheme for privately rented homes within a designated area of the borough. Additional documents:
Minutes: Clerk’s note – The Leader re – joined the meeting and chaired the reminder of the agenda items.
The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which outlined the proposed landlord licensing scheme, containing the regulatory framework to support the many good landlords in Haringey, whilst also providing the powers for officers to tackle the rogue landlords who do not comply. The scheme will also enable the Council to know who owns and manages these properties through the issuing of licenses to operate.
This report further sought a decision from Cabinet to carry out statutory public consultation exercise in relation to the designation of two areas within the borough, as set out in paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 of the attached report which will be subject to Selective Property Licensing.
In response to questions from Councillor Connor, the following was noted:
RESOLVED
· The proposed fees and charges in Appendix 5
· The proposed Standard Licensing Conditions in Appendix 4.
Reasons for decision
The private housing market is a growing sector which is reflected within Haringey. Recent local research has identified that the Private Rented Sector (PRS) in ... view the full minutes text for item 239. |
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[ Report of the Assistant Director for Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
Cabinet is asked to approve the following in respect of Mount View Court & Romney Close, to contribute to the delivery of housing in the borough: 1) approve the award of Contract; 2) the appropriation of the land for planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act (LGA) 1972; 3) to execute our rights under Section 203 of the Housing and Planning Act (HPA) to remove the risk of an injunction being served which could stop the development proceeding. Additional documents:
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal introduced the report which sought approval to appoint the recommended contractor, NFC Homes Limited, to complete a new build development of seven Council rented homes: three at Romney Close N17 and four at Mount View Court N8, and to appropriate the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process.
The Cabinet Member highlighted that this decision was responding to the need for housing with more than 2 bedrooms. There would be three two-bedroom homes, including one that is accessible for wheelchair-users, in Northumberland Park, and four four-bedroom homes in Harringay.
Further to considering exempt information,
RESOLVED
Reasons for decisions The two sites, Romney Close and Mountview Court, were approved by Cabinet on 9 July 2019 to be included in the Council housing delivery programme. These schemes have subsequently been granted planning consent and are 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 two sites for planning purposes is required as it will allow the Council to use the powers contained in section 203 to override easements and other rights of neighbouring properties and will prevent injunctions that could delay ... view the full minutes text for item 240. |
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[Report of the Assistant Director for Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing and Estate Renewal.]
Cabinet are asked to approve for housing delivery schemes Harvey House and Finsbury Road (1) the award of the construction contract (sub £500k) (2) the appropriation of the land for planning purposes and (3) noting that the land at Harvey House shall remain in the HRA for this development at neutral costs. Additional documents: Minutes: The Cabinet Member introduced the report which sought approval to the conversion of two disused Council-owned shops into two new Council homes: a three-bedroom home in Bounds Green and a one-bedroom home in Hornsey. Both would be let on secure Council tenancies at Council rents.
Further to considering exempt information,
RESOLVED
Reasons for decision The two shop conversion sites, 43 Finsbury Road and 27 Harvey House, were approved by Cabinet to be part of the Council housing delivery programme on 7 July 2019. These schemes have subsequently been granted planning consent and are ready to progress to construction. This report therefore marks the third, and final, Member-led decision to develop these two sites. Following a competitive tender process, a contractor has been identified to undertake these works, which will help the Council make progress in delivering a new generation of Council homes at Council rents. The property at 27 Harvey House, which is an entirely commercial space, currently sits within the General Fund, following the July 2017 Cabinet decision to appropriate it for General Fund purposes. The scheme has been granted planning consent to convert it into housing and is ready to progress to construction. This property needs to be appropriated back to the HRA as works to convert the premises to housing will be funded through the HRA and on completion the new home will be let at Council rent levels. This decision is necessary at this time to support the Council’s COVID-19 response, in as much as it will be part of a portfolio of schemes that are ready to go onsite as soon as the lockdown rules allow – supporting the recovery of the local and wider economy. Alternative options considered
Not to convert these properties for housing purposes. This option was rejected as it would not support the Council’s commitment to deliver a new generation of Council homes and these premises have no current use for commercial purposes. To use alternative procurement routes. This option was rejected because there is no viable alternative procurement route for this opportunity: the value is too large to run a competitive tender via the Council HPCS portal, and too small to procure the works via the London Construction programme (LCP) Major Works 2019 Framework Agreement. This therefore leaves the Council’s Dynamic Purchasing Scheme (DPS) as the only route to market. To retain the land at 27 Harvey House within the General Fund. This option was rejected for two reasons. Firstly, because while a budget for this scheme has been made available within the HRA there is no appropriate budgets available in the General Fund to convert the ... view the full minutes text for item 241. |
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Minutes of Other Bodies PDF 173 KB To note the minutes of the following:
Cabinet Member Signing 20 March 2020 Urgent Decision 6 April 2020 Urgent Decision 7 April 2020 Urgent Decision 7 April 2020 Urgent Decision 30 April 2020 Urgent Decision 7 May 2020
Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED
To note the minutes of the following bodies: - Cabinet Member Signing 20 March 2020 - Urgent Decision 6 April 2020 - Urgent Decision 7 April 2020 - Urgent Decision 7 April 2020 - Urgent Decision 30 April 2020 - Urgent Decision 7 May 2020 |
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Significant and Delegated Actions PDF 344 KB To note the significant and delegated actions taken by directors. Additional documents:
Minutes: RESOLVED To note the significant and delegated actions taken by directors in June 2020. |
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New Items of Urgent Business To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above. Minutes: None. |
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Exclusion of the Press and Public Note from the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager
Items 21,22, 23, 24, and 25 allow for consideration of exempt information in relation to Items 15, 16, 17, and 18.
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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Approval to execute our rights to progress housing delivery schemes for Mount View Court & Romney Close including award of contract and appropriation of land To consider exempt information relating to item 14. Minutes: As per item 240. |
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Approval to execute our rights to progress housing delivery schemes for Harvey House and Finsbury Road including award of contract and appropriation of lan To consider exempt information relation to item 15. Minutes: As per item 241. |
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Exempt Minutes To agree the exempt minutes of the meeting held on the 10th of March 2020.
To note the exempt minutes from the urgent decision on 30 April 2020. Minutes: RESOLVED
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Exempt Significant and Delegated Actions To consider exempt information relating to item 18. Minutes: RESOLVED
To note the exempt significant and delegated actions. |
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New Items of Exempt Urgent Business To consider any items admitted at Item 3 above.
Minutes: None. |