Agenda and minutes

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To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Mike Hakata.

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).

There were no items of urgent business.

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There were no declarations of interest.

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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 five 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.

There were no representations received on the exempt items.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting held on 18 October 2022 as a correct record.

RESOLVED

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meetings held on 18 October 2022 as a correct record.

To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.

There were no deputations, petitions, or questions.

For Cabinet to note (if any).

The Chair advised that the scrutiny report on Adult Social Care Commissioning and Co-production would be considered as part of item 9.

The Scrutiny Review on Adult Social Care Commissioning & Co-production to be introduced  by the Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel.

Cabinet to respond to the recommendations of the scrutiny review.

Report of the Director of Adults, Health, and Communities. To be presented by the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, and Wellbeing.

Cllr Connor, Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel, introduced the Scrutiny Review on Adult Social Care Commissioning and Co-production, and thanked fellow Panel members, Co-opted members, and all of those who participated in the review.

The Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel acknowledged the drive from the Council to develop and implement co- production as a new way of working. She further commended the Council in taking forward this significant task in facilitating the change in approach, to work alongside residents in this very meaningful way.

The Chair of the Adults and Health Scrutiny Panel provided the following  comments further to considering the Cabinet’s response to the recommendations outlined in the report, including:

• Proposing that residents be involved in developing the overarching approach to co -production within the Council.
• That time frames for any new proposals within these recommendations be brought forward, and the process provide residents with the confidence that their part in this is valued. Cllr Connor requested that the response to scrutiny recommendations four , five and eight, that related to the processes by which residents engage with the coproduced project, were re – considered and that there were clearly defined set of guidelines coproduced so that residents understood their part in this process.
• Having a specific senior officer assigned to co- production, driving the change. Cllr Connor referred to the Hammersmith and Fulham Council strategic co - production lead officer, who reported directly to the Chief Executive.

The Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Health welcomed the Scrutiny input to and support for the Council's approach to working differently with residents who were often the experts by experience.

She outlined the following:

• The Haringey Deal and working with residents using the co – production tool and mechanisms and frameworks that were highlighted in the scrutiny report.

• Existing Council experience of delivering and developing services with residents, with lived experience and applying this in Adults services and more widely in the Council.
• Being proud of the learning and the iterative processes on co -production that the Council have developed and working on diverse projects in the Council and with partners.

The Cabinet Member underlined that the administration was committed to co-production so that Haringey residents can participate fully in how the Council works and to help shape the future of the borough.

The Cabinet Member further addressed the specific comments made by the Chair of Adults and Health Scrutiny outlining :

• It was important to have a co – production structure and the Council was listening to residents on how participation and co - production could be better and were compiling a framework.
• The Council had already initiated the process and this would come back to the community who will have the opportunity to evolve and develop the framework.
• The Director for Culture, Strategy and Engagement was leading on co – production and reported to the Chief Executive. The Leader was also closely monitoring the work on co - production as it was  ...  view the full minutes text for item 78.

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

To agree the proposed arrangements for admission to community nursery classes, primary, junior and secondary schools and to St Aidan’s Voluntary Controlled School and for sixth form admission for the year 2024/25, including proposals to reduce the published admission number (PAN) for several primary schools can go out for consultation.

The Cabinet Member for Children, Schools, and Families introduced the report which sought agreement of the proposed arrangements for admission to community nursery classes, primary, junior and secondary schools and to St Aidan’s Voluntary Controlled School and for sixth form admission for the year 2024/25, including proposals to reduce the published admission number (PAN) for several primary schools can go out for consultation.

This was an annual report on the proposed admission arrangements for schools. It was explained that all schools were required to have admission arrangements and that these were proposed and determined by admission authorities; the local authority was the admission authority for the borough’s

community and voluntary controlled (VC) schools. The Cabinet Member commented that the local authority published a co-ordinated scheme to ensure a smooth transition and to ensure that all pupils were offered a place; it was added that most people got their first or second choice school.

It was explained that the central government funding received by a school was based on the number of children registered which meant that lower pupil numbers affected a school’s ability to retain staff and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. It was highlighted that the Council had a responsibility to make sure that school places were organised in a way that helped all schools to maintain high standards. To assist schools that had been significantly impacted by the impact of lower pupil numbers, reductions in numbers were proposed as set out in the report.

It was noted that the purpose of the report was to seek Cabinet approval to commence the six week statutory consultation period in relation to the proposals.

In response to questions from Cabinet Members, the following information was provided:

-       It was confirmed that there was a trend in the borough that the numbers of children were declining in the east but remaining relatively stable in the west. It was noted that this put additional pressure on the schools located in the east of the borough.

In response to questions from Cllr Connor, the following information was provided:

-       There was a suggestion that some of the schools with proposed reductions in pupil numbers, as set out in the report, had not been consulted. The Cabinet Member understood that all of the named schools had been consulted and stated that she would investigate this

-       It was clarified that the proposals related to 2024-25 only at this stage. The Cabinet Member stated that the Council was not looking to close or amalgamate any schools. It was acknowledged that pupil numbers were challenging but highlighted that the Council was looking to support schools through these developments.

-       It was noted that the financial resilience of schools was a significant factor in the proposals to reduce pupil numbers. It was added that the levels of funding for schools were set by central government.

RESOLVED

1.    To agree to consult on the proposed admission arrangements, including the coordinated schemes for admission of children  ...  view the full minutes text for item 79.

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Tackling Inequality and Resident Services.

The redesign of the Resident Carers' Permit to ensure that it meets the complex needs of those being cared for at home.

The Cabinet Member for Tackling Inequality and Resident Services introduced the report which took forward the next steps in the development of a redesigned parking permit offer to support residents being cared for in their homes.

The Cabinet Member described the changes to the social care landscape and the complex array of professional caregivers providing older people, disabled people and terminally ill residents with a range of services, meaning some residents were seeing between five and six caregivers a day.

The proposed resident carers permit responded to these growing care needs and the Cabinet Member was glad that residents had asked for a change in policy and had also helped co – develop this product. This would be a free physical and transferable permit that would be given to the resident to pass to their carers when visiting and then be passed back to them. This would significantly help residents with care needs living in CPZ areas.

In response to questions from Cllr Connor the following information was noted:

• Very few residents would have more than one person coming to their home to give them care at any one time. There would not be booklets available and a single transferable permit provided. However, it was recognised that there will be situations that two carers may be needed for example for manual handling and this issue would be addressed in the next development stage of carer permit which would be co – designed with residents. It was firstly a priority to ensure that there was an easy application process with one step evidence and then there would be an assessment of the anomalies that occur and the flexibility needed in the application process. This would be explored at the next stage of development.

• The cost to the budget outlined was £20,000 and this was associated with the loss of income from residents paying for visitor permits and not the new policy.

• The service would be working on the design of the permit with residents and looking at a hologram style and exploring if technology would allow a barcode to be added to help PCO officers understand if a stolen permit was being used more quickly.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the outcome of the consultation on the parking needs of residents being cared for in their homes set out in section 7 of the report and agrees for the Council to proceed to statutory consultation on the Proposed Care at Home parking permit set out in Appendix 2.

2.    To approve that the existing Resident Carer Permit scheme be replaced with a new Care at Home parking permit that offers one free transferable permit to residents living within a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ), who require essential home visits by a doctor, district nurse, similar healthcare professional or voluntary carers.

3.    To approve that the Care at Home Permit:

(a)  is limited to the CPZ in which the applicant resides

(b)  may be used only in resident permit holder and shared use (permit  ...  view the full minutes text for item 80.

Report of the Director of Placemaking and Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Jobs, and Community Cohesion.

To endorse the Future Wood Green Business Improvement District Re-Ballot Proposals; to instruct the Returning Officer to hold a BID Ballot; and to agree to delegate authority to the Director of Placemaking & Housing to vote on behalf of the Council.

The Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Jobs, and Community Cohesion introduced the report which sought to endorse the Future Wood Green Business Improvement District Re-Ballot Proposals; to instruct the Returning Officer to hold a BID Ballot; and to agree to delegate authority to the Director of Placemaking & Housing to vote on behalf of the Council.

It was noted that BIDs had been effective in developing economic growth. Wood Green was central to the Council’s ambition to support businesses and economic growth and to work towards economic recovery. It was explained that the purpose of the report was to ask Cabinet to consider the BID proposals for a second term and agree recommendations that would allow a BID Ballot to take place. It was highlighted that the proposals extended the BID area to cover Turnpike Lane which would be an important contribution with a unique offer and character. The Cabinet Member noted his thanks to the BID for supporting and championing local businesses, particularly during and after the pandemic.

In response to questions from Cabinet Members, the following information was provided:

-       The Cabinet welcomed the inclusion of Turnpike Lane into the BID area.

In response to questions from Cllr Connor, the following information was provided:

-       It was noted that the BID was an independent organisation and that, although there were some links, the Council could not determine how it operated. It was added that there had been engagement with the businesses on Turnpike Lane on the BID proposals.

RESOLVED

1.    To endorse the Wood Green Business Improvement District (BID) Proposals set out in paragraph 4.3 of the report, formally submitted by Future Wood Green BID in accordance with the BID Legislation.

2.    To note that the Wood Green BID Proposals do not conflict with any formally adopted or published policies of the Council.

3.    To instruct the Returning Officer to hold a BID Ballot in relation to the Wood Green BID Proposals with the final day of the ballot (‘Ballot Day’) being scheduled for 23 February 2023.

4.    To agree to delegate authority to the Director of Placemaking and Housing to vote on behalf of the Council, after consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Jobs, and Community Cohesion, in the Wood Green BID Ballot, as a non-domestic ratepayer of Council-owned properties in the proposed Wood Green BID area.

5.    In the event that the outcome of the BID ballot is in favour of the Wood Green BID, to agree to delegate authority to the Director of Placemaking and Housing, after consultation with the Head of Legal and Governance, to make decisions on behalf of the Council in connection with, and during, the process of the setting up the second term of the BID, including authority to finalise two agreements (a Baseline Agreement for the Provision of Standard Services and an Operating Agreement) with the BID Company regarding the operation of the BID.

Reasons for decision

A BID is a defined area within which businesses pay  ...  view the full minutes text for item 81.

Report of the Director of Placemaking and Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Council Housebuilding, Placemaking, and Development.

This report will seek Cabinet approvals to progress Phase A of the High Road West scheme, including seeking to use the Council's compulsory purchase powers to acquire all property interests in Phase A to secure vacant possession, and the appropriation of certain pieces of land belonging to the Council within the Phase A boundary for planning purposes.

The Cabinet Member for Council Housebuilding, Placemaking, and Development introduced the report which sought Cabinet approval to progress Phase A of the High Road West scheme, including seeking to use the Council's compulsory purchase powers to acquire all property interests in Phase A to secure vacant possession, and the appropriation of certain pieces of land belonging to the Council within the Phase A boundary for planning purposes.

Following the grant of planning permission, the proposed use of CPO powers for Phase A would provide much-needed certainty for residents that the 500 new Council homes and other community benefits would be delivered, and that residents were not waiting any longer than they needed to for their new home in a safe and secure neighbourhood.

It was noted that there was a dedicated housing team which would look after the interests of all of the tenants and leaseholders including the private tenants that were on that scheme. The Council were determined to work with the businesses and ensure the scheme, which will facilitate an increase in the population in the High Road West Area , would also include focus on improving the businesses. The Council would be making sure that the businesses that do reside there, that are very valued by the local community and Council, continue to exist and to thrive in the area.

In response to questions from Cllr Connor the following information was noted:

• There were set development phases and Lendlease would need to satisfy the Council conditions for each phase before progression and this included reimbursement of CPO costs for each phase.

• Regarding the potential judicial review by Tottenham Hotspur and Peacock Estate Management Limited and the expected impact on the time scales of development and whether this would affect the ability to successfully draw down GLA funding, it was noted that Council had sought legal advice that confirmed that there was no reason to not progress the CPOs. The Council would be robustly resisting the legal challenges.

• It was noted that all landowner parties had been contacted several times over by letter or through one to one meetings. This included businesses and residential leaseholders on the Love Lane estate. It was noted that, of the commercial landowners owning the shops on the High road, there was only one landowner that the Council had not heard from.

• It was noted that the Council had not heard from around a third of leaseholders on the Love Lane estate when putting forward substantial negotiation for the purpose of acquiring their property and rehousing options for those living in their properties. However, for those who haven’t substantially engaged, the Council would be continuing to make contact and open up negotiations. The Council were in regular dialogue with the remainder of leaseholders.

Following consideration of the exempt information, it was

RESOLVED

i.              To resolve to make a Compulsory Purchase Order for the acquisition of land, interests and new rights over the Order Land shown pink and blue on the Plans attached  ...  view the full minutes text for item 82.

Report of the Director of Placemaking and Housing. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Council Housebuilding, Placemaking, and Development.

This report seeks approval to appoint the recommended winning contractor to complete a new build development comprising thirty two council rented homes and nine private for sale flats and houses at Cranwood, 100 Woodside Avenue, N10 and to appropriate the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process.

The Cabinet Member for Council Housebuilding, Placemaking, and Development introduced the report which sought approval to appoint the recommended winning contractor to complete a new build development comprising thirty two council rented homes and nine private homes for sale at Cranwood, 100 Woodside Avenue, N10 and to appropriate the land for planning purposes to facilitate the development process.

The Cabinet Member noted that eight of the proposed homes would be 3-bed homes and five of the homes would be adapted for the bespoke housing programme for those with disabilities. It was added that the scheme would also deliver an open, green space of 830sqm and a new subway to Parkland Walk. Subject to Cabinet approval and the appropriation of land for planning purposes, it was anticipated that construction would commence in December 2022 and would complete before the end of 2024.

In response to questions from Cllr White, Cllr Mark Blake, Cllr Ibrahim,and Cllr Connor the following information was provided:

-       It was noted that construction had been significantly impacted by cost increases and interest rates and that this was causing significant pressure in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).

-       It was explained that there would be future discussions about housebuilding and possible mitigations, including in the Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) and that these may focus rent levels on a number of homes that already have Cabinet approval

-       It was confirmed that this report, however, sought authority for expenditure to bring the scheme forward at formula rent and further financial information was set out in the exempt report for Cabinet consideration. If any mitigations were to be brought forward, these would be proposed in the upcoming December MTFS paper.

-       It was explained that it was very important that the Housing Development Programme was affordable overall and it was ensured, as much as possible, that individual schemes were also affordable.

-       It was explained that there were two funding regimes for affordable housing delivery: the Building Council Homes for Londoners programme, which allowed both Formula Rent and London Affordable Rent to be provided as social housing products, and the 2021-26 Affordable Homes Programme, which specified that only formula rent would qualify as a social housing product and had a higher grant tariff. The different funding arrangements and scheme rules meant that there may be different approaches in different schemes.

-       It was confirmed that on projects starting on site from April 2023, London Affordable Rent would no longer be a rent level that local authorities could charge .

-       The Cabinet Member noted that the Council was proud of its Housing Delivery Programme. So far, the programme had been delivered with a small number of private for sale units. It was acknowledged that the current conditions were challenging but that it was important to protect the HRA and the manifesto promise to build homes.

-       In relation to queries about the quality of the build and increasing costs, it was confirmed that this was a fixed  ...  view the full minutes text for item 83.

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

The report will recommend the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders to purchase four privately owned empty homes in the Borough, in line with the Council's revised Empty Homes Policy.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Civic Life introduced the report which was seeking authority to use enforcement powers through the use of Compulsory Purchase Orders to acquire four empty homes set out in the report.

The Cabinet Member described the critical shortage of homes in the borough and how these privately owned homes have been deemed as long term empty and were subject to complaints by neighbours and the local community and had been targeted in accordance with the Council’s Empty Homes Policy 2020.

In response to a question from Cllr Connor , the sale proceeds of the CPO concerning the First Floor Flat 33 Priory Road N8 would be paid to the court. The owner would be able to access the funds from the court.

Following consideration of the exempt information, it was

RESOLVED

1.    To consider each of the four empty properties set out in paragraph [1.1] of this report on a case-by-case basis for an individual decision for the use of compulsory purchase powers under section 17 of the Housing Act 1985 to acquire each of the properties and agree to the making of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) for each of the properties.

2.    To authorise the submission of each those orders to the Secretary State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for each of the orders to be confirmed, under Compulsory Purchase powers.

3.    To authorise the Head of Legal and Governance to:

(a)  Agree the statements of reasons and make and seal each of the Orders for submission to the Secretary of State for consideration and approval (including the service of any requisition notices necessary to establish interests in the property) and to carry out the statutory notification required.

(b)  Confirm each of the Compulsory Purchase Order in the event of the Secretary of State returning the Order authorising the Council to do so.

(c)  Prepare for, and represent the Council at, any public inquiry held following submission of the Order to the Secretary of State.

(d)  Upon confirmation of each of the Compulsory Purchase Orders proceed with acquisition of the relevant property.

(e)  In the event that any of the owner(s) undertakes in the form of a legally enforceable cross undertaking to bring the relevant property back into residential occupation and use within a reasonable timescale, to authorise the Head of Legal Services in consultation with the Director of Adult and Housing Services to enter in to and enforce such an undertaking at any time during the CPO process for the property in question; and

(f)   Act in relation to any other procedural matters that may arise in the normal course of the CPO process.

4.    To approve (following vesting of any of the properties) the disposal of such property to a Registered Provider where possible, or to an individual or private developer for a sum equivalent to the open market value of the property, with covenants to bring the property back into use as soon as practicable; and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 84.

Report of the Director of Environment and Neighbourhoods. To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Communities and Civic Life.

This report seeks approval to award a contract for the remediation of the land at The Paddock in Tottenham Hale to treat the invasive plant species that are present on the site.

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Life introduced the report which sought approval to award a contract for the remediation of the land at The Paddock in Tottenham Hale to treat the invasive plant species that are present on the site.

It was explained that there was a mandatory duty to remove Japanese Knotweed and other invasive species. It was proposed to use a capping method which was a specialist and largely chemical free technique. The works would enable the delivery of an enhancement programme to create a new nature reserve.

In response to questions from Cllr Connor, the following information was provided:

-       It was confirmed that the proposed method of capping the Japanese Knotweed was an alternative method to chemical techniques which was largely chemical free.

Following consideration of the exempt information, it was

RESOLVED

Pursuant to Contract Standing Order 9.07.1(d), to approve the waiver of Contract Standing Order (CSO) 9.01 the requirement to obtain three competitive quotations as permitted by CSO 10.01.1a) and to approve the award of a contract to Ebsford Environmental Ltd. for a package of Japanese Knotweed remediation works at The Paddock, Tottenham Hale, for a maximum value of £545,752, subject to the further recommendation in the exempt report.

Reasons for decision

Statutory duty to treat

The Council has a statutory duty to treat Japanese Knotweed, which has been a long-standing maintenance issue at The Paddock. The Council has agreed heads of terms with Thames Water for the lease of its land at The Paddock to be incorporated into the new nature reserve, which also places a responsibility on the Council to treat the Japanese Knotweed.

Chemical-free approach

The proposed approach involves minimal use of chemical treatments, which would be unsuitable in close proximity to watercourses and in areas used by the public. Advice from invasive species remediation specialists has indicated that chemical treatment is not viable or effective long-term, and evidence indicates that a level of chemical resistance is developing within the knotweed strains on the site. Chemical treatment is therefore unlikely to provide a permanent solution and will require more extensive treatment measures within a few years.

Capping has been identified as the most effective remediation solution for the site. This methodology responds to the underlying site conditions (e.g., asbestos fibre contamination in areas of The Paddock), the ecology of the site and its use by members of the public rendering chemical treatments unsuitable, and the long-term nature of a capping solution, reducing ongoing revenue costs by undertaking one core package of capital works.

Habitat Protection

The Japanese Knotweed remediation works form the critical first phase of a capital works programme to enhance The Paddock. The Japanese Knotweed infestation risks significant damage to The Paddock’s ecosystems, reducing the biodiversity of flora and fauna by out-competing native species. A large area of The Paddock is threatened by the spread of Japanese Knotweed, so its eradication will help protect the range of habitats on site, improve biodiversity and enable implementation of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 85.

To note the minutes of the following:

Cabinet Member Signing

10 October 2022 (11.15am)

10 October 2022 (1.30pm)

Corporate Parenting minutes 13^th of July.

RESOLVED

To note the minutes of other bodies.

To note the delegated decisions taken by Directors.

RESOLVED

To note the significant and delegated actions.

There were no items of urgent business.

Note from the Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

Items 21-25 allow for consideration of exempt information in relation to items 3, 13, 14, 15, and 16.

TO RESOLVE

That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as items 21-25 contain exempt information as defined under paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972:

Information relating to any individual.

Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

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.

RESOLVED

That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of agenda items 21 to 25 as they contained exempt information as defined in Section 100a of the Local Government Act 1972; Paragraph 1 – information relating to any individual; Paragraph 2 – information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual; 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.

As per item 13.

The Cabinet considered the exempt information.

As per item 14.

The Cabinet considered the exempt information.

As per item 15.

The Cabinet considered the exempt information.

As per item 16.

The Cabinet considered the exempt information.

There were no new items of exempt urgent business.