Agenda and draft minutes

A member with a personal interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered must disclose to that meeting the existence and nature of that interest at the commencement of that consideration, or when the interest becomes apparent.

A member with a personal interest in a matter also has a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member's judgment of the public interest and if this interest affects their financial position or the financial position of a person or body as described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct and/or if it relates to the determining of any approval, consent, licence, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

To confirm and sign the minutes of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 November 2010.

(Joint Report of the Chief Executive and the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability): To report on an exception basis financial and performance for the year to October 2010 and to agree the budget virements in accordance with financial regulations.

(Report of the Chief Executive – To be introduced by the Leader and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability): To seek approval for a shared services strategy to help deliver efficiency savings.

(Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability): To provide an update on the financial and business planning and to propose the release of the pre business plan review (PBPR) documents for consultation and budget scrutiny; to consider the draft settlement for 2011/12 if available and any changes needed to the latest financial planning position. TO FOLLOW

(Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability): To report the findings of a review of all Council fees and charges and to recommend revised and new charges where applicable. TO FOLLOW

(Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Sustainability): To agree revisions to the accommodation plan and strategy for administrative buildings in the light of budget pressures and anticipated changes in accommodation requirements.

(Report of the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services): To provide an overview of existing policy for commercial and income generation within Finsbury Park; to provide information on the proposed Olympic themed event seeking to be held in Finsbury Park during and tying into the Olympic Games in August 2012; and to seek approval to a waiver of current policy limitations to allow the event application to proceed.

(Report of the Director of Adult, Culture and Community Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Adult and Community Services): To inform of the outcome of the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) Assessment of Performance report for Adult Social Care for 2009/10; and to highlight the key achievements and areas for improvement for the Council.

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Housing): To provide an update on the supported housing review and the development of the older people’s housing strategy and to report on the merits and feasibility of redeveloping Protheroe House as an extra care supported housing scheme in partnership with a registered provider.

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration): To seek approval for the Annual Monitoring Report for submission to the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) as required by the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act (2004) and the Town and Country Planning (Local Development) (England) Regulations.

Note by the Head of Local Democracy

In the interests of economy the Appendices to this report has not  been printed with this agenda but can be viewed on the Council’s web site. Copies have also been placed in the Members’ Room at the Civic Centre and in the political group offices at River Park House. A public inspection copy is available on application to the Cabinet Committees Manager (Committee Clerk).

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods): To report the representations received during statutory notification for extensions of the Crouch End A and B Controlled Parking Zones and to seek approval to proceed.

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods): To seek approval to submit the draft Local Implementation Plan to Transport for London.

Note by the Head of Local Democracy

In the interests of economy the Appendices to this report has not  been printed with this agenda but can be viewed on the Council’s web site. Copies have also been placed in the Members’ Room at the Civic Centre and in the political group offices at River Park House. A public inspection copy is available on application to the Cabinet Committees Manager (Committee Clerk).

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods): To seek approval to enter into legal agreements with Transport for London (TfL) to fund the construction and maintenance of the super highways and to allow TfL to undertake work on borough roads.

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods): To recommend for adoption a set of key principles that will form the basis of an Inter Authority Agreement (IAA) between the North London Waste Authority (NLWA) and its seven constituent North London Boroughs.

(Report of the Director of Urban Environment – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods): To seek approval to the award of contract for the integrated waste management contract. TO FOLLOW

1. Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee – 11 November 2010;
2. Procurement Committee – 25 November 2010.

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive (People and Organisational Development): To inform the Cabinet of urgent actions taken by Directors in consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Members.

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive (People and Organisational Development): To inform the Cabinet of delegated decisions and significant actions taken.