Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Nilgun Canver and Councillor Claire Kober.

Apologies for latess were received from Councillor Joe Goldberg.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of Urgent Business. (Late items will be considered under the agenda item where they appear. New items of Urgent Business will be dealt with at Item 14 below. New items of exempt Urgent Business will be dealt with at Item 17 below).

There were no new items of Urgent Business.

Item 8 - Shared Regulatory Services Between the London Borough of Waltham Forest and the London Borough of Haringey was admitted as a late item of Urgent Business.

This was because details of the staff consultation, which formed part of the background of the report remained subject to discussion between the Boroughs at the time of publication.   

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, license, permission or registration in relation to them or any person or body described in paragraph 8 of the Code of Conduct.

There were no declarations of interest made.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2011 as a correct record.

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2011 be confirmed as a correct record of the meeting.

To consider any requests received in accordance with Standing Orders.

There were no deputations, petitions or questions received.

(Report of the Director of Corporate Resources – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance Carbon Reduction). To consider the forecast financial revenue and capital outturns for 2011/12 based on performance to 30 September 2011 and proposed management actions and budget adjustments.   

The Cabinet received a report setting out the forecast financial revenue and capital outturns for 2011/12 based on actual performance to 30 September 2011.  The report also sought approval of proposed management actions and budget adjustments.

It was noted that as changes to the NHS Continuing Care criteria changed and the fewer people were eligible for support there was likely to be greater demand placed on services provided by the Local Authority. This was issue would continue to be monitored and reported on.

RESOLVED:

1. That the progress being made against the Council’s 2011/12 budget in respect of revenue and capital be noted.

2. That the budget virements set out in Appendix 3 and the carry forward requested in paragraph 8.4 of the report be approved.

3. That the Director of Children’s Services be required to take the necessary action to bring current spending to within the approved budget.

(Report of the Chief Executive – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction). To consider a report with respect to progress against the Council’s priority outcomes for the second quarter of 2011/12.

The Cabinet received a report that provided an update with respect to progress against the Council’s outcomes and priorities for the second quarter of 2011/12.

It was noted that there had recently been reports in the press with regard to the level of young people in the Borough classed as Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). The apparent disparity between the figures reported and the figures contained within the performance report was due to the use of two different measures.

Cabinet was advised that the target with respect to reducing the use of Temporary Accommodation (TA) had been revised down in order to reflect the ? A number of measures were being taken by the Council and Homes for Haringey to tackle under occupancy and a local lettings policy had been formed between ?

It was noted that the Cabinet received performance data with respect to key areas that reflected the Council’s corporate priorities. These were not exhaustive and that a wider a range of indicators were measured and reported to other Council bodies.

RESOLVED:

1. That progress against the five outcome area during the second quarter of 2011/12 be noted.

2. That the issues and challenges moving forward into the reporting period be noted.

(Report of the Chief Executive – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction). The report seeks an in principle decision, subject to consultation, to enter into Phase 1 of a shared service with the London Borough of Waltham Forest.  REPORT TO FOLLOW

The Cabinet received a report that outlined the approach being taken by the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest and Haringey to develop an initial proposal for a shared Regulatory Service.

It was noted that the ‘Financial Planning 2012/13 to 2014/15 – Mid Year Budget Update’ report received by the Cabinet on 4 October 2011 stated that there would be a review of delivery options for Trading Standards and Environmental Health and that the proposals set out in the report formed part of this review.

RESOLVED:

1. That the Cabinet agreed, in principle, to establish a joint regulatory service between the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest and Haringey for the regulatory services set out in the report and its appendices.

2. That the following be noted:

a)     That a 30 day staff consultation with recognised trade unions and staff on Phase 1 of the shared regulatory service as described within the report and at Appendix 1 and 2 of the report commenced during the week commencing 31 October 2011.

b)     That the Cabinet will consider the outcome of the consultation exercise and any equalities impact assessment and make a final decision on the proposal to enter into Phase 1 of the shared regulatory services in December 2011.

c)      That the decision on the staffing structure of Phase 1 of the shared regulatory service will be referred to Corporate Committee following the conclusion of the formal staff consultation process.

d)     That the implementation of the shared regulatory services proposals would require further decisions of the Council and / or Cabinet to delegate the statutory functions covered by the service.

(Report of Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Environment).  To advise the Cabinet of the new powers provided under Part 5 of the Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008 and the requirement for a Council resolution to fix an ‘appointed day’ for bring those powers into operation.

The Cabinet received a report that advised it of the intention to seek a Council resolution to adopt new powers provided in Part 5 of the London Local Authorities and Transport Act 2008 and Council resolution to fix an ‘appointed day’ for bringing those powers into operation.

In response to concern that the adoption of the new powers might result in some residents who were not ‘persistent evaders’ having their vehicles removed it was noted that where an appeal had already been lodged this process would not be initiated.

It was noted that people had a personal responsibility to ensure that parking permits were renewed and that any fixed penalty notices were paid on time or disputed via the relevant appeal process.  

RESOLVED:

To note that Council, at its meeting on 21 November 2011, will be asked to resolve that the appointed day for which Part 5 of the London Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008 shall come into operation on public highways, which the London Borough of Haringey is the Highways Authority, shall be 1^st March 2012.

(Report of the Director of Children’s Services – To be introduced by the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People). To seek approval of proposed new admission arrangements to be implemented from 2013/14.

The Cabinet considered a report that set out proposals with respect to admission arrangements Haringey schools for the academic year 2013/14.

In response to concerns raised with regard to the accessibility of the Admissions website it was noted that this was an external site and that the concerns raised would be fed back to ?

RESOLVED:

That the proposed admission arrangements and the proposed coordination scheme, outlined in the report, be approved to go out for public consultation (consultation is required to take place for a period of eight weeks between 1 November 2011 and 1 March 2012).

(Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduce by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction). To approve the disposal of the former Council premises which are surplus to the Council’s requirements. 

The Cabinet received a report that sought approval to dispose of the former Council offices at Crompton Crescent N17 which were surplus to the Council’s requirements.

Exempt information with respect to this report was disclosed under Item 16.

RESOLVED:

That the Head of Corporate Property be authorised to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest in the Council offices at Crompton Crescent for the best consideration reasonably obtainable on the open market. 

1. Children’s Safeguarding Practice                           - 13 September 2011

and Policy Advisory Committee

2. Procurement Committee                                          -   6 October 2011
3. Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee            - 11 October 2011
4. Cabinet Member Signing                                         - 17 October 2011

RESOLVED:

That the minutes of the following bodies be noted:

a)     Children’s Safeguarding Practice and Policy Advisory Committee – 13 September 2011

b)     Cabinet Procurement Committee – 6 October 2011

c)      Corporate Parenting Advisory Committee – 11 October 2011

d)     Cabinet Member Signing – 17 October 2011

(Report of the Assistant Chief Executive): To inform the Cabinet of delegated decisions and significant actions taken since the last Cabinet meeting on 4 October 2011.

The Cabinet received a report that detailed the delegated and significant actions taken by Directors since the previous meeting of the Cabinet on 4 October 2011.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.

To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above.

There were no new Items of Urgent Business.

The following items are likely to be the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public as they contain exempt information which either relates to the business or financial affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) or the amount of any expenditure proposed to be incurred by the authority under any particular contract for the acquisition of property or the supply of goods and services.

Note by the Head of Local Democracy and Member Services

Item 16 allows for the consideration of exempt information in relation to Item 13 respectively  which appear earlier on the agenda.

RESOLVED:

That the press and members of the public present were excluded for the remainder of the meeting in order to consider exempt information pertaining to Item 16.

(Report of the Director of Place and Sustainability – To be introduce by the Cabinet Member for Finance and Carbon Reduction). To approve the disposal of the former Council premises which are surplus to the Council’s requirements. 

As set out under minute ? above.

To consider any new exempt items of Urgent Business admitted under Item 2 above.

There were no new exempt items of Urgent Business.