Agenda and minutes

Apologies were received from the following partners:

Cllr. George Meehan, Chair of HSP

Dr Ita O’Donovan – represented by Justin Holliday

Andrew Billany

Lynne Featherstone MP – represented by Ed Butcher

Dixie-Ann Joseph

Youth Councillor Shayan Mofitzadeh

Walter Steel

Joanne McCartney AM

Paul Head, Vice Chair of HSP chaired the meeting in Cllr Meehan’s absence.

The Chair will consider the admission of any late items of urgent business (late items will be considered under agenda Item 12 below).

None.

Members must declare any personal and/or pecuniary interests with respect to agenda items and must not take part in any decision required with respect to these items. 

None declared at this stage of the meeting.

To approve the minutes of the Haringey Strategic Partnership meeting held on 20 June 2006 and 18 September 2006 (attached).

The minutes of the HSP meetings held on 20 June 2006 and 18 September were agreed by the Board and signed by the Chair.

There was a presentation of the strategic review of the HSP and its theme boards that highlighted some of the emerging findings from the review to date. The presentation was led by officers from Shared Intelligence who had been commissioned to undertake the review.

The presentation focussed on the background behind commissioning the review, where the review was in its programme, and the information gathered by a series of consultation exercises with members, officers and general “users” of the HSP and its theme boards. The findings found that overall, there was a very high level of commitment to the HSP and a strong belief in its potential, and had gathered a lot of thoughtful comments about how the HSP might be improved such as its

                        • Role and impact

                        • Participation

                        • Focus of activity

                        • Structures

                        In terms of the next steps for the HSP, Shared Intelligence would make recommendations on the following:

                        • the scope and role of the HSP.

                        • Strengthening the strategic vision for the HSP.

                        • links between the HSP, the sustainable community strategy and the Local Area Agreement (LAA).

                        • Strengthening the Theme Groups.

                        • Improved membership and meetings.

                        • Tightening support and organisation.

The Board had a brief discussion after the presentation which highlighted the role and purpose of the HSP in relating to the ambitions outlined in the recent White Paper, Strong and Prosperous Communities, which placed greater emphasis on local strategic partnerships using LAAs as delivery plans. It was also highlighted that representation from the business, community and volunteering sectors should be enhanced whilst clarifying membership arrangements generally. The Board expressed a wish to see this addressed in Shared Intelligence’s final report. The Board also heard that there would need to be a greater understanding of relationships between leadership and partners, and the roles associated to this, by way of training. It also heard that the final draft of the LAA would need to be articulated in a way that engaged partners fully in order to ensure success in delivering the targets. In terms of the theme groups, concern was raised that they were currently taking on issues regardless of their “strategicness”. One way of remedying this was highlighted, namely that there should be clarity over delegation from the HSP to its theme boards, and vice-versa. The Board noted that partners and the organisations/agencies that they represent were not equal in terms of the resources they brought to the HSP and thus support arrangements would have to factor this in.

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RESOLVED

That the Board consider the options presented to it by Shared Intelligence at its next meeting and that partners submit any further views they may have directly to Shared Intelligence in due course.

The Board heard that the 1^st draft of the Haringey Sustainable Community Strategy (SCS) was now prepared and that Partners were invited to feed back their comments on it by 5 January 2007. This could be done by a variety of means including online at: www.haringey.gov.uk/hsp.

During a brief discussion on the SCS, it was highlighted that there was no mention of health and well-being in the Leader’s foreword to the document. Furthermore, the Board agreed that there should be reference to the freedom of worship and tolerance of faiths within the document which was currently absent. In addition, it was felt that a greater emphasis on community champions, in addition to ward councillors, would be needed within the document.

It was highlighted to the Board that there were a number of differences in the 2^nd draft of the LAA from the one considered at the previous meeting/workshop. The second draft was strengthened in line with comments from GOL. The main changes were:

                        • Sections were included in the introduction outlining the commitment to the Equalities and Respect Agenda as well as emphasising the Local Growth Enterprise Initiative (LEGI).

                        • The introductions for each block have been revised.

                        • Mandatory baseline and targets have been completed where available and includes the revised neighbourhood renewal targets.

                        • Further work has been undertaken on the stretch target business cases.

                        • Further funding streams have been identified for alignment in each of the blocks. Amounts are being confirmed on nationally pooled funding streams.

                        The Board also heard that the process of attaining 12 stretch targets from the current list of 14 was underway through the negotiation process or by combining some of the targets. It also heard that feedback from the Government Office for London (GOL) is that the targets are strong and it is envisaged that a number will be signed off by Government departments before Christmas. However, in terms of the stretch targets themselves, there were concerns over two existing ones which appeared to be:

                        • Target 9 (number of people engaged in volunteering for at least two hours per week).

                        • Target 12 (improving living conditions for vulnerable people).

                        Partners were invited to submit their final comments to the Council’s Policy and Partnerships Team in due course.

In terms of stretch targets, the Board heard that there had been considerable negotiation and consideration of targets with GOL and partnership theme boards over the previous couple of months. There were a number of concerns raised however over the list of stretch targets with disappointment being expressed over the process. Of particular concern was the absence of explicit reference to housing priorities within the borough within the stretch target list. This issue was echoed from across partners and the Board agreed to discuss as an agenda item at a future meeting.

RESOLVED

The following recommendations were agreed to by the Board:

                        • That the Board note the second draft of the LAA including amendments following GOL’s feedback and further discussions between partners locally.

                        • That the Board comments on and agrees the 14 stretch targets being proposed.

                        • That the Board notes the three enabling measures being supported by GOL for negotiation with Government departments.

                        • That the Board note that a decision about the amount of pump priming funding to be allocated to each of the stretch targets will need to be made by early next year.

                        • That the Board encourages all partner organisations to identify funding to be aligned to the delivery of the LAA where appropriate.

                        • That the Board notes and encourages partners to support the equalities impact assessment of the LAA.

                        • That the Board notes that the second draft will be subject to minor  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

(i)         GOL – Annual Review update (attached).

(ii)        SSCF – first six months review (attached).

(iii)       Draft Performance Management Framework (attached).

                        (i) GOL – Annual Review update

The Board noted the report before it and the update provided that highlighted that the HSP had been rated as an amber-green partnership by GOL following the completion of the annual review process. The Board heard that where a “red light” within the assessment was highlighted under the Employment category, this would encapsulate the NEETS agenda and that the Board would be encouraged to give this consideration in the near future. In addition, this would be related to consideration of the contingencies that in place should a bid for LEGI be unsuccessful.

RESOLVED

            The Board agreed to consider NEETS and mortality rates on a future agenda as result of the GOL Annual Review.

                        (ii) SSCF – first six month review

                        This item would be dealt with at Item 9 of the Agenda.

                        (iii) Draft Performance Management Framework

                        The Board was informed of the conceptual discussions that had taken place over the proposed performance management framework (PMF) for the HSP as set out in the report before the Board. Having heard from the HSP Review that PMF was a requirement, the proposals outlined were largely agreed by the Board with the proviso that there should be a greater role for residents to participate in the HSP and its performance assessment by both qualitative and quantitative methods.

RESOLVED

The Board agreed the development of the HSP performance management framework in line with the proposed model, in time for the start of the LAA. It also agreed to consider the resources required for the performance management function of the HSP.

The Board was given a mid-year review of the NRF and SSCF programmes during which a framework for the allocation of resources for 2007/8 was also proposed.

RESOLVED:

That the outcomes of the consultation process and allocations of the NRF and SSCF programmes be brought to the next meeting of the HSP on 20 December 2006 for final ratification of the programmes and other recommendations within the report.

The Board will receive the draft minutes of the Theme Boards, along with a short briefing on each.

The Board noted the report outlining a summary of the work being undertaken by the theme boards in the period under review and the following points were added by the representatives of the theme boards present at the meetings:

Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership Board:

The Board heard that a NEETS sub-group was to be established feeding into the theme board in order to tackle the issue of rising numbers within the NEETS categories in Haringey.

Haringey Well-Being Partnership Board:

There was no additional update.

Better Places Partnership:

The Board heard that parks and open spaces would be an area of discussion over the coming months for the theme board, and that a climate change conference would be attended by a number of its members, the results of which would be treated as a priority by the theme board. Furthermore, the Board also heard about the pilot sports academy scheme in partnership with Sports England which will be voluntary scheme but is likely to prove popular.

Enterprise Partnership Board:

The Board heard that the Safer Stronger Communities Fund programme had now been commissioned and that its future was now being considered along with issues of worklessness. In addition, the Board were advised that a City Growth Board representative should be invited to join the Board as a member/partner. The Board also heard that involvement with the London 2012 Games would be a topic for discussion particularly from the point of view of volunteering, and jobs in construction. This would be related to the LAA stretch target on volunteering within the Borough. The Board would welcome an update on the London 2012 programme in relating to volunteering at a future meeting.

Safer Communities Executive Board:

There was no additional update.

None.

To consider any new items admitted under Item 2 above.

None.

·                    20 December 2006, 6pm

·                    22 March 2006, 6pm

The following dates were noted by the Board

• 20 December 2006, 6pm

• Date in January 2007 tbc

• 22 March 2006, 6pm

Partners should submit proposed agenda items for the next meeting (20 December 2006) to Nicolas Mattis no later than noon on 29 November 2006.

The Board noted that partners wishing to put forward items for a future agenda are asked to contact Nicolas Mattis, Principal Committee Co-ordinator at: nicolas.mattis@haringey.gov.uk

The Board noted the list of members and this was agreed by the Board.

The following item is likely to be the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public as it contains exempt information relating to the business or financial affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information).

The Board considered the following item to be the subject of a motion to exclude the press and public as it contained exempt information relating to the business or financial affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information). Having sought a judgement from the Council’s Legal Services Department, it was reassured that although the consideration of the report and discussion of it would be excluded from the public and press, the outcome of the discussions would be kept within the public domain as a matter of course.

The Board heard that HarCEN would be launching an appeal against the Council’s proposals to withdraw funding to HarCEN with effect from 15 January 2007 on the grounds of, broadly, concerns over effectiveness of the organisation.

At this stage in proceedings, officers and members of HarCEN left the meeting and took no further part in the discussion.

At this stage in proceedings, Board members were asked to declare their interests as follows:

·                     Paul Head – personal interest declared

·                     All HAVCO members – personal interests declared

·                     Lynne Featherstone MP – personal interest declared by representative Ed Butcher

·                     Cllr Reith – personal interest declared.

The Board was given a summary of the process that had been undertaken to date in respect of the proposal to withdraw funding as highlighted in the exempt report before the Board. The Board heard that it was important to ensure that whilst the process the evaluation of HarCEN and the subsequent proposals to withdraw funding were to be kept out of the public domain, the outcome of the appeals to be made and any further debate from this stage onward should be in public.

The Board then considered the composition of the Appeal Panel from amongst Board members that will consider the appeal lodged by HarCEN against the proposed withdrawal of funding. After a brief debate about the independence and suitability of certain Board members for this role, and discussion about concerns raised over the way in which Board members had been lobbied prior to this meeting for their suitability as Appeal Panel members, the following Members were agreed after a vote.

RESOLVED

12 Board members voted in favour of the following Appeal Panel membership:

·                     Andrew Billany

·                     Yolande Burgess

·                     Cllr Meehan

Two Board members voted against this membership.