London Borough of Hackney:
Minutes for Cabinet meeting, Jan 25 2010, 6.00PM official page
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Items No. ItemAPOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillor Khan.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST - MEMBERS TO DECLARE AS APPROPRIATE
Minutes:
Councillor Lloyd declared a personal interest in agenda item 12 - Housing Management Services Options report - as a member of the Hackney Homes Board.
MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING PDF 91 KB
To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 14th December 2009.
Minutes:
RESOLVED that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 14 December 2009were confirmed as a true and accurate record of the proceedings.
MATTERS ARISING
Minutes:
There were no matters arising.
MINUTES OF CABINET PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE PDF 74 KB
To receive the minutes of the Cabinet Procurement Committee (CPC) held on 9th December 2009 for noting only.
Minutes:
The minutes of the Cabinet Procurement Committee held on 9th December 2009 were noted.
VARIATION TO THE AGENDA ORDER
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe stated that he would vary the order of the agenda to accommodate the deputees in attendance at the meeting. Agenda items 19, 20, 12 and 27 would be brought forward, however to enable public discussion on exempt item 27 this would be taken under item 24 – Any other business which in the opinion of the Chair is considered urgent.
This report contains details of the 2008/09 Adults Social Care services judgement and is being presented to Cabinet as prescribed by the Care Quality Commission.
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. To endorse the areas of strength identified by Care Quality Commission, acknowledging the Excellent adult social care services being provided and to note the key areas of improvement that will be required to be achieved in 2009/10.
2. To delegate to the Corporate Director of Community Services and the Cabinet Member for Community Services the responsibility to address the key areas of improvement through the implementation of the Improvement Action Plan.
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. To endorse the areas of strength identified by Care Quality Commission, acknowledging the Excellent adult social care services being provided and to note the key areas of improvement that will be required to be achieved in 2009/10.
2. To delegate to the Corporate Director of Community Services and the Cabinet Member for Community Services the responsibility to address the key areas of improvement through the implementation of the Improvement Action Plan.
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS ANNUAL REPORT 08/09 (FORWARD PLAN NO. CS1 C76) PDF 221 KB
This report asks Cabinet to note and endorse the 2008/09 Annual Report of the Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED to note and endorse the 2008/09 Annual Report of the Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board.
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe introduced the report.
RESOLVED to note and endorse the 2008/09 Annual Report of the Hackney Safeguarding Adults Board.
CAPITAL PROGRAMME UPDATE (FORWARD PLAN NO.FR1 B45) PDF 185 KB
This report updates Members on the current position of the Capital Programme.
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the schemes for Children & Young Peoples Services Directorate be given resource and spending approval, as follows:
Short Breaks Capital Funding: Resource approval is requested for £621k in 2010/11 to fund new equipment, adaptations and facilities to create access to short breaks services, as part of the Aiming High for Disabled Children programme.
Loft Conversions/Adaptations: Resource and spending approval is requested for £212k in 2009/10 to enable the adaptation of properties within the Borough to accommodate looked after children.
Harrington Hill Primary Nursery Relocation: Resource and spending approval is requested for £25k (£15k in 2009/10 and £10k in 2010/11) to improve the specifications of the existing scheme.
BSF Whole Life Costing: Resource and spending approval is requested for £11k in 2009/10 to meet additional requirements on the existing scheme at Clapton Girls Technology College.
2. That the schemes for Community Services be given spending approval, as follows:
Parks Strategy – Parks Infrastructure: Spending approval is requested for £100k in 2009/10 to carry out infrastructure refurbishment work in parks located at Well Street Common, Clapton Square and Butterfield Green.
Parks Strategy – Park Toilets: Spending approval is requested for £150k in 2009/10 to carry out refurbishment works to the toilets at Haggerston Park, London Fields, Millfields and Hackney Downs.
3. That the scheme for Neighbourhood and Regeneration (Non-Housing) be given resource and spending approval as follows:
MAA Grant Design & Capital Works: Resource and spending approval for £5,425k (£675k in 2009/10 and £4,750k in 2010/11) is requested to fund improvement works to the transport infrastructure and public realm within the Borough prior to the Olympics.
4. That the scheme for Neighbourhood and Regeneration (Housing) be noted as follows:
Communal Aerial Digital Reception Systems: This scheme was approved under delegated authority for a total capital cost of £1,683k in 2009/10 in respect of the installation of digital reception systems to housing blocks of three stories and above and the scheme now needs to be added to the capital plan.
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. That the schemes for Children & Young Peoples Services Directorate be given resource and spending approval, as follows:
Short Breaks Capital Funding: Resource approval is requested for £621k in 2010/11 to fund new equipment, adaptations and facilities to create access to short breaks services, as part of the Aiming High for Disabled Children programme.
Loft Conversions/Adaptations: Resource and spending approval is requested for £212k in 2009/10 to enable the adaptation of properties within the Borough to accommodate looked after children.
Harrington Hill Primary Nursery Relocation: Resource and spending approval is requested for £25k (£15k in 2009/10 and £10k in 2010/11) to improve the specifications of the existing scheme.
BSF Whole Life Costing: Resource and spending approval is requested for £11k in 2009/10 to meet additional requirements on the existing scheme at Clapton Girls Technology College.
2. That the schemes for Community Services be given spending approval, as follows:
Parks Strategy – Parks Infrastructure: Spending approval is requested for £100k in 2009/10 to carry out infrastructure refurbishment work in parks located at Well Street Common, Clapton Square and Butterfield Green.
Parks Strategy – Park Toilets: Spending approval is requested for £150k in 2009/10 to carry out refurbishment works to the toilets at Haggerston Park, London Fields, Millfields and Hackney Downs.
3. That the scheme for Neighbourhood and Regeneration (Non-Housing) be given resource and spending approval as follows:
MAA Grant Design & Capital Works: Resource and spending approval for £5,425k (£675k in 2009/10 and £4,750k in 2010/11) is requested to fund improvement works to the transport infrastructure and public realm within the Borough prior to the Olympics.
4. That the scheme for Neighbourhood and Regeneration (Housing) be noted as follows:
Communal Aerial Digital Reception Systems: This scheme was approved under delegated authority for a total capital cost of £1,683k in 2009/10 in respect of the installation of digital reception systems to housing blocks of three stories and above and the scheme now needs to be added to the capital plan.
OVERALL FINANCIAL POSITION (NOVEMBER) (FORWARD PLAN NO. FR1 C61) PDF 240 KB
This report represents an overview monitoring statement of the Council’s Revenue Budget and it also included a position statement on debt collection performance.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. To note the overall financial position for November 2009, covering General Fund and HRA Revenue and Capital.
2. To note the position on Debt Management.
3. To note the Capital Position at paragraph 2.2.10 and Programme Details at Appendix 4 of this report.
Minutes:
Councillor Lloyd introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. To note the overall financial position for November 2009, covering General Fund and HRA Revenue and Capital.
2. To note the position on Debt Management.
3. To note the Capital Position at paragraph 2.2.10 and Programme Details at Appendix 4 of this report.
MEDIUM TERM PLANNING FORECAST (MTPF) 2011/12 to 2013/14 (FORWARD PLAN NO.FR1 C71) PDF 560 KB
This report updates the Medium Term Planning Forecast 2011/12 to 2013/14.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. To note the audited Statement of Accounts for 2008/09 shows an underspend of £6.162m including unspent contingencies of £3.713m. This continues to demonstrate that there has been a significant improvement in the Council's financial performance. In addition to the brought forward General Fund Reserve of £15m, the balance on the underspends and contingencies reserve was £12.455m as at 31st March 2009.
2. To agree recommendations 3.1 to 3.7 contained within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Planning Forecast in Appendix 4 to this report.
3. To note that this report demonstrates that the Council’s financial performance continues to be good. However, due to the significant uncertainty in regard to the level of Central Government support that will be available over the medium term and emerging cost pressures the Council needs to plan to make greater efficiency savings over the next three to five years than have previously been achieved.
4. To note that the financial forecast set out in paragraph 24 of this report deals with other emerging issues in relation to both resources and expenditure, which, will be developed into the framework for the 2011/12 budget.
5. To note the significant risk facing the Council due to the pressures on waste management both locally and nationwide are shown in more detail at paragraph 21.7 of this report.
6. To note the position in relation to the income received by the Council from the Housing Benefits arrangements for homeless families. The Department of Work and Pensions imposed a 10% reduction in the housing benefit cap for private sector leasing from April 2008. The Council had taken steps to anticipate this change by creating a homelessness reserve, which allows services to respond to manage the impact of these changes over a number of years but as set out in Appendix 1 of this report a call on additional Council resources is still necessary.
7. To note that the approach to capital is based on the identification of schemes for inclusion in the programme rather than indicative spend totals. Full details of new proposals will be included in the 2011/12 budget report and also include indicative scheme proposals up to 2013/14.
8. To note that the overall position as regards capital is outlined within paragraph 22 of this report. Based on current forecasts and potential new schemes identified to date, the indicative shortfalls in resources identified will need to be managed more carefully in terms of the overall capital planning arrangements and underlying assumptions. As a consequence the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources recommends a continuation of the policy agreed by Members which allows the Director to consider the limited use of prudential borrowing to assist in the management of the overall capital programme, particularly in circumstances where there are timing issues around the incidence of capital expenditure and future capital receipts. Subject to any formal proposal to use prudential borrowing being submitted to Cabinet for approval.
9. To agree that the Corporate Director of Finance ... view the full decision text for item 10.
Minutes:
Councillor Lloyd introduced the report.
RESOLVED
1. To note the audited Statement of Accounts for 2008/09 shows an underspend of £6.162m including unspent contingencies of £3.713m. This continues to demonstrate that there has been a significant improvement in the Council's financial performance. In addition to the brought forward General Fund Reserve of £15m, the balance on the underspends and contingencies reserve was £12.455m as at 31st March 2009.
2. To agree recommendations 3.1 to 3.7 contained within the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Medium Term Planning Forecast in Appendix 4 to this report.
3. To note that this report demonstrates that the Council’s financial performance continues to be good. However, due to the significant uncertainty in regard to the level of Central Government support that will be available over the medium term and emerging cost pressures the Council needs to plan to make greater efficiency savings over the next three to five years than have previously been achieved.
4. To note that the financial forecast set out in paragraph 24 of this report deals with other emerging issues in relation to both resources and expenditure, which, will be developed into the framework for the 2011/12 budget.
5. To note the significant risk facing the Council due to the pressures on waste management both locally and nationwide are shown in more detail at paragraph 21.7 of this report.
6. To note the position in relation to the income received by the Council from the Housing Benefits arrangements for homeless families. The Department of Work and Pensions imposed a 10% reduction in the housing benefit cap for private sector leasing from April 2008. The Council had taken steps to anticipate this change by creating a homelessness reserve, which allows services to respond to manage the impact of these changes over a number of years but as set out in Appendix 1of this report a call on additional Council resources is still necessary.
7. To note that the approach to capital is based on the identification of schemes for inclusion in the programme rather than indicative spend totals. Full details of new proposals will be included in the 2011/12 budget report and also include indicative scheme proposals up to 2013/14.
8. To note that the overall position as regards capital is outlined within paragraph 22 of this report. Based on current forecasts and potential new schemes identified to date, the indicative shortfalls in resources identified will need to be managed more carefully in terms of the overall capital planning arrangements and underlying assumptions. As a consequence the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources recommends a continuation of the policy agreed by Members which allows the Director to consider the limited use of prudential borrowing to assist in the management of the overall capital programme, particularly in circumstances where there are timing issues around the incidence of capital expenditure and future capital receipts. Subject to any formal proposal to use prudential borrowing being submitted to Cabinet for approval.
9. To agree that the ... view the full minutes text for item 10.
CALCULATION OF THE COUNCIL TAX BASE FOR 2010/11 (FORWARD PLAN NO.FR1 C50) PDF 178 KB
This report is requesting Cabinet to commend to Council to agree the calculation of the basic amount of its council tax as required by S.33 Local Government Finance Act (LGFA) 1992.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED to commend to Council that in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 1992, the amount calculated by Hackney Council as its Council Tax Base for 2010/11 shall be 73,548 Band D equivalent properties adjusted for non-collection. This represents an estimated collection rate of 94.0%.
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe introduced the report.
RESOLVED to commend to Council that in accordance with the Local Authorities (Calculation of Council Tax Base) Regulations 1992, the amount calculated by Hackney Council as its Council Tax Base for 2010/11 shall be 73,548 Band D equivalent properties adjusted for non-collection. This represents an estimated collection rate of 94.0%.
ORCHARD PRIMARY SCHOOL - APPROPRIATION FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES (FORWARD PLAN NO.FR1 B23) PDF 156 KB
This report recommends that a back land site adjoining Orchard Primary School be transferred from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to the General Fund and also seeks Cabinet approval, subject to planning permission, of the use of such land as an additional play area for Orchard Primary School.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. That the land adjoining Orchard Primary School, outlined on the attached map be declared surplus to housing requirements and be appropriated for education purposes and transferred from the Housing Revenue Account to the General Fund.
2. To approve, subject to planning permission, the use of such land as additional play area for Orchard Primary School.
Minutes:
Mayor Pipe introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. That the land adjoining Orchard Primary School, outlined on the attached map be declared surplus to housing requirements and be appropriated for education purposes and transferred from the Housing Revenue Account to the General Fund.
2. To approve, subject to planning permission, the use of such land as additional play area for Orchard Primary School.
This report seeks approval of the revised Corporate Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) Policy.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED to approve the revised Corporate Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) Policy.
Minutes:
Councillor Lloyd introduced the report.
RESOLVED to approve the revised Corporate Regulation of Investigatory Powers (RIPA) Policy.
EARLY DEMOLITION WORKS AND SECURING THE SITE AT MORNING LANE (FORWARD PLAN NO.FR1 C81) PDF 294 KB
The report seeks approval for the demolition of the Council buildings on the Morning Lane campus.
Decision:
RESOLVED
1. To approve the demolition of Council building assets situated at Morning Lane.
2. To note the proposed strategy for demolition and securing the Morning Lane site.
3. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to enter into any necessary and ancillary legal documentation necessary to effect the proposals set out in this report.
Minutes:
Councillor Krishna introduced the report.
RESOLVED
1. To approve the demolition of Council building assets situated at Morning Lane.
2. To note the proposed strategy for demolition and securing the Morning Lane site.
3. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to enter into any necessary and ancillary legal documentation necessary to effect the proposals set out in this report.
NR1 C60 PROPOSED HACKNEY WICK CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE PDF 333 KB
This report sets out the results of the stress surveys carried out and also proposes varying charges to assist residents and businesses in the lead up to and during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Additional documents:
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. To approve the timetable for Stage One and Stage Two consultation process as described in Table 1 below
Table 1. Proposed Process and Timetable
Activity
Timeframe
Cabinet approval for decision to consult – Stage One & Stage Two
Preliminary work for Public Consultation
In progress
Approval for consultation to begin
Design, print and distribute packs
2 weeks
Public consultation takes place
6 weeks
Conduct door knocking surveys with residents and businesses in the affected streets
Takes place within consultation period
Analyse responses and report on results
2 weeks
Draft delegated report on results of consultation
2 weeks
Finalise Report and send to Director of N&R on results of consultation
1 week
Produce summary packs for residents and businesses
3 weeks
Stage Three - Implementation
4 weeks
Total
20 weeks
2. To approve the decision to re-consult residents and businesses after the Olympics, providing them with the option to remove controls.
3. To approve the decision to charge full price for permits once the Olympics are completed if controls are to be maintained.
4. To approve the schedule of charges for the Controlled Parking Zone to apply until such time as amended under the terms of 3.2.
Minutes:
Councillor Laing introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. To approve the timetable for Stage One and Stage Two consultation process as described in Table 1 below
Table 1. Proposed Process and Timetable
Activity
Timeframe
Cabinet approval for decision to consult – Stage One & Stage Two
Preliminary work for Public Consultation
In progress
Approval for consultation to begin
Design, print and distribute packs
2 weeks
Public consultation takes place
6 weeks
Conduct door knocking surveys with residents and businesses in the affected streets
Takes place within consultation period
Analyse responses and report on results
2 weeks
Draft delegated report on results of consultation
2 weeks
Finalise Report and send to Director of N&R on results of consultation
1 week
Produce summary packs for residents and businesses
3 weeks
Stage Three - Implementation
4 weeks
Total
20 weeks
2. To approve the decision to re-consult residents and businesses after the Olympics, providing them with the option to remove controls.
3. To approve the decision to charge full price for permits once the Olympics are completed if controls are to be maintained.
4. To approve the schedule of charges for the Controlled Parking Zone to apply until such time as amended under the terms of 3.2.
To agree the recommendations as set out in the report.
Additional documents:
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To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic
Services to agree the terms of the transfer and complete the
purchase of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane for the amount as detailed in Exempt
Appendix A of this report and to authorise re-sourcing and spending
of these monies;
2. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to negotiate for the purchase of the freehold and leasehold interests of the property at 58 Dalston Lane up to a maximum amount as detailed in Exempt Appendix A of this report and to authorise re-sourcing and spending of these monies;
3. To authorise the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to seek independent valuation and cost consultancy advice on the proposals to develop the site of 48-76 Dalston Lane prior to the concluding the acquisition of these properties.
4. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order for the purchase of the freehold and leasehold interests of the property at 58 Dalston Lane;
5. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to negotiate the purchase of the leasehold interests in the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane;
6. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order for the purchase of the leasehold interests in the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane and should the proposed purchase of the freehold not proceed to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order on these properties;
7. To appropriate for planning purposes the following land pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Act 1990:-
All as to be deduced in the title ownership to 48 - 56, 58 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane.
8. To authorise the Corporate of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to agree terms with existing commercial lessees of the properties at 48 - 76 Dalston Lane for the letting of premises in the completed development at market rents;
9. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to bring forward a procurement plan for approval by Cabinet Procurement Committee in line with Option 4 Exempt Appendix K within this report in order to complete the development of a conservation led redevelopment of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane such to also include the property at 58 Dalston Lane if this is acquired;
10. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to agree the terms of, and complete a Development Agreement, with the development partner(s) procured to complete the development of a conservation led redevelopment of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane; and to include the property at 58 Dalston Lane if this is acquired;
Minutes:
Councillor Nicholson introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to agree the terms of the transfer and complete the purchase of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane for the amount as detailed in Exempt Appendix A of this report and to authorise re-sourcing and spending of these monies;
2. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to negotiate for the purchase of the freehold and leasehold interests of the property at 58 Dalston Lane up to a maximum amount as detailed in Exempt Appendix A of this report and to authorise re-sourcing and spending of these monies;
3. To authorise the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources to seek independent valuation and cost consultancy advice on the proposals to develop the site of 48-76 Dalston Lane prior to the concluding the acquisition of these properties.
4. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order for the purchase of the freehold and leasehold interests of the property at 58 Dalston Lane;
5. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to negotiate the purchase of the leasehold interests in the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane;
6. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order for the purchase of the leasehold interests in the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane and should the proposed purchase of the freehold not proceed to seek a Compulsory Purchase Order on these properties;
7. To appropriate for planning purposes the following land pursuant to section 122 of the Local Government Act 1990:-
All as to be deduced in the title ownership to 48 - 56, 58 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane.
1. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to agree terms with existing commercial lessees of the properties at 48 - 76 Dalston Lane for the letting of premises in the completed development at market rents;
2. To authorise the Corporate Director of Neighbourhoods & Regeneration to bring forward a procurement plan for approval by Cabinet Procurement Committee in line with Option 4 Exempt Appendix K within this report in order to complete the development of a conservation led redevelopment of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane such to also include the property at 58 Dalston Lane if this is acquired;
3. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to agree the terms of, and complete a Development Agreement, with the development partner(s) procured to complete the development of a conservation led redevelopment of the properties at 48 - 56 and 60 - 76 Dalston Lane; and to include the property at 58 Dalston Lane if this is acquired.
This report sets out the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget and Rent increases for 2010/11.
Decision:
RESOLVED:
1. To agree that Hackney Homes issue, on behalf of the Council, notice to council tenants of an average rent increase for dwelling rents of £0.76 or 1.0% per week from 5th April 2010, in line with government guidelines.
2. To agree that all tenant service charges are decreased by 0.9% from 5th April 2010 in line with government guidelines.
3. To approve the 2010/11 Housing Revenue Account budget detailed in this report including the Hackney Homes management fee detailed in paragraph 12.7 (Appendix A) of this report.
4. To approve the 2010/11 fees and charges’ proposals contained in this report at Appendix B.
5. To agree the Housing Revenue Account planned balances at 31st March 2010 of £29.9m (including the Right Sizing reserve) - see Paragraph 13.28 of this report.
Minutes:
Councillor Lloyd introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1. To agree that Hackney Homes issue, on behalf of the Council, notice to council tenants of an average rent increase for dwelling rents of £0.76 or 1.0% per week from 5th April 2010, in line with government guidelines.
2. To agree that all tenant service charges are decreased by 0.9% from 5th April 2010 in line with government guidelines.
3. To approve the 2010/11 Housing Revenue Account budget detailed in this report including the Hackney Homes management fee detailed in paragraph 12.7 (Appendix A) of this report.
4. To approve the 2010/11 fees and charges’ proposals contained in this report at Appendix B.
5. To agree the Housing Revenue Account planned balances at 31st March 2010 of £29.9m (including the Right Sizing reserve) - see Paragraph 13.28 of this report.
LOCAL DEVELOPMENT SCHEME 2010/13 (FORWARD PLAN NO.NR1 C82) PDF 171 KB
This report covers the roll forward of the Council’s Local Development Scheme (LDS) 2009/12 to 2010/13.
Additional documents:
- 1-1848900-copy_of_CDM_1745311_LDS_2010_13_statement_apprvd_by_Regulatory_Cttee_pdf, item 18. PDF 449 KB
- 1-1848939-copy_of_CDM_n1747594_v2_LDS_2010-13_gantt_chart_apprvd_by_Regulatory_Cttee_pdf, item 18. PDF 20 KB
Decision:
RESOLVED that Cabinet commend the Local Development Scheme 2010/13 for a Council resolution to bring it into effect by publishing it with an effective date of 1st February 2010, subject to making the following timetable changes as suggested:
1. An increase in the allotted 2-weeks between the end of Regulation 27 publication stage and the Regulation 30 formal submission stage, to allow the Council to adequately assess any comments received and to make amendments to plans as required.
2. Identifying one month for the submission of Development Plan Document to ensure clearer timetable. (the chart shows submission across 2 months)
3. Reconciling differences between the submitted Gantt chart and the supporting text for a number of the proposed Development Plan Documents.
4. The Mayor recommended that Hackney Council begin discussions with the Greater LondonAuthority on the Manor House Area Action Plan to ensure its preparation is in line with LondonPlan policy.
Minutes:
NOTED the supplementary report and amendment to the recommendation.
Councillor Laing introduced the report.
RESOLVED that Cabinet commend the Local Development Scheme 2010/13 for a Council resolution to bring it into effect by publishing it with an effective date of 1st February 2010, subject to making the following timetable changes as suggested:
1. An increase in the allotted 2-weeks between the end of Regulation 27 publication stage and the Regulation 30 formal submission stage, to allow the Council to adequately assess any comments received and to make amendments to plans as required.
2. Identifying one month for the submission of Development Plan Document to ensure clearer timetable. (the chart shows submission across 2 months)
3. Reconciling differences between the submitted Gantt chart and the supporting text for a number of the proposed Development Plan Documents.
4. The Mayor recommended that Hackney Council begin discussions with the Greater LondonAuthority on the Manor House Area Action Plan to ensure its preparation is in line with LondonPlan policy.
NR1 C58 WOODBERRY DOWN - PHASES 2-5 PART I PRINCIPAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PDF 370 KB
This report seeks confirmation to enter into a Principal Development Agreement (PDA) with Berkeley Homes and Genesis Housing Group (GHG) for the development of Phases 2 to 5 of Woodberry Down
Additional documents:
- APPENDIX A - Terms of Reference of Design Committee, item 19. PDF 91 KB
- APPENDIX B - Broad Principles Possession Strategy, item 19. PDF 64 KB
- APPENDIX C - Broad Principles of Estate Management Strategy, item 19. PDF 300 KB
- APPENDIX D - Woodberry Down Phase Plan, item 19. PDF 2 MB
- APPENDIX E - Proposed Roads Adoption Plan, item 19. PDF 426 KB
- APPENDIX F - Proposed Public Realm Adoption Plan, item 19. PDF 265 KB
- APPENDIX G - Risk Register, item 19. PDF 47 KB
- APPENDIX H - Voids in Phases 3 to 5 Woodberry Down, item 19. PDF 38 KB
- Restricted enclosure View the reasons why document 19./11 is restricted
- Restricted enclosure View the reasons why document 19./13 is restricted
- Restricted enclosure View the reasons why document 19./15 is restricted
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To authorise in line with the
decision of Special Cabinet of 12th October 2009, the
Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to obtain all
necessary statutory consents and to sign and seal the Principal
Development Agreement and all other associated legal documentation
that will govern the relationship between the Council, Hackney
Homes, Berkeley Homes and the Genesis Housing Group.
2. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to agree within six months of the signing of contracts all conditions precedent set out in the Principal Development Agreement.
3. To authorise the Corporate Directors of Legal & Democratic Services and Finance & Resources to agree future necessary amendments and variations to the Principal Development Agreement that are in their opinion beneficial to the Council's interests, including allowing for any grant that may be forthcoming from the Homes & Communities Agency or other Government organisation.
4. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare the legal documentation required with a view to making the London Borough of Hackney (Woodberry Down) Compulsory Purchase Order 2010 under section 226(1) (a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the “1990 Act”) for the purpose of acquiring interests in the remaining land known as Phase 1d, identified on the map appended to this report. This will authorise the commencement of the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) procedure on the remaining three houses on the Pewsham site.
5. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare the legal documentation required with a view to making the London Borough of Hackney (Woodberry Down) Compulsory Purchase Order 2010 under section 226(1) (a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the “1990 Act”) for the purpose of acquiring interests in the remaining land known as Phase 2 identified on the map appended to this report.
6. To authorise the necessary budget adjustments set out in paragraph 13.15 of thisreport to forward fund the leasehold buybacks for Peak, Petherton, Nicholl and Needwood Houses together with associated home loss and void refurbishment costs, noting that £2,500,000 will be received from Berkeley Homes on unconditionality of the Principal Development Agreement.
7. To agree the virement of £1 million of Housing capital programme in 2010 / 11 to fund the balance of the repairs to the Four Blocks on the Seven Sisters Road (Havering, Wensleydale, Weybridge and Wyersdale).
8. To note the position on the adoption of roads and public realm areas in Woodberry Down as detailed in the plans attached in Appendix E and Appendix F of this report.
9. To note the position with regard to the negotiations with the Homes & Communities Agency on grant for Phase 2, and authorise officers to negotiate any necessary variation to the Principal Development Agreement to accommodate early payment of grant.
Minutes:
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Alcock, introduced the report. She assured Mr Naughton that officers would continue to work with representatives of Woodberry Down Community Organisation (WDCO) to resolve the issues they had raised. She was pleased to annouce that the Council had secured a grant of £27m from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to construct approximately 240 affordable homes.
Although Mr Naughton recognised the Council’s success in securing the HCA grant, in his deputation he expressed the following concerns:
- Some residents would now suffer from double decant when previously they had been assured that the Council was committed to single decant for all tenants.
- The scheme did not take account of temporary accommodation for leaseholders.
- More progress was required with regard to the estate management strategy being produced by Genesis and partners in consultation with WDCO.
The Corporate Director of Legal and Democratic Services stated that the Woodberry Down project was the largest regeneration programme in London and reminded members that in making their decision they should take into consideration all relevant factors including legal and financial comments and the need to achieve best value. In addition Members were referred to external advisers, Drivers Jonas, expert opinion that concluded that the Berkeley Homes bid represented best consideration and value to the Council.
Mayor Pipe thanked the Deputy Mayor, Corporate Directors and officers involved in securing the HCA grant.
RESOLVED:
1. To authorise in line with the decision of Special Cabinet of 12th October 2009, the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to obtain all necessary statutory consents and to sign and seal the Principal Development Agreement and all other associated legal documentation that will govern the relationship between the Council, Hackney Homes, Berkeley Homes and the Genesis Housing Group.
2. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to agree within six months of the signing of contracts all conditions precedent set out in the Principal Development Agreement.
3. To authorise the Corporate Directors of Legal & Democratic Services and Finance & Resources to agree future necessary amendments and variations to the Principal Development Agreement that are in their opinion beneficial to the Council's interests, including allowing for any grant that may be forthcoming from the Homes & Communities Agency or other Government organisation.
4. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare the legal documentation required with a view to making the London Borough of Hackney (Woodberry Down) Compulsory Purchase Order 2010 under section 226(1) (a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the “1990 Act”) for the purpose of acquiring interests in the remaining land known as Phase 1d, identified on the map appended to this report. This will authorise the commencement of the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) procedure on the remaining three houses on the Pewsham site.
5. To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare the legal documentation required with a view to making the London Borough ... view the full minutes text for item 19.
This report is seeking authority to enter into an obligation agreement with Paddington Churches Housing Association (PCHA) for the remaining Kick Start Sites and authorise Officers to prepare the necessary documentation to make the London Borough of Hackney (Woodberry Down) Compulsory Purchase Order 2009.
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NOTED the supplementary pack.
Deputy Mayor, Councillor Alcock, introduced the report.
RESOLVED:
1 To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare and sign the necessary legal documentation required to revise the Phase 1 Principal Development Agreement (PDA) to reflect the changes set out in the report, together with the agreement between the Council and Genesis/PCHA for Genesis/PCHA to purchase the social rented housing, as set out in this report.
2 To authorise the Head of Paid Service, the Corporate Director of Finance & Resources and the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare and sign the necessary legal documentation relating to the further side agreements as set out in this report to reflect the changes set out in confidential appendices I & II, and subject to these changes being confirmed as continuing to represent equivalent value for money to the Council having regard to, the financial and non-financial issues highlighted in this report and the current state of the housing market compared to the original agreement in 2005
3 To authorise the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to prepare the necessary legal documentation required with a view to making the London Borough of Hackney (Woodberry Down) Compulsory Purchase Order 2010 under section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by the Planning & Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 (the “1990 Act”) for the purpose of acquiring interests in the remaining land known as Phase 1 Kick Start
4 To confirm the authorisation of the Corporate Director of Legal & Democratic Services to enter into a side agreement for the Old School Site, as reported to Cabinet on 26 October 2009, on the basis of the updated figures set out in this report and the value for money confirmation set out in resolution 2 above.
EXECUTIVE RESPONSE TO HEALTH AND WORKLESSNESS REVIEW PDF 159 KB
To approve the Executive response to Health in Hackney Commission Health and Worklessness Scrutiny Review.
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RESOLVED to approve the contents of the Executive response to the Health and Worklessness Review.
SCHEDULE OF DECISIONS TAKEN UNDER DELEGATED AUTHORITY PDF 162 KB
This schedule sets out the decisions taken by officers under delegated powers:
· Authority for the Disposal of Properties Under the Housing Act 1985 (as amended) Right to Buy Provisions – 363 Banister House, E9 6BU
· Authority for the Disposal of Properties Under the Housing Act 1985 (as amended) Right to Buy Provisions - 10 Orient Way E5 0DJ
· Funding of planning enforcement backlog team 2009/2010
· Proposals for selecting building contractors for the construction of the Social Rented Housing at Randlesham House and Ottaway Court
· CCTV Maintenance contract extension
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RESOLVED that the schedule was noted.
SCHEDULE OF SCHOOL GOVERNOR APPOINTMENTS PDF 134 KB
To agree the School Governor appointments.
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RESOLVED that the appointments and re-appointments were approved
ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH IN THE OPINION OF THE CHAIR IS CONSIDERED URGENT
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HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES OPTIONS APPRAISAL REPORT ALLNEIGHBOURHOODS (FORWARD PLANNO.NR1 C69)
Ms Gordon in her deputation made the following comments:
· Two of the eighteen questions in the ‘Have your Say on Services’ consultation survey were pertinent to the issue in consideration and that residents did not fully understand the options available.
· There was a lack of consultation with residents groups.
· Concern was expressed regarding the openness and transparency of the consultation process and also whether some of the contents of the exempt report could have been available to the public.
· The findings of a Hackney Homes survey found that the lack of team work was impacting on the quality of service residents received.
· Concern was expressed regarding the high service charges for leaseholders.
· It was requested that this item be deferred to enable an independent survey to be undertaken.
Councillor Middleton added that she had not received the questionnaire and that it was imperative that the questions in the consultation survey were relevant to the housing management service so that residents could make an informed decision.
Mr Neehara responded that the consultation process and its findings were detailed within the report. Hackney Homes and the Council had consulted extensively including posting over 30,000 copies of the questionnaire and delivering presentations to residents groups. Furthermore the consultation process had been open and transparent with the period of consultation extended from July 2009 to September 2009.
EXEMPT REPORTS / APPENDICES
Proposed resolution:
THAT the press and public be excluded from the proceedings of the Cabinet on the 25th January 2010 during consideration of items 16 (appendices), 26 and 27 on the agenda on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that were members of the public to be present, there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 as amended.
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RESOLVED that the press and public be excluded from the proceedings of Cabinet on the 25 January 2010 during consideration of items 16, 19, 20 (appendices) and 27 (report) on the agenda on the grounds that it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that were members of the public to be present, there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 as amended.
EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING
HOUSING MANAGEMENT SERVICES OPTIONS APPRAISAL REPORT ALL NEIGHBOURHOODS (FORWARD PLAN NO. NR1 C69 )
The report sets out the possible options for delivering the contracted housing management services that commenced in April 2004 for three areas.
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