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Agenda and decisions

Venue: Council Chamber, Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, London E8 1EA. View directions

Contact: Jessica Feeney 

Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies for Absence

2.

Urgent Business

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 12 below. New items of exempt business will be dealt with at Item 15 below).

 

3.

Declarations of interest - Members to declare as appropriate

A Member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a prejudicial interest in a matter who attends a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered:

 

(i) must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest becomes apparent, and

(ii) may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must withdraw from the meeting room.

 

A Member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Register of Members’ Interests or the subject of a pending notification must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

 

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal interests and prejudicial interests are defined at Paragraphs 8.1-15.2 of Section Two of Part 5 of the Constitution  and Appendix A of the Members’ Code of Conduct.

 

4.

Notice of intention to conduct business in private, any representations received and the response to any such representations

On occasions part of the Cabinet meeting will be held in private and will not be open to the public if an item is being considered that is likely to lead to the disclosure of exempt or confidential information. In accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 (the “Regulations”), members of the public can make representations about why that part of the meeting should be open to the public.

 

This agenda contains exempt items as set out at Item 13 : Exclusion of the Press and Public.  No representations with regard to these have been received.

 

This is the formal 5 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.

 

5.

Questions/Deputations

Question received from Vincent Stops

 

I have submitted questions under the Environmental Information Regulations some months ago. The latest communication was from the FOI team on October 4 saying my question was being dealt with as a priority. I have asked via #GrillPhil as was told the answers have been completed, but I have not yet received.Can you also tell me why the delay?

 

6.

Unrestricted minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet held on 24 October 2022. pdf icon PDF 176 KB

To agree the minutes of the previous meeting of Cabinet held on 24 October 2022.

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

The unrestricted minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet, held on 24 October 2022, were approved as accurate record of those meetings’ proceedings.

7.

Capital Update and Property Disposals And Acquisitions Report - Key Decision No. FCR S089 pdf icon PDF 124 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

I.  That the scheme for Climate, Homes & Economy as set out in section 11 be given approval as follows:

 

Parks Equipment and Machinery 2022/23: Spend approval of £75k in 2022/23 is requested to purchase equipment and machinery to carry out maintenance to the borough’s parks.

 

 

II.  That the s106 scheme set out in section 12 be noted:

 

The s106/CIL board meeting dated 6 July 2022 considered the following bids for resource and spend approval.  As a result £643k (£404k in 2022/23 & £239k in 2023/24) of s106 capital funding will be spent in accordance with the terms of the appropriate s106 agreements.

 

 

III.  That the re-profiling of the budgets as set out in Section 13 be given approval as follows:

 

The capital programme is re-profiled twice each year to ensure that the budgets reflect changes in the anticipated development and progress of schemes within the approved programme.

 

IV.  That the capital programme adjustments as set out in Section 14 be given approval as follows:

 

Capital Programme adjustments are requested in order to adjust and reapportion the 2022/23 approved budgets to better reflect project delivery of the anticipated programme set out in Appendix 4.

 

 

V.  Authorise the Council to grant a lease or leases of up to 125 years in respect of the commercial unit at Tower Court shown for identification purposes only in the Appendices 1-3 edged in red.

 

VI.  Authorise the Group Director of Finance and Resources to negotiate and agree the commercial terms relating to the grant of the lease(s) of the commercial unit at Tower Court.

 

VII.  Authorise the Director of Legal, Democratic and Electoral Services  to prepare and sign the necessary legal documentation and any ancillary documentation required in order to implement the grant of the leasehold interest(s) in respect of the commercial unit at Tower Court.

 

VIII.  Authorise the grant of the lease(s)and that each lease disposal is compliant with S123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

 

REASONS FOR DECISION

 

The decisions required are necessary in order that the schemes within the Council’s approved Capital programme can be delivered and to approve the property proposals as set out in this report.

 

In most cases, resources have already been allocated to the schemes as part of the budget setting exercise but spending approval is required in order for the scheme to  proceed. Where, however, resources have not previously been allocated, resource  approval is requested in this report.

 

To facilitate financial management and control of the Council's finances.

 

Proposed Disposal of D1 commercial unit at Tower Court: The potential options for  the use of the space have been explored with colleagues in the Council’s Area  Regeneration, Planning, Strategic Property Services, Woodberry Down and Finance  Teams to establish the most appropriate option.  Use of the space for healthcare  purposes was explored with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) but they  confirmed that they are not interested in using the space. The result of Hatzola  withdrawing from the contract is that the scheme finances are now short of the lease  ...  view the full decision text for item 7.

8.

2021/22 Overall Financial Position Report - September 2022 - Key Decision No. FCR S090 pdf icon PDF 578 KB

Decision:

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

  I.  Note the update on the overall financial position for September covering the General Fund, HRA and Capital

 

  II.  Note that given the ongoing challenging financial situation, the Group Director of Finance and Corporate Resources in consultation with the Mayor, Cabinet Member of Finance and Corporate Leadership Team colleagues consider further spending control measures in recognition of the need to remain financially responsible and will update on these in the report to December’s Cabinet.

 

REASON FOR DECISION:

 

To facilitate financial management and control of the Council's finances.

 

9.

Strategic Plan - Key Decision No. CED S129 pdf icon PDF 146 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:



RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

  I.  Recommend to Full Council that the Strategic Plan be adopted.

 

  II.  Agree to an annual cycle of progress updates to Full Council in May of each year, linked to the Annual Meeting (AM).

 

REASON FOR DECISION:

 

There is no statutory requirement for the Council to adopt a Strategic Plan. The Corporate Leadership Team considered the reasons for adopting one in April 2022 and agreed to the benefits as set out below:

 

Planning

 

·  To help understand external and internal needs, insights, strengths, trends and drivers (local, regional, national), in the context of our long term vision  as set out in the community strategy;

 

·  To appraise the Council’s and partners’ position in response to this, and against an understanding of what would make an impact;

 

·  To prioritise the outcomes we want to achieve in the medium term (next four years) having appraised our position and the opportunities we want to harness;

 

·  To identify the specific workforce strategy priorities, that are linked to the outcomes we want to achieve - plus equality objectives;

 

·  To set out the ways we need to work and the change needed, through culture, ways of working and cross cutting change and transformation;

 

·  To  ensure that prioritised outcomes are tied to a balanced budget and medium term financial plan.

 

Delivery and risk management

 

·  To establish the “golden thread” between long term vision, cross cutting transformational programmes, service plans, ways of working and workforce strategy;

 

·  To support the way we  communicate our ambitions internally and externally;

 

·  To set out the outcomes framework or theories of change for what we want to achieve, identifying long term impacts, outcomes and the intermediate measurable outcomes;

 

·  To set out the role for partners - either formally or a call to action;

 

·  To avoid mission drift away from the outcomes we want to achieve in an environment that continues to be challenging, unpredictable and complex.

 

Review and evaluation

 

·  To review the impact of what is delivered against outcomes on periodic basis;

 

·  To help reset direction, strategy and tactics as needed.

10.

Hackney SEND Strategy 2022-2025 - Key Decision No. CE S139 pdf icon PDF 79 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

Approve the SEND Strategy 2022–25.

 

REASONS FOR THE DECISION

 

Hackney commitment to ensuring that children and young people make positive outcomes both educationally and within the community. The SEND Partnership Board has set an ambitious programme to transform the experience of families and the delivery of high-quality services to achieve the best for our children and young people.

 

The decision is required to ensure that there is a transparent, co-produced strategy to continue to develop our local offer of services and support to meet the needs and deliver high quality outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

11.

Wick Woodland, Hackney Marshes and Other Areas Public Spaces Protection Order - Key Decision No. NH S147 pdf icon PDF 405 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

That the Cabinet:

 

  I.  Approve the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) which would place controls on ASB caused by groups of people gathering, bringing generators, lighting, sound systems and decorations in Wick Woodland, Hackney Marshes and surrounding areas, often consuming alcohol and other substances and ‘partying’ till the early hours.

 

  II.  Note that these acts cause nuisance and damage to the proposed prescribed areas. The Order would be made under Section 59 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 and would last for a period of three years. A copy of the proposed Order is set out in Appendix 1.

 

REASONS FOR THE DECISION:

 

PSPOs are intended to be used to deal with a particular nuisance or problem

in an area that is detrimental to the local community’s quality of life by putting

in place conditions on the use of that area that apply to everyone. They are

designed to ensure people can use and enjoy public spaces safe from

activities which have the requisite detrimental impact. The proposed PSPO

should ensure that Hackney has an effective response to ASB in the areas

which it covers. 

 

Councils can make a PSPO after consultation with the Police and other relevant bodies and communities. The legislation sets out a two-pronged test of which a Local Authority has to be satisfied on reasonable grounds before a PSPO can be made. These conditions are as follows:

 

1)  That the activities carried out in a public place have had a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality; or that it is likely that they will have such an effect.

 

2)  That the effect or the likely effect of the activities:

 

(a)  Is (or is likely to be) persistent or continuous.

(b)  Is (or is likely to be) unreasonable.

(c)  Justifies the restriction imposed by the notice.

 

A PSPO must identify the public place in question and can:

 

(a)   prohibit specified things being done in that public place

(b)   require specified things to be done by persons carrying on specified activities in that place; or

(c)   do both of those things.

 

The only prohibitions or requirements that may be imposed are ones that are

reasonable to impose in order to prevent or reduce the risk of the detrimental effect continuing, occurring or recurring.

 

Prohibitions may apply to all persons, or only to persons in specified categories, or toall persons except those in specified categories.

 

The PSPO may specify the times at which it applies and the circumstances in which it  applies or does not apply.

 

Unless extended, the PSPO may not have effect for more than 3 years.

 

Breach of a PSPO without reasonable excuse is a criminal offence. The Police or a person authorised by the Council can issue fixed penalty notices, the amount of which may not be more than £100. A person can also be prosecuted for breach of a PSPO, and on conviction the Magistrates’ Court can impose a fine not  ...  view the full decision text for item 11.

12.

New items of unrestricted urgent business

To consider any items admitted at Item 2 above.

 

13.

Exclusion of the press and public

Note from the Governance Services Manager

 

Item 14 allows for the consideration of exempt information in relation to item 11.

 

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the press and public be excluded from the remainder of the meeting as the items below contain exempt information, as defined under paragraph, 3 & 5 of Part 1, schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

14.

Wick Woodland, Hackney Marshes and Other Areas Public Spaces Protection Order - Key Decision No. NH S147

Exempt Apppendix in relation to item 11.

15.

New items of exempt urgent business

To consider any EXEMPT items admitted at Item 2 above.