Agenda and decisions

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Council meeting held on the 23^rd May 2018 be approved as a correct record.

5.1  Question from Muriel Gordon MBE to the Cabinet Member for Housing Services:

  ‘In light of Grenfell, what enforcement is taking place to ensure tenures, other than tenants, produce current gas certificates for inspection each year? Many will not take up the option that the Council is arranging so there is an on-going risk to all residents as we have mixed tenure blocks'.

5.2  Question from Christopher Sills to the Mayor:

‘Would you agree with me that the original agreement  for Woodberry Down negotiated in 2006 is now in urgent need of renegotiation, because the passage of time is increasingly causing hardship for individuals, by increasing the amount of social housing being provided, but without increasing the overall density as that would cause further problems.’

6.1  Question from Councillor Steinberger of the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, Transport and Parks

In the light of the cabinet member’s reaction to Tfl’s decision to curtail the 277 bus route, the pre-election face saving exercise that the executive tried to pass off as a consultation on the future of public transport in Hackney and the inability of the Labour group to act in the best interests of  Hackney residents when confronted with a perfectly sensible motion calling for pressure to be brought on Tfl to restore the 73 bus to it’s original and logical route from Tottenham to Victoria, what does the cabinet member intend to actually do to assist those Hackney residents who rely on buses to go about their daily business, in particular those in the north of the borough who since the curtailment of the 73 have to take two or three buses to reach destinations which they formerly could get to on one bus all the way. 

6.2  Question from Councillor Harvey Odze to the Mayor 

Following the High Court awarding an interim payment of £68,000 costs against the Senior Coroner for Inner North London, payable by Camden Council, one quarter to be reimbursed by Hackney. I would like to thank the Mayor for his cross party support to families affected by her unlawful policy. Even as we sit here she is formulating a new protocol to attempt to circumvent the court’s decision and cause further unnecessary pain and anguish to relatives of Jewish and Muslim deceased, consequently I would like to invite the Mayor to use his good offices to support those people of all and no faiths who wish to see her dismissal and may I further invite the Mayor to join the campaign to bring pressure on the government to instigate a root and branch review of the Coroner system in England and Wales, which should aim, amongst other things, to bring its governance into line with the rest of the judicial system, provide a formal procedure for an emergency out of hours coroners service and ensure that there is no taxation without representation.

6.3  Question from Councillor Harvey Odze to the Cabinet Member for education, young people and children's social care

What effect does the Cabinet member think there would be on Hackney’s schools and the borough’s finances if we suddenly had to find extra school places for thousands of children between the ages of 5 and 18

6.4  Question from Councillor Brian Bell to the Cabinet Member for Community Safety

Further to previous questions to council, and to local ward forums held in Brownswood, could the Cabinet Member for Community Safety update us on whether measures to alleviate the effects of large events held in Finsbury Park have been successful, and will she and the Mayor consider making direct representation to LB Haringey if these measures are not proving effective?

6.5  Question from Councillor Sophie Cameron to the Cabinet Member for Health, Social Care, Transport and Parks  ...  view the full agenda text for item 6.

RESOLVED:

1.  Cabinet recommend to Full Council that it approves and adopts the Hackney Community Strategy.

2.  That Council adopts the Hackney Community Strategy 2018-2028

RESOLVED:

To note the Commission’s report on Recruitment and Retention of Foster Carers and the response from the Executive.

RESOLVED:

To note the Commission’s report into Unregistered Educational Settings

and the response from the Executive.

RESOLVED to:

1  approve the proposed Policy at Appendix 1 to be published, effective from 1 August 2018.

2  note the report on the Statutory Consultation at Appendix 2

3  note the Cumulative Impact Assessment at Appendix 3 of the report.

4  note the Behaviour Audit at Appendix 4

5   note the Cost Benefit Analysis at Appendix 5 of the report.

6   note the Equalities Impact Assessment at Appendix 6 of the report.

7  authorise the Group Director of Neighbourhoods and Housing to make any non-substantive changes to the Policy as appropriate before approval by Full Council.

RESOLVED:

To resolve not to issue casino premises licences under the Gambling Act 2005 for a further period not exceeding three years effective from 31 January 2019 given the characteristics of the Borough and following the recommendation of the Licensing Committee.

RESOLVED:

To note the Standards Committee’s Annual Report for 2017/18 at appendix 1 of the report.

RESOLVED:

To note the Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report 2017-18

RESOLVED:

To agree the report and the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2018/19 attached at Appendix 1.

RESOLVED:

That the Council in accordance with Section 85 of the Local Government

Act 1972, approved Councillor Rickard’s non-attendance at meetings until the next Council AGM on 22 of May 2019 to accommodate her maternity leave.

RESOLVED to:

Approve the changes to:

1.  Contract Standing Orders as set out in the attached appendix 1 of the report.

2.  Name change for the Working in Hackney Scrutiny Commission

Hackney has a long cherished history of being a destination for new arrivals in the UK, making it the special place it is today.

Hackney’s migrant communities contribute a huge amount to the borough, and are the heart of the borough’s cultural identity.

About 8% of the borough’s population is of Afro-Caribbean ethnicity and, though the Council does not have precise figures, it is believed the borough is home to hundreds, if not thousands, of the Windrush generation, and many more come from other Commonwealth countries across the globe.

Hackney Council expresses dismay at the ‘hostile environment’ initiated by Theresa May when she was Home Secretary and at the financial and emotional impact this has had on the Windrush generation and their families, including children and grandchildren.

This council welcomes:

?  the work done by former Councillor Patrick Vernon who launched the petition, ‘Amnesty for anyone who was a minor that arrived In Britain between 1948 to 1971’, calling on the Government to stop all deportations, change the burden of proof and establish an amnesty for anyone who was a minor, and to also provide compensation for loss & hurt,

?  the steps already taken by the Mayor of Hackney, expressing his concerns over the treatment of the Windrush generation,

?  Deputy Mayor Bramble’s participation in the Windrush roundtable discussions, work to mark the 70th Anniversary of Windrush and further legacy work,

?   the contribution that the Hackney Museum and Archives have undertaken over many years to capture the history and legacy of the Windrush Generation,

?  the work of organisations the JCWI, BME Lawyers 4 Justice, the Runnymede Trust, MPs and the All Parliamentary Group on Race who have been campaigning on these issues, and

?  the role the Caribbean High Commissions have played in lobbying the Government.

In response Hackney Council resolves to:

?  continue actively campaigning for an end to all ‘hostile environment’ policy measures and to continue to call on the Government to enable the Windrush generation to acquire British citizenship at no cost and with proactive assistance throughout the process,

?  lead the way, by celebrating an annual Windrush Day in Hackney and for Hackney to welcome the government’s announcement to make 22 June each year an annual celebration of recognise and honour the enormous contribution of those who arrived between 1948 and 1971

?  press the Prime Minister to call for an independent public enquiry into the Windrush scandal,

?  demand the Government fully supports advice agencies in their work to achieve justice (and compensation for all losses, injury and damages to date where necessary) for all Hackney residents of the Windrush generation,

?  review our own policies and procedures to ensure we support those affected,

?  support the call for fees for naturalisation to be waived for all those who have been affected, and

?  oppose the criminalisation of Windrush families.

Proposed Carole Williams

Seconded Anntoinette Bramble

RESOLVED to:

1. continue actively campaigning for an end to all ‘hostile environment’ policy measures and to continue to call on the Government to enable the Windrush generation to acquire British citizenship at no cost and with proactive assistance throughout the process,
2. lead the way, by celebrating an annual Windrush Day in Hackney and for Hackney to welcome the government’s announcement to make 22 June each year an annual celebration of recognise and honour the enormous contribution of those who arrived between 1948 and 1971
3. press the Prime Minister to call for an independent public enquiry into the Windrush scandal,
4. demand the Government fully supports advice agencies in their work to achieve justice (and compensation for all losses, injury and damages to date where necessary) for all Hackney residents of the Windrush generation,
5. review our own policies and procedures to ensure we support those affected,
6. support the call for fees for naturalisation to be waived for all those who have been affected, and
7. oppose the criminalisation of Windrush families.

RESOLVED to

Approve the appointment of Cllr Odze to the Licensing Committee and the Audit Committee.

Approve the appointment of Cllr Snell on the Licensing Committee to replace Cllr Adejare.

Approve the appointment of Cllr Smyth on the Working in Hackney Scrutiny Commission to replace Cllr Etti.

RESOLVED:

Approve the appointment or nomination of appointment of Members to Outside Bodies on behalf of the Council as listed in the Schedule at Appendix 1 of the report.