Agenda and minutes

1.1  Apologies for absence from Cllr Joseph and Cllr Chauhun.

1.2  Apologies for absence from Dominic Millen, Head of Climate Action and Sustainability London Borough of Enfield.

1.3  Joining virtually was Cllr Adejare.

1.4  Chair thanked all the scrutiny members and guests who have contributed to the evidence sessions over the years.

1.5  The Chair thanked the support officers from Overview and Scrutiny (Tracey) and ICT (Mario) for their support to the scrutiny commission over the year.

2.1  There are no urgent items, and the order of business is as set out in the agenda.

3.1  None.

4.1  The Chair commenced this item and outlined the Council’s work in relation its net zero carbon.

4.2  The Chair explained the commission had explored retrofitting for the council’s housing stock, assets and energy strategy. 

4.3  This item was to hear about the work by London Councils workstreams that are led by local authorities in London.  Information was provided about the following workstreams:

·  Consumption emissions workstream – Lead Council London Borough of Harrow

·  Retrofit work stream - Lead Councils London Borough of Enfield and London Borough of Waltham Forest.

4.4  The Chair welcomed to the meeting James McHugh, Head of Housing Strategy London Borough of Waltham Forest representing the Retrofit Workstream and Matthew Adams, Head of Natural Resources and Climate, London Borough of Harrow representing the Consumption Emission Workstream for London Councils.

4.5  The Head of Natural Resources and Climate, London Borough of Harrow commenced the presentation about the consumption emissions workstream.  The following main points were made:

4.5.1  The Head of Natural Resources and Climate, London Borough of Harrow explained he is the lead officer for climate and sustainability at Harrow Council.  The workstream is called ‘one world living’ because it focuses on materials.  Particularly the use of materials and goods.  The workstream focuses on London to consider what they London boroughs) can do for sustainability.

4.5.2  The officer explained London Councils workstreams cover 7 themes related to climate change activity across London.  Each workstream is lead by one or more borough.

4.5.3  The four themes for this programme focus on food, electricals, textiles, and plastics.  The overall aim of the programme is to achieve significant reductions in consumption emission in these areas.

4.5.4  At a macro level the data produced by IGES showed that global cities needed to reach 2.5 tonnes of Co2 per capital by 2030 to stay within the 1.5 degrees.  Currently the average emissions across London per capital is 8.28 tonnes - Hackney is slightly lower than the London average.  Broadly speaking they need to achieve a 2/3^rd reduction. 

4.5.5  The current measure of 8.28 tonnes includes housing and power - food is the third largest area and estimated to be about 1 tonne of the carbon per year.

4.5.6  The measures per borough vary and currently stand between 6 tonnes of carbon in Newham to 11.5 tonnes of carbon in the city.  In London there is a close relationship between the wealth of the borough, economic situation, and carbon production.  In essence the wealthier boroughs produce more carbon and consume more.  Therefore, the targets set will need to vary according to the borough.

4.5.7  This workstream is in partnership with West London Waste Authority and Re London (previously know as London Waste Recycling Board a pan London waste reduction organisation).

4.5.8  There are 4 boroughs taking a lead on different themes.  One of which is the sustainability team in Hackney Council.  This team is leading the food theme.

4.5.9  The workstream has a programme steering group and action plan.  Adoption of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4.

5.1  The Chair opened this item by stating besides playing a vital role in supporting better outcomes in health, education, community cohesion and equalities, culture and the creative industries, leisure services provided many with access to leisure facilities particularly during the pandemic and contribute £10.8 billion to the UK economy each year.[1]

5.2  This session will cover a review of the Council’s leisure service offers, costs and the concessions available.  Anecdotal evidence from a survey in Kings Park Ward in the borough revealed many residents couldn't foresee any circumstances where they would attend one (leisure centre).  The scrutiny commission decided to explore the Council’s leisure services offers, costs and the concessions available.  The scrutiny commission decided to explore the council’s leisure facilities and services in the borough open to the public and asked for their service development plans. 

5.3  The Chair reminded all meeting attendees of the questions sent to the service area and GLL in advance of the meeting for a response.

5.4  The Chair welcomed to the meeting Ian Holland, Head of Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces from London Borough of Hackney (LBH); Katie Foulger, Partnership Manager for Hackney; Paul Lister, Head of Service for London from GLL and also in attendance was Cllr Kennedy, Cabinet Member for Health, adult social care, voluntary sector and leisure from LBH.

5.5  The Cabinet Member for Health, adult social care, voluntary sector and leisure highlighted in reference to leisure and leisure facilities in the borough the council had opened Britannia Leisure centre on target and within budget during austerity and a pandemic.  The Cabinet Member pointed out this was a great achievement and signalled the way forward for future service plans. 

5.5.1  The new administration will be asking the public to vote for and on proposals for the complete refurbishment of King Hall.  This is in addition to previous successes like Clissold Leisure Centre and the London Fields Lido Pool. 

5.5.2  The officer pointed out there are different activities put on by the Public Health Team and a project called Kings Park Moving Together.  The Cabinet Member offered to share a presentation about the project with the commission to provide information about the work and progress of the project.  This project has identified that there are residents in the borough that do not view leisure centre facilities for them to use.

5.6  The Head of Leisure, Parks and Green Spaces from LBH advised the report was as laid out and outlined the following main points from the report submitted in the agenda.

5.6.1  The paper has 2 sections the first section provides an overview of the councils leisure management contract and then covers the areas of customer satisfaction, social impact, fees and charges, usage, accessing leisure facilities, community initiatives, concessions, swimming, targeted programmes and initiatives, promotions, marketing and the website.

5.6.2  The officer pointed out since the commencement of the contract with GLL (2009) and with the interim measure in place for the pandemic, the partnership had improved the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

6.1  The minutes of the previous meeting were not available but will be published at the next meeting.

7.1  There were no further meetings for this municipal year. 

7.2  The Chair informed the new municipal year will start in June 2022.

1.1  The Chair thanked all the guest for their attendance that evening and throughout the municipal year.

1.2  The Chair thanked the scrutiny officer (Tracey) and IT support officer Mario for their support throughout the year to ensure the meetings were successful.

The Chair thanked all the LiH scrutiny commission members for their contribution throughout the year.