Agenda and minutes

Apologies were noted from Councillor Marlow who was absent due to illness.   

In accordance with the Members’ Code of Conduct, Members are requested to declare any interests orally at the start of the meeting and again immediately before consideration of the matter. Members are reminded to specify the agenda item number to which it refers and the nature of the interest.

Lord True requested that it be noted with regard to Item 13 that he resided within the residential area in which consultation had taken place for the review of the East Sheen Community Parking Zone.  He further requested that it be noted with regard to Item 19 that he was the Chairman of the Orleans House Trust. He therefore withdrew from the meeting for both items and took no part in either decision.

With regard to Item 13 Councillor Hodgins requested that it be noted that he resided within the residential area in which consultation had taken place for the review of the East Sheen Community Parking Zone.

Councillor Fleming requested that it be noted with regard to Item 19 that she was a member of the Orleans House Trust.

It was resolved that the order of business be altered to consider Item 13 – Results of Recent Parking Review as the penultimate item on the agenda.

To consider and approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2013.

The minutes of the meeting held on 14 February 2013 were signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

There were no representations from Members of the public.

There were no matters raised by Executive Members on this occasion.

There were no matters raised by Non-Executive members on this occasion.

There were no matters referred to the Executive for reconsideration on this occasion.

The Health, Housing and Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee established a Tobacco Control Task Group in 2011 to consider all relevant aspects of smoking and tobacco control in Richmond.  The Task Group produced a final report in November 2012, including a list of recommendations.  This paper provides the Executive response to these recommendations.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care, Health and Housing which outlined the Executive response to the report of the Tobacco Control Task Group of the Health, Housing and Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Councillor Williams, Lead Member of the Tobacco Control Task Group addressed Cabinet to welcome the positive response to the recommendations. He indicated that Recommendation 10 was of particular importance when considering a holistic approach to tobacco control. He outlined the potential benefits for a range of public organisations in improving tobacco education and the related health benefits of not smoking. Following questioning, he noted that the financial benefits of tobacco control were difficult to quantify but that targeted campaigns could make a measurable impact on health related spending by reducing the prevalence of conditions relating to the impact of smoking.

Councillor Percival indicated that a commitment to continued education of the impact of smoking and other risky behaviours for children and young people had been included in the Children and Young People’s Plan 2013 – 2017.

Councillor Urquhart concluded that a large proportion of the Task Group’s recommendations had been accepted and it was envisaged that those partially accepted would be subject to review and implemented in due course.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Notes the work of the Tobacco Control Task Group in producing the final report.
2. Agrees that actions outlined in the Table of Responses included as part of the report.

To agree the Richmond upon Thames Community Plan 2013-2018 “Putting People First”, as the shared vision of the Council and its partners for the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area.

Cabinet considered a report of the Leader of the Council which sought approval of the Richmond upon Thames Community Plan 2013 – 2018 ‘Putting People First’ as the shared vision of the Council and its partners for the social, economic and environmental wellbeing of the area.

It was resolved:

1. That the Richmond upon Thames Community Plan 2013 – 2018 ‘Putting People First’ be endorsed and submitted to Council for approval.

To seek approval for the Corporate Plan 2013-14 to be submitted to Council for endorsement.

Cabinet considered a report of the Leader of the Council seeking endorsement of the Corporate Plan 2013/14 and referral to Council for approval.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Endorses the draft Corporate Plan 2013/14 and refers it to Council for approval.
2. Delegates authority to the Leader of the Council following consultation with the Chief Executive to agree the final version of the Corporate Plan 2013/14.

To provide an update to Cabinet on the Council’s performance in the third quarter of 2012/13 in relation to key performance indicators and programmes and projects reported against Corporate Priorities.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Performance which provided an update on the Council’s performance in the third quarter of 2012/13 in relation to key performance indicators and programmes and projects reported against corporate priorities.

The Cabinet Member informed Members that the figure of 42.9% quoted for Quarter 3 against the indicator ENV 192 was not accurate and requested that the figure be withdrawn. A revised figure would be published at the earliest opportunity.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Notes the progress in the achievement of Corporate Priorities through the monitoring of key performance indicators and the delivery of projects and programmes.
2. Considers the actions being taken to address underperformance as adequate.
3. Approves the withdrawal of the figure of 42.9% quoted for the Quarter against the indicator ENV 192 and notes that a revised figure will be published at the earliest opportunity.

Cabinet is asked to agree the Children and Young People’s Plan 2013-2017,

attached at Appendix 1, and note that the Plan will be used to inform the future

commissioning of children’s services.

Cabinet considered a report of the Strategic Cabinet Member for Education, Youth and Children’s Services which sought approval of the Children and Young People’s Plan 2013.2017. The Plan outlined the strategic direction and goals for the Children and Young People’s Trust, covering all children and young people up to the age of 19 and up to the age of 25 for care leavers and young people with disability.

Thanks were expressed to the Officers who had worked hard to prepare and consult upon the Plan.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Approves the Children and Young People’s Plan 2013-2017 and note that the plan will be used to inform future commissioning of children’s services.

To report the results of the public consultation review, undertaken in October / November 2012 on parking in parts of East Sheen, North Richmond and the Mortlake and Barnes Common wards.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Highways and Streetscene which reported the results of the public consultation review undertaken in October and November 2012 on parking in parts of East Sheen, North Richmond and the Mortlake and Barnes Common Wards.

Councillor Harrison reported that the review had been undertaken following significant concern raised by residents during the All in One Consultation regarding parking issues in East Sheen. In response to views gathered during the consultation an experimental traffic order to reduce the hours of operation of the East Sheen Community Parking Zone had been proposed. He noted that the Traffic Order would be reviewed on an ongoing basis over a period of 6 months.

Councillor Morris addressed the Cabinet. She noted that the Council’s Core Strategy had indicated a shortage of parking in the East Sheen area and this needed to considered alongside the promotion of trade and support for businesses in the area.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Approves the creation of an Experimental Traffic Order to reduce the hours of operation of the East Sheen Community Parking Zone to Monday to Friday, 10am til 12 noon as outlined in the report.

That Cabinet agrees the use of up to £900,000 of the existing Housing Capital Programme budget as set out in paragraphs 3.5-3.7 of the report.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing which sought authority to allocate funding of up to £900,000 from the 2012/13 Housing Capital Programme to develop nine affordable family homes at Target Rent at Harvey Road, Whitton.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Agrees the allocation of up to £900,000 of the existing Housing Capital Programme budget as set out in paragraphs 3.5 – 3.7 of the report.

To endorse the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy (JHWS), as the shared vision of the Health and Wellbeing Board (HWB) for improving the health and wellbeing of local people and recommend it to Council for approval.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing which sought endorsement of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy as the shared vision of the Health and Wellbeing Board for improving health and wellbeing of local people.

Members were informed that following consideration by the Health and Wellbeing Board on 15 March 2013 a number of minor amendments to the Strategy had been agreed which had not been reflected in the papers circulated. A request for an additional recommendation to the Cabinet Member to approve minor amendments to the Strategy prior to approval by Council was agreed by Cabinet.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Endorses the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy as the shared vision of the Health and Wellbeing Board for improving the health and wellbeing of local people and recommend it to Council for approval.
2. Delegates authority to the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing to make any minor amendments to the Strategy prior to final approval.

Update on the transition of Public Health to London Borough of Richmond upon Thames (LBRuT) and approval of the Transfer Scheme and Transfer Order transferring the assets, liabilities and staff of NHS Richmond Public Health functions to the LBRuT.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing which provided an update on the transition of Public Health to the Council and sought approval to the Transfer Scheme and Transfer Order transferring the assets, liabilities and staff of NHS Richmond Public Health functions to the Authority.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Notes the transfer of the new public health functions to the Authority.
2. Notes the progress of public health transition to the Authority and the shadow working arrangements which had been in place since October 2012.
3. Approves the formal transfer of NHS Richmond Public Health assets and liabilities including contracts and staff to the Authority on 1 April 2013.

This report outlines the proposed admissions arrangements for community schools and the co-ordinated schemes for admission to all primary and secondary schools within the borough.

Cabinet considered a report of the Cabinet Member for Schools which outlined the proposed admission arrangements for community schools and the co-ordinated schemes for admission to all primary and secondary schools within the Borough.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Approves the Authority’s admission arrangements for 2014/15.

The report recommends the adoption of the Local Assistance Scheme as set out in Appendix A.

Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources seeking approval of the adoption of the Local Assistance Scheme as outlined in the report.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Approves the proposed Local Assistance Scheme as outlined in the report.
2. Notes the decision to use Northgate / The Family Fund to administer the scheme and make payments
3. Delegates responsibility for making changes to the scheme to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services following consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources.
4. Notes the intention to continue to work with the Stakeholder Group to monitor and develop the service over time.

The report seeks to update Cabinet on the recent work of Orleans House Trust (“the Trust”) and seeks approval to: (a) submit a joint bid with the Trust for a match-funded application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the further development of the site; (b) negotiate and agree terms with the Trust for a lease of Orleans House for the delivery of its arts service; and (c) separate the registration at the Land Registry of the Council’s landholdings as local authority and as trustee.

Cabinet considered a report of the Strategic Cabinet Member for Community, Business and Culture which provided an update on the recent work of the Orleans House Trust and sought approval to:

(a)   Submit a joint bid with the Trust for a match funded application to the Heritage Lottery Fund for further development of the site

(b)   Negotiate and agree terms with the Trust for a lease of Orleans House for the delivery of its Arts Service and;

(c)   Separate the registration at the Land Registry of the Council’s landholdings as local authority and as trustee.

Resolved: That Cabinet:

1. Authorises the Head of Culture and the Head of Estates and Valuation Services to negotiate and agree terms of a lease with a representative of the Trust for the Council’s occupation of Orleans House for the delivery of its Arts Service.
2. Agrees to remove the land held for the Trust from the Council’s registered freehold title so that the Council and the Trust have separate registered titles.
3. Approves the submission of a joint bid for funding, in partnership with The Trust to the Heritage Lottery Fund for the Phase 4 development of the Orleans House site
4. Agrees to allocate up to £1 million from the Council’s capital receipts for the Trust as matched funding for the Heritage Lottery Fund application, and that the proposed entire £3 million development programme is included in the Council’s Capital Programme
5. Approves the revenue funding proposals of up to £50,000 per annum put forward by the Trust in relation to ongoing maintenance and conservation work at Orleans House.