Agenda and minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Ayfer Orhan (Cabinet Member for Education, Children’s Services and Protection).

Members of the Cabinet are invited to identify any disclosable pecuniary, other pecuniary or non pecuniary interests relevant to items on the agenda.

NOTED, that there were no declarations of interest in respect of any items listed on the agenda.

The Chair will consider the admission of any reports (listed on the agenda but circulated late) which have not been circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution and the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information and Meetings) (England) Regulations 2012.

Note. The above requirements state that agendas and reports should be circulated at least 5 clear working days in advance of meetings.

NOTED, that the reports listed on the agenda had been circulated in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s Constitution and the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information and Meetings) (England) Regulations 2012, with the exception of Report No.153 – Revenue Monitoring Report 2016/17: October 2016 and 2017/18 Budget Update (Minute No.9 below refers) and, Report No.161 – Bury Street West – Development (Minute No.15 below refers).

AGREED, that the above reports be considered at this meeting.

To note, that no requests for deputations have been received for presentation to this Cabinet meeting.

Councillor Doug Taylor (Leader of the Council) advised those present that he had received deputation requests from Councillor Mike Rye (Enfield Town Ward Councillor) in respect of Report No.151 – Approval of Cycle Enfield Proposals for Enfield Town (Minute No.7 below refers); and from Councillor Terence Neville (Leader of the Opposition and Grange Ward Councillor) and from Clare Rogers (Co-ordinator – Enfield Cycling Campaign and Better Streets for Enfield representative) in respect of Report No.151 – Approval of Cycle Enfield Proposals for Enfield Town and Report No.152 – Approval of Cycle Enfield Proposals for the A1010 (North) (Minute Nos.7 and 8 below refer). 

To agree that the following reports be referred to full Council:

1.     Report No.156 – Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan

2.     Report No.157 – ICT Capital Investment 2017-2020

AGREED, that the following reports be referred to full Council:

1.               Report No.156 – Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan

2.               Report No.157 – ICT Capital Investment 2017-2020

Asmat Hussain (Assistant Director – Legal and Governance) took this opportunity to advise those members of the public present at the meeting of the Council’s filming policy.

Councillor Doug Taylor (Leader of the Council) advised those present that he would vary the order of the agenda to facilitate the attendance of Councillor Terence Neville for the discussion on Report Nos. 151 and 152 – Approval of Cycle Enfield Proposals for Enfield Town and the A1010 (North), as detailed in the minutes below.

For ease of reference the minutes reflect the order of the published agenda, however, the order of the consideration of the reports at the meeting was as follows:

·       Report No.156 – Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan (Minute No.11 below refers)

·       Report No. 161 – Bury Street West – Development (Minute No.15 below refers)

·       Report No.155 – Quarterly Corporate Performance Report (Minute No.19 below refers)

·       Report No.160 – Award of the Substance Misuse Recovery Service Contract (Minute No.14 below refers)

The order of the published agenda was then resumed.

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This seeks approval to undertake detailed design and statutory consultation for segregated cycling facilities and public realm improvements at Enfield Town. (Key decision – reference number 4112)

Note: For ease of reference, the appendices to this report have been provided separately to the main agenda and are listed as a supplementary pack on the Council’s website.

(Report No.151)

(7.10 – 7.40 pm)

Councillor Taylor (Leader of the Council) welcomed those members of the public present at the meeting and advised all in attendance that a copy of the large scale plans for the proposals for both Cycle Enfield reports were available at the meeting for viewing, Appendix A to the reports referred.

Councillor Daniel Anderson (Cabinet Member for Environment) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.151) seeking approval to undertake detailed design and statutory consultation for segregated cycling facilities and public realm improvements at Enfield Town. Councillor Anderson drew Members’ attention to the Cabinet report and supporting pack of appendices setting out the detailed background information to the proposals under consideration.

NOTED

1.               That the proposals now presented were the result of a two year process of engagement. Section 4 of the report outlined the detailed consultation process which had been undertaken. A public engagement event had been held in February 2015 and, a TfL sponsor review had been carried out in June 2015, as set out in the report. A 12 week consultation had taken place, as outlined in section 4 of the report. This had included writing to approximately 53,000 properties within a 1km radius of the centre of Enfield Town; consultation with specific community groups; a business event; and, public exhibition. The public consultation had started on 25 September 2015 and had run until 18 December 2015. A high level of response had been received, as set out in the report. The results of the consultation and resulting changes to design were set out in Appendix B1 of the report.

2.               That throughout 2016, the Council’s designers had continued to amend the initial proposals to take account of the extensive consultation feedback, which had favoured Cecil Road remaining one-way with two-way cycle lanes, and Church Street remaining open for all vehicular access.

3.               The specific engagement which had been undertaken with young people, as outlined in section 4 of the report, to ensure that their views were considered; approximately 1,100 young people had been involved in the engagement events.

4.               The comments which had been received from the emergency services and the impact assessments which had been undertaken. Particular attention was drawn to the Economic Impact Assessment and Air Quality Assessment. Councillor Anderson highlighted the challenges faced with regard to air quality and reported that representations had been made to the Mayor of London that the proposed ultra-low emission zone needed to include the M25; restrictions were currently only proposed for Inner London; this would have a negative impact on outer London boroughs. The challenges faced by Enfield, due to an increasing population and increased car usage, were recognised.

5.               Councillor Anderson acknowledged the level of engagement and extensive comments which had been received and also noted the points that had been raised by Councillor Mike Rye in recent correspondence. All comments had been and would continue to be considered and fed into the scheme design process. Subject to Cabinet approval this evening, the scheme  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This seeks approval to undertake detailed design and statutory consultation for segregated cycling facilities and public realm improvements on the A1010 North between Southbury Road/Nags Head Road and Bullsmoor Lane/Mollison Avenue. (Key decision – reference number 4115)

Note: For ease of reference, the appendices to this report have been provided separately to the main agenda and are listed as a supplementary pack on the Council’s website.

(Report No.152)

(7.40 – 8.10 pm)

Councillor Doug Taylor (Leader of the Council) stated that in the light of the comprehensive discussion on the previous report, Members and Officers present were asked to raised specific issues in relation to the Cycle Enfield proposals for the A1010 (North) rather than issues relating to cycling in general.

Councillor Daniel Anderson (Cabinet Member for Environment) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.152) seeking approval to undertake detailed design and statutory consultation for segregated cycling facilities and public realm improvements on the A1010 North between Southbury Road/Nags Head Road and Bullsmoor Lane/Mollison Avenue.

NOTED

1.               That these proposals were more advanced than those of Enfield Town in so far as the co-design workshops had already taken place. Section 4 of the report detailed the consultation process that had been undertaken leading to the proposals being presented for consideration by Members this evening. In April 2015 the Council had held a public engagement event at the Ordnance Unity Centre and in April 2016 the scheme had undergone a TfL sponsor review, as detailed in the report. A 12 week consultation period had been held, including an exhibition and engagement with various representative community groups. A business event had been held at the Dharma Centre. The consultation period had run from 1 July 2016 until 23 September 2016. A booklet had been delivered to more than 50,000 properties. The results of the consultation and resulting changes to design were detailed in Appendix B1 of the report. A business walk had taken place and specific youth engagement held, section 4 of the report referred.

2.               That section 5 of the report set out the scheme design proposals. The scheme involved the installation of lightly segregated cycle lanes on both sides of the A1010 Southbury Road/Nags Head Road and Bullsmoor Lane/Mollison Avenue; additional traffic signals to reduce conflicts and enable cyclists to pass safely through junctions; public realm improvements; the installation of bus stop boarders and bus stop by-passes, new zebra crossings, side road entry treatments and raised tables; and remodelling of key junctions, as shown in the report and appendices.

3.               Councillor Taylor specifically raised the issue of the proposed removal of a right-turn pocket at The Ride junction, which provided access to two schools and an industrial area and asked that this be reviewed as  the scheme proposals progressed.

4.               Councillor Cazimoglu praised the consultation which had taken place and the engagement with the ward councillors who had responded on behalf of the residents that they represented. It was noted that comments received during the consultation had been taken into consideration when developing the scheme designs.

5.               Councillor Fonyonga was pleased to note the specific youth engagement which had taken place and commended officers for undertaking this specific consultation.

6.               Councillor Pite congratulated officers for their engagement with hard to reach community groups and questioned the detail of the breakdown of respondents to the consultation. In response to a comment made by Councillor Neville previously, Councillor Pite  ...  view the full minutes text for item 8.

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services will be circulated as soon as possible. (Key decision – reference number 4367)

(Report No.153)

(8.10 – 8.15 pm)

TO FOLLOW

Councillor Dino Lemonides (Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.153) setting out the Council’s revenue budget monitoring position based on information to the end of October 2016.

NOTED

1.               For information, the £7.2m overspend revenue outturn projection. This position was the same as reported in September 2016.

2.               For information, that Cabinet Members would continue to work with Directors to implement action plans to reduce the forecast overspend in 2016/17.

3.               For information, the mitigating actions proposed to date by Directors of overspending departments as set out in Appendix A of the report.

4.               For information, that Cabinet Members would continue to work with Directors to agree and implement plans to mitigate pressures being forecast in the Medium Term Financial Plan.

5.               That Table 1 of the report set out the summary performance overview and the current red risk ratings in respect of the year end variances and schools budget as detailed.

6.               Members’ attention was also drawn to the forecast projected departmental outturn variances shown in Table 2 and detailed in the appendices to the report.

7.               Councillor Lemonides highlighted the key risks as set out in section 13 of the report which included demand-led service pressures.

8.               That work on the budget for 2017/18 and subsequent years was continuing, section 9 of the report referred, with the finalisation of budget proposals being reported to Cabinet and Council in February 2017.

9.               That as previously reported, Enfield had accepted the Government’s multi-year settlement offer, section 9.2 of the report referred.

10.           Members’ continued concerns that the Government was not providing adequate funding to meet the demands being faced by local authorities. Councillor Cazimoglu reiterated the need for increased funding with regard to Adult Social Care. Councillor Oykener also highlighted the continuing housing pressures being faced by local authorities.

Alternative Options Considered: Not applicable to this report.

Reason: To ensure that Members were aware of the projected budgetary position, including all major budget pressures and underspends which had contributed to the present monthly position and that were likely to affect the final outturn.

(Key decision – reference number 4367)

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This informs Members of the current position up to the end of September 2016. (Key decision – reference number 4363)

(Report No.154)

(8.15 – 8.20 pm)

Councillor Dino Lemonides (Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.154) informing Members of the current position up to the end of September 2016 regarding the Council’s Capital Programme (2016-20) taking into account the latest information for all capital schemes including the funding arrangements.

NOTED

1.               That the report showed that the overall expenditure was projected to be £227.3m for the General Fund and £65.2m for the HRA for 2016/17.

2.               Members’ attention was drawn to appendix A of the report setting out the detailed capital programme budget. Councillor Lemonides highlighted the significant spend with regard to Meridian Water and Housing Gateway; noted the capitalisation of interest charges; and, reiterated the close and continued monitoring of the programme, as set out in the report.

3.               Councillor Terence Neville expressed his concerns over the cost of borrowing to the Council which would result in increasing pressures on the council tax and/or further reductions in Council services.

4.               Councillor Alan Sitkin highlighted the need for a continued vision and aspiration for the future of the Borough for the benefit of future generations and therefore did not support the issues raised by Councillor Neville.

5.               Councillor Lemonides concluded by reiterating the close monitoring of capital programme projects to ensure that the responsibilities of the Council were met and drew a distinction between those projects and the significant projects highlighted above which represented invest to save opportunities, for example, the savings on temporary accommodation costs being achieved through the work of Housing Gateway.

Alternative Options Considered: Not applicable to this report.

DECISION: The Cabinet

1.               Agreed the revised Capital Programme totalling £292.5m for 2016/17 and noted the full four-year programme as detailed in Appendix A of the report and the indicative programme set out in Appendix B of the report.

2.               Noted that the additions to the programme were for information only and either required no additional borrowing as they were grant funded or had already been approved as part of the Council’s democratic process as detailed in Table 3 of the report.

Reason: To keep Members informed of the current position regarding the Council’s Capital Programme (2016-20).

(Key decision – reference number 4363)

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment is attached. This seeks endorsement of the Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan for recommendation to Council for approval for publication. (Key decision – reference number 4389)

Note: For ease of reference, the appendix to this report has been provided separately to the main agenda and is listed as a supplementary pack on the Council’s website.

(Report No.156)

(8.20 – 8.25 pm)

Councillor Alan Sitkin (Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Business Development) introduced the report of the Director of Regeneration and Environment (No.154) seeking approval of the proposed submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan.

NOTED

1.               That this had formerly been known as the Central Leeside Area Action Plan. The Plan was ambitious and aimed to deliver the spatial vision and land use strategy for this part of south east Enfield which included Meridian Water, as detailed in the report. The Plan reflected the progress which had been made to date and the aspirations for the future including employment in the area.

Alternative Options Considered: None. Having an adopted and comprehensive planning framework for the area provided a basis for setting the area specific planning policies by which decisions on development could be guided. This was essential to support the Council’s regeneration programme, for on-going as well as future investment opportunities.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed

1.               To endorse the Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan and recommended to Council its approval for publication, under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, and thereafter be subject to a statutory period of public consultation and submission to the Secretary of State for public examination.

2.               That the Cabinet Member for Economic Regeneration and Business Development be delegated authority to agree the publication of the supplementary documents (assessment and supporting evidence base documents) of the Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan.

3.               That the Director of Regeneration and Environment be delegated authority to make appropriate changes to the submission version of the Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan and undertake any further consultation required, in the run up to and during the public examination process into the document, in response to representations received, requests from the Planning Inspector and any emerging evidence, guidance or legal advice. Changes of a substantive nature would be considered by the Local Plan Cabinet Sub-Committee.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL to approve the Proposed Submission Edmonton Leeside Area Action Plan for publication, under Regulation 19 of the Town and Country Planning (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012, and thereafter be subject to a statutory period of public consultation and submission to the Secretary of State for public examination.

Reason: To fulfil the following aims:

·       Supporting an acquisition strategy

·       Providing a planning framework against which the Council could determine planning applications at Meridian Water and the wider Edmonton Leeside area.

·       Providing a took with which the Council could measure and assess the master developer’s plans; and

·       Giving the Council the confidence of having a long-term planning approach to Meridian Water

(Key decision – reference number 4389)

A report from the Chief Executive and Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services is attached. This outlines the proposed next phase of ICT investment. (Key decision – reference number 4410)

(Report No.157)

(8.25 – 8.30 pm)

Councillor Dino Lemonides (Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency) introduced the report of the Chief Executive and Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services (No.157) outlining the required capital investment for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) over the next three years.

NOTED

1.               That the report outlined the proposed next phase of ICT investment which would be mainly focused on essential modernisation of software systems for major council services and, essential updates to core ICT infrastructure and hardware.

2.               That section 3 of the report detailed what ICT investment was required and provided a breakdown of the main areas of investment: £9m for keeping hardware up to date, compliant and data secure; and, £23m for upgrading and replacing software for external compliance, service integration, internal efficiencies and improved customer experience.

3.               In response to questions raised, Members were advised of the consequences if the required investment did not take place. Further reports would outline the planned programme of works.

4.               Councillor Neville expressed his concern that the required funding had not been highlighted at an earlier stage for inclusion in the Council’s capital programme.

5.               Councillor Lemonides concluded by highlighting the funding requirements and advised Members of the progress which had been made in implementing the aims of Enfield 2017 which should be completed by April/May 2017. Councillor Lemonides outlined the Council’s proposals for moving forward.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED, the alternative options that had been considered as set out in full in section 4 of the report: Option 1 – continue to operate under the now rescinded ICT outsources service, with a higher revenue funded proportion of transformation staff; and, Option 2 – do nothing.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL, to approve the addition of £32m to the capital programme for ICT capital requirements over the 3 years 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20.

Reason: NOTED, the detailed reasons for the recommendations as set out in section 5 of the report under the areas of: improved customer experience and wider stakeholder engagement; ongoing external compliance and compatibility, fit for purpose internal solutions; and, securing the £29m annual revenue saving delivered by Enfield 2017 for the long term.

(Key decision – reference number 4410)

A report from the Chief Executive is attached. This reviews the current pay structure for senior leaders in the Council. (Non key)

(Report No.158)

(8.30 – 8.35 pm)

Councillor Dino Lemonides (Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency) introduced the report of the Assistant Director Human Resources (No.158) reviewing the current pay structure for senior leaders in the Council.

NOTED

1.               That the proposals had previously been discussed and agreed by the Council’s Remuneration Committee.

2.               The processes that would need to be followed. There would be a requirement for the new posts to be supported by a sound business case, implementation of an external process to evaluate posts and the new Director level posts would be subject to ratification by the Remuneration Committee, section 7 of the report referred.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED, that given the retention problems identified in the report, maintaining the status quo in the senior leadership pay structure could hinder the Council’s ability to attract high quality candidates who could lead and manage the successful delivery of services with reduced resources in the future. Implementing an across the board pay uplift at the Assistant Director and Head of Service level would be extremely costly and potentially controversial in the current climate of austerity and job losses. Any pay uplifts would need to be objectively justified and targeted in areas where there was an organisational or business need.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed

1.               With effect from 1 January 2017:

(a)  That the four posts of Director be renamed as Executive Directors to better reflect the organisational requirements of officers at this level.

(b)  To reintroduce an intermediate grade of Director (where it was externally validated that the job size required this grade) to meet the need to provide additional capacity to Executive Directors with wide spans of control.

(c)  To agree an external evaluation process to determine whether any new or existing posts should be graded at the new levels and the Director level posts should be subject to ratification at the Council’s Remuneration Committee.

2.               With effect from 1 April 2017, to reintroduce an intermediate grade of Head of Service 3m (where it was externally validated that the job size required this grade) to recognise the increased responsibilities and demands at this level resulting from the reduction in the number of managers.

Reason: To provide capacity in the pay structure to support the development of an organisation structure which enabled the delivery of value for money services with fewer resources.

(Non key)

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This seeks approval for the award of the new contract. (Report No.162, agenda part two also refers) (Key decision – reference number 4302)

(Report No.160)

(8.35 – 8.40 pm)

Councillor Krystle Fonyonga (Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.160) seeking approval to the award of the substance misuse recovery service contract.

NOTED

1.               That Report No.162 also referred as detailed in Minute No.23 below.

2.               That the proposed contract award was the conclusion of a successful procurement process which would also result in savings for the Council, as detailed in the report; and, the opportunity for further efficiency savings moving forward.

3.               The proposed relocation of the family therapy services as set out in the report.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED, that there had been no alternative option to tendering externally as Enfield Council was unable to directly provide such a specialist treatment service in-house, as outlined in full in section 4 of the report.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to

1.               Note that the tender process had adhered to Corporate Procurement Procedures, EU Procurement Regulations, and that the new contract would afford the Council with on-going annual savings of £225,448 and performance improvements.

2.               The award of the new contract to the preferred bidder, as outlined in the part two report (Minute No.22 below refers), for an initial period of three years, with options to extend on a consecutive basis of three years and two years, therefore, rolling up to a further five years, subject to satisfactory performance.

3.               Support a relocation of the family therapy service, which was a key element of this contract, to achieve £311,000 of on-going annual savings that were part of the overall planned reductions to the drug and alcohol budget of £585,000, subject to an acceptable property solution being realised.

Reason: NOTED, that the detailed reasons for the recommendations were set out in section 5 of the report.

(Key decision – reference number 4302)

A report from the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services will be circulated as soon as possible. (Report No.163, agenda part two also refers) (Key decision – reference number 4008)

(Report No.161)

(8.40 – 8.45 pm)

TO FOLLOW

Councillor Dino Lemonides (Cabinet Member for Finance and Efficiency) introduced the report of the Director of Finance, Resources and Customer Services and Director of Regeneration and Environment (No. 161) reviewing the disposal strategy for the Bury Street West site.

NOTED

1.               The detail of the previous approvals in 2014 and subsequent negotiations and consultations as set out in the Executive Summary of the report. As a result of the changes to the potential development proposals, further consideration was now required on the disposal options for this site.

2.               That a further report would be brought back to Cabinet in January setting out the disposal options for further consideration.

Alternative Options Considered: NOTED, that the alternative options considered would be included within the forthcoming report to the January Cabinet meeting.

DECISION: Cabinet agreed to review the disposal strategy for the Bury Street West site which would ensure the Council sought maximum value for money for the site, taking into consideration current market conditions and the Council’s current financial position.

Reason: As a consequence of the guidance given by the GLA to reduce the proposed number of units on the site, consideration should be given to reconsider the disposal options available to the Council, ensuring that the Council seeks maximum value for the site, taking into account current market conditions and the Council’s financial strategy.

(Key decision – reference number 4008)

To note that there are no items to be considered at this meeting.

NOTED, that there were no items to be considered at this meeting.

Councillor Derek Levy (Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee) took this opportunity to advise Members of the planned training sessions for Members on the scrutiny function.

Attached for information is a provisional list of items scheduled for future Cabinet meetings.

NOTED, the provisional list of items scheduled for future Cabinet meetings.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 November 2016.

AGREED, that the minutes of the previous meeting of the Cabinet held on 16 November 2016 be confirmed and signed by the Chair as a correct record.

A report from the Chief Executive is attached. This provides performance information against the indicators contained in the Corporate Performance Scorecard. (Key decision – reference number 4330)

(Report No.155)

(8.50 – 8.55 pm)

Councillor Achilleas Georgiou (Deputy Leader) introduced the report of the Chief Executive (No.155) showing the latest available performance at the end of the second quarter of 2016/17 and comparing it to the Council’s performance for the same period in 2015/16.

NOTED

1.               For information only, the progress being made towards achieving the identified key priorities for Enfield.

2.               Councillor Georgiou drew Members’ attention to a number of the indicators set out in the report with regard to Housing, Adult Social Care, Sport and Culture, Income Collection, Employment and Worklessness, Planning and Crime Rates. Councillor Georgiou invited the Cabinet Members to address the issues raised within their own areas of responsibility.

3.               Councillor Alev Cazimoglu addressed the indicators relating to Adult Social Care and took this opportunity to raise her continued concerns regarding the provision of insufficient Government funding to meet the growing demands of Adult Social Care. There was an increase in the number of residents going into residential care as there was insufficient support for caring for people in their own homes. The growing pressure on the NHS and adult social care provision was recognised. It was noted that Government discussions were currently taking place on the funding required to meet such demands.

4.               Councillor Krystle Fonyonga highlighted the indicators with regard to crime rates and noted the exceptional work of the police and community safety unit in reducing certain levels of crime in the borough. It was noted that many of the indicators were beyond the Council’s control. Members were advised of the work undertaken in raising awareness of domestic violence and encouraging the reporting of instances of such crime.

5.               Councillor Fonyonga was also pleased to report on the growing success of the Council’s campaign to increase participation in sport with the number of visits to the Borough’s sports and leisure facilities having increased significantly.

6.               Councillor Ahmet Oykener noted the challenges facing the Council with regard to Housing and Homelessness and the impact of Government policy in this regard. Members noted that the current underspend on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) would be used for continuing programmes of major works. Councillor Oykener noted the positive indicator in relation to rent collected by council homes as a proportion of rent due (excluding rent arrears); this continued to be a challenging area.

7.               Councillor Alan Sitkin was pleased to report that the employment rate in Enfield had improved at a faster rate when compared to the rest of London and nationally. This was a significant achievement for the Borough. Councillor Sitkin highlighted the work that had been undertaken in attracting businesses to the Borough and praised the work of officers in this regard.

Alternative Options Considered: Not to report regularly on the Council’s performance. This would make it difficult to assess progress made on achieving the Council’s main priorities and to demonstrate the value for money being provided by Council services.

Reason: To update Cabinet on the progress made against all key priority performance indicators for the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 19.

To note that there are no written updates to be received.

NOTED, that there were no written updates to be received at this meeting.

To note that the next meeting of the Cabinet is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18 January 2017 at 8.15pm

NOTED, that the next Cabinet meeting was scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18 January 2017.

To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting for the items of business listed on part 2 of the agenda on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in those paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006)

(Members are asked to refer to the part 2 agenda)

RESOLVED, in accordance with Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the press and public from the meeting for the items listed on part 2 of the agenda on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act (as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006).

A report from the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care is attached. This should be read in conjunction with Report No.160, agenda part one refers. (Key decision – reference number 4302)

(This document contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person – including the authority holding that information) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended)

(Report No.162)

Councillor Krystle Fonyonga (Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health) introduced the report of the Director of Health, Housing and Adult Social Care (No.162).

NOTED

1.               That Report No.160 also referred as detailed in Minute No.14 above.

2.               The detailed information provided on the preferred bidder and the outcome of the evaluation which had taken place, as set out in the report.

3.               That Members’ attention was drawn to section 4.3 of the report setting out the terms of the contract and required performance improvements. The contract would be closely monitored to ensure that the performance requirements were being achieved.

4.               The savings that would be achieved by the Council as detailed in the report, section 7, financial implications referred.

5.               The proposed relocation of the family therapy service as set out in the part one report (Report No.160, Minute No.14 above referred).

6.               In response to a question raised by Councillor Anderson, Members were advised of the monitoring mechanisms that would be put in place to ensure compliance with the performance requirements of the new contract.

Alternative Options Considered: As detailed in Report No.160, Minute No.14 above referred.

DECISION: The Cabinet agreed to note the additional information set out in the report in support of the recommendations in Report No.160 (Minute No.14 above referred) and, agreed the award of the new contract to the preferred bidder as detailed in section 4 of the report.

Reason: As detailed in Report No.160, Minute No.14 above referred.

(Key decision – reference number 4302)

A report from the Director of Regeneration and Environment will be circulated as soon as possible. This should be read in conjunction with Report No.161, agenda part one refers. (Key decision – reference number 4008)

(This document contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person – including the authority holding that information) of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, as amended)

(Report No.163)

TO FOLLOW

There was no part two report in respect of this item, Minute No.15 above refers.