Issue - meetings

The Head of Business and Committee presented this report.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The report was introduced to the Panel by the Head of Business and Committees.  He requested that Members note and comment on upcoming key decisions.

In response questions regarding the Place Ladywell site item, the Cabinet Member for Housing and Planning informed the Panel that a lot of efforts had gone into formulating options for the future, with a view to determine those with the least impact to the net present value of the housing revenue account so that the maximum numbers of homes could be delivered for residents.  Thus, the proposals would include specifications as to what the Council could afford to do within a specific timeframe.  The proposals would also build on the work that had already been undertaken with the local community in terms engagement.  The Cabinet Member confirmed that ward councillors would receive briefings on the proposals prior to the decision.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The report was introduced to the Panel by the Head of Business and Committees.  He requested that Members note and comment on upcoming key decisions.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The report was received as per the agenda, and noted by the Panel.

In response to a question, the Head of Business and Committees stated that he was aware that the ‘Adoption of the Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy’ reports would be combined as one overarching report.  It was stated that the reason for the combination was to ensure continuous housing provision service to homeless people while the Strategy was being developed.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The Panel noted the report introduced to the Panel by the Head of Business and Committees in relation to upcoming key decisions to be taken.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

The Key Decision Plan was presented by the Head of Committee Services.

Councillor Curran asked if there were to be any emergency executive

meetings scheduled in August. The Head of Committee Services said none

were currently scheduled but the Mayor could arrange additional meetings if

required.

Councillor Curran noted an update on Climate Emergency plans was not due

until February 2021 and wondered if an earlier consideration might be more

measured. The Head of Committee Services noted the concern raised and

promised to discuss this with the officer responsible.

Councillor Howard noted the proposal to award a 5 year concession contract

at Beckenham Place Park and asked if there could be a review after one year.

The Head of Committee Services reported there was a changed lead officer

for the project and he would consult with him and report back subsequent to

the meeting.

RESOLVED that the report be received.

The report was introduced to the Panel by the Head of Business and Committees.  He requested that Members note and comment on upcoming key decisions.

Action:

·           Officers to clarify how the Homeless Strategy scheduled for consideration in September 2020 would impact on support currently provided by the Council to rough sleepers as a result of the crisis.

·           Officers to provide timetable for public consultation on the Local Plan, together with implementation date.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

Councillor Sakina Sheikh enquired whether it was possible for Members of the Panel to receive prior information in relation to “Learning Disability Services - Request for Specific Contract Extensions”.  Councillor Sheikh was of a view that the process would enable pre-scrutiny for comments and suggestions prior to a decision on the proposals.

In response, the Head of Business and Committees stated that things had moved on since the publication of the agenda.  It was stated that the decision would no longer be made at a meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet, but by the Director of Community Services.  Thus, Members of the Overview and Business Panel would be required to undertake post-decision scrutiny of the decision.