Agenda, decisions and minutes

None.

None were made.

Approved.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meetings held on December 7 2016 and

December 15 2016 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Noted.

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

Deptford Anchor

RESOLVED that Officers be asked to produce a report and Action Plan for

Mayoral consideration on the return of the Deptford Anchor.

Deptford Anchor

Councillor Alan Hall presented the Business Panel’s referral which

acknowledged the previous response of the Mayor and called for a firmer

commitment to an Action Plan.

Councillor Joe Dromey informed the Mayor that along with Councillors Dacres

and Smith he had met Deptford Society representatives in November and that

costing proposals and sources of money were being investigated.

The Mayor said that as long as there was majority support for the restoration

of the anchor within the community he was happy to call for a report and

action plan for future Mayoral consideration.

RESOLVED that Officers be asked to produce a report and Action Plan for

Mayoral consideration on the return of the Deptford Anchor.

Having considered an officer report and a tabled addendum, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Damien Egan,

the Mayor agreed that:

(1) the progress made to date to deliver 500 new council homes by 2018 be

noted;

(2) statutory Section 105 consultation had been carried out for proposed infill

development at Marnock Road and Crofton Park Road;

(3) having considered the responses to the statutory Section 105 consultation,

Lewisham Homes prepare and submit a planning application for Marnock

Road; and

(4) the proposal set out for officers to consider the potential of additional sites,

at Burnt Ash Hill in Lee Green and at the former Home Park Office in

Bellingham, for the provision of new homes for this programme be noted, and

that further information in relation to these projects be brought back to Mayor

& Cabinet as soon as possible.

The report was presented by Councillor Damien Egan who confirmed the

proposals had already been considered by Housing Select Committee. He

said an addendum had been tabled withdrawing the Crofton Park proposal as

more consultation was required.

Having considered an officer report and a tabled addendum, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Damien Egan,

the Mayor, for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the progress made to date to deliver 500 new council homes by 2018 be

noted;

(2) statutory Section 105 consultation had been carried out for proposed infill

development at Marnock Road and Crofton Park Road;

(3) having considered the responses to the statutory Section 105 consultation,

Lewisham Homes prepare and submit a planning application for Marnock

Road; and

(4) the proposal set out for officers to consider the potential of additional sites,

at Burnt Ash Hill in Lee Green and at the former Home Park Office in

Bellingham, for the provision of new homes for this programme be noted, and

that further information in relation to these projects be brought back to Mayor

& Cabinet as soon as possible.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Health, Well-Being and Older People, Councillor Chris Best, the

Mayor agreed that:

(1)  the responses made by the Executive Director for Community Services to

the recommendations made in the Broadway Theatre Working Party Final

Report be approved; and

(2) the report be forwarded to full Council.

The report was presented by Councillor Chris Best who proposed that the

report suggesting the next steps for the Theatre should be submitted to the

Council. She praised the hard work of the reorganised Theatre staff which

was still able to produce well received programmes such as the Catford-on-Avon series prior to Christmas.

The Mayor added his thanks to the Theatre staff who had done an amazing

job on limited resources. Councillor Millbank added that she had found the

Lewisham Youth Theatre productions to be very impressive.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Health, Well-Being and Older People, Councillor Chris Best, the

Mayor, for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1)  the responses made by the Executive Director for Community Services to

the recommendations made in the Broadway Theatre Working Party Final

Report be approved; and

(2) the report be forwarded to full Council.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for the Third Sector, Councillor Joan Millbank, the Mayor agreed that:

(1) the contents of the review be noted;

(2) the revised policy as set out be approved; and

(3) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Community Services to

award discretionary rate relief to organisations on the Cultural and Leisure

sector list for the next 3 years.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for the Third Sector, Councillor Joan Millbank, the Mayor, for the

reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the contents of the review be noted;

(2) the revised policy as set out be approved; and

(3) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Community Services to

award discretionary rate relief to organisations on the Cultural and Leisure

sector list for the next 3 years.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor

agreed that:

(1) the results of the consultation on the proposal to enlarge Ashmead

Primary School from 1 to 2 forms of entry with effect from September 2017 be

noted;

(2) the results of the consultation on the proposal to enlarge Addey and

Stanhope School from 4 to 6 forms of entry with effect from September 2018

be noted;

(3) officers commence the formal statutory process to consult on the proposal

to enlarge Ashmead Primary School from 1 to 2 forms of entry with effect from

September 2017;

(4) officers commence the formal statutory process to consult on the proposal

to enlarge Addey and Stanhope School from 4 to 6 forms of entry with effect

from September 2018; and

(5) officers report back to Mayor and Cabinet by the end of spring 2017 with

the results of both ‘Representation’ periods requesting Mayoral decisions as

the statutory decision maker.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor,

for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the results of the consultation on the proposal to enlarge Ashmead

Primary School from 1 to 2 forms of entry with effect from September 2017 be

noted;

(2) the results of the consultation on the proposal to enlarge Addey and

Stanhope School from 4 to 6 forms of entry with effect from September 2018

be noted;

(3) officers commence the formal statutory process to consult on the proposal

to enlarge Ashmead Primary School from 1 to 2 forms of entry with effect from

September 2017;

(4) officers commence the formal statutory process to consult on the proposal

to enlarge Addey and Stanhope School from 4 to 6 forms of entry with effect

from September 2018; and

(5) officers report back to Mayor and Cabinet by the end of spring 2017 with

the results of both ‘Representation’ periods requesting Mayoral decisions as

the statutory decision maker.

Having considered an officer report and tabled financial addendum, and

presentations by the Chair of the Music Service Trust and the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor

agreed from the options available that:

(1) the DfE undertaking that funding for music hubs will be maintained to 2020

be noted;

(2) Lewisham Music’s status as a legal entity and a registered charity be

noted;

(3) the Music Service (or Lewisham Music if the transfer goes ahead) be

noted as a named resident organisation in the Fellowship Inn development

under the management of Phoenix Housing Association and with approved

Heritage Lottery Funding for the development and refurbishment of the site;

(4) Lewisham Music’s trustees’ letter be noted and the transfer of cost

liabilities be dealt with in accordance with Option 1 in the financial addendum

in order that the transfer can proceed, taking into account the interests of the

Council and the Music Service;

(5) the commencement of formal consultation on TUPE transfer to Lewisham

Music for the staff currently employed by the Council to operate the Music

Service be approved;

(6) Lewisham Music’s business plan and budget forecasts demonstrate that

the transfer of Lewisham Music Service to Lewisham Music best safeguards

music education in Lewisham whilst also providing a mechanism for future

growth and development;

(7) the transfer of Lewisham Music Service’s budget surplus and assets to

Lewisham Music be approved; and

(8) transfer terms be finalised and signed off by the Executive Director for

Children and Young People for the transfer to take place on 1 April 2017

The report was presented by Councillor Paul Maslin who pointed out a

financial addendum had been tabled indicating possible future options for

Lewisham’s exemplary Music Service.

The Mayor was addressed by Frank Doran, the Chair of the Music Service

Trustees who thanked those officers who had been involved in the spin out.

He said the Charity had considered the options carefully and believed Option

2 was unsustainable and would not ensure the viability of the Service after the

initial three years of operation.

The Mayor stated he knew having attended the ‘Turning of the Year’ concert

in Blackheath that the quality of musical productions for which the Service

was responsible was outstanding. He believed Lewisham Music had made a

good start and he was pleased to be able to support the Service by adopting

Option 1 which was the Trust’s strong preference.

Having considered an officer report and tabled financial addendum, and

presentations by the Chair of the Music Service Trust and the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor,

from the options available and the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the DfE undertaking that funding for music hubs will be maintained to 2020

be noted;

(2) Lewisham Music’s status as a legal entity and a registered charity be

noted;

(3) the Music Service (or Lewisham Music if the transfer goes ahead) be

noted as a named resident organisation in the Fellowship Inn development

under the management of Phoenix Housing Association and with approved

Heritage Lottery Funding for the development and refurbishment of the site;

(4) Lewisham Music’s trustees’ letter be noted and the transfer of cost

liabilities be dealt with in accordance with Option 1 in the financial addendum

in order that the transfer can proceed, taking into account the interests of the

Council and the Music Service;

(5) the commencement of formal consultation on TUPE transfer to Lewisham

Music for the staff currently employed by the Council to operate the Music

Service be approved;

(6) Lewisham Music’s business plan and budget forecasts demonstrate that

the transfer of Lewisham Music Service to Lewisham Music best safeguards

music education in Lewisham whilst also providing a mechanism for future

growth and development;

(7) the transfer of Lewisham Music Service’s budget surplus and assets to

Lewisham Music be approved; and

(8) transfer terms be finalised and signed off by the Executive Director for

Children and Young People for the transfer to take place on 1 April 2017

Having considered an officer report and tabled financial addendum, and

presentations by the Chair of the Music Service Trust and the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor

agreed from the options available that:

(1) the DfE undertaking that funding for music hubs will be maintained to 2020

be noted;

(2) Lewisham Music’s status as a legal entity and a registered charity be

noted;

(3) the Music Service (or Lewisham Music if the transfer goes ahead) be

noted as a named resident organisation in the Fellowship Inn development

under the management of Phoenix Housing Association and with approved

Heritage Lottery Funding for the development and refurbishment of the site;

(4) Lewisham Music’s trustees’ letter be noted and the transfer of cost

liabilities be dealt with in accordance with Option 1 in the financial addendum

in order that the transfer can proceed, taking into account the interests of the

Council and the Music Service;

(5) the commencement of formal consultation on TUPE transfer to Lewisham

Music for the staff currently employed by the Council to operate the Music

Service be approved;

(6) Lewisham Music’s business plan and budget forecasts demonstrate that

the transfer of Lewisham Music Service to Lewisham Music best safeguards

music education in Lewisham whilst also providing a mechanism for future

growth and development;

(7) the transfer of Lewisham Music Service’s budget surplus and assets to

Lewisham Music be approved; and

(8) transfer terms be finalised and signed off by the Executive Director for

Children and Young People for the transfer to take place on 1 April 2017

Councillor Paul Maslin presented the report which he believed suggested a

way forward for an already outstanding service. The Executive Director for

Children and Young People’s representative confirmed that all adoption

agencies would be obliged to join a Region by 2020 and that this report

requested an ‘in principle’ decision which would be followed by a fuller report

at a later stage.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor,

for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1), in principle approval be given to join a London Regional Adoption Agency,

subject to detailed financial analysis and business case; and

(2) the Director Children’s Social Care, in consultation with the Cabinet

Member for Children & Young People, be authorised to progress

arrangements relating to the development and Implementation of the London

Regional Adoption Agency model.

Having considered an officer report, and a formal presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor

agreed that the Instrument of Government for Rathfern Primary School be

made by Local Authority order dated 1 February 2017.

Having considered an officer report, and a formal presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children and Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor,

for the reasons set out in the report:

RESOLVED that the Instrument of Government for Rathfern Primary School

be made by Local Authority order dated 1 February 2017.

Having considered an officer report, and a formal presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children & Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor

agreed that the following person be nominated as a local authority governor

for the school indicated:

Joan Norris - Clyde Nursery School

Having considered an officer report, and a formal presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Children & Young People, Councillor Paul Maslin, the Mayor,

RESOLVED that the following person be nominated as a local authority

governor for the school indicated:

Joan Norris - Clyde Nursery School

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Member for Policy & Performance, Councillor Joe Dromey, the

Mayor agreed that the report be noted.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Member for Policy & Performance, Councillor Joe Dromey, the

Mayor:

RESOLVED that the report be noted.

Having considered an officer report the Mayor agreed that:

(1) the officer response to the referral by the Sustainable Development Select

Committee on the Catford Regeneration Programme be approved; and

(2) the report be forwarded to the Select Committee.

Having considered an officer report the Mayor:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the officer response to the referral by the Sustainable Development Select

Committee on the Catford Regeneration Programme be approved; and

(2) the report be forwarded to the Select Committee.

Having considered the Select Committee’s report, the Mayor agreed that the

views of the Select Committee as set out be received and the Executive

Director for Resources and Regeneration be asked to prepare an Action Plan

for consideration by the Select Committee in the Spring.

Councillor Kevin Bonavia presented the report and said he had attended the

the meeting of Public Accounts Select Committee which had led to the

production of a very helpful report. He added that in response, Officers were

now working on an Action Plan which would be presented initially to the

Select Committee in the Spring.

Having considered the Select Committee’s report, the Mayor:

RESOLVED that the views of the Select Committee as set out be received

and the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration be asked to

prepare an Action Plan for consideration by the Select Committee in the

Spring.

Having considered the Select Committee’s report, the Mayor agreed that the

views of the Select Committee as set out be received and the Executive

Director for Resources and Regeneration be asked to prepare a response for

Mayoral consideration.

Having considered the Select Committee’s report, the Mayor:

RESOLVED that the views of the Select Committee as set out be received

and the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration be asked to

prepare a response for Mayoral consideration.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor agreed

that:

(1) the Council Tax Base calculation for 2016/17, as set out in the annual

Council Tax Base government return, be noted;

(2) Council be recommended to agree a Council Tax Base of 81,087.65 Band

D equivalent properties for 2017/18;

(3) Council be recommended to agree a budgeted Council Tax collection rate

of 96.0%;

(4) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 0%

discount for second homes for 2016/17 be continued for 2017/18;

(5) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 0%

discount for empty homes Class A (an empty property undergoing structural

alteration or major repair to make it habitable) be continued;

(6) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 100%

discount awarded for a period of four weeks and then a 0% discount

thereafter, for empty homes – Class C (a substantially empty and unfurnished

property) be continued;

(7) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of an empty

homes premium of 50% in respect of long term empty properties be

continued, as set out in section six of this report;

(8) Council be recommended to agree, consistent with the approach taken in

2016/17, to implement the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to reflect

reductions in the Settlement Funding Assessment, which for 2017/18 will

mean 33% is passed onto working age CTRS recipients;

(9) Council be recommended to note the proposed 2017/18 National Non

Domestic Rate (NNDR) estimated net yield of £58.682m, based on current

information available; and

(10) Council be recommended to delegate the approval of the final 2017/18

NNDR1 form to the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration for

submission by the deadline of 31st January 2017.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor, for the reasons

set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the Council Tax Base calculation for 2016/17, as set out in the annual

Council Tax Base government return, be noted;

(2) Council be recommended to agree a Council Tax Base of 81,087.65 Band

D equivalent properties for 2017/18;

(3) Council be recommended to agree a budgeted Council Tax collection rate

of 96.0%;

(4) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 0%

discount for second homes for 2016/17 be continued for 2017/18;

(5) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 0%

discount for empty homes Class A (an empty property undergoing structural

alteration or major repair to make it habitable) be continued;

(6) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of a 100%

discount awarded for a period of four weeks and then a 0% discount

thereafter, for empty homes – Class C (a substantially empty and unfurnished

property) be continued;

(7) Council be recommended to agree that the existing policy of an empty

homes premium of 50% in respect of long term empty properties be

continued, as set out in section six of this report;

(8) Council be recommended to agree, consistent with the approach taken in

2016/17, to implement the Council Tax Reduction Scheme (CTRS) to reflect

reductions in the Settlement Funding Assessment, which for 2017/18 will

mean 33% is passed onto working age CTRS recipients;

(9) Council be recommended to note the proposed 2017/18 National Non

Domestic Rate (NNDR) estimated net yield of £58.682m, based on current

information available; and

(10) Council be recommended to delegate the approval of the final 2017/18

NNDR1 form to the Executive Director for Resources and Regeneration for

submission by the deadline of 31st January 2017.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor agreed from the

options available that:

(1) the updates from the Autumn Statement and provisional Local

Government Finance Settlement as presented be noted;

(2) the current financial assumptions of the Medium Term Financial Strategy

(MTFS) assume an annual 2% Adult Social Care precept is applied to the

Council Tax Base for the next three years (option 1 in section 7) and that the

Local Government Finance Settlement introduced new alternative options (2

to six) on which the budget could be modelled and that Option 4 should be

recommended to the Council;

(3) the Council’s budget be prepared with a reduced corporate risks and

pressures budget of £6.5m (down from £7.5m in previous years) for the three

years to 2019/20, thereby saving £1m in 2017/18 and £3m over the period.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Resources, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Mayor from the

options available and for the reasons otherwise set out in the report:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the updates from the Autumn Statement and provisional Local

Government Finance Settlement as presented be noted;

(2) the current financial assumptions of the Medium Term Financial Strategy

(MTFS) assume an annual 2% Adult Social Care precept is applied to the

Council Tax Base for the next three years (option 1 in section 7) and that the

Local Government Finance Settlement introduced new alternative options (2

to six) on which the budget could be modelled and that Option 4 should be

recommended to the Council;

(3) the Council’s budget be prepared with a reduced corporate risks and

pressures budget of £6.5m (down from £7.5m in previous years) for the three

years to 2019/20, thereby saving £1m in 2017/18 and £3m over the period.

The meeting closed at 3.58pm