Agenda, decisions and minutes

Councillor Paul Bell declared a personal prejudicial interest in Item 7 and

withdrew from the meeting during consideration of that item.

Councillor Paul Bell declared a personal prejudicial interest in Item 7 as his

employer had issued a collective grievance on this matter and he withdrew

from the meeting during consideration of that item.

Approved.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on March 24 2021 be

confirmed and signed as a correct record.

Having considered a written submission by the Public Accounts Select

Committee, the Cabinet agreed to ask the Executive Director for Corporate

Resources to provide a response for Mayoral consideration

The Deputy Mayor thanked the Select Committee for their submission on the

financial forecasts and acknowledged more resources were required to

support action being taken at the local level.

Having considered a written submission by the Public Accounts Select

Committee, the Cabinet:

RESOLVED that the Executive Director for Corporate Resources be asked to

provide a response for Mayoral consideration.

Having considered both an open and a confidential officer report, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Democracy, Refugees and

Accountability, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Cabinet agreed that the award

of a two year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years to British

Refugee Council be approved for a value of £1,707,728.00 over two years to

deliver Lewisham Council’s Refugee Resettlement Programme, welcoming

and resettling families. Should the option to extend the contract by another

two years be exercised, the additional cost would be £988,534

The report was introduced by Councillor Kevin Bonavia who underlined

Lewisham’s continuing commitment to supporting refugees and explained why

the use of an outside provider was required to supplement the Council’s

provision.

Having considered both an open and a confidential officer report, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Democracy, Refugees and

Accountability, Councillor Kevin Bonavia, the Cabinet for the reasons set out

in the report and by a vote of 4-0 of members physically present in the Council

Chamber:

RESOLVED that the award of a two year contract with the option to extend for

a further 2 years to British Refugee Council be approved for a value of

£1,707,728.00 over two years to deliver Lewisham Council’s Refugee

Resettlement Programme, welcoming and resettling families. Should the

option to extend the contract by another two years be exercised, the

additional cost would be £988,534.

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

Member for Housing & Planning, Councillor Paul Bell, the Cabinet agreed

that:

(1) the responses to the consultation carried out on Valentines Court estate

under s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April

2021 be received;

(2) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Valentine Court estate be continued;

(3) the responses to the consultation carried out on Dacres Road estate under

s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received;

(4) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Dacres Road estate be continued;

(5) the responses to the consultation carried out on Drakes Court under s105

of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received;

(6) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Drakes Court site be continued;

(7) the responses to the consultation carried out on the Greystead Road

estate under s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12

April 2021 be received;

(8) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Greystead Road site be continued;

(9) the responses to the consultation carried out on Hensford Gardens under

s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received;

(10) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to

build new homes on the Hensford Gardens site be continued;

(11) the responses to the consultation carried out on Markwell Close,

Prospect Close and Peter’s Path under s105 of the Housing Act 1985

between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be received;

(12) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to

build new homes on the Markwell Close, Prospect Close and Peter’s Path site

be continued;

(13) the responses to the consultation carried out on Walsham Road under

s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received; and

(14) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to

build new homes on the Walsham Road site be continued

The report was introduced by Councillor Paul Bell who tabled some

amendments to the appendices.

The Cabinet was next addressed by Abbey Darling on behalf of the residents

of Greystead Road and surrounding streets. She said there were strong

objections to the building proposals especially as all residents had to go on

was a single line drawing and a consultation period in March and April that

was felt to be inadequate.

Jamila Astwood spoke on behalf of residents of the Dacres Estate who

believed consultation had been too brief especially given the potential impact

on green space.

Perry Vale Ward Councillor John Paschoud spoke saying he believed the

consultation by Lewisham Homes had been impressive. He explained Section

105 consultations were limited to secure tenants but Lewisham Homes had

gone much further engaging widely with other area interest groups. He

stressed that the formal planning process had not commenced and there were

no detailed proposals on the table. These would only be submitted once all

views expressed had been considered.

Councillor Bell concluded by thanking residents for appearing and voicing

their concerns. He confirmed no firm plans had been developed as the

Council was still in an early part of the process. He explained Housing

developments took a long time and involved a lot of pre-planning preparation.

He pledged that residents would not be ignored and he said he would be

happy to meet residents to discuss any issued they had. He explained the

context of the Council’s efforts to tackle homelessness but stated that thus far

no decisions had been taken.

Having considered an open officer report, and presentations by the Cabinet

Member for Housing & Planning, Councillor Paul Bell and two local residents,

the Cabinet for the reasons set out in the report and by a vote of 4-0

of members physically present in the Council Chamber:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the responses to the consultation carried out on Valentines Court estate

under s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April

2021 be received;

(2) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Valentine Court estate be continued;

(3) the responses to the consultation carried out on Dacres Road estate under

s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received;

(4) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Dacres Road estate be continued;

(5) the responses to the consultation carried out on Drakes Court under s105

of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12 April 2021 be

received;

(6) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to build

new homes on the Drakes Court site be continued;

(7) the responses to the consultation carried out on the Greystead Road

estate under s105 of the Housing Act 1985 between 19 March 2021 and 12

April 2021 be received;

(8) having considered the responses to the consultation, the proposal to  ...  view the full minutes text for item 472.

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

Member for Democracy, Refugees and Accountability, Councillor Kevin

Bonavia, the Cabinet agreed that:

(1) the report attached at Appendix A be approved; and

(2) the report be refered to Council for agreement and endorsement.

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

Member for Democracy, Refugees and Accountability, Councillor Kevin

Bonavia, the Cabinet for the reasons set out in the report and by a vote of 4-0

of members physically present in the Council Chamber:

(1) the report attached at Appendix A be approved; and

(2) the report be refered to Council for agreement and endorsement.

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

Member for Finance and Resources, Councillor Amanda De Ryk, the Cabinet

agreed that:

(1) the terms of the collective agreement as set out in summary be approved;

(2) authority be delegated to the Head of Human Resources, in consultation

with the Executive Director for Children and Young People and the Director of

Law, Governance and Elections, to implement the collective agreement and to

settle any further matters arising including from claims made;

(3) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources

in consultation with the Executive Director for Children and Young People to

agree the basis of shared funding arrangements between the Council and

schools, via the Schools’ Forum;

(4) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources

to enter into any loan agreements to support those schools requiring financial

or cash flow support as a direct result of backdated Term Time only claim

costs.

Councillor Bell withdrew from the Chamber during consideration of this item.

Councillor Barnham thanked Councillor De Ryk for presenting the report

which he said related to a national issue and was all about treating staff fairly.

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

Member for Finance and Resources, Councillor Amanda De Ryk, the Cabinet

for the reasons set out in the report and by a vote of 3-0 of members

physically present in the Council Chamber:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the terms of the collective agreement as set out in summary be approved;

(2) authority be delegated to the Head of Human Resources, in consultation

with the Executive Director for Children and Young People and the Director of

Law, Governance and Elections, to implement the collective agreement and to

settle any further matters arising including from claims made;

(3) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources

in consultation with the Executive Director for Children and Young People to

agree the basis of shared funding arrangements between the Council and

schools, via the Schools’ Forum;

(4) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources

to enter into any loan agreements to support those schools requiring financial

or cash flow support as a direct result of backdated Term Time only claim

costs.

Having considered both an open and a confidential officer report, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning, Councillor Paul

Bell, the Cabinet agreed that:

(1) the rationale for the conversion of the premises to provide temporary

accommodation for families as set out;

(2) 114-116 Manor Avenue be converted for use as set out;

(3) the budget for Lewisham Homes to complete the conversion to provide 10

self-contained temporary housing units as set out in the accompanying Part 2

report be approved;

(4) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Housing, Regeneration

and Public Realm in conjunction with the Director of Law, Governance &

Elections to submit a planning application and approve any minor changes

that may be required through the planning process and for Lewisham Homes

to tender and appoint contractors to complete the work.

Having considered both an open and a confidential officer report, and a

presentation by the Cabinet Member for Housing & Planning, Councillor Paul

Bell, the Cabinet, for the reasons set out in the reports and by a vote of 4-0 of

members physically present in the Council Chamber:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the rationale for the conversion of the premises to provide temporary

accommodation for families as set out;

(2) 114-116 Manor Avenue be converted for use as set out;

(3) the budget for Lewisham Homes to complete the conversion to provide 10

self-contained temporary housing units as set out in the accompanying Part 2

report be approved;

(4) authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Housing, Regeneration

and Public Realm in conjunction with the Director of Law, Governance &

Elections to submit a planning application and approve any minor changes

that may be required through the planning process and for Lewisham Homes

to tender and appoint contractors to complete the work.

Approved.

RESOLVED that in accordance with Regulation 4(2)(b) of the Local

Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to

Information)(England) Regulations 2012 and under Section 100(A)(4) of the

Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the

meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve

the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1

of Schedule 12(A) of the Act,  and the public interest in maintaining the

exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information

10        Refugee Resettlement Programme Part 2

11        114-116 Manor Avenue Part 2

All decisions were considered in the Open part of the agenda.

This report was considered in conjunction with the report in the Open part of

the agenda.

All decisions were considered in the Open part of the agenda.

This report was considered in conjunction with the report in the Open part of

the agenda.

Prior to the conclusion of the meeting the Cabinet noted this was the last

meeting for Cllr Best in her role as Deputy Mayor and they recorded their

thanks for her service over the last three years.

The meeting closed at 7.02pm.