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1.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 234 KB

Decision:

The minutes of the last meeting held on 11 January 2023 were agreed as an accurate record

Minutes:

The minutes of the last meeting held on 11 January 2023 were agreed as an accurate record.

2.

Declaration of Interests pdf icon PDF 206 KB

Decision:

None.

Minutes:

None.

3.

Matters Raised by Scrutiny and other Constitutional Bodies

4.

Award report for NHS Health Checks provision - Part 1 pdf icon PDF 83 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet agree the recommendation to appoint One Health Lewisham (OHL) to deliver the NHS Health Check Contract. The contract will commence for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023 with an option to extend for a further 2 years

Minutes:

Having considered open and closed officer reports, it was MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Powell and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet agree the recommendation to appoint One Health Lewisham (OHL) to deliver the NHS Health Check Contract. The contract will commence for an initial period of 3 years commencing on 1st April 2023 with an option to extend for a further 2 years

5.

Permission to Extend the Humankind (Adult Substance Misuse Contract) pdf icon PDF 81 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet approve to extend the contract for the Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS) provided by Humankind for a period of two years until March 2025 as provided for by the option in the original contract award.

Minutes:

Councillor Bell introduced the report.

 

Danny Waites, Public Health Commissioning Manager – Addictions, provided information on the action plan to improve outcomes.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Powell and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet approve to extend the contract for the Primary Care Recovery Service (PCRS) provided by Humankind for a period of two years until March 2025 as provided for by the option in the original contract award.

6.

Recommendation regarding the delivery of Extra Care Services by Housing 21 at Cinnamon Court Deptford - Part 1 pdf icon PDF 59 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet agree the award of a contract to Housing 21 for the delivery of extra care services at Cedar Court and Cinnamon Court for three years with an option to extend for up to two years. This will equate to a total cost of £924,352 per annum for both services, a total of £2,773,056 for three years and £4,621,760 for five years.

Minutes:

Having considered open and closed officer reports, it was MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Dacres and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet agree the award of a contract to Housing 21 for the delivery of extra care services at Cedar Court and Cinnamon Court for three years with an option to extend for up to two years. This will equate to a total cost of £924,352 per annum for both services, a total of £2,773,056 for three years and £4,621,760 for five years.

7.

Lewisham Autism Strategy pdf icon PDF 96 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet agree the Strategy and commit to its priorities and agree to the launch of the Lewisham Autism Partnership.

Minutes:

Having considered an open officer report, it was MOVED by Councillor Bell, SECONDED by Councillor Barnham and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet agree the Strategy and commit to its priorities and agree to the launch of the Lewisham Autism Partnership.

8.

Microsoft Azure pdf icon PDF 61 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that the Mayor & Cabinet note the procurement process being undertaken and approve the expenditure and Brent entering into the contract on behalf of the Council provided the financial contribution is within authorised limits

Minutes:

Having considered an open officer report, it was MOVED by the Mayor, SECONDED by Councillor Dacres and RESOLVED that the Mayor & Cabinet note the procurement process being undertaken and approve the expenditure and Brent entering into the contract on behalf of the Council provided the financial contribution is within authorised limits

9.

Statement of Community Involvement pdf icon PDF 71 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a) Approve the content of the draft Statement of Community Involvement for public consultation including the annex addressing Amenity Society formal recognition.

b) Delegate authority to the Director of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member to make corrections or clarifications to the draft SCI prior to Public Consultation

c) Note the progress of the Local Democracy Review projects

Minutes:

Having considered an open officer report, it was MOVED by Councillor Dacres, SECONDED by Councillor Powell and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a) Approve the content of the draft Statement of Community Involvement for public consultation including the annex addressing Amenity Society formal recognition.

b) Delegate authority to the Director of Planning, in consultation with the Cabinet Member to make corrections or clarifications to the draft SCI prior to Public Consultation

c) Note the progress of the Local Democracy Review projects

10.

BfL Appropriation for Planning purposes pdf icon PDF 74 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a)    Notes that officers published open space notices in respect of the proposed appropriation of the Council owned open space land at Drakes Court and Valentines Court as shown on the attached plans at Appendix A and Appendix B;

b)    Notes that no responses were received in relation to the notices as set out in Section 7;

c)    Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land at Drakes Court, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from housing purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it is currently held, and the Council believes that the acquisition will facilitate the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on or in relation to the land pursuant to section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

d)    Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land on the Valentine Court estate, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix B, from housing purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it is currently held, and the Council believes that the acquisition will facilitate the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on or in relation to the land pursuant to section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990);

e)    Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land at Drakes Court, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from planning purposes back to housing purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972;

f)     Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land on the Valentine Court estate, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from planning purposes back to housing purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972; and

g)    Delegates authority to the Executive Director for Executive Director for Housing, Regeneration and Public Realm in consultation with the Director of Law, Governance and Elections to deal with any necessary arrangements to record the appropriation of each site for planning purposes including the transfer of the land from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to the General Fund account (GF) at the current red book value; the transfer of the land from the GF to the HRA at the current red book value; to negotiate and enter into agreements by deed and payment of compensation for the release of third-party rights where this can be achieved on reasonable terms within a reasonable timescale; and to take all necessary steps to settle claims for compensation under section 204 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

Minutes:

Having considered an open officer report, it was MOVED by Councillor Dacres, SECONDED By Councillor Powell and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a)    Notes that officers published open space notices in respect of the proposed appropriation of the Council owned open space land at Drakes Court and Valentines Court as shown on the attached plans at Appendix A and Appendix B;

b)    Notes that no responses were received in relation to the notices as set out in Section 7;

c)     Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land at Drakes Court, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from housing purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it is currently held, and the Council believes that the acquisition will facilitate the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on or in relation to the land pursuant to section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

d)    Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land on the Valentine Court estate, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix B, from housing purposes to planning purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972 as it is no longer required for the purpose for which it is currently held, and the Council believes that the acquisition will facilitate the carrying out of development, redevelopment or improvement on or in relation to the land pursuant to section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990);

e)    Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land at Drakes Court, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from planning purposes back to housing purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972;

f)      Agrees to the appropriation of the Council owned land on the Valentine Court estate, as outlined in red on the plan attached at Appendix A, from planning purposes back to housing purposes under Section 122 of the Local Government Act 1972; and

g)    Delegates authority to the Executive Director for Executive Director for Housing, Regeneration and Public Realm in consultation with the Director of Law, Governance and Elections to deal with any necessary arrangements to record the appropriation of each site for planning purposes including the transfer of the land from the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) to the General Fund account (GF) at the current red book value; the transfer of the land from the GF to the HRA at the current red book value; to negotiate and enter into agreements by deed and payment of compensation for the release of third-party rights where this can be achieved on reasonable terms within a reasonable timescale; and to take all necessary steps to settle claims for compensation under section 204 of the Housing and Planning Act 2016.

11.

Right to Buyback 1 - Extension PART 1 pdf icon PDF 148 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a) Approve the purchase of up to an additional 20 homes for the Right to Buyback 1 programme, using GLA grant and HRA borrowing. Note that these purchases are subject to the application of GLA grant.

b) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to approve the purchase of individual properties, and associated administrative, refurbishment or alteration/extension works costs for the Buyback Programme.

c) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to nominate a Senior Responsible Officer to approve the purchase of individual properties, and associated administrative, refurbishment or alteration/extension works costs for the Buyback Programme and Buyback Programme 20-unit extension.

d) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to bid for and accept any local, regional or national financial grants to support the delivery of the Buyback Programme.

Approve the extension of the Right to Buyback programme until June 2023.

Minutes:

Having considered open and closed officer reports, it was MOVED By Councillor Dacres, SECONDED by Councillor Powell and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet:

 

a) Approve the purchase of up to an additional 20 homes for the Right to Buyback 1 programme, using GLA grant and HRA borrowing. Note that these purchases are subject to the application of GLA grant.

b) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to approve the purchase of individual properties, and associated administrative, refurbishment or alteration/extension works costs for the Buyback Programme.

c) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to nominate a Senior Responsible Officer to approve the purchase of individual properties, and associated administrative, refurbishment or alteration/extension works costs for the Buyback Programme and Buyback Programme 20-unit extension.

d) Delegate authority to the Director of Inclusive Regeneration to bid for and accept any local, regional or national financial grants to support the delivery of the Buyback Programme.

Approve the extension of the Right to Buyback programme until June 2023.

12.

Determination of Lewisham's admission arrangements for the 2024/25 academic year pdf icon PDF 59 KB

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet approve the local authority’s admissions arrangements for the academic year 2024/25 which have not changed from the existing policies.

Minutes:

Having considered an open officer report, it was MOVED by Councillor Barnham, SECONDED by Councillor Dacres and RESOLVED that Mayor & Cabinet approve the local authority’s admissions arrangements for the academic year 2024/25 which have not changed from the existing policies.

13.

Exclusion of Press and Public pdf icon PDF 106 KB

Decision:

All closed (Part 2) reports were considered alongside their open (Part 1) counterparts, therefore there was no need to exclude the Press and Public.

Minutes:

All closed (Part 2) reports were considered alongside their open (Part 1) counterparts, therefore there was no need to exclude the Press and Public.

14.

Recommendation regarding the delivery of Extra Care Services by Housing 21 at Cinnamon Court Deptford - Part 2

Decision:

Considered alongside Item 6

Minutes:

Considered alongside Item 6

15.

Award report for NHS Health Checks provision - Part 2

Decision:

Considered alongside Item 4.

Minutes:

Considered alongside Item 4.

16.

Right to Buyback 1 - Extension - Part 2

Decision:

Considered alongside Item 11.