Agenda and minutes

Cabinet - Thursday 17 November 2022 6.30 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Harrow Civic Centre, Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2XY. View directions

Contact: Nikoleta Kemp, Senior Democratic & Electoral Services Officer  Tel: 07761 405898 E-mail:  nikoleta.kemp@harrow.gov.uk

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53.

Apologies for Absence

To receive apologies for absence (if any).

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Minutes:

Apologies were received from Councillor Mina Parmar.

54.

Declarations of Interest

To receive declarations of disclosable pecuniary or non pecuniary interests, arising from business to be transacted at this meeting, from:

 

(a)          all Members of the Committee, Sub-Committee or Panel;

(b)          all other Members present in any part of the room or chamber.

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RESOLVED:  To note that the following interests were declared:

 

Agenda Item 9 - Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) - Review and Progress

 

Councillor Stephen Greek, Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications and Customer Experience, declared a pecuniary interest in that he was a Member of the HSDP Board.  He left the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Councillor Kantilal Rabadia, Non-Executive Cabinet Member, declared a pecuniary interest in that he was a Member of the HSDP Board.  He left the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Agenda Item 12 - School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme

 

Councillor Marilyn Ashton, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Planning and Regeneration, declared a non-pecuniary interest in that she was a Governor at a school in the borough.  She remained in the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Councillor Stephen Greek, Portfolio Holder for Performance, Communications and Customer Experience, declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he was a Governor at a school in the borough.  He remained in the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Councillor Stephen Hickman, Shadow Portfolio Holder for Children’s and Education Services, declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he was a teacher at a school in the borough.  He remained in the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Councillor Hitesh Karia, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, declared a non-pecuniary interest in that he worked for an organisation that dealt with schools in the borough.  He remained in the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

 

Councillor Jean Lammiman, Portfolio Holder for Community and Culture declared a non-pecuniary interest in that she was the Chair of the Board of Governors at a school in the borough.  She remained in the meeting while the item was discussed and agreed upon.

55.

Petitions

To receive any petitions submitted by members of the public or Councillors.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That no petitions had been received.

56.

Public Questions pdf icon PDF 71 KB

To receive any public questions received in accordance with paragraph 16 of the Executive Procedure Rules.

 

Questions will be asked in the order in which they were received.  There will be a time limit of 15 minutes for the asking and answering of public questions.

 

[The deadline for receipt of public questions is 3.00 pm, 14 November 2022.  Questions should be sent to publicquestions@harrow.gov.uk

No person may submit more than one question].

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RESOLVED:  To note that one public question had been received, responded to and the recording would be made available on the Council’s website.

57.

Councillor Questions pdf icon PDF 81 KB

To receive any Councillor questions received in accordance with paragraph 17 of the Executive Procedure Rules.

 

Questions will be asked in the order agreed with the relevant Group Leader by the deadline for submission and there be a time limit of 15 minutes.

 

[The deadline for receipt of Councillor questions is 3.00 pm, 14 November 2022].

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That the Councillor Questions were responded to and the recording would be made available on the Council’s website.

58.

Key Decision Schedule December 2022 - January 2023 pdf icon PDF 117 KB

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  To note the contents of the Key Decision Schedule for the period December 2022 to January 2023.

59.

Progress on Scrutiny Projects pdf icon PDF 71 KB

For consideration

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  To receive and note the current progress of the scrutiny reports.

Recommended Items

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60.

Council Vision and Priorities pdf icon PDF 132 KB

Report of the Chief Executive.

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Resolved to RECOMMEND:  (to Council)

 

That the Vision and Priorities be approved.

 

RESOLVED:  That

 

(1)            the Leader of the Council be authorised to make any minor amendments to the vision and priorities as necessary prior to the matter going to Council; and

 

(2)            the new Vision and Priorities be noted.

 

Reason for Recommendations:  To set the policy framework for the council.

 

[The resolution above is not subject to call-in as it is reserved to Council].

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61.

Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) - Review and Progress pdf icon PDF 285 KB

Report of the Corporate Director of Place.

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Having considered the confidential Appendix, and the reference from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, it was

 

RESOLVED:  That

 

(1)            the outcome of the review of the Harrow Strategic Development Partnership (HSDP) sites be noted;

 

(2)            further reports on the phase Business Plans for each scheme be authorised and agreed;

 

(3)            Greenhill Way be the preferred location for the Town Hall;

 

(4)            the initial Business Plan for Grange Farm (Phase 2) be agreed;

 

(5)            the Grange Farm scheme be incorporated into the HSDP and the development of a planning application for Phases 2 and 3 be approved;

 

(6)            the decision to revise the HSDP schemes be confirmed and officers be authorised to commission appropriate professional services and carry out preparatory and enabling works; and

 

(7)            Cabinet consider the production of a report on the economic impact of the proposals for the Greenhill Way site.

 

Reason for Decision:  To understand the outcomes of the review of the HSDP sites, authorise preparation of business plans for the revised schemes, allow further works required to provide a new Town Hall and agree the business plan and way forward for Grange Farm in order that high quality new housing can be developed for the Council’s tenants and residents.

62.

Investment into Harrow's Tennis Infrastructure - Update pdf icon PDF 181 KB

Report of the Corporate Director of Place and the Director of Inclusive Economy, Leisure and Culture.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That the final outcome of the public consultation which followed the ‘Investment into Harrow’s Tennis Infrastructure’ Cabinet Report of June 2022, be noted.

 

Reason for Decision:  In June 2022 Cabinet agreed that a consultation strategy be developed in relation to the renovation of the courts.  The consultation on Investment into Harrow’s Tennis Infrastructure showed a majority in favour of Harrow Council entering into an agreement with the Lawn Tennis Association to access capital funding to renovate Harrow’s tennis courts.

63.

Authority to Enter into High Value Leases pdf icon PDF 134 KB

Report of the Corporate Director of Place.

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Minutes:

Having considered confidential Appendix 1 it was

 

RESOLVED:  That the Corporate Director of Place, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment & Property, be authorised to finalise and agree the terms to enter into the nine leases listed in the confidential Appendix 1 to the officer report which were or would be at market value and would have a total value (over the term) of more than £250,000.

 

Reason for Decision:  The leases specified in the confidential Appendix 1 contributed to the budgeted income stream which the commercial property portfolio generated by way of the collection of rent.  The buildings were either currently occupied by the tenants (and had been for several years) and their leases were being renewed, or the spaces were under offer to tenants following a period of open marketing.

64.

School Organisation Update and School Capital Programme pdf icon PDF 211 KB

Report of the Corporate Director of People and the Director of Children’s Services.

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Minutes:

RESOLVED:  That

 

(1)            the update on the implementation of the school expansion programme, the School Roll Projections for 2022/2023-2034/2035 Report and the changes in the overall school organisation landscape, be noted;

 

(2)            statutory notices to establish the Additional Resourced Mainstream School (ARMS) provision at Pinner Wood, Stanburn and Grange primary schools, and expansion at Shaftesbury High School in accordance with the School Expansion Programme, be published;

 

(3)            the Director of Children’s Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, be authorised to determine the Statutory Notices;

 

(4)            the commencement of a procurement process to select contractor(s) to deliver the projects within the capital programme to implement the proposals to increase special educational provision associated with the School Expansion Programme, be agreed;

 

(5)            the Corporate Director of Place, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Children’s Services, Environment & Community Safety, Business, Employment & Property and Finance and Human Resources, be authorised to award contracts following the completion of each procurement associated with the Schools Expansion Programme;

 

(6)            the Director of Children’s Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, be authorised to publish statutory notices to increase interim capacity from September 2023 for pupils with severe and complex needs;

 

(7)            the Director of Children’s Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, be authorised to determine statutory notices to increase interim capacity from September 2023 for pupils with severe and complex needs;

 

(8)            the Corporate Director of Place, following consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Environment & Community Safety, Business, Employment & Property and Finance and Human Resources, be authorised to procure and appoint a contractor to deliver the associated accommodation requirements;

 

(9)            the Director of Children’s Services, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, be authorised to determine Admission Arrangements for community schools in Harrow;

 

(10)         it be noted that Canons High School Academy (Canons) would be undertaking a wider school capital programme and the accommodation for the Additionally Resourced Mainstream Schools (ARMS) units would be included within the programme;

 

(11)        it be noted that Canons would deliver the building programme and the Council would fund the capital element for the ARMS units; and

 

(12)        it be noted that Officers were also in discussions with Alexandra Primary School Academy about a similar ARMS delivery and provision arrangement.

 

Reason for Decision:  To enable the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory duties to provide sufficient school places in its area.