Venue: Morecambe Town Hall
Contact: Liz Bateson, Democratic Services - telephone (01524) 582047 or email ebateson@lancaster.gov.uk
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Minutes To receive as a correct record the minutes of Cabinet held on Tuesday, 13th February 2018 (previously circulated). Minutes: The minutes of the meetings held on Wednesday 7th and Tuesday 13th February 2018 were approved as correct records.
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Items of Urgent Business Authorised by the Leader To consider any such items authorised by the Leader and to consider where in the agenda the item(s) are to be considered. Minutes: The Chairman advised that there were no items of urgent business.
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations by Members of interests in respect of items on this Agenda. Members are reminded that, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011, they are required to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which have not already been declared in the Council’s Register of Interests. (It is a criminal offence not to declare a disclosable pecuniary interest either in the Register or at the meeting). Whilst not a legal requirement, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 9 and in the interests of clarity and transparency, Members should declare any disclosable pecuniary interests which they have already declared in the Register, at this point in the meeting. In accordance with Part B Section 2 of the Code Of Conduct, Members are required to declare the existence and nature of any other interests as defined in paragraphs 8(1) or 9(2) of the Code of Conduct.
Minutes: No declarations were made at this point.
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Public Speaking To consider any such requests received in accordance with the approved procedure.
Minutes:
Members were advised that there had been a request to speak at the meeting from a member of the public in accordance with Cabinet’s agreed procedure, as set out in Cabinet Procedure Rule 2.7, with regard to the report on the Implementation of Additional and Selective Licensing (Minute 84 refers). Mr Hemingway addressed Cabinet in support of the proposal to trial an alternative approach to additional and selective licensing.
The Chairman advised the meeting of a revision to the order of the agenda for the convenience of the public speaker.
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(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing) Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) to review the outcome of the public consultation on the introduction of licensing in a defined area in the West End of Morecambe and make a decision on an enforcement approach.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
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Changes to Council Housing Tenancy Agreement PDF 263 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing) Additional documents: Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) which sought Cabinet approval to make changes to the Council Housing Tenancy Agreement relating to secure and introductory tenants
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
The Officer preferred option is Option 2 for the reasons set out above. The need has been identified for the Council to review its tenancy agreement to ensure that the agreement remains fit for purpose and can be used as an effective management tool. The agreement has also been updated to ensure that it meets tenant expectations in terms of clarity and understanding.
Councillor Warriner proposed, seconded by Councillor Pattison:-
“That the recommendations, as set out in the report, be approved.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That the proposed changes to the Tenancy Agreement be approved.
(2) That the Principal Housing Manager be authorised to consult with tenants regarding the proposed changes to the Tenancy Agreement, and to serve the necessary preliminary notice of variation. (3) That a further report be brought to Members following the completion of the consultation process.
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Health & Housing)
Reasons for making the decision:
The decision is consistent with the City Council’s Corporate Plan, supporting the Council’s objectives to deliver value for money, customer focussed services and support sustainable communities.
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Review of Housing Allocation Policy PDF 257 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Report of Chief Officer (Health & Housing) Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Warriner)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) to request approval of the revised Housing Allocation Policy.
The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in the report as follows:
As described in the report, the officer preferred option is Option 2 to approve the revised Housing Allocation Policy see (Appendix 1).
Adoption of the revised Housing Allocation Policy will ensure the policy is “fit for purpose” for those in the greatest housing need. Ensuring we are compliant with current law and guidance relating to the impending Homeless Reduction Act new duties from April 2018. The revised Policy will also ensure that residents who apply to the council for housing will continue to be treated fairly and in accordance with the law. The proposals provide clarity that applicants falling within the statutory reasonable preference groups will have access to the housing register whilst continuing to recognise good practice.
Councillor Hanson proposed a revision to the local connection criteria and officer advice was sought to ensure that the amendment would be lawful.
Following on from clarification from the Chief Officer (Health & Housing) and the Interim Head of Legal and Democratic Services that the amendment if suitably worded was lawful and unlikely to have a major impact on housing allocations, Councillor Hanson proposed, seconded by Councillor Pattison:
“That the Changes to the Local Connection Criteria (exceptions) be revised to include individuals who were born and lived in the area continuously for a minimum of fifteen years.”
The amendment was agreed unanimously. Councillors then voted on the original recommendation, as revised:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That the Changes to the Local Connection Criteria (exceptions) be revised to include individuals who were born and lived in the area continuously for a minimum of fifteen years.
(2) That the revised Housing Allocation Policy, as amended to include (1) above, be approved.
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Officer (Health & Housing)
Reasons for making the decision:
The allocation of social housing directly contributes to the Health & Wellbeing corporate ... view the full minutes text for item 86. |
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2017-18 Performance Monitoring Quarter 3 PDF 202 KB (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Blamire)
Report of (Chief Executive)
Additional documents:
Minutes: (Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Blamire)
Cabinet received a report from the Chief Executive to report on the overall performance of key indicators for October - December 2017 (Quarter 3).
As the report was primarily for noting and comments, no options were provided.
Councillor Blamire proposed, seconded by Councillor Clifford:-
“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be noted.”
Councillors then voted:-
Resolved unanimously:
(1) That the performance of key indicators at the end of Quarter 3, 2017-18, be noted.
Officer responsible for effecting the decision:
Chief Executive
Reasons for making the decision:
The City Council’s Performance Management Framework requires regular reporting of operational, as well as financial performance.
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