Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th December, 2023 7.30 pm

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Contact: Bernadette Lynch tel: 01708 434849 e-mail: bernadette.lynch@havering.gov.uk

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No.	Item
136.	Announcements View the background to item 136. View the decision for item 136. On behalf of the Chairman, there will be an announcement about the arrangements in case of fire or other events that might require the meeting room or building’s evacuation. Decision: Members were advised of the Fire Safety procedures in the Council Chamber. Minutes: Members were advised of the Fire Safety procedures in the Council Chamber.
137.	Apologies for absence View the background to item 137. View the decision for item 137. (if any) - receive Decision: Apologies received from Councillor Gillian Ford. Minutes: Apologies received from Councillor Gillian Ford.
138.	Disclosures of Interest View the background to item 138. View the decision for item 138. Members are invited to disclose any interests in any of the items on the agenda at this point of the meeting. Members may still disclose an interest in an item at any time prior to the consideration of the matter. Decision: There were no disclosures of interest. Minutes: There were no disclosures of interest.
139.	Minutes PDF 186 KB View the background to item 139. View the decision for item 139. To approve as a correct record, the minutes of the meeting held on 8^th November 2023, and to authorise the Chair to sign them. Decision: The minutes of the meeting held on 8^th November 2023, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them. Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 8^th November 2023, were agreed as a correct record and the Chair signed them.
140.	Serious Violence Duty Strategy PDF 492 KB View the background to item 140. View the decision for item 140. Additional documents: 5.1 Appendix 1 - Havering - Serious Violence Strategy 2024 , item 140. PDF 777 KB 5.2 Appendix 2 - EQHIA , item 140. PDF 331 KB 5.3 Appendix 3 - Havering Serious Violence Strategy Education Consultation Report , item 140. PDF 343 KB Decision: Report: Serious Violence Duty Strategy Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment Cabinet approved the Serious Violence Duty Strategy 2024-2027. Minutes: Report: Serious Violence Duty Strategy Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment The Serious Violence Strategy focuses on addressing serious violence, including youth violence and exploitation, weapon-enabled crime, domestic and sexual violence. A thorough Strategic Needs Assessment has been completed to drive our actions to prevent and reduce ... view the full minutes text for item 140.
141.	Proposed De-Designation and Closure of Chippenham Road Children's Centre PDF 286 KB View the background to item 141. View the decision for item 141. Additional documents: 6.1 Appendix 1; Children's Centres Analysis 2018 , item 141. PDF 977 KB 6.2 Appendix 2; Analysis of Children's Centre Consultation Survey Responses , item 141. PDF 708 KB 6.3 Appendix 3; EqHIA Proposed De-Designation and Closure of Chippenham Road Children's Centre FINAL , item 141. PDF 868 KB Decision: Report: Proposed De-Designation and Closure of Chippenham Road Children’s Centre Presented by Councillor Oscar Ford, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People The Cabinet agreed the permanent closure and de-designation of Chippenham Road Children’s Centre (Heaton Ward). Minutes: Report: Proposed De-Designation and Closure of Chippenham Road Children’s Centre Presented by Councillor Oscar Ford, Cabinet Member for Children & Young People The purpose of this report is to recommend the permanent closure and de-designation of Chippenham Road Children’s Centre, as outlined in the 2023-24 Council budget setting report. Service delivery ... view the full minutes text for item 141.
142.	Award of Construction Contract for the Family Welcome Centre PDF 322 KB View the background to item 142. View the decision for item 142. Additional documents: Restricted enclosure 14 View the reasons why document 142./2 is restricted Restricted enclosure 15 View the reasons why document 142./3 is restricted Restricted enclosure 16 View the reasons why document 142./4 is restricted Restricted enclosure 17 View the reasons why document 142./5 is restricted Decision: Report: Main Contract Award - Family Welcome Centre Presented by Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration Cabinet: 1. Approved the award of the construction contract for the Family Welcome Centre and Health Centre (shell and core) to Bidder A, as set out in this report. 2. Agreed to the Council entering into an Agreement for Lease with the NHS Health Provider for a Health Centre at the Family Welcome Centre based upon the draft Heads of Terms (provided as Exempt Appendix B). 3. Delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Place after consultation with the S151 Officer and the Deputy Director of Legal Services to: i. Agree terms for a Memorandum of Understanding with the NHS Health Provider; ii. Finalise and agree the Heads of Terms for the Agreement for Lease; and iii. Execute the Memorandum of Understanding, Agreement for Lease, Lease and associated ancillary legal agreements with the NHS Health Provider for the Health Centre, as necessary and appropriate. Minutes: Report: Main Contract Award - Family Welcome Centre Presented by Councillor Graham Williamson, Cabinet Member for Regeneration 1. This Cabinet report provides a summary of the Family Welcome Centre project and the recommendations to award the main contract to deliver the scheme. 2. Harold Hill has for many years been ... view the full minutes text for item 142.
143.	Application to the Secretary of State to amend the Parks Bylaws PDF 233 KB View the background to item 143. View the decision for item 143. Additional documents: 8.1 Appendix 1 Draft BYELAWSv2 , item 143. PDF 328 KB 8.2 Appendix 2 - Table of Proposed Bylaws , item 143. PDF 303 KB Decision: Report: Application to the Secretary of State to amend the Parks Bylaws Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment Cabinet: Approved the amended draft Parks Byelaws (Appendix 1) for submission to the Secretary of State for approval; Delegated authority to the Director of Environment to take all necessary legislative and procedural steps enabling submission of the amended Parks Byelaws to the Secretary of State for approval; Noted that following approval of the amended Parks Byelaws by the Secretary of State a report will be taken to Full Council for its approval on implementation of the Draft Byelaws. Minutes: Report: Application to the Secretary of State to amend the Parks Bylaws Presented by Councillor Barry Mugglestone, Cabinet Member for Environment The Council is responsible for various parks, open spaces and public gardens in the Borough. The conduct of the public in these locations is regulated by byelaws, which aim ... view the full minutes text for item 143.
144.	Budget Monitoring Report - Period 6 September 2023 PDF 985 KB Decision: Report: Budget Monitoring Report - Period 6 September 2023 Presented by Councillor Chris Wilkins, Cabinet Member for Finance Cabinet: Noted the revenue financial position at Period 6 and the action taken to mitigate the overspend. Minutes: Report: Budget Monitoring Report - Period 6 September 2023 Presented by Councillor Chris Wilkins, Cabinet Member for Finance This Report sets out the monitoring position for the Council for 2023/24 based on figures to period six (30th September). The Leader on behalf of the Cabinet and Havering Council, thanked Jon ... view the full minutes text for item 144.