Agenda and minutes

Cabinet approved the following Executive Appointments:

Councillor Bogle appointed Heritage Champion

Councillor Shields appointed Mental Health Champion

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance, Cabinet noted the following:

i)  the forecast outturn position is an overspend of £2.91M, as outlined in paragraph 3. 

ii)  that the forecast overspend for portfolios is £6.91M as outlined in paragraph 4 to 14.

iii)  the delivery to date of the agreed savings proposals approved for 2018/19 as detailed in paragraphs 15 to 18.

iv)  the Key Financial Risk Register as detailed in paragraph 25 and appendix 1.

v)  the performance against the financial health indicators detailed in paragraphs 29 and 30 and appendix 2.

vi)  the performance of treasury management, and financial outlook in paragraphs 31 to 38 and appendix 3.

vii)  the performance outlined in the Quarterly Collection Fund Statement attached at appendix 4 and detailed in paragraphs 42 to 43.

viii)  the forecast outturn position is an overspend of £0.95M as outlined in paragraphs 39 to 41.

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance, Cabinet noted the following:

i)  the revised General Fund Capital Programme, which totals £167.42M as detailed in paragraph 44 and table 6 and the associated use of resources in table 7.

ii)  the revised HRA Capital Programme, which totals £184.90M as detailed in paragraph 44 and table 6 and the associated use of resources in table 7.

iii)  that the overall forecast position at Quarter 2 is £133.45M, resulting in a potential underspend of £7.22M, as detailed in paragraph 12, table 3, and Appendix 1.

iv)  that the capital programme remains fully funded up to 2022/23 based on the latest forecast of available resources although the forecast can be subject to change; most notably with regard to the value and timing of anticipated capital receipts and the use of prudent assumptions of future government grants to be received.

v)  that £0.67M has been added to the programme with approval to spend, under delegated powers. These additions are detailed in tables 1 and 2 and paragraphs 6-11.

To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance detailing the presentments accepted at Court Leet, actions taken to date and Cabinet Members or officers identified to lead on the response and any further action.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 21592)

On consideration of the report of the Director of Legal and Governance, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  that the initial officer responses to the Presentments approved by the Court Leet Jury, as set out in Appendix 1, be noted; and

(ii)  that individual Cabinet Members ensure responses are made to Presenters regarding presentments within their portfolios as appropriate and as soon as practically possible. 

To consider the report of the Chief Executive detailing the System Reform Proposal as developed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership’s (STP) Executive Delivery Group (EDG) and informed by broader health and care system leadership.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 21795)

On consideration of the report of the Chief Executive and having received representations from Richard Samuel (Senior Responsible Officer for Sustainability and Transformation Partnership) and John Richards (Chief Executive, Southampton Clinical Commissioning Group, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To consider and endorse the recommendations relating to further development of elements of a Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainability and Transformation Partnership’s System Reform Plan as outlined in sections 11 to 14 in the report.

To consider the report of the Leader, Clean Growth and Development seeking approval to advertise the intention to dispose of land at Redbridge Wharf Park to Network Rail. Network Rail has obtained planning permission for change of use of the Council’s land from open space and landscaping into operational railway use and construction of new railway sidings and associated works.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 21652)

On consideration of the report of the Leader and Clean Growth and Development Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To approve the advertising of the intention to dispose of land at Redbridge Wharf Park in accordance with statutory requirements.

(ii)  To report any objections received back to Cabinet for a final decision.

(iii)  In the event of no objections being received to delegate authority to Service Lead Capital Assets, following consultation with the Director of Finance & Commercialisation and Director of Legal and Governance, to agree detailed terms and conditions and to take any other actions required to give effect to this decision.

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture seeking approval of the Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2018-2023.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 21631)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture and having received and considered recommendations from Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee meeting held on 15^th November, 2018:

i)  That the Cabinet Member considers including within the Strategy explicit reference to effective multi-agency working to improve early intervention;  and

ii)  That whilst recognising the current data difficulties, the Cabinet Member gives consideration to including targets within the Strategy, or commits to including targets when the data concerns are addressed. 

Cabinet agreed to amend the Strategy to include i) above and consideration would be given to including targets in the Strategy, recommendation ii) above, once the targets were received from Central Government. 

Cabinet approved the Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2018-2023.

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture detailing the Housing Infrastructure Fund Offer and commitment to future delivery of the regeneration scheme.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 18/19 21646)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture Cabinet agreed the following:

i)  To delegate authority to the Director – Finance & Commercialisation following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes & Culture, Director of Growth, Director Legal & Governance and Lead Capital Assets to finalise and agree the conditions and monitoring framework of the Homes England Housing Infrastructure Bid.

ii)  Subject to approval by Council and subject to (i) above, to enter into a Grant Determination Agreement with Homes England for the Housing Infrastructure Fund grant of £3.75M.

iii)  To delegate authority to the Director of Growth to carry out the necessary procurement in order to deliver obligations contained within the Homes England Housing Infrastructure Fund funding agreement and bid.

iv)  To delegate authority to the Director of Growth, following consultation with the Director of Finance and Commercialisation and the Director of Legal & Governance, to take all necessary actions to implement and facilitate the delivery of the project funded by the Housing Infrastructure bid.