Agenda and minutes

Venue: Hendon Town Hall, The Burroughs, London NW4 4BQ

Contact: Salar Rida 020 8359 7113 Email: salar.rida@barnet.gov.uk 

Items
No. Item

1.

Minutes of last meeting pdf icon PDF 71 KB

Minutes:

Councillor David Longstaff, Chairman of the Community Leadership Committee welcomed all attendants to the meeting.

 

RESOLVED-that the minutes of the previous meeting held on 25 November 2016 be agreed as a correct record.

 

The Chairman also welcomed the students attending the Committee as part of the Democratic Engagement Programme.

 

2.

Absence of Members (If any)

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Nagus Narenthira who was substituted by Councillor Alan Schneiderman and Councillor Charlie O-Macauley who was substituted by Councillor Adam Langleben.

 

3.

Declaration of Members' Disclosable Pecuniary interests and Non Pecuniary interests (If any)

Minutes:

Councillor

 Agenda Item

Interest Declared

Councillor Graham Old

13

Non-pecuniary interest as a Trustee of the Edward Harvist Trust

Councillor Kath McGuirk

15,16

Non-pecuniary interest as a member of CAMRA.

Councillor Alon Or-Bach

15,16

Non-pecuniary interest as a member of CAMRA.

Councillor Alan Schneiderman

15,16

Non-pecuniary interest as a member of CAMRA

 

4.

Report of the Monitoring Officer (If any)

Minutes:

None.

5.

Public Comments and Questions (If any)

Minutes:

None.

6.

Members' Items (If any)

6a

Member's Item - Councillor McGuirk pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Minutes:

Councillor McGuirk introduced her Member’s item which related to a request for an update on action taken to tackle domestic violence and violence against women and girls so that the committee can contribute to the refresh of the council’s strategy.

The Chairman responded to this request by stating that there is a Barnet partnership plan which falls under the remit of Safer Communities Partnership Board and an update can be submitted to the next Community Leadership Committee. In addition, when the domestic violence plan is refreshed it can also be submitted to CLC for comments.
 

The Committee unanimously agreed on Member’s item.

 

RESOLVED- an update on the Barnet partnership plan will be submitted to the Community Leadership Committee and when the refresh of the plan takes place at the Safer Communities Partnership Board it will also be submitted to CLC for comments. 

 

6b

Member's Item - Councillor Or-bach pdf icon PDF 247 KB

Minutes:

Councillor Or-bach introduced his Member’s item which related to an update on proposed cuts to the fire service impacting Barnet, including the potential loss of 13 appliances in London.

 

The Chairman expressed his support towards the request of this item. 

Councillor McGuirk moved a motion to have a discussion and give the opportunity to Steve Leader to answer questions. The motion was duly seconded.

 

The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:

For

5

Against

6

Abstain

0

 

Following votes, the motion was declared LOST.

 

The committee moved to the vote for the Member’s item request.

 

RESOLVED unanimously that the Committee requested to receive an update on this item at their next meeting.

6c

Member's Item - Councillor Slocombe pdf icon PDF 242 KB

Minutes:

Councillor Slocombe introduced the item which related to an update as to how many prosecutions have occurred in the last two years regarding fly tipping and an impact statement on future prosecutions if the service is cut or/and taken over by the police who themselves have suffered savage cuts and have other priorities on their time.

RESOLVED that:

The Committee unanimously agreed that an update would be provided to Members in two weeks’ time.

 

 

6d

Member's Item - Councillor Narenthira pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Minutes:

Councillor Schneiderman presented this item in Councillor Narenthira’s absence.

The Chairman stated that there is a regeneration report going to the next Assets, Regeneration and Growth Committee which can cover this item so following the ARG meeting the item can be brought back to CLC if needed. 

 

Councillor Schneiderman moved a motion to refer this item to the Assets, Regeneration and Growth Committee. The motion was duly seconded.

The vote on the motion was recorded as follows:

 

For

5

Against

6

Abstain

0

 

Following votes, the motion was declared LOST.

It was RESOLVED that this item would come back to the next CLC meeting if it was not discussed during the next Asset, Regeneration and Growth Committee.

 

6e

Member's Item - Councillor O-Macauley pdf icon PDF 240 KB

Minutes:

Councillor Langleben presented the item in Councillor O-Macauley’s absence. Councillor Langleben moved a motion to send a letter to the Mayor that would state the following:

‘This committee request the loss of police officers and PCSOs from cuts to police budget that are affecting Barnet and seek assurance that we do not want to see any further cuts and we want to see effective neighbourhood policing in this borough’.

The motion was duly seconded.

The votes on the motion were recorded as follows:

 

For

5

Against

5

Abstain

0

 

 

The Chairman used his casting vote and casted his vote against and therefore, the motion was declared LOST.

 

The Committee unanimously agreed the request as set out in the Member’s item.

 

To ask for an update on cuts to police officers and budgets impacting Barnet, including the number of police officers cut since 2010 and in the budget going forward. 

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

7.

An update on Policing: Neighbourhood Policing Team and Performance (presentation)

Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed Superintendent Paula Light (Barnet Police). Paula Light provided a briefing and updated the Committee on Neighbourhood Policing and Performance.

 

8.

Building Community Resilience for Emergencies pdf icon PDF 277 KB

Minutes:

The Chairman welcomed Kate Solomon and Steve Leader (Borough Commander, London Fire Brigade).

Following discussion of the item, the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1. That the Committee noted the work completed to date to support the building of community resilience

2. That the Committee noted planned future actions to raise awareness of emergencies and encourage preparedness amongst individuals and communities to reduce long term dependence on the council

3. That the Committee commented on ways in which officers can support Members in advocating community resilience within their respective wards.

 

9.

Annual update on the 2016 Community Safety Strategic Assessment pdf icon PDF 368 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chairman introduced the report which related to the annual update on the 2016 Community Safety Strategic Assessment.

 

Following discussion the committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

1. The Community Leadership Committee noted and commented on the findings of the Community Safety Strategic Crime Needs Assessment.

2. That the Community Leadership Committee noted the progress made by the Safer Communities Partnership on delivering the 2015/16 Community Safety Strategy Action Plan.

3. That the Community Leadership Committee noted that the final Community Safety Strategy update will be agreed at the Safer Communities Partnership Board on 22nd April 2016.

4. That the Community Leadership Committee noted and commented on the role of the Council delivering on the Community Safety Strategy through the Council’s Community Safety Team.

 

 

*Following votes, Councillor Gordon left the meeting due to prior commitments.

 

10.

Review of Barnet's Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) and the introduction of the Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) pdf icon PDF 448 KB

Minutes:

The Chairman introduced the report which related to the review of Barnet’s Designated Public Place Order (DPPO) and the introduction of the Public Space Protection Order.

The Chairman moved a motion to change recommendation 7 to read as:

 

‘That the Committee retain approval for those PSPOs that would impact more than 3 bordering wards or 2 or more separate wards and delegate the operational decision in relation to authorising a PSPO for up to 3 wards to the Commissioning Director for Environment in line with scheme of delegation for officers and in consultation with the ward members and Chairman of SCPB’.

 

The Committee unanimously agreed and the motion was declared CARRIED.

 

The Chairman moved to the vote of the recommendations as set out in the report and recommendation 7 as amended.

 

1. The Committee noted and comment on the contents of the report, specifically the new council power to implement and enforce a Public Space Protection Order.

2. That the Committee approved the DPPO remaining in place until 18 October 2017 and that the PSPO is implemented in areas where there is persistent ASB which includes street drinking and related anti-social behaviour and nuisance.

3. That the Committee supported the approach of implementing a PSPO as part of a package of interventions that considers engagement with vulnerable offenders, the local community and partners where enforcement is considered against the most persistent offenders.

4. That the Committee approved that a PSPO longer than 6 months will be reviewed by the Community Safety MARAC every 6 months. This review will include consultation with the local community, members and a review of the evidence.

5. That the Committee approved that where, following the review as stated in

recommendation 4 above, the ASB problems have been resolved the council and/or the Community Leadership Committee (depending on who initially authorised the PSPO) can revoke the PSPO.

6. That the Committee noted that if a PSPO is authorised the Council will need to carry out a statutory consultation before making the order.

7. That the Committee retain approval for those PSPOs that would impact more than 3 bordering wards or 2 or more separate wards and delegate the operational decision in relation to authorising a PSPO for up to 3 wards to the Commissioning Director for Environment in line with scheme of delegation for officers and in consultation with the ward members and Chairman of SCPB

 

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

 

11.

Commissioning Plan - 2016/17 addendum pdf icon PDF 284 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Director of Strategy and Communications, Stephen Evans, introduced the report that related to the Commissioning Plan for 2016/17.

 

Following discussion the Chairman moved to the recommendations as set out in the report. The votes were recorded as follows:

 

For

5

Against

0

Abstain

5

 


It was RESOLVED:

 

That the Committee review and approve the addendum to Community

Leadership Committee Commissioning Plan for 2016/17 (Appendix A), which includes the Q3 position against 2015/16 targets and presents updated targets for 2016/17.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

12.

Area Committee non-Community Infrastructure Levy funding Criteria and Process pdf icon PDF 313 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chairman introduced the report which related to Area Committee non-Community Infrastructure Levy funding: Criteria and Process.

 

Following discussion the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

 

RESOLVED:

That the Committee:

1. Approved the eligibility criteria for non-CIL community funding from 2016/17(see 1.16-1.19)

2. Noted the agreement made during the 2015 review of the routes for Members to bring CIL and non-CIL community funding proposals for Area Committee for consideration (see 1.20–1.29)

3. Approved the process for making decisions on proposals and the information that Members are required to provide to allow Area Committees to make a decision based on evidence (see 1.31-1.35)

4. Noted the process of financial and safeguarding due diligence that is carried out by officers before any payments are made (see 1.37-1.38)

5. Noted the difference between the Corporate Grants Fund and Area Committee funding, including both CIL and non-CIL funding which, Area Committees have available (see 1.39-1.41)

6. Noted the restrictions on Members’ Items as detailed in section 6.1 of the Council’s Constitution and agrees the recommendation to submit a proposed amendment to 17 March Constitution, Ethics and Probity Committee recommending the exemption of Area Committees to section 6.5 of the Council’s Constitution. (see 1.27-1.29) Changes will be effective from July AreaCommittee.

7. Approved the Application and Guidance document in Appendix A

 

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

13.

Corporate Grants Programme - Update Report pdf icon PDF 267 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Ken Argent (Grants Manager) introduced the report which related to the progress report on the Corporate Grants Programme-start up grants.

The Committee unanimously noted the recommendation.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee noted the progress report on projects supported with a start-up grant from the corporate grants programme.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

14.

Community Focus - Extension of Funding Agreement, 2016/17 pdf icon PDF 280 KB

Minutes:

Ken Argent introduced the report which related to the Extension of Funding Agreement for Community Focus.

Following discussion of the report the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

 

RESOLVED:

 

(1) That, subject to the council’s Standard Conditions of Grant Aid, the existing funding agreement with Community Focus, subsidising places on its courses for older and disabled people to improve their resilience and capacity to live independently, be extended for a further twelve months beyond 2015/16 to 31March 2017.

(2) That a grant of £47,300 to Community Focus be approved for 2016/17.

(3) That the Director of Resources be authorised to finalise terms and conditions in relation to the grant.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

15.

Nomination of the Griffin Pub as an Asset of Community Value pdf icon PDF 299 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Mr Evans introduced the report which related to the Community Right to Bid nomination: the Griffin Pub, 1262 High Road, London, N20 9HH.

Following discussion of the item, the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the Committee approved the listing of the Griffin Pub as an Asset of Community Value, based on the statutory criteria set out in the Localism Act 2011, and the evidence provided in the nomination.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

16.

Nomination of the Sebright Arms as an Asset of Community Value pdf icon PDF 303 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Mr Evans introduced the report which related to the Community Right to Bid nomination: the Sebright Arms, 9 Alston Road, High Barnet, EN5 4ET.

Following discussion, the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendations.

RESOLVED:

That the Committee approved the listing of the Sebright Arms as an Asset of Community Value, based on the statutory criteria set out in the Localism Act 2011, and the evidence provided in the nomination.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

17.

Corporate Grants Programme, 2015/16 - The Axis Educational Trust pdf icon PDF 255 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

Ken Argent introduced the report which related to the Corporate Grants Programme-the Axis Educational Trust.

The Committee unanimously agreed the recommendation.

RESOLVED:

‘That a start-up grant of £10,000 be awarded to The Axis Educational Trust, subject to the council’s Standard Conditions of Grant Aid and the special conditions shown in the grant assessment enclosed’

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

18.

Grant 2016/17, Love Burnt Oak pdf icon PDF 305 KB

Minutes:

Sara Elias-Bassett, Community Engagement Participation and Engagement Lead introduced the report which related to the Love Burnt Oak Grant.

Following discussion of the item, the Committee unanimously agreed the recommendation.

 

 

RESOLVED:

1. That the Committee approved the following recommendation of an award of £54,858 to Love Burnt Oak, funded from the Burnt Oak Opportunity Support Team budget.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

19.

Forward Work Programme pdf icon PDF 241 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Chairman introduced the work programme.

The committee noted the work programme and agreed:

·         To submit the organisational update report on London Community Rehabilitation Company in September’s Forward Work Programme.

·         Bring Members’ items from today’s meeting to the September Committee.

 

*Councillor Gordon was absent during voting on this item

 

20.

Any item(s) the Chairman decides are urgent

Minutes:

None.