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08/05/2018 - Milespit Hill Cemetery Acquisition ref: 6909    Recommendations Approved

On the 27th November 2017 Assets, Regeneration and Growth Committee (ARG) gave the approval for the acquisition of Milespit Hill Cemetery (the “Property”) subject to a maximum price and that direct arrangements with Westminster Council are negotiated prior to the acquisition of the site.  The ARG report highlighted the shortage of new burial space at Hendon Cemetery and Crematorium (HCC) and the potential impact of burial space running out by 2020.

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 23/05/2018

Effective from: 08/05/2018

Decision:

1.     To authorise the entry into a conditional contract for the acquisition of the Property as set out in the exempt report.

 

2.     To authorise completion of purchase of the Property on satisfaction of the conditions in the contract being the completion of a deed of easement granting a right of way and a right of drainage over the adjoining cemetery owned by Westminster and entry by Barnet into a side agreement (the “Side Agreement”) with Westminster to amend certain terms of the deed of easement

 

3.     To authorise entry into the Side Agreement with Westminster City Council.

 

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Mill Hill;


03/05/2018 - Outcome of the Holders Hill Road NW4/NW7 Parking and Traffic statutory consultation ref: 6908    Recommendations Approved

This report summarises the representation and objections received to the parking and traffic proposal for Holders Hill Road and determines whether the proposals should be introduced or not, and if so, with or without modification.

 

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Environment

Decision published: 16/05/2018

Effective from: 03/05/2018

Decision:

This report summarises the representation and objections received to the parking and traffic proposal for Holders Hill Road and determines whether the proposals should be introduced or not, and if so, with or without modification.

 

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Finchley Church End; (Pre 2022)West Finchley;

Lead officer: Lisa Wright


05/02/2018 - Suicide Prevention in Barnet ref: 6877    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 05/02/2018 - Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 15/05/2018

Effective from: 05/02/2018

Decision:

The Chairman invited to the table:

·       Dr Jeff Lake – Consultant in Public Health

 

Dr Lake presented the report which sets out the progress made in delivering the annual 2017-2018 Action Plan.

 

Dr Lake noted that, following publication of the ‘Inquiry into Local Suicide Prevention Plans in England’ by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Suicide and Self-harm, all authorities must have in place:

 

·       A suicide audit work to understand local suicide risk

·       A suicide prevention plan in order to identify the initiatives required to address local suicide risk

·       A multi-agency suicide prevention group to involve all relevant statutory agencies and voluntary organisations in implementing the local action plan.

 

The Committee requested that, for future reports, all acronyms should be written in full in the first instance and only abbreviated subsequently. (Action)

 

A request was made in reference to the sample size on page 63 regarding the Thrive Programme as they will have statistics based on a larger sample. (Action)

 

It was agreed that a copy of the extract of the minutes under this item be circulated to Dr Jeff Lake for action.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1.     The Committee noted the suggestions of the Health Select Committee Inquiry into Suicide Prevention, local arrangements for suicide prevention and progress in delivering the 2017/2018 suicide prevention action plan ahead of its being refreshed for 2018/2019.

2.     The Committee receive an annual report on suicide prevention. (Action: Forward Work Programme)

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/02/2018 - Any Other Items that the Chairman Decides are Urgent ref: 6875    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 05/02/2018 - Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 15/05/2018

Effective from: 05/02/2018

Decision:

The Chairman thanked the Committee and Officers for their contributions to the discussions held at this meeting and during the municipal year.  She also thanked the Governance Officers for all their help.

 

The Chairman expressed her gratitude to Councillor Old for his continued commitment as Vice-Chairman of the Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee as well as his enormous contribution to the work of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

The Chairman also thanked Councillor Helena Hart for her invaluable contribution to all the HOSC meetings throughout many years.

 

The Vice-Chairman thanked the Chairman for her all her work and efforts as Chairman of the Health Overview and Scrutiny and Barnet representative and Committee Member on the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

 

 


05/02/2018 - Health Overview and Scrutiny Forward Work Programme ref: 6876    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Made at meeting: 05/02/2018 - Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Decision published: 15/05/2018

Effective from: 05/02/2018

Decision:

The Committee noted the standing item on the agenda which lists the reports due to be reported the Committee on 2018.

 

It was noted that the Forward Work Programme will be updated to include:

·       Suggested items by Barnet Healthwatch will be included on the Forward Work Programme – as noted under item 11 at this meeting.

·       Update report on Breastfeeding Support Services, as noted under the Member’s item 6 (a).

·       Annual report on Suicide Prevention, as noted under item 10.

 

RESOLVED that the Committee noted the Forward Work Programme, as updated during this meeting.