Council decisions

A review of the Joint Commissioning Unit (JCU) carried out in 2016 identified opportunities to improve the management structure of the JCU, to ensure it has the right structural design and form to effectively deliver the commissioning plans of the Council and the Barnet Clinical Commissioning Group (BCCG). Following a period of informal engagement with JCU staff, restructure proposals were subject to formal staff consultation in the period 16 January – 14 February 2017. This paper sets out the final form of the restructure and the timetable for implementing the new structure.

Policy and Resources Committee agreed on 16 December 2015 in the 2016/17 forward plan to authorise procurement of Accommodation and Support Services. The Services were put out to tender on 16 September 2016 and invited applications to apply to join an approved list of providers. Following the procurement process, it is recommended that the providers listed in this report and at appendix A are awarded contracts under accommodation and support lots 2 to 8 inclusive. (Services under lot 1 are due to commence on 1 June 2017 and will be subject to a separate report). The contract term is three years with the option to extend for  a further two years if deemed suitable.

Statutory consultation has been carried out on a range of parking-related proposals as follows:

Meadway NW11 – proposed designated disabled bay

Cherry Tree Road N2 – proposed amendment of parking place to accommodate a proposed vehicle crossover

Pollard Road N20 – proposed designated disabled bay

Normandy Avenue EN5 – proposed designated disabled bay

Edgwarebury Lane HA8 – proposed removal of resident permit parking place and introduction of Monday to Saturday 8am to 6.30pm waiting restrictions to accommodate the provision of a new pedestrian island

Ribblesdale Avenue N11 – proposed at any time waiting restrictions

Bittacy Hill NW7 – proposed at any time waiting restrictions

This report summarises the objections received to the proposal and determines whether the proposals should be introduced or not, and if so, with or without modification.

The Developers, Inglis Consortium LLP applied to the Council for planning permission which was granted on 22 September 2011.

Reserved matter application seeking approval for advance infrastructure works in relation to Phase 2a of Millbrook Park (Mill hill East), comprising ground re-profiling and construction of new roads with associated multi-utility infrastructure, pursuant to outline planning permission H/04017/09, condition 5b dated 22/09/11.

This phase of the development gains access from the main link road currently being constructed as part of the previously agreed DPR No. 1744, 27 July 2012. The section that the bus turnaround area will connect to, has already been constructed. This road will eventually link directly with Bittacy Hill when a later phase is completed.

Relevant drawings for the proposed road adoption agreement as well as other general correspondence with the developer, are held by the Traffic & Development Section, Development and Regulatory Services.

Reserved matter application seeking approval for advance infrastructure works in relation to Phase 2a of Millbrook Park (Mill hill East), comprising ground re-profiling and construction of new roads with associated multi-utility infrastructure, pursuant to outline planning permission H/04017/09, condition 5b dated 22/09/11.

Committee to consider the development of on line technology for adult social care.

The Chairman introduced the item, which related to the development of online technology for adult social care.

James Mass, Assistant Director – Adults and Communities, was invited to the table to provide an overview of the contents of the report and answer questions from the Committee.

Following comments and questions from the Committee, Mr. Mass clarified that the new online system will run concurrent to the existing methods that service users use to manage their social care allowance. He further gave assurance that service users will still be able to access information and care through means other than digitally.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman then moved to the recommendation. The following was RESOLVED:

·         That the Committee noted the report setting out the development of online technology for adult social care in Barnet.

Committee to receive the final strategy document following the engage consultation carried out in October and November 2016.

The Chairman introduced the item, which related to the Fit and Active Barnet Framework. He stated that the word ‘Framework’ was missing from recommendation 1 (after ‘Fit & Active’), and – with the Committee’s approval – said that the recommendation would be considered with this change.

Cassie Bridger, Strategic Lead – Sport & Physical Activity, was invited to the table to answer questions from the Committee and to provide an overview of the contents of the report.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman then moved to the recommendations, which were unanimously agreed. The following was therefore RESOLVED:

1.    The Adults & Safeguarding Committee approved the final version of the Fit & Active Barnet Framework 2016 – 2021 (Appendix 1);

2.    The Adults & Safeguarding Committee considered the public consultation findings for the Fit & Active Barnet Framework 2016 – 2021 (Appendix 2);

3.    The Adults & Safeguarding Committee considered the Fit & Active Barnet Framework 2016 – 2021, Equalities Impact Assessment (Appendix 3).

Committee to consider a Commissioning Plan Addendum for the 2017/18 municipal year.

The Chairman introduced the item, which related to the 2017/18 addendum to the Adults and Safeguarding Committee Commissioning Plan.

Dawn Wakeling, Commissioning Director – Adults and Health, then provided an overview of the contents of the report.

During the course of discussion, Jon Dickinson, Assistant Director – Adults and Communities, was invited to the table to answer questions from the Committee.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman then moved to the recommendation. Votes were recorded as follows:

The recommendation was therefore carried, and the following was RESOLVED:

·         That the Committee reviewed and approved the addendum to the Adults and Safeguarding Commissioning Plan for 2017/18 (Appendix A).

Committee to receive a report following up on the two options presented 19th September 2016:

• In house
• Shared service with NHS

The Chairman introduced the item, which related to an update on the adult social care alternative delivery model.

Dawn Wakeling, Commissioning Director – Adults and Health, then provided an overview of the contents of the report. Ms. Wakeling indicated that a further report on the matter would be brought to a meeting of the Committee in September 2017.

During the course of discussion, Jon Dickinson, Assistant Director – Adults and Communities, was invited to the table to answer questions from the Committee.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman then moved to the recommendation. The following was then RESOLVED:

·         That the Adults and Safeguarding Committee noted the progress report on the development of two adult social care delivery vehicle options.

This report awards a framework agreement for the provision of specialist 1:1 mentoring support services for a period of an initial one year term with the option to extend for a further two separate years, commencing from 1^st April 2017 to the value of up to £140,000 per annum, with a total extension value of up to £420,000.

The report seeks approval for named charges to be increased by inflation plus 2% (3.9%) or below.  The report includes such fees and charges for: Highways; Trading Standards; Licensing; Environmental Health; Planning; Land Charges; Cemetery and Crematorium Street Naming and Numbering and Building Control. 

This report outlines the Council’s commitment to secure the services of a local organisation to deliver positive activities to Barnet Young People using our existing resources.

The paper seeks approval to procure services of a local organisation to deliver Water sports Activities using LBB equipment. 

This report seeks Chief Officer approval of fees and charges for 2017/18 that are to change broadly in line with the rate of inflation (2%) or less or not at all.