Venue: The Boardroom, Municipal Building
Contact: Angela Scott on 0151 511 8670 or Email: Angela.scott@halton.gov.uk
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MINUTES Minutes: The Minutes of the meeting held on 19 September 2019 were taken as read and signed as a correct record. |
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Physical Environment Portfolio |
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Halton Housing Trust - Annual Report PDF 57 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Board received the annual report of Halton
Housing Trust, which provided an update on progress in 2019. A verbal update was provided for the Board by new Chief Executive, Liz
Haworth, with Deputy Group Chief Executive, Neil McGrath and new Chair, Clive
Deadman from Halton Housing Trust. They reported on
progress to date in delivering some key achievements, partnerships and
strategic priorities. It was reported that some of the key organisational achievements,
detailed in the report were an additional £6.4m of investment in improvements
to homes and neighbourhoods; completion of 32 new homes; achieved 96.3% of
collectable income; and embarked on a transformational project – ‘Customeyes’ - which would transform services to a
pre-emptive approach. In addition, they had continued to actively support and
contribute to a wide range of local strategic partnerships across Halton and the wider City Region. Also noted were the organisational changes to the management structure
at the Trust during 2019. Having dealt with Members’ questions, all were thanked for attending. RESOLVED: That the progress report
be noted. |
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Practicalities of the implementation of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). PDF 170 KB Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, which explained the practicalities of implementing the
Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL). At its meeting on 22 March 2019, the Board requested that a report be
brought to Members on the practicalities of the Council introducing a CIL. The
Board was advised that CIL was introduced by the Government in 2010. Its
purpose was to generate additional funds to pay for infrastructure that was
required to support new development, to show communities tangible community
benefits from accepting new development. It was reported that CIL permitted planning authorities to impose a
charge on new development in their area to raise funds for local
infrastructure. Those items of infrastructure permitted to be funded were set
out in a pre-determined list, known since September 2019 as an ‘Infrastructure
Funding Statement’. A local authority wishing to introduce a CIL had to set out
a Charging Schedule which indicated the types of development where a Levy would
apply, which would then be mandatory on qualifying developments. It was
reported that, unlike Section 106 Agreements which were considered on a site by
site basis, a CIL was non-negotiable. The report set out details of the operation of the CIL and the potential
introduction in Halton. It was noted that a Whole
Plan Viability Study and review commissioned by Halton
was available to view online. The scope for CIL had been reviewed and found not
to be viable when all other policy requirements or asks had been met, which was
a priority under Government guidance. RESOLVED: That, given the information provided, a Community Infrastructure Levy not be introduced at this time but that the matter be reviewed if changes in the Section 106 arrangements or other economic circumstances change. |
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Liverpool City Region Spatial Planning Statement of Common Ground PDF 85 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, which sought approval of two documents relating to the
Spatial Planning Statement of Common Ground. The Board was advised that
Statements of Common Ground (SoCG) were introduced in the 2018 update to the
National Planning Policy Framework. Local Planning Authorities were to set out
an agreed record of strategic matters between authorities together with details
of how these matters would be addressed. It was reported that these new
documents had to be formally endorsed on behalf of the Council, although they
were not directly covered by either the Constitution or by schemes of
delegation. It was noted that SoCG’s did not take away or diminish the planning
powers of the local planning authority; they provided the primary evidence of
compliance with the duty to co-operate. The report sought endorsement of the first two such documents prepared
with, or presented by, neighbouring authorities, together with approval for
subsequent documents and updates to be authorised by the Operational Director
in consultation with the Portfolio holder for Physical Environment. RESOLVED: That 1) The
Liverpool City Region Spatial Planning Statement of Common Ground be approved,
and there is an agreement to sign the final document on behalf of Halton
Borough Council; 2) Delegate
the Divisional Manager, Planning and Development, to hold the authoritative
powers to agree minor wording changes to the LCR Statement of Common Ground if
proposed by the other Liverpool City Region local authorities or the Combined
Authority during the approval process; and 3)
Approve the ongoing delegation of power to the Divisional Manager,
Planning and Development, in consultation with the Portfolio holder for
Physical Environment to approve further Statements of Common Ground, or
revisions to those previously endorsed with appropriate bodies. |
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Economic Development Portfolio |
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Scrutiny Topic Group - "Better Jobs to Make Better Lives" PDF 82 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director,
Enterprise, Community and Resources, which presented the findings of the
Scrutiny Topic Group report on “Better Jobs to Make Better Lives”. The Chair of the Employment,
Learning and Skills and Community Policy and Performance Board, Councillor
MacManus, advised Board Members that the Scrutiny Topic Group had considered
how and to what extent any jobs created in the Borough were accessible to local
people. It was noted that Members had evaluated the services provided by the Council
and, identified the opportunities and challenges in delivery. The report acknowledged the positive work undertaken to
support residents into training or employment. It also considered actions
already taken and actions that could be implemented to increase the number of
residents accessing jobs in the future. The report set out a number of
recommendations for Members’ consideration. Councillor MacManus, having dealt with questions from Members,
was thanked for his attendance. RESOLVED: That the Board approves the conclusions and
recommendations contained in the report. |
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Children, Education and Social Care Portfolio |
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Halton Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Constitution PDF 78 KB Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, People, on the Halton Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education
(SACRE) Constitution. The Board was advised that the broad role of a SACRE was to support the
effective provision of Religious Education and collective worship in schools.
Each local education authority should work with its SACRE to review existing
provision and consider if any changes were required to the agreed syllabus or
in the support offered to schools. It was noted that a SACRE comprised of four
groups representing Christian denominations, the Church of England,
associations representing teachers and the local education authority. The Halton SACRE required a constitution to ensure it operated
efficiently and fulfilled its statutory duties. RESOLVED: That Council be
recommended to approve the Halton SACRE Constitution. |
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Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Director of Adult
Social Services, on an extension to a Joint Working Agreement (JWA) between
Halton Borough Council and the NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). At its meeting on 14 March 2019, Executive Board approved
an extension of the current JWA to allow for a full review to be undertaken. A
further report was considered by the Board on 19 September 2019 following the
review and options for future working arrangements. Approval was given for the
separation of the Continuing Healthcare and Community Care elements of the
pooled budget. It was reported that, during a six month extension, work would
be undertaken to ensure that the necessary changes were made to operational
systems and processes, such as the financial systems, that supported the joint
working arrangements. RESOLVED:
That 1) the
contents of the report be noted; and 2) a six
month extension of the current Joint Working Agreement be approved. |
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Health and Wellbeing Portfolio |
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Healthy Weight Strategy - A Whole Systems Approach 2019 - 2025 - KEY DECISION PDF 106 KB Additional documents: Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Director of Public Health on the
development of Halton’s Healthy Weight Strategy (the
Strategy). The Board was advised that the
Strategy was Halton’s first whole systems approach to
addressing healthy weight issues. The approach would enable the identification
of the broad and interlinking factors that influenced lifestyle, and to work
with new partners to create a health enhancing environment to help find
solutions. It was reported that over the past
ten years there had been a huge amount of work to help Halton
residents maintain a healthy weight. The Strategy aimed to build on the success
of programmes such as the Heathy Child Programme; Healthy Schools Programme;
workplace health initiatives; and Sure Start to Late Life. The report set out
details of the whole system approach, working in partnership with Leeds Beckett
University; the priorities for action; and how success would be measured. Reason(s) for
Decision To provide the Executive
Board with the opportunity to comment on the Healthy Weight Strategy. Alternative
Options Considered and Rejected There was no
alternative option considered. The option of not having a Healthy Weight
Strategy would not be in the interests of the population. Implementation
Date November 2019. RESOLVED: That the contents of the report be noted. |
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Resources Portfolio |
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Directorate Performance Overview Report PDF 59 KB Additional documents:
Minutes: The Board considered a report of the Strategic Director, Enterprise,
Community and Resources, on progress against key milestones/objectives for the
first quarter of 2019/20. The Board was advised that the
Directorate Performance Overview Report provided a strategic summary of key
issues arising from performance in the relevant quarter for each Directorate,
being aligned to Council priorities or functional areas. The Board noted that
such information was key to the Council’s management arrangements, with the
Board having a key role in monitoring performance and strengthening
accountability. Performance management would continue to be important in the
demonstration of value for money and outward accountability. RESOLVED: That the report and
progress and performance information be noted. |
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MINUTES ISSUED: 22 October 2019 CALL-IN: 29 October
2019 at 5.00 pm. Any matter decided by the Executive Board may be called in no later than 5.00pm on 29 October 2019. |