CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

 

To: Councillors Bagnall, Bell, Benstead, Currie, Griffiths (Chair), James, Liddle, Pinnington, Stebbings, Todd-Jones
Alternate Councillor: Cllr Smart (LD)

Executive Councillor: Cllr Nimmo-Smith

Tenant representatives: Mrs K Harris, Mr B Haywood, Ms J Tipple

Members of the Housing Management Board – see below

 

(To be Despatched and placed on public deposit: 4 March 2003 )

 

HOUSING AND HEALTH SCRUTINY COMMITTEE

 

Date:              Wednesday 12 March 2003

Time:             5.30pm

Place:            Committee Room 1, The Guildhall

Contact:       John Blunt                   Direct Dial:  (01223) 457012

 

 

AGENDA

1          MINUTES                                                                                                                 

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 15 January 2003.

Pages 1 - 4

2          APOLOGIES

            To note any apologies for absence.

 

3          DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

 

Members are asked to declare at this stage any interests which they may have in any of the following items on the agenda. If any member is unsure whether or not they should declare an interest on a particular matter, they are requested to seek advice from the Head of Legal and Democratic Services before the meeting.

 

4          PUBLIC QUESTION TIME

 

5                    ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE Scrutiny of Health AND SOCIAL CARE in Cambridgeshire  (Report by Graham Saint, Tel: 457044)            Pages 5 - 9
 
6          General Fund Revenue and Capital BUDGET, Carry Forwards and             Significant Variances   (Report by Leo Singh, Tel 458141/Karen Whyatt, Tel          458145)                                                                                                            Pages 10 -  17
 

                Appendix A: 2002/03 Estimated outturn

            Appendix B:  Provisional capital outturn 2002-2003

            Appendix C: General Fund carry forward requests 2002/03

 
7          housing Revenue account, CAPITAL, Carry Forwards and Significant Variances  (Report by Leo Singh, Tel 458141)         Pages 18 – 22

 

                Appendix A: Revised budgets for 2002/03 and estimate outturn 2002/03

            Appendix B: Housing Revenue Account carry forward requests 2002/03

 

8          FREEHOLD PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR USE FOR CLINIC FOR THE      HOMELESS - Decision by the Leader (Contact: Naisha Pollaine, Tel             457946)                                                                                                         Pages 23 - 24

 

In accordance with the Constitution, to note the attached Decision by the Leader relating to the proposed purchase of a property to provide a GP service for the Homeless. Office accommodation for ancillary services such as the Contact and Assessment Team (CAT) will also be provided, subject to planning permission. The project is to be funded by a grant from the Homelessness Directorate of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister.

 

The reason the decision was made outside the Committee cycle is set out in the Record of Decision and relates to the short timescale available between the offer of funding by the ODPM and the initiation of preparatory work to ensure the completion of the purchase within the deadline of 31 March required by the ODPM. On 13 February 2003 the Council approved the inclusion of funding for this project in the Capital Programme for 2002/03 and the revenue budget for future years.

 

9              GAS MAINTENANCE SERVICE PARTNERING - Decision by the Executive       Councillor (Housing and Health) (Contact: David Farmer, Tel 457811)

Pages 25 - 26

 

In accordance with the Constitution, to note the attached Decision by the Executive Councillor (Housing and Health) relating to the gas appliance maintenance service. The current contract runs out on 31st March 2003 and a new contract is required to ensure continued provision of service.

 

The reason the decision was made outside the Committee cycle is set out in the Record of Decision and relates to the need to allow time for discussion with the appointed preferred partner about service delivery and for the new contractor to set up before the start of the contract.

 

10        REMEDIAL WORKS TO ROOFS AT BERMUDA TERRACE ESTATE - Decision by the Executive Councillor (Housing and Health) (Contact: Hilary Newby Tel 457844)                                                                            Pages 27 - 28

 

In accordance with the Constitution, to note the attached Decision by the Executive Councillor (Housing and Health) relating to a tender for remedial works to the roofs at Cooper House, Daniels House, Burgess House, St David’s House, and Spencer House at Bermuda Terrace. Following the severe damage to the roof at Gibbons House caused by the recent gales, officers undertook a survey of the remaining properties at Bermuda Terrace where the roof is of a similar design.

 

The reason the decision was made outside the Committee cycle is set out in the Record of Decision and arose because the report from the structural surveyor recommended that all of these roofs are strengthened to meet the current wind loading code (BS 6399 part 2 1995) as a matter of urgency.

 

11        Replacement of Home Lifts in Sheltered Schemes (Report by Hilary          Newby, Tel 457844) Pages 29 - 31

 

12        KEY DECISION         Housing Capital Overview Report 2002/03 and     2003/04  (Report by Kaye Black/Hilary Newby, Tel 457844)                       pages 32 – 39

 

            Appendix A: Housing capital programme 2002/03 latest position

            Appendix B: Housing capital programme 2002/03 to 2006/07

 

13        KEY DECISION         five year housing programme of work 2004/05 –             2008/09  (Report by Hilary Newby, Tel 457844)                              Pages 40 - 44

 

14        KEY DECISION         cambridge city council asbestos Policy (Report by Matthew Mott, Tel 457832)                                                               Pages 45 - 66

 

Exclusion of the Public

Before considering Item 15 and 16 on this agenda, the Scrutiny Committee is recommended to exclude members of the public from the meeting on the grounds that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of information defined as exempt from publication by paragraph 8 and 9 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and set out in Appendix 1 of Part 4B of the Council’s Constitution.

 

15        KEY DECISION         Priority List of bids received for 2003/04 Social           Housing Grant Investment Programme (Report by Sue Dellar)

            To follow

           

16        KEY DECISION         The Council’s approved list of housing     partners (Report by Sue Dellar)

To follow

 

17        KEY DECISION         Planned Modernisation Programme for Rawlyn Court Sheltered Housing Scheme (Report by Paul McCay, Tel 458367)                                                                                                               Pages 67 - 73

 

18        KEY DECISION         COUNTY WIDE Best Value Review of Sheltered   housing  (Report           by Paul McCay, Tel 458367)                                 Pages 74 - 78

 

19        Food SERVICE Plan  (Report by Chris Troy, Tel 457901)              Pages 79 – 108

 

            Appendix A: Service plan for food law enforcement 2003/2004

 

20        Health and Safety service Plan  (Report by Chris Troy, Tel 457901)                                                                                                                   Pages 109 -  133

           

            Appendix : Service plan for health and safety law enforcement 2003/2004

 

21        KEY DECISION         private sector stock condition Survey 2002      (Report by Yvonne O’Donnell, Tel 457957)                            Pages 134 – 153

 

            Appendix A: Executive summary

 

22        KEY DECISION         Repair and Maintenance Best Value Fundamental Service Review - ACTION PLAN (Report by Director of           Community Services, Tel 547801)                                               Pages 154 - 173

 

23        KEY DECISION         Regulatory reform order – adoption of new    policy (Report by Dee Watson)                                                        Pages 174 - 186

 

24        EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC

 

Before considering the following item on this agenda, the Scrutiny Committee is recommended to exclude members of the public from the meeting on the grounds that, if they were present, there would be disclosure to them of information defined as exempt from publication by paragraph 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 and set out in Appendix 1 of Part 4B of the Council’s Constitution.

 

25        write off OF FORMER TENANT ARREARS           (Report by Sandra Grundy)                                                                                                            Pages 187 - 189

 


 


Information for the Public

 

You are welcome to attend this meeting as an observer, although it may be necessary to ask you to leave the room during the discussion of matters which are described as confidential on the agenda.

 

You can ask questions on an issue included on the agenda or on an issue which is within this committee’s powers. Questions are usually asked during the slot on the agenda for this at the beginning of the meeting, or, at the discretion of the Chair,  later  if an issue is under discussion by the committee. If you wish to ask a question related to an agenda item contact the committee officer (listed above under ‘contact’) before the meeting starts.  If you wish to ask a question on a matter not included on this agenda, please contact the committee officer by 10.00am on the working day before the meeting.  Further details  concerning the right to speak at committee can be obtained from the committee section

 

In the event of the fire alarm sounding (which is a continuous ringing sound), you should pick up your possessions and leave the building by the route you came in. Once clear of the building, you should assemble on the pavement opposite the main entrance to the Guildhall and await further instructions. If your escape route or the assembly area is unsafe, you will be directed to safe areas by a member of Cambridge City Council staff.

 

 

The next meeting of the Housing & Health Scrutiny Committee is on

Wednesday 9 July 2003

 

Members of Housing Management Board - Councillors Bagnall, Bell, Griffiths, James, Liddle, Pinnington

Alternate Member: Councillor Ward

Tenant Representatives – Mr Best, Mr Christofis, Mrs Griffiths, Mr Haywood, Mr Routledge, Mr Sweeney

Executive Councillor: Councillor Nimmo-Smith

 

 

 

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