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5 July 2012

To : The Chair and Members of the County Council Local Committee for Barrow

Agenda

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

A meeting of the County Council Local Committee for Barrow will be held as follows:

Date: Friday 13 July 2012 Time: 10.15 am Place: Barrow Library, Ramsden Square, Barrow -in -Furness, LA14 1LL

Angela Harwood Assistant Director – Legal and Democratic Services

The meeting will be preceded by an informal discussion with Barrow residents to discuss issues relating to their ward. Please note that the informal discussion session will commence at 9.45 am and close by 10.15 am , after which time no member of the public will be allowed to ask any further questions relating to any item on the Agenda.

Enquiries and requests for supporting papers to: Janine Hounslow Direct Line: 01228 226906 Email: [email protected]

This agenda is available on request in alternative formats

Serving the People of Cumbria

1 MEMBERSHIP

Conservative ( 6) Labour (3) Independent (2)

Mr R Guselli (Chair) Mrs A Burns Ms LV Hammond Mr D Marcus (Vice-Chair) Mr KR Hamilton Mr OH Pearson Mr W Bleasdale Mr MH Worth Ms J Heath Mrs T Macur Mr D Roberts

Genuine Independent (1)

Mr J Hamezeian

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

Agenda and Reports

Copies of the agenda and Part I reports are available for members of the public to inspect prior to the meeting. Copies will also be available at the meeting.

The agenda and Part I reports are also available on the County Council’s website – www.cumbria.gov.uk

Background Papers

Requests for the background papers to the Part I reports, excluding those papers that contain exempt information, can be made to Legal and Democratic Services at the address overleaf between the hours of 9.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

2 A G E N D A

PART 1: ITEMS LIKELY TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENC E

To receive any apologies for absence.

2 DISCLOSURES OF INTER EST

To disclose any personal and prejudicial interests relating to any item on the agenda.

NB The following is a summary of what constitutes a personal interest and a personal and prejudicial interest. Please seek advice or refer to the Code of Conduct (paragraph 8) for full definitions.

PERSONAL INTERESTS

You have a personal interest if the issue being discussed in the meeting affects the well- being or finances of you, your family or your close associates more than most other people who live in the Electoral Division affected by the issue.

Personal interests are also things that relate to an interest you must register.

N.B. If the personal interest arises because of your membership of another public body, you only need to declare it if you intend to speak.

A personal interest should be declared as follows:

I have a personal interest in agenda item [] regarding the report on [] because I am [].

PERSONAL AND PREJUDICIAL INTERESTS

If you have a personal interest in a matter you will also have a prejudicial interest in that matter if the interest is one which a member of the public, with knowledge of the relevant facts, would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice your judgement of the public interest. If you have a personal and prejudicial interest you must withdraw from the meeting room for that item, unless you are there to make representations and the public have the same opportunity to do so

NB You only have a prejudicial interest if the matter

• affects your financial position or that of your family, close associate, employer etc or it • relates to a regulatory matter

A personal and prejudicial interest should be declared as follows:

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I have a personal and prejudicial interest in agenda item [] regarding the report on [] because I am [].

Advice on this can be sought from staff in Legal and Democratic Services. Members are requested to seek advice, wherever possible, before the meeting starts.

3 EXCLUSION OF PRESS A ND PUBLIC

To consider whether the press and public should be excluded from the meeting during consideration of any item on the agenda.

4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

To receive a petition from the residents of Mill Lane, Walney requesting a pelican crossing and speed calming measures on Mill Lane.

5 MINUTES

To confirm as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 11 May 2012. (Pages 1 - 10)

6 PRESENTATIONS a Walney Offshore Windfarm

To receive a presentation from Peter Sills on behalf of Dong Energy on the current proposals regarding the extension of the Walney Offshore Windfarm. b Adult Services

To receive a presentation from Judith Whittam, Assistant Director - Social Care who will introduce Louise Freeman the new District Lead for Furness and provide an update on their local activity.

EXECUTIVE BUSINESS

7 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVO LVED BUDGET 2011/12 OUTTU RN REPORT - HIGHWAYS BUDGET

[Electoral Division: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed).

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 31 st March 2012. (Pages 11 - 18)

8 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVO LVED BUDGET 2011/12 OUTTURN REPORT - COMMUNITIES BUDGET

4 [Electoral Division: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed).

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 31 st March 2012. (Pages 19 - 36)

9 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVO LVED BUDGET 2012 -2013 MO NITORING REPORT - HIGHWAYS BUDGET

[Electoral Division: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed).

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recoded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 30 th June 2012. (Pages 37 - 44)

10 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVO LVED BUDGET 2012 -2013 MONITORING REPORT - COMMUNITIES BUDGET

[Electoral Division: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Resources (copy enclosed).

This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 30 th June 2012. (Pages 45 - 60)

11 APPOINTMENT OF LEA G OVERNORS OF NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

[Electoral Division: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Corporate Director – Children’s Services (copy enclosed).

This report seeks approval of nominated County Council Governors of Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools. (Pages 61 - 62)

12 CHANGE OF AGE RANGE AT NEWTON PRIMARY SC HOOL

[Electoral Division: Dalton South]

To receive a report from the Corporate Director – Children’s Services (copy enclosed).

This report provides background on the consultation currently being undertaken by the county council on the proposed provision of a maintained nursery by undertaking a ‘change of age range’ at Newton Community School in Newton-in-Furness to address the change in legislation with regard to funding for 2 year old places for eligible families.

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13 CHILDREN AND YOUNG P EOPLE'S WORKING GROU P

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report gives recommendations for approval by Barrow Local Committee from the Children and Young People’s Working Group meeting held on 15 June 2012. (Pages 87 - 102)

14 LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME (ELECTORAL DIVISIONS )

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report seeks to commit elements of the 2012/13 Local Revenue Scheme budget and includes Members’ proposals that have been sufficiently worked up, to enable Local Committee spending decisions. (Pages 103 - 126)

15 HIGHWAYS ADVISORY SU B-GROUP

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider are report by the Corporate Director – Organisational Development (copy enclosed).

This report details the discussion and recommendations of the HASG for the Barrow Area which met on 20 th June 2012, (see Appendix 1). It recommends that the Local Area Committee for Barrow notes the discussions and approves the recommendations. (Pages 127 - 144)

16 AREA PLAN FOR BARROW

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report presents the Area Plan for Barrow and describes the development process involved. Local Committee is asked to endorse the 2012/13 Area Plan. (Pages 145 - 172)

INFORMATION AND UPDATE REPORTS

17 COMMUNITY ASSET TRAN SFER WALNEY CENTRAL RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB AND BARROW WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

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To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report informs members of a request from Walney Central and Barrow Wanderers rent playing fields from Cumbria County Council to consider a community asset transfer. (Pages 173 - 180)

18 RURAL PROJECTS UPDAT E

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report gives details of the work programme being undertaken by the Rural Projects Officer. (Pages 181 - 186)

19 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

[Electoral Divisions: All Bar row]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report details the activity for community engagement activity undertaken by the Area Support Team. (Pages 187 - 192)

20 MONEY ADVICE CONTRAC T - LOCAL PERFORMANCE RE PORTING AND ARRANGEMENTS POST MARCH 2013

[Electoral Divisions: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report provides information for Local Committee on the delivery of the Money Advice Contract in the Barrow area. (Pages 193 - 206)

21 MONITORING REPORT

[Electoral Division s: All Barrow]

To consider a report by the Chief Executive (copy enclosed).

This report gives details of the 2012/13 Monitoring report for Barrow Local Committee. (Pages 207 - 212)

22 REPORTS FROM MEMBERS SERVING ON OUTSIDE B ODIES

To enable local members to give verbal reports on and share information in respect of outside bodies to which they have been appointed.

7 23 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

The next scheduled meeting will take place on Wednesday 12 September 2012, The Nan Tait Centre, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1LG.

8 Agenda Item 5

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Minutes of a Meeting of the County Council Local Committee for Barrow held on Friday, 11 May 2012 at 10.15 am at Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow-in- Furness, LA14 1LG

PRESENT :

Mr R Guselli Mr D Marcus Ms LV Hammond Mr W Bleasdale Mrs T Macur Mrs A Burns Mr D Roberts Mr J Hamezeian Mr MH Worth Mr KR Hamilton

Also in Attendance:-

Mr J Grisenthwaite - Assistant Director - Local Services Ms E Haughin - Solicitor Mrs K Johnson - Area Support Manager - Barrow & South Lakeland Mr J Macilwraith - Assistant Director - Strategy & Commissioning, Children's Services Ms N Parker - Transport Infrastructure Manager Mr N Raymond - Highways Transport Manager Mr J Savege - Corporate Director - Organisational Development Mr P Healy - Finance Manager Mr D Brook - Area Engagement Officer Mr M Smith - Senior Manager - Property

PART 1 – ITEMS CONSIDERED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS

1 ELECTION OF CHAIR

RESOLVED, that Mr R. Guselli be elected as Chair of the Local Committee for the ensuing year.

2 ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR

RESOLVED, that Mr D. Marcus be elected as Vice Chair of the Committee for the ensuing year

3 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

Page 1 Apologies for absence were received from Ms J Heath and Mr O H Pearson.

4 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

Mrs T Macur declared a personal interest in item 22 of the agenda – Library Service Review - as the Chair of Governors at Ormskirk Primary School.

5 EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

RESOLVED, that the press and public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of item 22 of the agenda – Modernisation of the Library service in Barrow, by virtue of Paragraph 4 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as the report contained exempt information relating to any consultations or negotiations, or contemplated negotiations.

6 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

There were no questions, petitions or deputations relating to the business of the Committee on this occasion.

7 MINUTES

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting held on 9 March 2012 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

8 LOCAL COMMITTEE BUSINESS PLANNING 2012/13

Following agreement to the 2012/13 Local Committee devolved allocations, the Committee considered a report from the Chief Executive which outlined proposals, following Local Committee business planning workshops, to manage the ‘communities’ budgets in the new local committee budget. Improved locality working was one of the ways that the Council sought to improve service delivery. The Local Committee’s Area Plan had identified the specific needs of the Barrow area. The business planning activity had reviewed the priorities contained within the Area Plan to ensure that they were still relevant. The Area Support Manager presented the areas of focus for Barrow and recommendations for targeting resources over the coming year.

The Chair of the Committee thanked the Area Support Manager and her Team for all the hard work in co-ordinating the Business Plan into such a comprehensive and all encompassing document..

RESOLVED, that

2 Page 2 (1) the priorities determined for the Barrow area and the focus for Local Committee activity as set out in appendix 1 of the report be approved; (2) an indicative amount of £45,000 towards Neighbourhood Grants from the General Provisions Budget be approved; (3) an investment of £19,250 towards the activity of the Barrow Sports Council from the General Provisions budget be approved; (4) £8,000 to carry out the co-ordination and administration of Barrow Sports Council be approved. £2,000 to be contributed from the general provisions budget and £6,000 to be contributed from the 0-19 budget; (5) an indicative amount of £6,000 from the General Provisions Budget to the Barrow Community Safety Partnership, be approved to support the co-ordinator post; (6) an indicative amount of £10,000 towards targeted apprenticeship places in the Barrow area from the General Provisions Budget be approved; (7) an indicative amount of £10,000 towards towards the continued development of the Youth Council from the 0-19 budget be approved; (8) an indicative amount of £5,000 towards the continued development of the Transition Project from the 0-19 budget be approved; (9) an indicative amount of £50,000 towards Youth Grants from the 0-19 budget be approved; (10) an indicative amount of £15,000 towards the Children in Care Council initiative from the 0-19 budget be approved; (11) an indicative amount of £10,000 towards initiatives targeted at tackling domestic violence affecting young people be approved from the 0-19 budget; (12) an indicative amount of £5,000 from the 0-19 budget be approved for the Youth Sports Worker post; (13) the school Crossing Patrol Service agreement totalling £48,228 as set out in Appendix C of the report, be approved; (14) £57,060 be approved for the Money advice contract delivered through the Citizens’ Advice Bureau: (15) Mrs T Macur be appointed the Local committee Champion for Furness Credit Union; and

3 Page 3 (16) a written report on the work of Furness Youth Council be presented to the next meeting of the Local Committee by the Chair of the Children and Young Peoples’ Working Group. Mrs A Burns entered the meeting at 10.40 a.m

9 BROADBAND UPDATE

The Committee welcomed the Corporate Director – Organisational Development to present progress on the roll out of superfast broadband throughout the County following a grant of £17.1m awarded by Central Government in 2011. He reported that the initiative had stimulated £40 million inward investment for Cumbria. The policy had been to work with partners to achieve private sector investment to commercial and urban centres and to use Government funding to connect superfast broadband to remote and rural areas. Cumbria had been recognised for leading the nationally on the engagement with local communities in the delivery of rural broadband. The County was one of four national pilots in a procurement process which would see a decision to award the contract being made at the Cabinet meeting in June 2012.

He outlined the benefits for Cumbria to enable people to live and work in the ways they choose, stimulate business and economic growth, and public sector service transformation, together or independently through a common ICT network.

Specifically for Barrow he reported that British Telecom would be providing superfast broadband to 15,400 premises in Barrow, commencing in Spring 2013 although the areas had not yet been identified. Decisions would be made on demand, socio-economic, demographic and commercial considerations. Members would have an opportunity to become involved in planning the roll out of superfast broadband in their communities, stimulate interest and demand, and identify the areas where public subsidy could complement private investment.

Following the contract being awarded in June 2012, rollout would commence across Cumbria in October 2012 and complete by April 2015.

RESOLVED, that the report be noted.

10 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2011/12 AND 2012/13 - PROVISIONAL OUTTURN REPORT - HIGHWAYS BUDGET

The Committee received a report from the Corporate Director – Resources which presented the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 31 March 2012.

RESOVED, that

(1) the budget allocations for 2011/12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date be noted;

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(2) the highways revenue budget underspend of £123,605 against budget be noted;

(3) the highways capital underspend of £38,845 against budget be noted; and

(4) the winter damage budget underspend of £22,660 against budget be noted

11 LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2011/12 - PROVISIONAL OUTTURN REPORT - COMMUNITIES BUDGET

The Committee received a report from the Corporate Director – Resources which presented the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 31 March 2012.

RESOLVED, that

(1) the budget allocations for 2011/12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date be noted;

(2) the final unspent balances of £178,841 of which £60,672 are unallocated in the Communities Revenues budgets as at 31 March 2012 be noted; and

(3) the final unspent balances of £33,329 which has all been allocated in the Local Member Capital Schemes budgets as at 31 March 2012 be noted.

12 HIGHWAYS ADVISORY SUB-GROUP The Committee considered a report from the Corporate Director – Organisational Development which gave details of the discussion and recommendations of the Highways Advisory Sub-Group (HASG) for the Barrow area which met on 18 April 2012. The Area Highways and Transport Manager reported that objections had been received with regard to the introduction of speed cushions on Holker Street within the statutory objection period, and therefore the matter would be deferred until the July meeting of the Local Committee. A request was made for this area to be considered for residents only parking and for the condition and placement of the existing speed cushions to be reviewed and reported back to the next meeting. Concerns were raised about the state of street lighting columns in the borough and attention was drawn to specific instances where the columns were badly rusted at the base and in one case had toppled over. The Area Highways and Transport Manager reported that exposed wires in street lighting columns were considered to be an emergency and should be attended to within two hours of reporting. He undertook to investigate the specific problems cited. He also reported that that a

5 Page 5 dedicated Street Lighting Officer had been appointed for the area, which should resolve many of the outstanding issues, although HASG would continue to monitor the situation.

RESOLVED, that

(1) the minutes of the Highways Advisory Sub-Group meeting held on 18 April 2012 as attached as appendix 1 to the report be noted and the recommendations contained therein be endorsed and as amended above, namely;

(2) consideration of the introduction of speed cushions at Holker Street, Barrow be deferred to the July meeting of the Local Committee, following receipt of an objection within the statutory objection period;

(3) the introduction of the County of Cumbria (Various roads, Barrow in Furness) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation Order (No. 28) 20>< also be deferred to the July meeting of the Local Committee, following receipt of an objection within the statutory objection period;

(4) officers be requested to undertake further investigations into the speed limits, signage and enforcement on Market Street and Mill brow, Dalton;

(5) officers be requested to submit reports covering the operation of the framework contracts and the issue of works to the preferred contractors;

(6) the draft devolved Highways Capital Budget for 2012 – 13 as detailed in Appendix 1 to the HASG minutes be approved, and the amended detail in the specialist surface treatment allocation be noted; and

(7) officers be requested to undertake an investigation into the condition of footways in the Roosecote estate area of Barrow.

Mr D Marcus left the meeting at 11.35 a.m

13 LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME (ELECTORAL DIVISIONS)

The Committee considered a report form the Chief Executive which sought to commit elements of the 2011/12 Local Revenue Scheme budget and included Members’ proposals that had been sufficiently worked up, to enable Local Committee to consider spending decisions.

6 Page 6 RESOLVED, that the following contributions to be met from the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme be approved:-

(1) £2,000 for a new fire alarm system in Dalton Drill Hall for Dalton Community Association for Dalton North ward;

(2) £2,000 for a new fire alarm system in Dalton Drill Hall for Dalton Community association for Dalton South ward;

(3) £ 250 for summer multi-sports events in Dalton for Dalton Town Council for Dalton North ward;

(4) £250 be agreed for summer multi-sports events in Dalton for Dalton Town Council for Dalton South ward;

(5) £500 for cinema tickets for attendance incentives for South Cumbria PRU for Newbarns ward;

(6) £2,389 be agreed for play and storage equipment for Newbarns Children’s Centre for Newbarns ward;

(7) £5,500 be agreed for new roof timbers and front elevation works for Hawcoat and Ormsgill ward; and

(8) £2,388 be agreed for play and storage equipment for Hindpool Children’s Centre for Hindpool ward.

14 COMMUNITY SAFETY PARTNERSHIP - FUNDING REQUEST The Committee gave consideration to a funding request from the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) towards their co-ordinator post for the year 2012/13. The Area Support Manager reported that elections for a Cumbria Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) would take place in November 2012, and from April 2013, the Office of the Commissioner would take over responsibility for the funding of Community Safety Partnerships. Until that time, it was the intention of the Barrow CSP to continue with vigour the work of the partnership during 2012/13 to bring successful partnership working to the PCC with a view to work being supported in future. The CSP had therefore made a request for £6,000 to contribute towards the salary costs of the CSP co-ordinator until March 2013. Requests had also been made to the Probation Service and Barrow Borough Council. RESOLVED, that the Community Safety Partnership be supported through the contribution of £6,000 towards the employment costs of the CSP Co-ordinator for the year 2012/13 from the General Provisions Fund.

15 APPOINTMENT OF LEA GOVERNORS OF NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

7 Page 7 The Committee considered a Schedule which outlined the position regarding vacant County Council Governor positions at County Council Nursery, Primary and Secondary Schools in the area.

RESOLVED, that subject to their approval the following be appointed:-

School Representative

Newbarns Primary School Mr Peter Docker 45 Flass Lane Barrow in Furness LA13 0DG

North Walney Primary Mrs Shona Miller School 4 Lowther Crescent Walney Barrow in Furness LA14 3RT

16 THIRD CUMBRIA LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN (LTP3) The Corporate Director – Organisational Development updated the Committee on progress with LTP3 and the next stages in its development and promotion during 2012. The Transport Infrastructure Manager presented the current schedule of schemes over £50,000 for the Barrow area and explained that a workshop would be held as part of the Highways Advisory Sub Group meetings on 20 June and 14 August 2012 to explain current methodology to prioritise transport improvement schemes and to seek guidance from Members on how to ensure that new schemes fully met the priorities for the Local Committee. Concern was expressed that current methodology for highway improvement works prioritised the length of the highway over usage which disadvantaged compact urban areas such as Barrow against rural districts such as South Lakeland. The net result was that long, lightly trafficked rural roads attracted a higher priority than shorter heavily trafficked urban routes, and the Barrow area did not therefore receive its fair share of the £20million County budget for highway improvements. RESOLVED, that the report be noted.

17 TRANSPORT CAPITAL PROGRAMME The Corporate Director – Organisational Development presented the details of the proposed process for the development of the Transport Capital Programme (TCP) in 2013/14 and beyond, the aim was to ensure that elected members were fully involved in its development and to provide guidance on how the list of programmes could be prioritised. The report included a timeline for Member engagement in the process and was to be read in conjunction with the LTP3 update above. RESOLVED, that the report be noted.

8 Page 8 18 COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFER - EARNSE BAY PLAYING FIELDS

The Committee was asked for its views on a request from Vickerstown Football Club, Walney Central Rugby League Club and Walney Terriers American Football Club to consider a Community Asset Transfer for Earnse Playing Fields on Walney island. The playing fields had been managed by Alfred Barrow School as their ‘off site’ playing fields until the school closure in 2009. The Chief Executive advised that there had been no educational requirement identified for the land since that time, but as the land had been in educational use, any decision would be subject to final Department of Education approval.

RESOLVED, that (1) the request from Vickerstown Football Club, Walney Central Rugby League Club and Walney Terriers American Football Club to consider a Community Asset transfer of Earnse Bay Playing Fields be noted; and (2) Officers begin the process of appraising the rerequest as soon as possible and keep the Local Committee informed of progress.

19 MONITORING REPORT

The Committee considered a report from the Chief Executive which presented the February/March 2012 Monitoring report for Barrow Local Committee.

RESOLVED, to note the content of the information contained within the report at Appendix 1 of the report.

20 REPORTS FROM MEMBERS SERVING ON OUTSIDE BODIES

No reports received

21 DATE OF NEXT MEETING

RESOLVED, The next scheduled meeting will take place on Friday 13 July 2012, Barrow Central Library, Barrow-in-Furness.

PART 2 - ITEM CONSIDERED IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

22 LIBRARY SERVICES REVIEW - IMPLICATIONS FOR BARROW

The Corporate Director – Adult and Local Services presented a report on the modernisation of the library service in Barrow. Members were advised that

9 Page 9 recommendations from the Local Committee would be referred to Cabinet for final decision at the earliest opportunity.

RESOLVED, that (1) the recommendations contained in the report for the modernisation of the Library service in Barrow be endorsed; and (2) the recommendations be referred to Cabinet for determination at the earliest opportunity.

The meeting ended at 12.45 pm

10 Page 10 Agenda Item 7

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Resources

LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2011-2012 OUTTURN REPORT –HIGHWAYS BUDGET

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 31 st March 2012.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Local Committee’s 2011-12 Cash Limited Budget was approved by County Council on 17 th February 2011. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Committee is not able to vire money from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The carry forwards of Local Committee balances from 2010-11 into 2011-12 were approved at 23 rd June 2011 County Council meeting. 2.3 The original Highways revenue budget was £1,532,451. This was increased by carry forward balances of £220,276 to give a spending limit of £1,752,727. 2.4 The original Highways Capital Budget was £1,252,000. This was increased by carry forwards of £86,835 to give a spending limit of £1,338,835. 2.5 The Highways Winter Damage budget is grant contributions of £850,000 to give a spending limit of £850,000. This budget is ring fenced for repairs to carriageways due to winter damage 2010-11.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Note the budget allocations and expenditure for 2011-12;

Page 11 3.2 Note the Highways Revenue budget is an underspend of £123,605 against budget;

3.3 Note the Highways Capital budget is an underspend of £38,845 against budget;

3.4 Note the Winter Damage Budget is an underspend against budget of £22,660.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The attached appendices give details of budget allocations by project and provisional expenditure to date.

4.2 The Highways Revenue budget is an underspend against budget of £123,605. Provisional underspends in Better Highways, Programmed Maintenance and Road Lighting budget headings are partially offset by provisional overspends in the Other budget heading, primarily the write off of debts more than six months old. These debts will still be pursued, but it is prudent at this point to consider them doubtful.

4.3 The Highways Capital Budget is an underspend of £38,485. There are various underspends on schemes such as the Island road Schooner Street to Ship Street Scheme and the Preliminaries and Fees payments. Concerns that the Local Safety Schemes and School Crossing Patrol Measures in Highways Improvements, may not be completed by the end of March have been realised so the provisional outturns for the year-end result in underspends in these areas. These are partially offset by various projected overspends on schemes such as the Cedar Road scheme and on the Surface Dressing Schemes. 4.4 The Winter Damage budget has an underspend position of £22,660 at the end of the financial year. There are underspends on various schemes including the Winter Damage Prelims and Hollow Lane works The Thorney Nook Lane scheme has been cancelled due to access problems and schemes such as the Ireleth Road and Ocean Road scheme were extended to compensate for this

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may decide to vire money between budget headings or decide not to. Noting that the Local Committee is not able to vire money from Capital Budgets into revenue budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no direct financial or resource implications arising from this report.

Page 12 6.2 Overspent and unspent balances were the subject of carry forward consideration by full Council when it considered the financial outturn report. These balances were carried forward to 2012-13.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The recommendations in this report do not contain any legal implications; however, Local Committee could take decisions that could have future legal implications.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Highways Revenue budget is showing an underspend of £123,605 against budget.

8.2 The Highways capital budget is showing an underspend of £38,485 against budget.

8.3 The Winter damage budget is showing an underspend of £22,660 against budget.

Michael Hendry Finance Manager

1st July 2012

APPENDICES

Appendix A(2) Summary of Barrow Local Committee Highways Budget 2011- 12 Appendices G-I Detail of Individual Highways and Capital Budgets

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Page 13 Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

*List here any previous relevant decisions. If none, state “No previous relevant decisions”.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

If a matter has been considered by Overview and Scrutiny, this section should give details of meeting dates and any Scrutiny recommendations. If not, state “Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny”.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

County Council 17 th February 2011: Agenda Item 10: Revenue Budget, County Precept, Council Tax, Capital Programme and Treasury Management Strategy.

County Council 23 rd June 2011: Agenda Item 10: Provisional Outturn 2010/11.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Allan Graham Senior Accounting Technician – Resources Tel No: 01228 226575 Email: [email protected]

Page 14 BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE APPENDIX A(2) 2011-12 SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

HIGHWAYS BUDGETS at 31st MARCH 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2011/12 Brought Virements Virements Revised Other Spending Commited Actual Commited Estimated Unallocated Original Forward In Out Budget Contribs Limit not paid Paid and Actual Outturn or Budget To Date to date Variance

££££££££££ ££

A Communities Budgets as at 31 March 2012 573,352 33,180 95,988 -95,988 606,532 0 606,532 118,169 427,691 545,860 545,860 60,672

G Highways Maintenance - Revenue 1,532,451 220,276 1,752,000 -1,752,000 1,752,727 0 1,752,727 0 1,629,122 1,629,122 1,629,122 123,605

Barrow Local Committee Revenue Budget 2,105,803 253,456 1,847,988 -1,847,988 2,359,259 0 2,359,259 118,169 2,056,813 2,174,982 2,174,982 184,277

Page 15 E Electoral Division Local Capital Schemes 0 77,252 0 0 77,252 0 77,252 33,329 33,329 66,657 77,252 0 I Highways Winter Damage 0 0 0 0 0 850,000 850,000 0 827,340 827,340 827,340 22,660

H Highways and Footways Schemes 1,021,000 -429 27,000 -77,000 970,571 0 970,571 0 987,297 987,297 987,297 -16,726 H Minor Structural Maintenance 135,000 0 152,955 -54,955 233,000 0 233,000 0 226,365 226,365 226,365 6,635 H Lighting & Traffic Signals 0 000 000000 00 H Highways Improvements 96,000 87,264 118,408 -166,408 135,264 0 135,264 0 86,688 86,688 86,688 48,576 Total Highways Capital allocation 1,252,000 86,835 298,363 -298,363 1,338,835 0 1,338,835 0 1,300,350 1,300,350 1,300,350 38,485

Barrow Local Committee Capital Allocation 1,252,000 164,087 298,363 -298,363 1,416,087 850,000 2,266,087 33,329 2,161,019 2,194,347 2,204,942 61,145

Barrow Local Committee Total Resources 3,357,803 417,543 2,146,351 -2,146,351 3,775,346 850,000 4,625,346 151,497 4,217,831 4,369,329 4,379,924 245,423 APPENDIX G

Highways Revenue 2011/12 Budget Barrow Local Committee

Approved Brought Revised Committed and Estimated Unallocated Description Virements In Virements Out Other Contribs Spending Limit Committed Payments Budget Forward Budget Paid Outturn Balances

Position as at: 31st March 2012 ££££££££££££ BASIC MAINTAINANCE

Better Highways Teams 0 578,000 578,000 578,000 434,676 434,676 434,676 143,324 Plant & Materials 0 180,000 180,000 180,000 244,012 244,012 244,012 (64,012) Out of Hours 0 18,000 18,000 18,000 22,566 22,566 22,566 (4,566) Sub Total better Highways 0 0 776,000 0 776,000 0 776,000 0 701,254 701,254 701,254 74,746

Programmed Maintainance 0 Cleansing 0 90,000 90,000 90,000 50,856 50,856 50,856 39,144 Verge Maintainance 0 45,000 45,000 45,000 30,463 30,463 30,463 14,537 Non Illuminated Traffic Signs 0 30,000 30,000 30,000 32,469 32,469 32,469 (2,469) Sub Total Programmed Maintainance 0 0 165,000 0 165,000 0 165,000 0 113,788 113,788 113,788 51,212

Total Basic Maintenance 0 0 941,000 0 941,000 0 941,000 0 815,042 815,042 815,042 125,958

Page 16 ROAD LIGHTING Lighting, Signals, Illuminated Signs 0 341,000 341,000 341,000 312,828 312,828 312,828 28,172 Column Replacement & Painting 0 0 0 12,375 12,375 12,375 (12,375) Traffic Signals 0 50,000 50,000 50,000 51,418 51,418 51,418 (1,418) Energy 0 300,000 300,000 300,000 305,662 305,662 305,662 (5,662) Total Road Lighting 0 0 691,000 0 691,000 0 691,000 0 682,283 682,283 682,283 8,717

Other Other 1,532,451 (1,534,000) (1,549) (1,549) 17,637 17,637 17,637 (19,186) Doubtful Debts Provision 0 0 0 21,778 21,778 21,778 (21,778) Jubilee 0 120,000 120,000 120,000 92,382 92,382 92,382 27,618 Balance Brought Fwd from 2010/11 0 220,276 (218,000) 2,276 2,276 0 0 2,276 Total Other 1,532,451 220,276 120,000 (1,752,000) 120,727 0 120,727 0 131,797 131,797 131,797 (11,070)

Total Highways Revenue Budget 1,532,451 220,276 1,752,000 (1,752,000) 1,752,727 0 1,752,727 0 1,629,122 1,629,122 1,629,122 123,605 APPENDIX H

HIGHWAYS CAPITAL 2011/12 Barrow Local Committee Capital Allocation

Original Brought Virements Revised Other Spending Commited Estimated Unallocated Description Virements In Committed Payments Budget Forward Out Budget Contributions Limit and Paid Outturn Balances

Position as at: 31st March 2012 £££££££ £££££ Capital Schemes 2010/11 Schemes

Assumed Balance Brought Forward from 2010/11 0 (429) (429) (429) 0 0 0 (429) HD4302200 Minor Structural Maintenance 0 0 0 0 20 20 20 (20) HD4303100 Minor Structural Maintainance 2010/11 0 0 0 0 326 326 326 (326) HD4303200 Column Replacement 2010/11 0 0 0 0 838 838 838 (838) HD4102700 Column Replacement 0 0 0 0 172 172 172 (172) HD4104200 Annual review of TROs 0 0 0 0 706 706 706 (706) HD4104500 Ormsgill, Barrow 0 0 0 0 (15,000) (15,000) (15,000) 15,000 HD4106000 Minor Structural Maintainance 0 0 0 0 455 455 455 (455) HD4106100 Column replacement 2009/10 0 0 0 0 348 348 348 (348) HD4107400 Crellin St Phase 1 0 0 0 0 232 232 232 (232) HD4108300 Mill Brow - Goose Green Phase 1 0 0 0 0 28 28 28 (28) HD4108800 Harrel lane 0 0 0 0 375 375 375 (375) HD4109200 Surface Dressing 2010/11 0 0 0 0 45 45 45 (45) HD4109300 Abbey Rd (Long L-Goose Gr Phase 1) 0 0 0 0 258 258 258 (258) HD4109600 Dalton In Furness Town Study 0 0 0 0 485 485 485 (485)

2010/11 Schemes 0 (429) 0 0 (429) 0 (429) 0 (10,712) (10,712) (10,712) 10,283 2011/12 Schemes

Preliminaries and Fees 125,000 0 125,000 125,000 58,704 58,704 58,704 66,296

Footways Schemes

HD4112400 Abbey Road Leith Flatt brow to rating Lane 54,000 0 54,000 54,000 59,289 59,289 59,289 (5,289) HD4112500 Abbey Road Mill Brow - Goose Green Phase 2 50,000 0 50,000 50,000 91,772 91,772 91,772 (41,772) HD4112600 Island Road Schooner Street to Ship Street 112,000 0 (27,000) 85,000 85,000 68,877 68,877 68,877 16,123 HD4112700 Cedar Street 154,000 0 27,000 181,000 181,000 196,338 196,338 196,338 (15,338)

Carriageway Maintainance Schemes Page 17 HD4112200 Harrel lane Lesh Lane to Rating Lane 50,000 0 (50,000) 0 0 3,815 3,815 3,815 (3,815) HD4112300 Abbey Road Ramsden Sq to E Hughes House 356,000 0 356,000 356,000 353,583 353,583 353,583 2,417 HD4211400 Dalton Rd/High St/Buccleuch St 0 0 0 0 16,195 16,195 16,195 (16,195)

2011/12 Schemes 901,000 0 27,000 (77,000) 851,000 0 851,000 0 0 848,573 848,573 848,573 2,427 Surface Dressing

HD4111400 Surface Dressing Programme 2011/12 80,000 80,000 80,000 87,107 87,107 87,107 (7,107) HD4112100 Surface Dressing Programme 2011/12 0 0 0 7,326 7,326 7,326 (7,326) HD4112000 Pre-Surface Dressing Programme 40,000 40,000 40,000 55,003 55,003 55,003 (15,003)

Surface Dressing 120,000 0 0 0 120,000 0 120,000 0 0 149,436 149,436 149,436 (29,436) Total for Capital Schemes 1,021,000 (429) 27,000 (77,000) 970,571 0 970,571 0 0 987,297 987,297 987,297 (16,726)

Minor Structural Maintenance

HD4119000 Minor Structual Maintainace 80,000 152,955 232,955 232,955 226,012 226,012 226,012 6,943 HD4112800 Hawthwaite Lane Drainage Scheme 55,000 (54,955) 45 45 353 353 353 (308) HD4114000 Minor Patching Works 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total for Minor Structural Maintenance 135,000 0 152,955 (54,955) 233,000 0 233,000 0 0 226,365 226,365 226,365 6,635 Lighting and Traffic Signals

Column replacement 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Lighting and Traffic Signals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Highways Improvements

Assumed Balance Brought Forward from 2010/11 0 87,264 (70,408) 16,856 16,856 0 0 16,856 HD4104200 annual review of TROs 0 0 0 0 25,373 25,373 25,373 (25,373) HD4104400 Minor Improvements 0 0 0 0 6,091 6,091 6,091 (6,091)

Highways Improvements 2010/11 0 87,264 0 (70,408) 16,856 0 16,856 0 0 31,464 31,464 31,464 (14,608)

HD4107500 Bus Service Infrastructure 0 0 1,500 1,500 1,500 225 225 225 1,275 HD4107700 Disabled Spaces Provision 0 0 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,819 3,819 3,819 (1,319) HD4109400 Local Safety schemes 0 0 24,000 24,000 24,000 19,544 19,544 19,544 4,456 HD4115100 School crossing Patrol measures 0 0 70,408 70,408 70,408 25,666 25,666 25,666 44,742 HD4219200 Annual review of Signs and Lines 0 0 20,000 20,000 20,000 4,953 4,953 4,953 15,047 HD4303300 Safety Msrs School crossing Sites 0 0 0 0 1,017 1,017 1,017 (1,017) Highways Improvements 96,000 0 (96,000) 0 0 0 0

Highways Improvements 2011/12 96,000 0 118,408 (96,000) 118,408 0 118,408 0 0 55,224 55,224 55,224 63,184 Total Highways Improvements 96,000 87,264 118,408 (166,408) 135,264 0 135,264 0 0 86,688 86,688 86,688 48,576

Total Capital 1,252,000 86,835 298,363 (298,363) 1,338,835 0 1,338,835 0 0 1,300,350 1,300,350 1,300,350 38,485 APPENDIX I

Winter Damage Revenue Grant 2011/1 2 Barrow Local Committee Winter Damage Allocation

Original Brought Virements Revised Other Spending Commited Estimated Unallocated Description Virements In Committed Payments Budget Forward Out Budget Contributions Limit and Paid Outturn Balances

Position as at: 31st March 2012 £££££££ £££££

HD4113500 Winter Damage Prelims 0 0 0 0 0 48,806 48,806 30,710 30,710 30,710 18,096 HD4113700 Prelimary Design (Winter) 0 0 0 0 0 21,742 21,742 20,618 20,618 20,618 1,124 HD4114000 Minor Patching Works 0 0 0 0 0 212,818 212,818 193,738 193,738 193,738 19,080 HD4114200 Oxford St (Furness Pk - Hawcoat) 0 0 0 0 0 81,386 81,386 95,431 95,431 95,431 (14,045) HD4114300 Chapel Street, Dalton 0 0 0 0 0 51,377 51,377 40,810 40,810 40,810 10,567 HD4114400 Settle Street (Ainslie St. 53M) 0 0 0 0 0 46,506 46,506 79,760 79,760 79,760 (33,254) HD4114500 Hollow Lane - Jnc.Fairfield Lane 0 0 0 0 0 54,658 54,658 41,492 41,492 41,492 13,166 HD4114600 Hollow Lane (Fairfield lane - Yew Tree Gd) 0 0 0 0 0 59,454 59,454 49,478 49,478 49,478 9,976 HD4114700 Long Bank 0 0 0 0 0 29,500 29,500 22,671 22,671 22,671 6,829 HD4114800 Thorney Nook lane - Full Length 0 0 0 0 0 60,695 60,695 113 113 113 60,582 HD4114900 Hibbert Rd (Abbey rd - Settle St) 0 0 0 0 0 11,495 11,495 8,218 8,218 8,218 3,277 HD4115000 Ainslie Street (110-190) 0 0 0 0 0 72,736 72,736 65,596 65,596 65,596 7,140 HD4113400 Barrow Dockyard 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 591 591 591 (591) HD4113900 Ireleth Rd (Level Crossing - Saves Ln) 0 0 0 0 0 49,517 49,517 114,428 114,428 114,428 (64,911) HD4114100 Ocean Rd (Cumbria View - Biggar) 0 0 0 0 0 49,310 49,310 63,686 63,686 63,686 (14,376) Page 18

Total Winter Damage 0 0 0 0 0 850,000 850,000 0 0 827,340 827,340 827,340 22,660 Agenda Item 8

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Resources

LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2011-2012 OUTTURN REPORT –COMMUNITIES BUDGET

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 31 st March 2012.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Local Committee’s 2010-11 proposed Cash Limited Budget was informed to County Council on 17 th February 2011. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Committee is not able to vire money from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The carry forwards of Local Committee balances from 2010-11 into 2011-12 were approved at 23 rd June 2011 County Council meeting. 2.3 The original Local Committee Revenue budget is £573,352. This is increased by assumed carry forward balances of £33,180 to give a spending limit of £606,532. 2.4 The Local Committee Local Member Capital Schemes budget has been replaced by the Revenue scheme for 2011-12. There are assumed carry forward balances of £77,252 to be spent in the current financial year.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Note the budget allocations for 2011-12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date;

3.2 Note the final unspent balances of £178,841 of which £60,672 are unallocated in the Communities Revenue budgets as at 31 March 2012;

Page 19 3.3 Note the final unspent balances of £33,329 which has all been allocated in the Local Member Capital Schemes budgets as at 31 March 2012.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The report updates Members on the Local Committee’s Communities budgets for the 2011-12 financial year, which are summarised in Appendix A.

4.2 Appendix B details the expenditure and commitments against the General Provision budget line. There is an unspent balance of £45,931 all of which has been allocated.

4.3 Appendix C details the expenditure and commitments against the Community Support and Community Grants budget line. There is an unspent balance of £25,268 of which £996 is unallocated.

4.4 Appendix D details the expenditure and commitments against the 0-19 Services budget line. There is an unspent allocation of £20,937 all of which has been allocated.

4.5 Appendix E details the expenditure and commitments against Local Revenue Schemes. There is an unspent balance of £86,705 of which £59,676 is unallocated.

4.6 Appendix F details the expenditure and commitments against Local Capital Schemes. There is an unspent balance of £33,329 which has all been allocated to capital schemes

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may decide to vire money between budget headings or decide not to, in line with Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Local committee is not able to vire money from Capital Budgets into Revenue budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Local Committee could take decisions that would commit existing budgets against future expenditure.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The recommendations in this report do not contain any legal implications; however, Local Committee could take decisions that could have future legal implications.

Page 20 8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Local Committee’s Communities Revenue budgets have unspent balances of £178,841 of which £60,672 are unallocated balances at 31st March 2012.

8.2 The Local Committee’s Communities Capital Budget has unspent balances of £33,329 all of which have been allocated at 31 st March 2012.

Michael Hendry Finance Manager

2nd July 2012

APPENDICES

Appendices A-F: Details of 2011-12 Communities Devolved Budget.

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

Page 21 PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

*List here any previous relevant decisions. If none, state “No previous relevant decisions”.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

If a matter has been considered by Overview and Scrutiny, this section should give details of meeting dates and any Scrutiny recommendations. If not, state “Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny”.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

County Council 17 th February 2011: Agenda Item 10: Revenue Budget, County Precept, Council Tax, Capital Programme and Treasury Management Strategy.

County Council 23 rd June 2011: Agenda Item 10: Provisional Outturn 2010/11.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Allan Graham Senior Accounting Technician – Resources Tel No: 01228 226575 Email: [email protected]

Page 22 Appendix A BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT : 31ST MARCH 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2011/12 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2011/12 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

B General Provision 98,762 24,419 0 -45,000 78,181 0 78,181 45,931 32,250 78,181 0 THEME A C Community Support and Grants 222,211 9,568 45,000 0 276,779 0 276,779 24,272 251,511 275,783 996 THEME A & C D 0-19 Services 108,379 -807 50,988 -50,988 107,572 0 107,572 20,937 86,635 107,572 0 THEME D E Local Revenue Schemes 144,000 0 0 0 144,000 0 144,000 27,029 57,295 84,324 59,676 THEME A-F Communities Sub Total 573,352 33,180 95,988 -95,988 606,532 0 606,532 118,169 427,691 545,860 60,672

Highway Maintenance - Revenue 1,532,451 220,276 1,752,000 -1,752,000 1,752,727 0 1,752,727 0 1,629,122 1,629,122 123,605 THEME F

Highways Sub Total 1,532,451 220,276 1,752,000 -1,752,000 1,752,727 0 1,752,727 0 1,629,122 1,629,122 123,605 Page 23

REVENUE TOTAL 2,105,803 253,456 1,847,988 -1,847,988 2,359,259 0 2,359,259 118,169 2,056,813 2,174,982 184,277

F Local Member Capital Schemes 0 77,252 0 0 77,252 0 77,252 33,329 43,923 77,252 0 THEME F Highways Winter Damage 0 0 0 0 0 850,000 850,000 0 827,340 827,340 22,660

Highways Capital Budgets: 1,252,000 86,835 298,363 -298,363 1,338,835 0 1,338,835 0 1,300,350 1,300,350 38,485 CAPITAL TOTAL 1,252,000 164,087 298,363 -298,363 1,416,087 850,000 2,266,087 33,329 2,171,613 2,204,942 61,145

LOCAL COMMITTEE TOTAL 3,357,803 417,543 2,146,351 -2,146,351 3,775,346 850,000 4,625,346 151,497 4,228,426 4,379,924 245,423 APPENDIX B BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/2012

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : General Provision BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5945101 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 98,762

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 23,168 - Unallocated 1,251 24,419 Virements in:

0 Virements out: Neighbourhood Forum Grants May-11 -45,000

-45,000

2011/12 Spending Limit 78,181

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual Area Plan March-09 3 - Alleygates 22,800 Community Grants Apr 06 & Mar 09 330 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - lease November-10 35 Note 1 Sub-total 23,168 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Lease November-10 2,240 Note 1 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Service Chg December-10 750 Note 2 Barrow Sports Council May-11 0 19,250 Barrow Sports Council - Co-ord & Admin Support May-11 0 2,000 Friends Of Walney - Project Worker May-11 0 6,000 Pass Plus+ July-11 0 5,000 Barrow Table Tennis Centre - rent September-11 4,667 Barrow and District Credit Union September-11 2,000 Youth Pathways Apprenticeship Programme March-12 13,106

Sub-total 22,763 32,250

Totals 45,931 32,250

Total Actual and Committe d 78,181

Unallocated Resources: 0

Note 1 - Total grant approved of £6720 over 3 year period on a sliding scale (subject to budget in future years). £2240 in this year Note 2 - Agreed in principal to contribute £750 in 2011/12 and £375 in 2012/13

Page 24 Appendix C BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

SUMMARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY GRANTS : 31ST MARCH 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2011/12 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2011/12 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

Neighbourhood Development Team 98,767 0 0 0 98,767 98,767 0 98,767 98,767 0 THEME A C(1) Forum Grants 0 4,901 45,000 0 49,901 49,901 2,150 47,751 49,901 0 THEME B-F C(2) Rent Subsidy to Community Groups 0 4,667 0 0 4,667 4,667 4,667 0 4,667 0 THEME B C(3) School Crossing Patrols 48,518 0 0 0 48,518 48,518 17,455 30,067 47,522 996 THEME D Money Advice Contract - CAB 57,060 0 0 0 57,060 57,060 0 57,060 57,060 0 THEME B

Page 25 C(4) Debt Recovery & Money Advice (DRAMA) 17,866 0 0 0 17,866 17,866 0 17,866 17,866 0 THEME B TOTAL 222,211 9,568 45,000 0 276,779 0 276,779 24,272 251,511 275,783 996 BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/12

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT: 31-Mar-12 APPENDIX C(1) BUDGET AREA: Neighbourhood Forum Grants Panel BUDGET MANAGER: Karen Johnson COST CENTRE: 5940101 £ Allocation 2010/11 0 Unallocated Balance Brought forward from 2010/11 3,246 Earmarked Grants Brought forward from 2010/11 1,655 Virement from General Provisions May-11 45,000 Provisional Spending Limit 2011/12 49,901 Total Budget available to Forums 49,901

Total Budget apportionment figure 49,901

Forum Area Project Code Population Allocation C/ment Unallocated 2011/12 Grants 201/12 Unallocated Page 26 based on B/F from Balance Spending Paid to Earmarked Resources Population 2010/2011 B/F Limit Date Grants £ £ £ £ £ £ £

Hawcoat W00000019 5,223 3,630 - 0 3,630 4,775 215 -1,360 Parkside W99999992 5,590 3,885 - 0 3,885 4,775 215 -1,105 Newbarns W99999992 5,975 4,153 - 0 4,153 4,775 215 -837 Roosecote W99999992 6,064 4,215 - 0 4,215 4,775 215 -775 Old Barrow W99999992 7,978 5,545 - 0 5,545 4,775 215 555 Risedale W99999992 5,597 3,890 - 0 3,890 4,775 215 -1,100 Hindpool W99999992 5,280 3,670 - 0 3,670 4,775 215 -1,320 Ormsgill W99999992 5,894 4,096 - 0 4,096 4,775 215 -894 Walney Island W99999992 11,133 7,738 - 0 7,738 4,775 215 2,748 Dalton & District W99999992 13,064 9,080 - 0 9,080 4,775 215 4,090

Total for Barrow Forum Areas 71,798 49,901 - - 49,901 47,751 2,150 0 APPENDIX C(2) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/201 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : Rent Subsidy to Community Groups BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5946101 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 0

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 4,667 - Unallocated 0 4,667 Virements in: 0 0 Virements out: 0

0

2011/12 Spending Limit 4,667

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual Barrow Table Tennis Centre December-10 4,667 0 Sub-total 4,667 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Totals 4,667 0

Total Actual and Committed 4,667

Unallocated Resources: 0

Page 27 APPENDIX C(3) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/1 2 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/201 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : School Crossing Patrols BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 2410101 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 48,518

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 0 - Unallocated 0 0 Virements in: 0 0 Virements out:

0

2011/12 Spending Limit 48,518

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual March 2010 extra over accrual 59 SLA with Client Services - reducing balance May-11 17,455 Note 1 April 1,477 May 3,122 June 3,568 July 2,700 Sept 3,249 Oct 2,496 Nov 3,186 Dec 2,376 Jan 2,632 Feb 2,116 March 3,086

Printing of Banners

Sub-total 17,455 30,067

Totals 17,455 30,067

Total Actual and Committe d 47,522

Unallocated Resources: 996

Notes: Note 1: Annual charge of £47,463 Agreed May 2011

Page 28 APPENDIX C(4) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/201 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : Debt Recovery & Money Advice (DRAMA) BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5941401 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 17,866

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 0 - Unallocated 0 0 Virements in: 0

0 Virements out: 0

0

2011/12 Spending Limit 17,866

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual

Credit Union Development in Furness May-11 0 17,866

Sub-total 0 17,866

Totals 0 17,866

Total Actual and Committed 17,866

Unallocated Resources: 0

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Page 29 Appendix D BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

SUMMARY 0-19 SERVICES : 31ST MARCH 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2011/12 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2011/12 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

D(1) 0-19 Services 108,379 -1,795 988 -50,000 57,572 57,572 15,988 41,584 57,572 0 THEME D D(2) Youth Service Grants 0 205 50,000 -205 50,000 50,000 4,949 45,051 50,000 0 THEME D D(3) Independent Youth Service 0 783 0 -783 0 00000 Page 30 TOTAL 108,379 -807 50,988 -50,988 107,572 0 107,572 20,937 86,635 107,572 0 APPENDIX D(1) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/2012

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : 0-19 Services BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 1713201 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 108,379

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked -3,468 - Unallocated 1,673 -1,795 Virements in: Youth grants September-11 205 Independent Youth Service September-11 783

988 Virements out: Youth Grants -50,000

-50,000

2011/12 Spending Limit 57,572

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual Yarlside Out of School Club July-05 0 Note 1 Little Rainbows Day Nursery - refund March-11 0 -3,200 Rain or Shine Nursery - Refund March-11 0 -3,200 Leisure Centre Budget January-05 988 Note 2

Sub-total 988 -6,400

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual Youth Council May-11 15,000 Barrow Sports Council Co-Ord & Admin Support May-11 0 8,000 Furness Learning Transition Project September-11 0 14,000 Bram Longstaffe - First Aid Skills for Parents September-11 0 2,280 Bram Longstaffe - Learning with Confidence Course September-11 0 4,000 Bram Longstaffe - NLP Positive Parenting Course September-11 0 2,200 Bram Longstaffe - Healthy Meals For Children September-11 0 6,812 Barrow Afc Ltd - Healthy Schools Project March-11 0 5,346 Barrow Afc Ltd - Kick it (Racism) Out Project March-11 0 5,346

Sub-total 15,000 47,984

Totals 15,988 41,584

Total Actual and Committed 57,572

Unallocated Resources: 0

Note 1 - Club has now ceased to operate. Commitment returned to budget. July 2011. Note 2 - This is a balance from decisions in sept 11 to move the Leisure Centre commitments from the Youth service Grant (£205) and The Independent Youth Service (£783) Budgets

Page 31 APPENDIX D(2) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/201 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : 0-19 Service Grants BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 1764101 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 0

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 205 - Unallocated 0 205 Virements in: 0-19 Services 50,000

50,000 Virements out: 0-19 Services September-11 -205

-205

2011/12 Spending Limit 50,000

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual Leisure Centre Budget February-06 0 Sub-total 0 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual Friends of the Adventures Youth Club September-11 0 2,700 Walney Community Trust/Youth Club - Thurston Trip September-11 0 3,000 Barrow District Credit Union - Young Savers Initative September-11 0 2,000 South Cumbria PRU - Activity Package September-11 0 1,000 Ashton Groups Theatre Factory November-11 0 3,000 Lindal and Marton Afterschool Club November-11 0 1,031 National Autistic Society Furness Branch November-11 0 1,908 Signal Film and Media November-11 0 2,000 Dare Dance November-11 0 1,980 Friends of Artspace November-11 0 1,000 Octopus Collective November-11 0 2,000 NACRO November-11 0 10,000 Note 1 Drop Zone November-11 2,949 Barrow Jiu-Jitsu Club November-11 2,000 2,000 Note 2 Cumbria Youth Alliance January-12 0 1,500 The Birchall Trust January-12 0 897 Furness & South Lakes Looked After Children January-12 0 5,500 Furness School Sports January-12 0 1,400 Furness Young Carers January-12 0 1,071 Dalton Junior Youth group March-11 0 500 Ramsden Infants After School Club March-11 0 564

Sub-total 4,949 45,051

Totals 4,949 45,051

Total Actual and Committed 50,000

Unallocated Resources: 0

Note 1: £10000 agreed in principle to NARCO subject to detailed plan being produced at future CYPWG meeting Note 2: £4000 agreed for barrow Jiu-Jitsu. £2000 now. £2000 available once take up of classes confirmed

Page 32 APPENDIX D(3) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12 FINANCIAL YEAR 2011/201 2

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET AREA : Independent Youth Service BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 1760101 £ £

2011/12 Original Budget 0

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 783 - Unallocated 0 783 Virements in: 0 0 Virements out: 0-19 Services September-11 -783

-783

2011/12 Spending Limit 0

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2011/12 Committed Actual Leisure Centre January-05 0 Note 1

Sub-total 0 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2011/12 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Totals 0 0

Total Actual and Committed 0

Unallocated Resources: 0

Note 1 Leisure Centre Commitment of £783 vired to 0-19 services, September 2011

Page 33 APPENDIX E BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

ELECTORAL DIVISION LOCAL REVENUE SCHEMES

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5949501

Project Budget Sector 2011/12 Balance Revised 2010/11 Committed Actual Actual Unallocated Code Original B/Fwd Budget Spending Expenditure Expenditure & Committed/ Resources Budget Limit to Date Projected or Outturn Variance ££££ £ £ £ £ Capital Budgets:

RV100012 5 DALTON NORTH 12,000 12,000 12,000 1,000 4,500 5,500 6,500

Page 34 RV1000126 DALTON SOUTH 12,000 12,000 12,000 2,412 3,793 6,205 5,795 RV1000127 HAWCOAT 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 9,334 9,334 2,666 RV1000128 HINDPOOL 12,000 12,000 12,000 4,039 7,961 12,000 0 RV1000129 NEWBARNS 12,000 12,000 12,000 600 8,390 8,990 3,010 RV1000130 OLD BARROW 12,000 12,000 12,000 2,628 1,642 4,270 7,730 RV1000131 ORMSGILL 12,000 12,000 12,000 1,000 1,000 11,000 RV1000132 PARKSIDE 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 1,250 1,250 10,750 RV1000133 RISEDALE 12,000 12,000 12,000 10,376 1,624 12,000 0 RV1000134 ROOSECOTE 12,000 12,000 12,000 801 9,876 10,677 1,323 RV1000135 WALNEY NORTH 12,000 12,000 12,000 0 2,000 2,000 10,000 RV1000136 WALNEY SOUTH 12,000 12,000 12,000 4,173 6,925 11,098 902

TOTAL 144,000 0 144,000 144,000 27,029 57,295 84,324 59,676 APPENDIX F BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2011/12

ELECTORAL DIVISION LOCAL CAPITAL SCHEMES

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-Mar-2012 BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5945190

Project Budget Sector 2011/12 Balance Revised 2011/12 Committed Actual Actual Unallocated Code Original B/Fwd Budget Spending Expenditure Expenditure & Committed/ Resources Budget Limit to Date Projected or Outturn Variance ££££ £ £ £ £ Capital Budgets:

CE100012 5 DALTON NORTH 0 2,840 2,840 2,840 0 2,840 2,840 0 CE1000126 DALTON SOUTH 0 812 812 812 -0 812 812 0

Page 35 CE1000127 HAWCOAT 0 1,464 1,464 1,464 1,321 143 1,464 0 CE1000128 HINDPOOL 0 12,097 12,097 12,097 5,691 6,406 12,097 0 CE1000129 NEWBARNS 0 7,829 7,829 7,829 0 7,829 7,829 0 CE1000130 OLD BARROW 0 16,691 16,691 16,691 4,691 12,000 16,691 0 CE1000131 ORMSGILL 0 10,228 10,228 10,228 10,228 10,228 0 CE1000132 PARKSIDE 00000 00 CE1000133 RISEDALE 0 11,227 11,227 11,227 5,560 5,667 11,227 0 CE1000134 ROOSECOTE 0 7,203 7,203 7,203 5,427 1,776 7,203 0 CE1000135 WALNEY NORTH 0 264 264 264 264 264 0 CE1000136 WALNEY SOUTH 0 6,597 6,597 6,597 147 6,450 6,597 0

TOTAL 0 77,252 77,252 77,252 33,329 43,923 77,252 0 This page is intentionally left blank

Page 36 Agenda Item 9

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Resources

LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2012-2013 MONITORING REPORT –HIGHWAYS BUDGET

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recoded against the Local Committee’s Highways Revenue and Capital Budgets as at 30 th June 2012.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Local Committee’s 2012-13 proposed Cash Limited Budget was informed to County Council on the 16 th February 2012. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Committee is not able to vire money from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The carry forwards of Local Committee balances from 2011-12 into 2012-13 were approved at 21st June 2012 County Council meeting. 2.3 The original Highways revenue budget is £1,466,984. This is increased by carry forward balances of £123,605 to give a spending limit of £1,590,589. 2.4 The original Highways Capital Budget is £1,149,000. This is increased by carry forwards of £61,145 to give a spending limit of £1,210,145.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Note the budget allocations for 2011-12 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date;

3.2 Note the Highways Revenue budget is showing an underspend of £123,589 against budget;

3.3 Note the Highways Capital budget is an underspend of £24,569 against budget;

Page 37 4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The attached appendices give details of budget allocations by project and provisional expenditure to date.

4.2 The Highways Revenue budget is projecting an underspend against budget of £123,589. This is due to carry forwards from 2012/13 not yet being allocated.

4.3 The Highways Capital Budget is currently projected to underspend by £24,569. This is due to carry forwards from 2012/13 not yet being allocated and the projected underspend on the Abbey Road Carriageway Maintenance scheme.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may decide to vire money between budget headings or decide not to. Noting that the Local Committee is not able to vire money from Capital Budgets into revenue budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Local Committee could take decisions that would commit existing budgets against future expenditure.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The recommendations in this report do not contain any legal implications; however, Local Committee could take decisions that could have future legal implications.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Highways Revenue budget is showing a projected underspend of £123,589 against budget.

8.2 The Highways capital budget is showing a projected underspend of £24,569 against budget.

Michael Hendry Finance Manager

1st July 2012

Page 38 APPENDICES

Appendix A(2) Summary of Barrow Local Committee Highways Budget 2012- 13 Appendices G-H Detail of Individual Highways and Capital Budgets

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

*List here any previous relevant decisions. If none, state “No previous relevant decisions”.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

If a matter has been considered by Overview and Scrutiny, this section should give details of meeting dates and any Scrutiny recommendations. If not, state “Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny”.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

County Council 16 th February 2012: Agenda Item 10: Revenue Budget and Capital programme.

Page 39 County Council 21 st June 2012: Agenda Item 14: 2011/12 Provisional Outturn Report – Revenue and Capital.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Allan Graham Senior Accounting Technician – Resources Tel No: 01228 226575 Email: [email protected]

Page 40 BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE APPENDIX A(2) 2012-13 SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT

HIGHWAYS BUDGETS at 30th JUNE 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2012/13 Brought Virements Virements Revised Other Spending Commited Actual Commited Estimated Unallocated Original Forward In Out Budget Contribs Limit not paid Paid and Actual Outturn or Budget To Date to date Variance

££££££££££ ££

A Communities Budgets as at 30 June 2012 518,218 178,841 95,000 -95,000 697,059 0 697,059 378,381 42,974 421,355 421,355 275,704

G Highways Maintenance - Revenue 1,466,984 123,605 0 0 1,590,589 0 1,590,589 393,974 143,504 537,478 1,467,000 123,589

Barrow Local Committee Revenue Budget 1,985,202 302,446 95,000 -95,000 2,287,648 0 2,287,648 772,355 186,478 958,833 1,888,355 399,293

Page 41 E Electoral Division Local Capital Schemes 0 33,329 0 0 33,329 0 33,329 30,671 2,658 33,329 33,329 0

H Highways and Footways Schemes 977,000 12,569 0 0 989,569 0 989,569 76,718 -16,653 60,065 958,000 31,569 H Minor Structural Maintenance 130,000 0 0 0 130,000 0 130,000 1,581 36,175 37,756 137,000 -7,000 H Lighting & Traffic Signals 0 000 000000 00 H Highways Improvements 42,000 48,576 0 0 90,576 0 90,576 0 0 0 90,576 0 Total Highways Capital allocation 1,149,000 61,145 0 0 1,210,145 0 1,210,145 78,299 19,522 97,821 1,185,576 24,569

Barrow Local Committee Capital Allocation 1,149,000 94,474 0 0 1,243,474 0 1,243,474 108,970 22,180 131,150 1,218,905 24,569

Barrow Local Committee Total Resources 3,134,202 396,920 95,000 -95,000 3,531,122 0 3,531,122 881,325 208,658 1,089,983 3,107,260 423,862 APPENDIX G

Highways Revenue 2012/13 Budget Barrow Local Committee

Approved Brought Revised Committed and Estimated Unallocated Description Virements In Virements Out Other Contribs Spending Limit Committed Payments Budget Forward Budget Paid Outturn Balances

Position as at: 30th June 2012 ££££££££££££ BASIC MAINTAINANCE

Better Highways Teams 550,000 550,000 550,000 353,350 109,070 462,420 550,000 0 Plant & Materials 0 0 0 256 256 0 Out of Hours 0 0 0 15,536 2,604 18,140 0 Sub Total better Highways 550,000 0 0 0 550,000 0 550,000 368,886 111,930 480,816 550,000 0

Programmed Maintainance 0 Cleansing 80,000 80,000 80,000 1,029 1,029 80,000 0 Verge Maintainance 38,000 38,000 38,000 (2,700) (2,700) 38,000 0 Non Illuminated Traffic Signs 22,000 22,000 22,000 (3,354) (3,354) 22,000 0 Sub Total Programmed Maintainance 140,000 0 0 0 140,000 0 140,000 0 (5,025) (5,025) 140,000 0

Total Basic Maintenance 690,000 0 0 0 690,000 0 690,000 368,886 106,905 475,791 690,000 0

Page 42 ROAD LIGHTING Lighting, Signals, Illuminated Signs 285,000 285,000 285,000 10,846 39,883 50,729 285,000 0 Column Replacement & Painting 0 0 0 0 0 Traffic Signals 50,000 50,000 50,000 14,242 (5,379) 8,863 50,000 0 Energy 341,984 341,984 341,984 309 309 342,000 (16) Total Road Lighting 676,984 0 0 0 676,984 0 676,984 25,088 34,813 59,901 677,000 (16)

Other Other 0 0 0 0 1,786 1,786 0 0 Doubtful Debts Provision 0 0 0 0 0 Jubilee 100,000 100,000 100,000 0 100,000 0 Balance Brought Fwd from 2011/12 0 123,605 123,605 123,605 0 0 123,605 Total Other 100,000 123,605 0 0 223,605 0 223,605 0 1,786 1,786 100,000 123,605

Total Highways Revenue Budget 1,466,984 123,605 0 0 1,590,589 0 1,590,589 393,974 143,504 537,478 1,467,000 123,589 APPENDIX H

HIGHWAYS CAPITAL 2012/13 Barrow Local Committee Capital Allocation

Original Brought Virements Revised Other Spending Commited Estimated Unallocated Description Virements In Committed Payments Budget Forward Out Budget Contributions Limit and Paid Outturn Balances

Position as at: 30th June 2012 £££££££ £££££ Capital Schemes 2011/12 Schemes

HD4106100 Column Replacement 0 0 0 0 (23,113) (23,113) 0 0 HD4108800 Harrel lane 0 0 0 0 (4,500) (4,500) 0 0 HD4109000 Minor Structural Maintenance 0 0 0 0 (5,000) (5,000) 0 0 HD4111400 Surface Dressing Prog 11/12 0 0 0 0 (11,707) (11,707) 0 0 HD4113900 Ireleth Rd (Level xing - Saves Ln) Win Dam 0 0 0 0 (5,570) (5,570) 0 0 HD4260142 Better Highways Planned Work 0 0 0 0 850 850 0 0 Provisional Carry Forward from 2011/12 0 12,569 12,569 12,569 0 0 12,569 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2011/12 Schemes 0 12,569 0 0 12,569 0 12,569 0 (49,040) (49,040) 0 12,569 2012/13 Schemes

Footways Schemes

HD4A20004 Douglas Street - Full Length 214,000 214,000 214,000 74,134 20,295 94,429 214,000 0

Drainage Schemes

HD4A20005 Hawthwaite Lane - Turning area 72,000 72,000 72,000 0 72,000 0

Carriageway Maintainance Schemes

HD4A20002 Newton Cross Road 180,000 180,000 180,000 0 180,000 0 HD4A20003 Abbey Road - Post office to No 81 276,000 276,000 276,000 0 257,000 19,000

2012/13 Schemes 742,000 0 0 0 742,000 0 742,000 0 74,134 20,295 94,429 723,000 19,000

Page 43 Surface Dressing

HD4A20001 Specialist Surface Treatment 150,000 150,000 150,000 196 196 150,000 0 HD4A20009 Rear Athol St & Abercorn St 15,000 15,000 15,000 4,528 4,528 15,000 0 HD4A20010 Rear Holker St nos 30-136 15,000 15,000 15,000 2,631 2,631 15,000 0 HD4A20011 Preparation Pool 10,000 10,000 10,000 2,584 2,856 5,440 10,000 0 HD4A20012 Pre Surface Dressing Patching 45,000 45,000 45,000 1,881 1,881 45,000 0

Surface Dressing 235,000 0 0 0 235,000 0 235,000 0 2,584 12,092 14,676 235,000 0 Total for Capital Schemes 977,000 12,569 0 0 989,569 0 989,569 0 76,718 (16,653) 60,065 958,000 31,569

Minor Structural Maintenance

HD4A20006 Minor Structural Maintenance 80,000 80,000 80,000 1,581 36,175 37,756 80,000 0 HD4A20007 Maryport Avenue 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 28,500 (3,500) HD4A20008 Bermuda Crescent 25,000 25,000 25,000 0 28,500 (3,500)

Total for Minor Structural Maintenance 130,000 0 0 0 130,000 0 130,000 0 1,581 36,175 37,756 137,000 (7,000) Lighting and Traffic Signals

0 0 0 0 0

Total Lighting and Traffic Signals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Highways Improvements

Provisional Carry Forward from 2011/12 0 48,576 48,576 48,576 0 48,576 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Highways Improvements 2011/12 0 48,576 0 0 48,576 0 48,576 0 0 0 0 48,576 0

HD4A10001 Annual review of Traffic Regulations 18,000 18,000 18,000 0 18,000 0 HD4A10002 Bus Shelters /Timetable cases 2,500 2,500 2,500 0 2,500 0 HD4A10003 Disabled parking 2,500 2,500 2,500 0 2,500 0 HD4A10004 Speed Surveys 4,500 4,500 4,500 0 4,500 0 HD4A10005 Zig Zags - Bram Longstaffe 500 500 500 0 500 0 HD4A10006 Our Lady of the Rosary - Signs 800 800 800 0 800 0 HD4A10007 Walking Route Improvements 10,000 10,000 10,000 0 10,000 0 HD4A10008 Cycle signing - Market St/Nelson St Dowdales 450 450 450 0 450 0 HD4A10009 Cycle Signing - Skelgate/Ulverston Rd 750 750 750 0 750 0 HD4A10010 Rail Station Dalton Signed Cycle Link 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 1,000 0 HD4A10011 market St Dalton Cycle Parking Stands 1,000 1,000 1,000 0 1,000 0

Highways Improvements 2012/13 42,000 0 0 0 42,000 0 42,000 0 0 0 0 42,000 0 Total Highways Improvements 42,000 48,576 0 0 90,576 0 90,576 0 0 0 0 90,576 0

Total Capital 1,149,000 61,145 0 0 1,210,145 0 1,210,145 0 78,299 19,522 97,821 1,185,576 24,569 This page is intentionally left blank

Page 44 Agenda Item 10

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Resources

LOCAL COMMITTEE DEVOLVED BUDGET 2012-2013 MONITORING REPORT –COMMUNITIES BUDGET

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report presents the actual expenditure and commitments recorded against the Local Committee’s Communities Budget as at 30 th June 2012.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The Local Committee’s 2012-13 proposed Cash Limited Budget was informed to County Council on 16 th February 2012. The Local Committee is able to vire funding between budget lines during the course of the financial year, subject to Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Committee is not able to vire money from capital budgets into revenue budgets. 2.2 The carry forward of Local Committee balances from 2011-12 into 2012-13 were approved at 21 st June 2012 County Council meeting. 2.3 The original Local Committee Revenue budget was £518,218, and this has been increased by carry forward balances of £178,841 to give a spending limit of £697,059. 2.4 The Local Committee Local Member Capital Schemes budget has carry forward balances of £33,329 to be spent in the current financial year.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Note the budget allocations for 2012-13 and the commitments and expenditure recorded to date;

3.2 Note the unallocated resources of £275,704 in the Communities Revenue budgets as at 30 June 2012;

3.3 Note the balanced Local Member Capital Schemes budget as at 30 June 2012.

Page 45 4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The report updates Members on the Local Committee’s Communities budgets for the 2012-13 financial year, which are summarised in Appendix A.

4.2 Appendix B details the expenditure and commitments against the General Provision budget line. There is an unallocated balance of £14,917.

4.3 Appendix C details the expenditure and commitments against the Community Support and Community Grants budget line. There is an unallocated balance of £40,996.

4.4 Appendix D details the expenditure and commitments against the 0-19 Services budget line. There is an unallocated balance of £55,470.

4.5 Appendix E details the expenditure and commitments against Local Revenue Schemes. There is an unallocated balance of £164,321.

4.6 Appendix F details the expenditure and commitments against Local Capital Schemes. The budget is predicted to be fully spent in this year.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Local Committee may decide to vire money between budget headings or decide not to, in line with Corporate Policy and Service Standards. The Local committee is not able to vire money from Capital Budgets into Revenue budgets.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 There are no specific resource commitments contained within the report.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The recommendations in this report do not contain any legal implications; however, Local Committee could take decisions that could have future legal implications.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Local Committee’s Communities Revenue Budget has an unallocated balance of £275,704 as at 30 th June 2012.

8.2 The Local Committee’s Communities Capital Budget is indicated to be fully spent this year as at 30 th June 2012.

Page 46 Michael Hendry Finance Manager

1st July 2012

APPENDICES

Appendices A-F: Details of 2012-13 Communities Devolved Budget.

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and necessary approvals have been obtained.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

*List here any previous relevant decisions. If none, state “No previous relevant decisions”.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Page 47 If a matter has been considered by Overview and Scrutiny, this section should give details of meeting dates and any Scrutiny recommendations. If not, state “Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny”.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

County Council 16 th February 2012: Agenda Item 10: Revenue Budget and Capital programme.

County Council 21 st June 2012: Agenda Item 14: 2011/12 Provisional Outturn Report – Revenue and Capital.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Allan Graham Senior Accounting Technician – Resources Tel No: 01228 226575 Email: [email protected]

Page 48 Appendix A BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2012/13

SUMMARY FINANCIAL STATEMENT : 31ST MAY 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2012/13 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2012/13 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

B General Provision 98,662 45,931 0 -45,000 99,593 0 99,593 82,676 2,000 84,676 14,917 THEME A C Community Support and Grants 193,086 25,268 45,000 0 263,354 0 263,354 217,628 4,730 222,358 40,996 THEME A & C D 0-19 Services 106,470 20,937 50,000 -50,000 127,407 0 127,407 68,988 2,949 71,937 55,470 THEME D E Local Revenue Schemes 120,000 86,705 0 0 206,705 0 206,705 9,089 33,295 42,384 164,321 THEME A-F Communities Sub Total 518,218 178,841 95,000 -95,000 697,059 0 697,059 378,381 42,974 421,355 275,704

Highway Maintenance - Revenue 1,466,984 123,605 0 0 1,590,589 0 1,590,589 393,974 143,504 1,467,000 123,589 THEME F

Highways Sub Total 1,466,984 123,605 0 0 1,590,589 0 1,590,589 393,974 143,504 1,467,000 123,589 Page 49

REVENUE TOTAL 1,985,202 302,446 95,000 -95,000 2,287,648 0 2,287,648 772,355 186,478 1,888,355 399,293

F Local Member Capital Schemes 0 33,329 0 0 33,329 0 33,329 30,671 2,658 33,329 0 THEME F Highways Capital Budgets: 1,149,000 61,145 0 0 1,210,145 0 1,210,145 78,299 19,522 1,185,576 24,569 CAPITAL TOTAL 1,149,000 94,474 0 0 1,243,474 0 1,243,474 108,970 22,180 1,218,905 24,569

LOCAL COMMITTEE TOTAL 3,134,202 396,920 95,000 -95,000 3,531,122 0 3,531,122 881,325 208,658 3,107,260 423,862 APPENDIX B BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012/2013

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET AREA : General Provision BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5945101 £ £

2012/13 Original Budget 98,662

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 45,931 - Unallocated 45,931 Virements in:

0 Virements out: Neighbourhood Forum Grants -45,000

-45,000

2012/13 Spending Limit 99,593

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2012/13 Committed Actual Area Plan March-09 3 - Alleygates 22,800 Community Grants Apr 06 & Mar 09 330 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - lease November-10 35 Note 1 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Lease November-10 2,240 Note 1 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Service Chg December-10 750 Note 2 Barrow Table Tennis Centre - rent September-11 4,667 Barrow and District Credit Union September-11 0 2,000 Youth Pathways Apprenticeship Programme March-12 13,106 Sub-total 43,931 2,000

Expenditure and Commitments 2012/13 Committed Actual

Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Service Chg December-10 375 Note 2 Ormsgill residents & Tenants Assoc - Lease November-10 1,120 Note 1 Barrow Sports Council May-12 19,250 Barrow Sports Council - Admin & Co-ordination May-12 2,000 Barrow Community Safety Partnership - Post May-12 6,000 Apprenticeships in Barrow Area May-12 10,000

Sub-total 38,745 0

Totals 82,676 2,000

Total Actual and Committed 84,676

Unallocated Resources: 14,917

Note 1 - Total grant approved of £6720 over 3 year period on a sliding scale (subject to budget in future years). £1,120 in this final year Note 2 - Agreed in principal to contribute £750 in 2011/12 and £375 in 2012/13

Page 50 Appendix C BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2012/13

SUMMARY COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY GRANTS : 31ST MAY 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2012/13 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2012/13 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

Neighbourhood Development Team 87,798 0 0 0 87,798 87,798 87,798 0 87,798 0 THEME A C(1) Forum Grants 0 2,150 45,000 0 47,150 47,150 2,150 5,000 7,150 40,000 THEME B-F C(2) Rent Subsidy to Community Groups 0 4,667 0 0 4,667 4,667 4,667 0 4,667 0 THEME B C(3) School Crossing Patrols 48,228 18,451 0 0 66,679 66,679 65,953 -270 65,683 996 THEME D Money Advice Contract - CAB 57,060 0 0 0 57,060 57,060 57,060 0 57,060 0 THEME B

Page 51 TOTAL 193,086 25,268 45,000 0 263,354 0 263,354 217,628 4,730 222,358 40,996 BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012/13

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT: 31-May-12 APPENDIX C(1) BUDGET AREA: Neighbourhood Forum Grants Panel BUDGET MANAGER: Karen Johnson COST CENTRE: 5940101 £ Allocation 2012/13 0 Unallocated Balance Brought forward from 2011/12 0 Earmarked Grants Brought forward from 2011/12 2,150 Virement from General Provisions May-12 45,000 Provisional Spending Limit 2012/13 47,150 Total Budget available to Forums 47,150

Total Budget apportionment figure 47,150

Forum Area Project Code Population Allocation C/ment Unallocated 2011/12 Grants 201/12 Unallocated Page 52 based on B/F from Balance Spending Paid to Earmarked Resources Population 2011/2012 B/F Limit Date Grants £ £ £ £ £ £ £

Hawcoat W00000019 5,223 3,274 215 0 3,489 500 215 2,774 Parkside W99999992 5,590 3,504 215 0 3,719 500 215 3,004 Newbarns W99999992 5,975 3,745 215 0 3,960 500 215 3,245 Roosecote W99999992 6,064 3,801 215 0 4,016 500 215 3,301 Old Barrow W99999992 7,978 5,000 215 0 5,215 500 215 4,500 Risedale W99999992 5,597 3,508 215 0 3,723 500 215 3,008 Hindpool W99999992 5,280 3,309 215 0 3,524 500 215 2,809 Ormsgill W99999992 5,894 3,694 215 0 3,909 500 215 3,194 Walney Island W99999992 11,133 6,978 215 0 7,193 500 215 6,478 Dalton & District W99999992 13,064 8,188 215 0 8,403 500 215 7,688

Total for Barrow Forum Areas 71,798 45,000 2,150 - 47,150 5,000 2,150 40,000 APPENDIX C(2) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012/201 3

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET AREA : Rent Subsidy to Community Groups BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5946101 £ £

2012/13 Original Budget 0

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 4,667 - Unallocated 0 4,667 Virements in: 0 0 Virements out: 0

0

2012/13 Spending Limit 4,667

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2012/13 Committed Actual Barrow Table Tennis Centre December-10 4,667 0 Sub-total 4,667 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2012/13 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Totals 4,667 0

Total Actual and Committed 4,667

Unallocated Resources: 0

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FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET AREA : School Crossing Patrols BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 2410101 £ £

2012/13 Original Budget 48,228

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 17,455 - Unallocated 996 18,451 Virements in: 0 0 Virements out:

0

2012/13 Spending Limit 66,679

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2012/13 Committed Actual

SLA with Client Services 2011/12 17,455

Sub-total 17,455 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2012/13 Committed Actual March 2011 extra over accrual SLA with Client Services - reducing balance May-12 48,498 Note 1 April -270 May June July Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March

Sub-total 48,498 -270

Totals 65,953 -270

Total Actual and Committe d 65,683

Unallocated Resources: 996

Notes: Note 1: Annual charge of £48,228 Agreed May 2011

Page 54 Appendix D BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2012/13

SUMMARY 0-19 SERVICES : 31ST MAY 2012

Appendix Budget Sector 2012/13 Balance Virement Virement Revised Other 2012/13 Committed Actual Projected Unallocated Corporate Original B/Fwd In Out Budget Contribs Spending Expenditure Expenditure Outturn Resources Theme Budget Limit to Date or Variance ££££££££ £ £ £ Revenue Budgets:

D(1) 0-19 Services 106,470 15,988 0 -50,000 72,458 72,458 66,988 0 66,988 5,470 THEME D D(2) Youth Service Grants 0 4,949 50,000 0 54,949 54,949 2,000 2,949 4,949 50,000 THEME D

TOTAL 106,470 20,937 50,000 -50,000 127,407 0 127,407 68,988 2,949 71,937 55,470 Page 55 APPENDIX D(1) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012/2013

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET AREA : 0-19 Services BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 1713201 £ £

2012/13 Original Budget 106,470

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 15,988 - Unallocated 15,988 Virements in:

0 Virements out: Youth Grants May-12 -50,000

-50,000

2012/13 Spending Limit 72,458

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2012/13 Committed Actual Leisure Centre Budget January-05 988 Note 1 Youth Council May-11 15,000

Sub-total 15,988 0

Expenditure and Commitments 2012/13 Committed Actual

Youth Council May-12 10,000 Furness Learning Transition Project May-12 5,000 Children in care Council Initative May-12 15,000 Domestic Violence Initatives May-12 10,000 Youth Sports Worker Post May-12 5,000 Barrow Sports Council - Admin & Co-ordination May-12 6,000

Sub-total 51,000 0

Totals 66,988 0

Total Actual and Committed 66,988

Unallocated Resources: 5,470

Note 1 - This is a balance from decisions in sept 11 to move the Leisure Centre commitments from the Youth service Grant (£205) and The Independent Youth Service (£783) Budgets

Page 56 APPENDIX D(2) BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE FINANCIAL YEAR 2012/201 3

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET AREA : 0-19 Service Grants BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 1764101 £ £

2012/13 Original Budget 0

Balances brought forward from previous years - Earmarked 4,949 - Unallocated 0 4,949 Virements in: 0-19 Services May-12 50,000

50,000 Virements out:

0

2012/13 Spending Limit 54,949

Expenditure and Commitments pre 2012/13 Committed Actual

Drop Zone November-11 0 2,949 Barrow Jiu-Jitsu Club November-11 2,000 Note 1

Sub-total 2,000 2,949

Expenditure and Commitments 2012/13 Committed Actual

Sub-total 0 0

Totals 2,000 2,949

Total Actual and Committed 4,949

Unallocated Resources: 50,000

Note 2: £4000 agreed for barrow Jiu-Jitsu. £2000 paid. £2000 available once take up of classes confirmed

Page 57 APPENDIX E BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2012/13

ELECTORAL DIVISION LOCAL REVENUE SCHEMES

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5949501

Project Budget Sector 2012/13 Balance Revised 2012/13 Committed Actual Actual Unallocated Code Original B/Fwd Budget Spending Expenditure Expenditure & Committed/ Resources Budget Limit to Date Projected or Outturn Variance ££££ £ £ £ £ Capital Budgets:

RV100012 5 DALTON NORTH 10,000 7,500 17,500 17,500 1,250 2,000 3,250 14,250

Page 58 RV1000126 DALTON SOUTH 10,000 8,207 18,207 18,207 1,250 3,412 4,662 13,545 RV1000127 HAWCOAT 10,000 2,666 12,666 12,666 0 5,500 5,500 7,166 RV1000128 HINDPOOL 10,000 4,039 14,039 14,039 2,951 3,476 6,427 7,612 RV1000129 NEWBARNS 10,000 3,610 13,610 13,610 2,389 1,100 3,489 10,121 RV1000130 OLD BARROW 10,000 10,358 20,358 20,358 328 2,300 2,628 17,730 RV1000131 ORMSGILL 10,000 12,000 22,000 22,000 1,000 1,000 21,000 RV1000132 PARKSIDE 10,000 10,750 20,750 20,750 0 0 20,750 RV1000133 RISEDALE 10,000 10,376 20,376 20,376 0 10,454 10,454 9,922 RV1000134 ROOSECOTE 10,000 2,124 12,124 12,124 -79 880 801 11,323 RV1000135 WALNEY NORTH 10,000 10,000 20,000 20,000 0 0 20,000 RV1000136 WALNEY SOUTH 10,000 5,075 15,075 15,075 0 4,173 4,173 10,902

TOTAL 120,000 86,705 206,705 206,705 9,089 33,295 42,384 164,321 APPENDIX F BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE 2012/13

ELECTORAL DIVISION LOCAL CAPITAL SCHEMES

FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT : 31-May-2012 BUDGET MANAGER : Karen Johnson COST CENTRE 5945190

Project Budget Sector 2012/13 Balance Revised 2012/13 Committed Actual Actual Unallocated Code Original B/Fwd Budget Spending Expenditure Expenditure & Committed/ Resources Budget Limit to Date Projected or Outturn Variance ££££ £ £ £ £ Capital Budgets:

CE100012 5 DALTON NORTH 00000 00 CE1000126 DALTON SOUTH 00000 00

Page 59 CE1000127 HAWCOAT 0 1,321 1,321 1,321 1,321 1,321 0 CE1000128 HINDPOOL 0 5,691 5,691 5,691 5,691 5,691 0 CE1000129 NEWBARNS 00000 00 CE1000130 OLD BARROW 0 4,691 4,691 4,691 4,691 4,691 0 CE1000131 ORMSGILL 0 10,228 10,228 10,228 10,228 10,228 0 CE1000132 PARKSIDE 00000 00 CE1000133 RISEDALE 0 5,560 5,560 5,560 5,560 5,560 0 CE1000134 ROOSECOTE 0 5,427 5,427 5,427 2,769 2,658 5,427 0 CE1000135 WALNEY NORTH 0 264 264 264 264 264 0 CE1000136 WALNEY SOUTH 0 147 147 147 147 147 0

TOTAL 0 33,329 33,329 33,329 30,671 2,658 33,329 0 This page is intentionally left blank

Page 60 BARROW LOCAL COMMITTEE: 13 July 2012 Agenda Item 11

APPOINTMENT OF AUTHORITY GOVERNORS OF NURSERY, PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Schedule of Recommendations

STATUS AND NAME NO OF LEA OF SCHOOL GOVERNORS RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDED TO BE BY APPOINTED (1) (2) (3) (4) COMMUNITY NURSERY AND PRIMARY

Hindpool Nursery School 1 No nomination received

Ramsden Infant School 1 No nomination received

Victoria Junior School, Barrow 1 No nomination received in Furness

VOLUNTARY AIDED

Dalton St Mary’s CE Primary 1 Mr Kevin Durkin Councillor Bleasdale School 63 Stainton Drive and school Dalton in Furness LA15 8XD COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Barrow Island Community 1 Mr Robert Eccles Councillor Pearson Primary School 45 Kent Street and school Barrow in Furness LA13 9QS SECONDARY COMMUNITY

Walney School 1 No nomination received

Dowdales School 1 Mr John Siddle Councillor Bleasdale Livingstones Solicitors and school 57-61 Market Street Dalton in Furness LA15 8 AW REAPPOINTMENT

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Page 62 Agenda Item 12

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Children’s Services

PROPOSED CHANGE OF AGE RANGE – NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, NEWTON-IN-FURNESS

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides background on the consultation currently being undertaken by the county council on the proposed provision of a maintained nursery by undertaking a ‘change of age range’ at Newton Community School in Newton-in-Furness to address the change in legislation with regard to funding for 2 year old places for eligible families.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 This will be supportive of the Council Plan priority ‘improving life chances’ by allowing children the opportunity to access a broad, high quality education in a sustainable setting.

2.2 An Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) (attached as Appendix B) was completed for Newton School prior to the consultation being undertaken, and will be updated during the consultation process as issues arise and is a dynamic document. This has been made available on the county council website.

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 That the Local Committee notes the contents of the report and makes a response on the proposal as members feel appropriate.

3.2 Note that the Cabinet will consider feedback from the consultation, including any response made by the Local Committee, on 13 September 2012 before deciding on next steps.

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4.0 BACKGROUND

General

4.1 All 3 and 4 year olds are currently entitled to 15 hours of free nursery education for 38 weeks of the year. This applies until they reach compulsory school age (the term following their 5th birthday).

4.2 New legislation in the Education Act 2011, which gained Royal Assent on 15 November 2011, means that there has been a change to early years provision:

From September 2013, 2 year olds from families meeting the criteria also used to decide eligibility for free school meals and looked after children, will be entitled to a free early education place.

4.3 The Department for Education (DfE) is nationally investing £291 million in 2012-13; £534 million in 2013-14; and £760 million in 2014-15 for this initiative.

4.4 There are no targets set by the DfE on the number of free places the local authority (LA) must offer. LAs are free to make their own funding decisions for the next two years. It is expected that the number of funded places nationally will increase from circa 20,000 to circa 260,000 by the end of the spending period.

Newton Community School

4.5 Newton School’s current age range is 4-11 year olds.

4.6 Newton School currently does not operate a nursery.

4.7 Newton School is located within the Dalton Sure Start Children’s Centre Footprint. There are 11 established nurseries within this Footprint. However, there are no nurseries within the primary school catchment for Newton School, and only one in the surrounding schools’ catchments.

4.8 The school currently runs a Reception class and fully embraces the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is proposed that the nursery would be integrated within the Reception class.

Finances

4.9 Funding arrangements for the proposed nursery provision at Newton School will fall under the main school budget.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members have the option of noting the report.

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5.2 Members have the option to make a consultation response to the Cabinet if they so wish.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 No capital investment would be required as sufficient capacity exists in Newton School to house the present pupils, and all of those living in the catchment area for the foreseeable future.

6.2 There would be a need for additional teaching resources at the school. It is, therefore, likely that the effect of additional pupils and attached funding moving into the receiving school will be used to increase the value for money delivery of education in the establishment.

6.3 At Newton School, the proposed nursery would cater for a maximum of 12 children. The proposed nursery class would initially operate one session each day (Monday to Friday) and those sessions will be three hours duration each, from 9.00am to 12.00 noon. A 0.5 full time equivalent nursery teacher would need to be employed at the school at an estimated minimum cost of £13,015 per annum, and a Teaching Assistant on single status for 15 hours per week at an estimated minimum cost of £6,661 per annum. These posts would be newly created, and would be dependent on the nursery being full (all 12 places for all 5 sessions per week).

6.4 At Newton School, there would be no additional cost for energy sources as the nursery facility would be fully incorporated within the existing school premises.

6.5 Transport is not provided for children aged 3 and 4 attending nursery. The county council only provides transport to children attending Reception and above, in line with the School Transport Policy.

6.6 Additional costs incurred to provide the service will be borne by Newton School. National additional funding is being made available by the DfE some of which it is anticipated will be receivable by the school to fund the additional costs.

6.7 There are no direct cost implications for the Local Committee.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The first stage of the proposed change of age range involves consultation with those affected by the proposal. This began on 18 June 2012 and will run for 6 weeks until 30 July 2012. The consultation document is attached (Appendix A).

7.2 Following the consultation, a report will be presented to the Cabinet providing feedback, and seeking a decision on whether statutory notices should be published. Following publication of the statutory

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notice, a 6 week ‘representation period’ would be triggered, during which any party can give their views.

7.3 If statutory notices are published, and following the subsequent representation period, the Cabinet is required to make a decision on whether to implement the proposal. If notices are published following the 13 September 2012 Cabinet meeting, a decision on the proposal is expected on 6 December 2012.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 This paper covers the possible changes to Newton Community School, Newton-in-Furness, by creating nursery provision through changing the age range. These changes are aimed at best meeting expected future levels of demand for places, and the educational needs of children. The potential changes seek to make the best use of resources.

8.2 Any change to a school has the potential to impact on the quality of education on offer, and it is important that the Cabinet is able to take account of local views before deciding whether to proceed. The Barrow Local Committee is invited to take part in the consultation process, and its views will be considered by the Cabinet before it decides on the next steps.

Julia Morrison Corporate Director – Children’s Services

13 July 2012

APPENDICES Appendix A – Consultation document Appendix B – Equality Impact Assessment Newton School

Electoral Division(s): Dalton South

* Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision Yes*

Key Decision Yes*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? Yes*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No*

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If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? Yes*

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS

None

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Andy Smart, School Places Manager. Tel: 01228 221327, email: [email protected].

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Page 68 Children’s Services . School Organisation . Parkhouse Building Kingmoor Business Park . Carlisle . CA6 4SJ T: 01228 221214 . E: [email protected]

Date: 18 June 2012 Our ref: SOT/AS/OD

Dear Consultee

NEWTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL - CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED NURSERY PROVISION

The county council is consulting on an option for provision of a maintained nursery at Newton School, Newton Road, Newton in Furness, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 0LT. The purpose of this letter is to invite comments on this possibility.

In order to establish a nursery at Newton School, the county council have to undertake a ‘change of age range’, from the current 4-11 age range to 3-11 age range. It can only do that after consulting parents and others that may be affected. Having considered your views, the county council would then decide whether or not to publish formal proposals in order to bring about the change of age range.

It is anticipated that the proposed nursery class would initially operate one session each day (Monday to Friday) and those sessions will be three hours duration each. It is proposed that these sessions will be from 9.00am to 12.00 noon, Monday to Friday, during term time.

There is existing childcare within Dalton Sure Start Children’s Centre Footprint; however, it is envisaged that there may be additional demand on early years provision, due to the new legislation with regard to funded 2 year old places for eligible families, with a subsequent need for additional 3 year old places.

Newton School has already fully embraced the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and all requirements have been followed. In practice, the children currently attending Reception would see a change to their provision, with the Nursery children sharing a classroom and integrating with Reception children.

It is not anticipated that the opening times of the school will be changed. It has been found that parents who use the existing facility often have other children at the school and it makes more sense to operate at a time which will suit them, i.e. parents only need to make one trip per day to drop off their children. Indeed, parents using the current facility have indicated that this arrangement is the most suitable to them.

It is not intended, as an integral part of this proposal, to offer care other than during the standard education nursery sessions. Were the change of age range to be approved, the pupils would be taught with Reception age pupils. The children would follow the foundation stage of the National Curriculum. The maximum number of children who would be catered for during each session is likely to be 12.

Page 69 Children will be eligible to attend the nursery from the start of the term following their third birthday and will be fully integrated into the school. Nursery education is not statutory and parents can choose whether they wish to take up their entitlement of a free place.

Funding arrangements for the nursery provision will fall under the main school budget.

The published admission number (PAN) for admission to the Reception class at the school is currently 10 (i.e. for entry in 2012/13). The school capacity is 56 and the current number on roll at the school is 39. Were a proposal to be published following this consultation, the statutory notice would confirm the nursery admission number to be used in September 2013. It is not intended that any pupils who would wish to attend the school be precluded as a result of the establishment of a nursery.

Admission to the nursery would be in accordance with the authority’s ‘nursery admission policy’. Admission to the nursery would not guarantee a place in the Reception group of the school as that is governed by a separate policy.

If the proposal is approved, transport will not be provided for children aged 3 and 4 years old attending nursery at Newton School. The county council only provides transport to children attending Reception and above, in line with the School Transport Policy.

The issue of this document marks the beginning of a period of consultation during which the views of any interested parties are sought. These views will be considered before any move to the next stage of the process happens. Dependent upon the outcome of this consultation, a decision on whether to proceed in issuing a statutory notice must be made by Cumbria County Council’s Cabinet. The School Organisation and Governance Regulations mean that, if a council proposes to change an age range their proposal must be published in a statutory notice. Following publication of statutory notices representations can be made on the proposals. This period lasts for six weeks. Within two months after the six week representation period ends, the county council must make a decision on the proposal. If the proposal is approved then it is likely that changes would be implemented from January 2013.

The consultation period will commence on 18 June 2012 and run for the next 6 weeks ending on 30 July 2012 . Further information on the school’s plans can be found on the county council’s website: www.cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/school-organisation .

Any comments you have on the possible nursery provision should be sent to School Organisation, Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 4SJ by 30 July 2012 .

It is important that the county council knows your views before the Cabinet decides what to do next. Please respond by completing the questionnaire in this document or by email to [email protected] or on-line at: (Use the link below to complete the questionnaire contained in this document on-line): www.opinionsuite.com/cumbria/cumbria-county-council

Page 70 You are invited to a consultation event so that you can find out more about the proposal. A meeting for staff and governors will be held from 3.30pm . There will be a presentation from council officers and an opportunity for questions at 6.00pm for parents and members of the public . Events will be held at:

Location Date and time Newton Community School 4 July 2012 Staff and Governors 3.30pm – 4.30pm Parents and members of the public 6.00pm -7.00pm

Yours sincerely

Julia Morrison Duncan Fairbairn Corporate Director Cabinet Member Children’s Services Schools & Learning

If you require this consultation document in another format (e.g. CD, audio cassette, Braille or large type) or in another language, please telephone 01228 606060.

Page 71 SOT/AS/OD REPLY SLIP – Please send by 30 July 2012 to Cumbria County Council, School Organisation, Parkhouse Building, Kingmoor Business Park, Carlisle, Cumbria CA6 4SJ.

Newton Community Primary School Proposal for change of age range to establish maintained nursery provision.

Please tick:

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Please indicate your interest in this proposal by ticking the relevant boxes below. I am:

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A member of staff at Newton Primary School [ ]

A Governor at Newton Primary School [ ]

A member of the local community [ ]

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Equality Impact Assessment – Proposed Change of Age Range at Newton Community School

Directorate Children’s Services

Page 73 Functional Area Schools and Learning Assistant Director Responsible for EIA Caroline Sutton Functional Area of EIA or Proposal School Re-organisation

Aims of the EIA Purpose of the EIA This EIA will identify risks associated with a possible change of age range at Newton School.

Summary of findings There are some negative impacts identified both in the process to be undertaken, and arising from the proposal itself. Those that have been identified could be reduced in their impact by the actions suggested. Were any others to be identified during the consultation process then these will be addressed appropriately at a later stage and added to this assessment. This EIA will be refreshed to reflect the consultation.

Scope of the EIA: One Directorate – Children’s Services  One directorate  Cross directorate

Cumbria County Council Equality Impact Assessment Proforma June 2011 Children’s Service Version 2

 Outsourced organisation

Phase 1: Gathering information List examples of background information that you think are relevant . If carrying out an assessment of a proposal this section should include the data used to establish whether the proposal has an impact. Type of information Findings The School Organisation http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1289/pdfs/uksi_20071289_en.pdf (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2007 Equality Needs Analysis 2012 http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/elibrary/Content/Internet/535/609/6069/4093985851.doc Page 74 Cumbria Observatory Newton School is situated with the Dalton Sure Start Children’s Centre footprint and (Children’s Centre Atlas) some data reported in this EIA relates to this geographical area. The Children’s Centre Atlas can be found at: http://www.cumbriaobservatory.org.uk/instantatlas/CC_ATLAS_SINGLE_MAP/data.xml

Data The relevant population data within the Dalton Sure Start Children's Centre footprint indicates a decline in population

From the 2010 mid-year estimates there are 593 children aged 0-4 and 2275 aged 5- 18 totalling 2868. The proportion of the overall population who are 0-19 is 21.9 marginally higher than county rate of 21% Sufficiency of Childcare Whilst there is existing childcare within this footprint the new legal requirements regarding 2 year old funded places may place additional demand placed on the childcare in the area.

The business plan (provided by the school), states 12 children had requested a nursery place for Sept 2012 and that the nearest alternative provision (also morning

Cumbria County Council Equality Impact Assessment Proforma June 2011 Children’s Service Version 3

sessions only) is full.

The school has explored alternative ways of providing this provision.

Consultation Whilst the business plan does not refer to consultation with any other providers, the school has confirmed that consultation with other providers had taken place.

Accommodation There is an excellent space for the children at the school which has the potential to offer some high quality nursery provision.

Education Ofsted Inspection Report, 19-20 January 2011: Grade 2

Data is available on school pupils of by age, Special Educational Needs, gender and

Page 75 ethnicity (including first language). Analysis of the data and information held by the Children’s Services will suggest any potential trends that will be addressed during the consultation. http://www.cumbriaobservatory.org.uk Ethnicity 3.4% of all pupils are from a Black Minority Ethnic (BME) background and there are 62 languages spoken in Cumbria’s schools. Carlisle has the largest proportion of pupils who speak English as a second language (2.8% of all pupils). In terms of educational attainment BME pupils and pupils who speak English as a Second Language compare well with White British pupils. The only main gap is at KS2 for English for pupils who speak English as a Second Language.

Gypsy Roma and Traveller pupils underperform compared to all other ethnic groups in terms of attainment at Key Stage 2. Previous work with GRT families has led to an increase in the numbers attending nursery provision and primary schools.

With the increasing diversity of the population the demand for interpreters and translators has increased. This had resulted in difficulties around meeting statutory deadlines for first assessments, due to the lack of locally trained and approved

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interpreters. This is a particular issue for services that have a statutory requirement to provide an interpreter. Action has been taken by using the Managing Impacts of Migration Fund to train a body of local interpreters, and to renegotiate the service level agreement with the Council’s supplier of interpreters to ensure that they source and train interpreters from Cumbria. This action has improved the responsiveness of the service and will continue to be monitored.

Racial Incidents and bullying Schools have reported racial incidents since 2005. These have provided valuable information on the effects of addressing race relations in school settings. Evidence has shown that racial incidents increased during 2006-8 as reporting became more reliable and has declined since. Over 90% of schools routinely submit reports, and cases show that schools have increased their understanding of how to address racism. Page 76 Special Educational Needs Schools monitor pupils by category of Special Educational Need rather than disability. The population of children with different Special Educational Needs is monitored to help ensure we have the provision as well as the policies to meet these needs, thus improving equality of opportunity Gender In line with national data there is an attainment gap between girls and boys at KS1, KS2 and KS4. Countywide this is widest in English at KS2 (10.6%) with Barrow having the highest gender attainment gap in English at KS2 (14.8%). District variations in the gender attainment gap are significant. Social Care The Children’s Social Care service collects data on age, gender, ethnicity and disability. Issues arising from an analysis of the information include the proportion of BME and mixed race children seeking adoption compared to White British families and the supply of BME fosterers and adopters. An inquiry into a child death in Cumbria in 2005 advised better cultural awareness and equality training of the children’s workforce, and this work is being completed.

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Phase 2 Impacts From the evidence above use this section to identify the risks and benefits according to the different characteristics protected by the Equality Act.

All/general: Any issue that cuts across a number of protected characteristics Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

Dalton Sure Start Overall has improved since 2007 15% of reception children are obese. Awareness of issues Children’s Centre when it was ranked 10 th worst, in 2010 The county average is 9.4%. Those -action will be taken Rural health profile it is ranked 13 th worst out of 28 assessed at year 6 have a rate of in accordance with Children’s Centre footprints. 21.2% for obesity compared to Cumbria County

Page 77 Improvements are also seen in the 19.3% county wide. Council (CCC) policy scores indicating that this is an actual where appropriate improvement rather than a worsening. Breastfeeding rates are 22% exclusive breastfeeding at 6 – 8wks. The rate of decayed, missing or filled Lower than county average of 23%. teeth for 5 year olds is 1.72 compared to county average of 1.36. for 12 year olds the figure is 1% compared to county average of 0.78%. Dalton Sure Start 1.7% of reported domestic violence Awareness of issues Children’s Centre cases in the county occur in this -action will be taken footprint -Domestic footprint. in accordance with Violence Cumbria County The domestic violence repeat rate in Council (CCC) policy this footprint stands at 42.1% which where appropriate is slightly lower than the county . overall at 44.8% (Source: Cumbria

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Constabulary 2010) Barriers to service In 2007 was ranked 25 th out of 28 and Awareness of issues (Deprivation 27 th out of 28 footprints in 2010. -action will be taken Indicator) in accordance with Cumbria County Council (CCC) policy where appropriate

Future demand for The school business plan indicates a Current available birth data within To ensure that a nursery provision demand for provision and states the Dalton Sure Start Sure Start thorough nearest alternative provision also Children's Centre footprint which this consultation is morning session only is full. There is school is based within, indicates a undertaken to

Page 78 an excellent space for the children decline. determine the need and has the potential to offer some for the provision high quality nursery provision. The Business plan does not refer to within the area and consultation with other providers, provide evidence although the school confirm that that there would be consultation has taken place no negative impact on existing providers.

Leadership and Experienced governors are using a To ensure that the Management range of expertise to ensure that all school works closely safeguarding procedures are of a with the Governor good quality and meet all statutory Support Team. requirements. School facilities There is an excellent space for the Awareness of issues children at the school which has the -action will be taken potential to offer some high quality in accordance with nursery provision. Cumbria County

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Council policy where appropriate

Disability and health and wellbeing: All forms of disability recognised under the Disability Discrimination Act including sensory impairment, mental health, learning disabilities, mobility related conditions, conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma. This also covers any impact on health and well being Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

Children with Not having to travel far to access 18.7% of children in care in Cumbria Funding for children special educational nursery provision will be especially of are recorded as having a disability. with special needs needs benefit for children with special needs. follow the child. Page 79 Will provide more accessible nursery provision within the area which will be of benefit for children with special needs Educational 21.5% primary school children in Monitor through the attainment gaps Cumbria have a SEN. Early Years between those Performance Unit. pupils with SEN 2.6% of children in Cumbria aged 0- and those without 16 are entitled to Disability Living varies in Cumbria Allowance. between level, subject and location.

Gender, Transgender and Marital Status Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

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Gender Attainment Attendance at an accessible high In line with national data there is an Will depend on the Gaps quality nursery provision, improves attainment gap between girls and outcome of the outcomes for children and young boys at KS1, KS2. Countywide this is consultation. people and contributes to narrowing widest in English at KS2 (10.6%) the attainment gap. 12% in writing at KS1; 10.6% in English at KS2; 9% in reading at KS1; 3% in maths at KS1; 1.5% in maths at KS2

Barrow in Furness is the district

Page 80 which has the widest attainment gap between girls and boys in all related English subjects. 14.8% in KS2 English; 14.3% in KS1 Writing; 13.1% in KS1 Reading Gender gaps in Attendance at quality accessible early More males receiving social care Will depend on the social care years provision contributes to services than females outcome of the improved outcomes for children and 52.7% Male consultation. young people. 45.9% Female 1.4% Unborn

Ethnicity: All ethnic groups including Asian, Black, East Asian and white minority ethnic groups, including Eastern Europeans and Gypsy and Travellers. Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

Educational Gypsy Roma and Traveller pupils Key pieces of work attainment underperform compared to all other are underway with ethnic groups in terms of attainment GRT groups in the

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at Key Stage 2. Previous work with County. GRT families has led to an increase in the numbers attending nursery provision and primary schools. Children who 3.8% of children receiving social care Awareness of issues receive social care are from BME backgrounds -action will be taken in accordance with CCC where appropriate

3.4% pupils Carlisle has highest proportion at Awareness of issues enrolled in 4.8% followed by Furness/South -action will be taken maintained Lakeland with 4.7% in accordance with

Page 81 schools and CCC where academies are There are 62 languages spoken in appropriate from BME Cumbrian schools. backgrounds. Carlisle has highest proportion of pupils with EAL at 2.8% Educational 77.3% BME pupils gain English and Monitor through the Attainment Maths L4 or above, compared to a Early Years county average of 82.3%. The gap is Performance Unit. widest in English where the % of BME pupils achieving L4 or above is 5.9% lower than county average.

Sexual Orientation: including heterosexual, gay, lesbian and bisexual people Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

Staffing Issues None identified at this stage None identified at this stage None at this stage

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Age: Where a person is at risk of unfair treatment because of their age group Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

The accessibility of Children will benefit from accessible Distance travelled by children to Consideration as early years nursery provision within their access provision part of the process provision for community. children age 3 in the Newton area

Religion/belief: all faiths including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and non religious beliefs

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None identified at this stage. None identified at this stage. None at this stage

Socio-Economic Status: This can include people on low incomes, as well as issues around rural and urban deprivation Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

Change in Parents and children will find it easier None identified Consideration as accessibility of to access nursery provision within part of the nursery provision their community as there will be less consultation distance to travel. FSM Eligibility Countywide 12.1% eligible for FSM – Awareness of issues 7.1% are BME pupils -action will be taken in accordance with Dalton rural footprint identifies 9.2% CCC policy where children eligible for FSM appropriate

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Average Dalton rural footprint identifies Awareness of issues household income £30,650 which is lower than county -action will be taken average of £32,000 in accordance with CCC policy where In 2010, the data for the Dalton appropriate footprint showed that in terms of employment it was ranked 17 th worst Consultation out of 28 other footprints in the meetings should county. take place at the school and at a time that is convenient to parents and the community. Page 83 Community Cohesion: This is where a decision or a change to services may risk creating tensions between community groups in a local area. Issue Positive Impact or benefits Negative impact or risks Action Required

None identified at this stage. None identified at this stage. None at this stage Phase 3: Action Planning Based on actions raised in the action required box above Area for further Actions proposed Lead officer When Resource Outcome action implications Consultation Work to identify Andy Smart During Possible Equality addressed process inequality issues Allyson Carty planning expenditure for within consultation stage 18 th translation costs process Make as fair and as June to 30 th accessible as July 2012 possible

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Regular refresh of EIA regularly updated Andy Smart Ongoing None EIA is accurate and the EIA throughout Allyson Carty up to date the course of the consultation Update EIA with Following Andy Smart Ongoing Identified from CCC pays due regard new information consultation period Allyson Carty issues raised to preventing and issues raised this EIA will be discrimination, from consultation refreshed to consider promotes equality of inequality issues opportunity and raised. fosters goods

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Documents appended to the Equality Impact Assessment

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: Friday 13 July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Children’s Services

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKING GROUP

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 This report provides information and offers recommendations for approval by Barrow Local Committee from the Children and Young People’s Working Group.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 Improved locality working is one of the ways the council is delivering on the priorities in the Council Plan challenging poverty in all its forms, ensuring vulnerable people receive the support they need and improve the chances in life of the most disadvantaged with the overall aim being to be as effective and efficient as possible. The approaches outlined in this report underpin all the aims and activities with that part of the Plan.

2.2 The 0-19 funding is available for Local Committees to allocate within their areas to support positive outcomes, both targeted and mainstream, designed to improve outcomes for children and young people and reduce inequalities. This funding can be targeted to initiate new activity, maintain activity no longer funded corporately or to ‘top up’ existing provision according to locally determined need.

2.3 Guidance agreed by Cabinet states that in allocating funds from this budget, councillors should satisfy themselves that projects address at least one of the following criteria:

o Provide access to play, recreational, leisure or outdoor activities

o Provide access to care or educational activities

o Provide access to safe and enjoyable places for children and young people to go

o Provide access to holiday, weekend or out of school activities

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o Enable children and young people’s involvement and participation eg forum, youth council, engagement, empowerment, decision making

o Support children and young people to take part in volunteering or community action

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members note the activity of the Children & Young People’s Working Group at its meeting of the 15 th June 2012, as set out in Appendix A.

3.2 Members approve an indicative amount of £2K towards supporting the work of Furness Carers (Furness Young Carers) from the 0-19 budget.

3.3 Members approve in principle an indicative amount of £3K from the 0-19 budget subject to remaining funds be secured by Project John .

3.4 Members earmarked an indicative amount of £3K from the 0-19 budget subject to further information is provided by Pitstop.

3.5 Members approve an indicative amount of £3K from the 0-19 budget for activities provided by the Junior Warden Program.

3.6 Members approve in principle an indicative amount of £3K from the 0-19 budget to Friends of the Adventure Youth Club subject to assurances that trips will continue with lesser amount .

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Attached at Appendix A are the minutes of the Children & Young People’s Working Group (C&YPWG) held on the 15 th June 2012, which provide further information in support of the above recommendations.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members may decide not to support the above recommendations but must note that this would impact on the level of services provided to children and young people in the area.

5.2 Members may decide to provide an alternative amount to that shown above but must note anything less would impact on the quality and diversity of services provided to children and young people in the area.

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6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The Barrow Local Committee has a 0-19 Services budget spending limit of £72,458 and a 0-19 Services Grants budget spending limit of £54,949. After decisions at the Local Committee meeting of the 11 th May 2012 there was £5,470 available to allocate from the 0-19 Services budget and £50,000 available to allocate from the 0- 19 Services Grants budget.

6.2 The recommendations within this report propose allocating a total £14,000 against the 0-19 Services Grants Budget and if approved would reduce the amount available for allocation on the 0-19 Services Grants budget to £36,000.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 Whilst there are no direct legal implications arising from this Report, decisions could be taken which do have future legal implications.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 In creating the Children and Young People’s Working Group, Members in their community leadership role, are able to contribute to, inform and influence the work of Children’s Services in the local area.

Julia Morrison Director of Children’s Services

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Minutes of the meeting of 15 th June 2012 Appendix B – Commissioned Youth Services Appendix C – Report on Children in Care Council Appendix D – Proposal – Furness Carers Appendix E – Proposal – Project John Appendix F – Proposal – Pitstop Project Appendix G – Proposal – Junior Wardens Appendix H – Proposal – Friends of Adventure Youth Club

IMPLICATIONS

Staffing: None Financial: £1,400 Property: None Electoral Division(s): All * Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No*

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If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and the Head of Member Services and Scrutiny has obtained the necessary approvals.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

AUTHOR

Contact: Graham Bassett Tel: 01539 713135; e.mail: [email protected]

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Appendix A

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE’S WORKING GROUP

The Conference Room, Nan Tait Centre, Barrow -in -Furness Da te: Friday 15 th June 2012, 4pm

Apologies Cllr David Marcus, John Macilwraith, Keith Johnson, Debbie Holt

Present Cllr Tina Macur, Cllr Kevin Hamilton, Cllr Anne Burns, Cllr L Hammond, Karen Johnson, Cllr L McKenna, Graham Bassett, Derek Brook, John Barrett, Mark Ducie

Ref. No. Action

Declarations of Interest

Kevin Hamilton declared a personal interest in the Pitstop grant request and also declared an interest as a member of the Neighbourhood Management Board re. the Junior Wardens grant request.

Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes were agreed as a true record with a number of minor alterations to grammar.

Matters Arising

None raised.

Children in Care Council

Graham Bassett provided an update on the above activity. Members were interested to know how the young people were selected to attend the N.W. Regional CICC Meeting.

Action: Brief report to a future meeting from the young people on what they gained from GB/DH the trip, if it was of value to them etc.

Action: Future report on school placements regarding Children Looked After. Members want to understand the issues and what is being done. JB

Youth Contracts

Graham Bassett provided an update report on the above activity. Responsibility for the contract will be across 3 departments – planning and commissioning, contracting (service

specialists) and monitoring.

Each quarter there will be reporting around each section of the contract. This contract is not concentrating on the number or percentage of the population as in the past but is now

looking at identified need and targeting activity.

Members were interested to know if linkages had been made with the ‘Focused Families’ programme. All activity within the local area needs to compliments each other and

agencies need to join up more effectively. It is the intention going forward that the services are focused around the young person and their needs. The Transitions Project also contributes significantly to the wider long term solutions for ensuring young people are fully supported and that issues are highlighted and acted upon immediately.

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It was reported that the network of youth providers which ensured joined up discussion and planning will be re-instated and linked to the DDG which in turn reports to the Children’s Trust Board.

Action: Regular performance reports on the youth contract will be brought to this working GB group

Action: Focussed Families presentation on joining up and looking at all work taking place JB across the area. John Barrett will liaise with Jane Williamson regarding a future presentation.

Recent OFSTED

A verbal updated was provided on the recent OFSTED inspection. There were 4 key areas highlighted by the inspectors for improvement:

- Quality & Provision (Safegaurding) - Being Healthy (Looked After Children) - Performance Management - Quality Assurance

The above observations were not just about CCC but also its partners.

The positives within the report are that children are safe in Cumbria, there is a lot of good practice. However, the council and its partners have been given formal notice to improve. It will be 12 to 18 months before the council and its partners are inspected again and it must be improved, which does mean ensuring that work is undertaken quickly. An Improvement Board is in place which will have an external chair. The Improvement Plan will have 3 key strands:

1. Improving Practice – Lyne Burn 2. Performance Management & QA – Caroline Sutton

3. Partnership – John Macilwraith

Underpinning the above will be:

1. complex and additional needs – John Barratt’s team 2. Improvement Programme Manager to be appointed 3. Links made with Nottinghamshire to learn from their experience 4. Links made with Northumberland who are an outstanding authority

There are 2 engagement events planned to work with interested parties to improve and sharpen the improvement plan. These will be held on the 27 th June and the 11 th July 2012.

Short Breaks

The contract is now extended to March 2013 which is aiming to procure a defined outcome rather than a defined service. A project plan is being developed regarding the contract and procurement of services. The need of parents and their families will be taken in to account. A challenge faced when developing a service of this nature is the varying need of the children and defining the optimum number of hours.

There needs to be some flexibility incorporated in to the plan which will provide a range of services which are built around the children and their families. There has been some confusion around short breaks and direct payments. The ‘Learning to Change Forum’ is being consulted on the proposals and there is a representative from the Barrow area on JB that group. It is now appropriate for the Forum to undertake specific activity and give them a meaningful planning input.

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Youth Council

The Chair of the Youth Council, Sarah Faulkner is leaving to start university in the autumn and all agreed she will be missed. The group agreed to write to her to thank her for her participation and all her hard work in ensuring that the Furness Youth Council was recognised in Furness and Cumbria.

It was reported that Brathay is a sub-contractor within the participation element of the contract and will work with the young people to continue the development work of the Youth Council. The group are presently organising their AGM which will be on the 6 th July at Hawcoat Sports Park.

The group are also busy reviewing and analysing information gathered from the 10M day and also visiting some of the projects.

The Chair of the group (Sarah) attended the Queen’s Regatta earlier in the month and is also going to present the Celebrating Youth event in July.

The County Youth Council now needs to be more effective and Brathay and Inspira have been tasked with taking this forward. This will have a link to the NW Regional Youth Council. Members were keen to know if there are any benefits from being part of this and requested feedback from the Furness Youth Council as this develops. GB

Action: Feedback from Furness Youth Council regarding the benefits and value for them of being part of the NW Regional Youth Council. BG

Action: A presentation on the ‘Focussed Families’

Inclusion Review Update

A summary was provided by John Barrett on the above.

Grants

Five grant requests were presented to the group and the following recommendations will be made to Local Committee for Barrow:

Furness carers (Young Carers) - £2000 (£480 to be requested from South Lakeland LC)

Project John - £3000 in principle subject to the remainder of the funds (£3,527) being secured.

Pitstop Project Barrow - £3,000 earmarked until evidence supplied that this project will continue this year. Further detail of activity requested. (Cllr Kevin Hamilton left the room)

Junior Wardens - £3,000

Friends of the Adventures Youth Club - £3,000 in principle subject to assurances from the group that a lesser amount will ensure trips will continue. The annual plan may need to be reduced in accordance with available funding.

Any Other Business

It was reported that there is some concern regarding the lack of a speech therapist in Barrow and there is some confusion on who to raise this with – CCC or Health. John JB Barrett advised that he will investigate this further and provide an update to a future AB meeting regarding work taking place in schools etc. Anne Burns agreed to raise this with the Corporate Director.

Date and time of next meeting

Friday 3rd August 2012, Nan Tait Centre, 10am

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Appendix B

Commissioned Youth Services for 11 – 19 years and up to 24 for young people with Learning Disabilities, Disabilities and Care Leavers Barrow

Cumbria County Council has recently re- commissioned a range of Youth Services through open tender and commissioning arrangements. The services have been designed to ensure that the needs of vulnerable young people are met through the early identification of need and that this work is to be delivered in conjunction with open access services. Youth Services should continue to be delivered with an integrated approach with our partners so that we are improving prospects for all by helping vulnerable young people to engage with their communities.

Targeted and specialist services which ensures that the needs of vulnerable young people are met through the early identification of need and delivered in conjunction with open access services to engage these young people in a range of positive activities within their communities

Specification Key services to be provided Youth Work and • Work with young people within a community development context Risk Taking Behaviour • A year round service, seven days a week across the district, with a Services minimum of 70% of the open access delivery resource committed to provision delivered in evenings, at weekends and during holidays

• Appropriate information and support relating to risk taking behaviour. A service which aims to support young people to develop their emotional resilience in order to assist them in making safe and healthy choices.

A range of services including, but not limited to: ••• Drug, alcohol and sexual health education and prevention programmes ••• Identification of vulnerable young people through substance misuse screening ••• Working with the Early Intervention Team and other partners to provide support for parents, carers and families where children and young people are engaged in risk taking behaviours ••• A contribution to developing the wider children’s workforce by providing appropriate training to staff in partner agencies ••• Contributing to a package of support around pregnancy and termination as part of a wider care programme ••• Support for young parents ••• Personal safety (On-line; travel and transport etc)

Youth Active engagement of young people throughout their communities - participation involving young people in responsible, challenging action that meets genuine needs, with opportunities for planning and decision-making in an activity whose impact or consequence is extended to others i.e. outside or beyond the youth participants themselves.

Meaningful youth participation will recognise and nurture the strengths,

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interests, and abilities of the young people through the provision of real opportunities to become involved in decisions that affect them at individual and collective levels. Examples of this work is the Youth Councils, young people influencing in planning of services,

To Support and The provider will support the continual professional development of staff and Develop the volunteers in Cumbria’s Third Sector youth work workforce Third Sector Youth Services Providing support to build sustainability within Cumbria’s Third Sector that Infrastructure in delivers youth work Cumbria Providing capacity and governance support to the Third Sector youth work providers in Cumbria

Promoting and supporting the Third Sector youth organisations in Cumbria to raise the profile of young people and the youth work profession

Provision of Identify and engage with YP who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET Careers Provide coordinated support for young people who are NEET to re-engage Information , in education, employment or training; Benefits Liaison and Relationship with Advice guidance Jobcentre Plus. and support for young people Tracking and follow up of young people pre and post 16

Learning Difficulty Assessments for individuals who are post 16. Ongoing IAG and support for those with a LDA.

Transition Support for Vulnerable Groups pre 16

Learning/skills courses & programmes

1. YOUTH WORK AND REDUCING RISK-TAKING BEHAVIOUR SERVICES

Programme Details of project programme

Issue based Work Sort It A number of programmes which seek to tac kle key issues for young people including; Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, Substance Misuse, Sexual Health, Community Safety, Healthy Lifestyles

Group work and individual 1 -1 sessions with targeted groups of young people including Children looked after; car e leavers, young carers and disabilities.

Do it Volunteer leadership and citizenship opportunities A number of activities which support young people to become involved in community action that encourages meaningful opportunities for young people to engage in and feel valued by the communities they live in or belong to.

The work will support young people to identify ways in which they can contribute to their communities through planning and implementing social action projects. This will encourage young people to develop an understanding of and skills in active participation with democratic processes and structures

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Explore it Development and outreach work This service will respond to the needs of young people who have not accessed youth work provision. It will provide an introduction to youth work as well as the opportunity to develop work that responds to needs identified by the young people. Delivery will start where the young people choose to meet. These young people will be viewed by communities as being involved in risk taking and anti social behaviour. This service responds to the priority identified in the Cumbria County Council specification for programmes that enable vulnerable and marginalised young people to engage in a broad range of positive activities and develop inclusiveness within their local communities.

Join It Open access drop in This service will target and meet the needs of young people identified as Vulnerable or hard to reach by providing them with a place to go where they can access a range of activities and opportunities that will support their personal and social development and help them develop aspirations. It will offer services that raise self awareness, confidence and self esteem.

Know it Learning/skills courses & pro grammes This service provides young people with an opportunity to participate in learning via informal learning contexts and programmes such as the Arts Awards, DofE. It provides young people with access to a range of programmes aimed at meeting identified needs and gaps in their knowledge, skills and understanding as well as learning opportunities to address attitudes and values. The approach used is tailored to the needs of the young people and ensures achievement is recognised. This work supports the need for programmes that reduce young people in NEET.

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Appendix C Area: Barrow & South Lakeland Report: Children and Young Peoples Working Group – Children Looked After Date: 20-06-12 Compiled by: Partnership Development and Participation Team (Debbie Holt) 1. Cumbria Children in Care Council Meeting (CICC) The following 5 priorities, identified for action via the Cumbria CiCC, were presented to the Multi Agency Looked After Partnership (MALAP) on the 3 rd May 2012: Respite Services - Initiate a process whereby carers consistently meet CLA in their home prior to respite taking place & Put in place ‘an introduction to your carers?’ This could include names, a photograph, what they like to do, do they have any pets etc. Fostering Services & Delegated Authority - To establish a system of ‘delegated authority’ for foster carers. This will enable foster carers to make decisions on issues such as permission to attend a school residential etc. National Insurance for CLA - CLA do not receive their NIN directly upon turning 16 – in this instance an application needs to be made on their behalf. This process places a barrier/significant delay for CLA who wish to start employment. The aim is to identify whether applications could be made prior to a child’s 16 th birthday to enable them to receive a NIN upon turning 16. School Placements - CLA should, wherever possible, not be made to move schools due to for e.g. lack of funding for transport – this can significantly impact upon a child’s education. The aim is to reduce the number of children, within the looked after system in Cumbria, who experience this. Participation and CLA Reviews - Increase participation of the number of CLA actively participating in their independent reviews.

Each of these priorities, now has a senior nominated person from the MALAP, who will lead on taking forward and addressing these issues.

2. North West Regional CiCC Meeting – Round three Cumbria was represented at the third regional CiCC meeting that took place at Central Hall, Oldham Street, Manchester, M1 1JQ from 5:30 – 7:30pm, on Thursday 17 th May . The Cumbrian representative was from the Barrow and South Lakeland CiCC. A range of best practice initiatives were shared with attendees – these will be presented at the next local CiCC meeting.

3. Risk Taking Behaviour The Risk Taking Behaviour Project has now ended. It was a huge success and made a positive impact on all the young people. Of the 17 attendees, approximately 90% said they wanted to become part of the CiCC. 4. New Beginnings The New Beginnings Project is well underway. This 3 year project will support CLA aged between 14-25, developing skills and improving outcomes for young people. 2 project workers have been appointed, these are: Neil Wothersoon (Barrow) [email protected] Nathan Davies (South Lakeland) [email protected]

5. CLA Improvement Plan and Safeguarding Improvement Plan Following the results of the recent Ofsted Inspection, CCC have produced an action plan to address some of the recommendations contained within the findings. The Partnership Development and Participation Team have been asked to consult young people looked after on the contents of this plan. This will be completed by end June 2012.

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Appendix D

Barrow Local Committee Children & Young People’s Working Group 0 - 19 Funding

th Meeting Date 15 June 2012

Name of Organisation Furness Carers (Young Carers)

Project description and benefit to the community

Furness Young Carers support children and young people aged 5-18 who have to care for someone at home. The care that young people provide to that person varies and can include full personal care, household tasks and emotional support. Furness Young Carers provide an assessment of need, respite from caring, information and advice and one to one support.

Furness Young Carers are finding that they have to support more and more young people who are either caring for someone who is terminally ill or after they are bereaved. The increase in this type of work has identified a gap in their training and the group is applying to the Children & Young People’s Working Group for funding to allow the Co- ordinators to access training.

Support for children in the form of counselling is difficult to access in the area. The Bluebell Foundation provides whole family counseling but don’t work on a one to one basis with children. Furness Young Carers build strong relationships with the young carers and their families and having discussed their needs with the families the families would prefer support through Furness Young Carers rather than referral to another organisation.

There will be 2 Co-ordinators who would undertake training and examinations through Cumbria Adult Education Service on the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills and UV1-201 Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic

Counselling.

There are approximately 204 young carers throughout Furness and South Lakeland with 40 of these in the South Lakeland area. Members may wish to recommend a proportion of funding is allocated from South Lakeland.

Total Cost of Project £2,480.00 Grant requested £2,480.00

Date the project commences Wards: September 2013 All Source(s) of other funding

Does the project meet any of the following priorities?

Benefits local community within Borough Demonstrates community support & evidence of need Demonstrates a range of funding support Increase opportunities/membership Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

Officer: Recommendation: Alison Meadows £2,000

Amount Approved for Payment: £……………………… Signed: …………………………………………………. Name: …………………...……………………………… Date: ………………………………….

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Name of Organisation Project John

Project description and benefit to the community Project John was formed in 1993 and set up to help young unemployed people to secure safe, decent and affordable accommodation. They provide support through their Tenant Support Workers to help young people to help themselves from their development through to hopes and aspirations. This could be through helping with benefits and household budgeting to training and education and learning to live independently.

The group provides housing and support for up to two years then offers them a resettlement package tailored to individual needs.

Last year the group ran a Summer Scheme over the 5 week period benefiting over 200 young people. The funding for this was awarded from the Lottery Awards for All. The group wishes to run the Summer Scheme again this year with similar activities as follows:

Dalton Zoo, Picnic in the Park (food prepared by young people with guidance from support staff), Horseriding, Ducky

Park Farm, Go Ape at Grizedale, Maize Maze, Light Water Valley, Morecambe Bowling, Chester Zoo, Blue Planet,

Manchester Chill Factor.

Project John is providing activities that are available in the local area as well as further away. They will also be running sessions on healthy eating, drugs, alcohol and sexual health awareness.

This application is similar to the Friends of Adventure Youth Club for activities and events and the costs quite substantial. Again, members may wish to consider a ceiling on the amount of funding.

Total Cost of Project Grant requested £6,527.00 £6,527.00

Date the project commences th th Wards: 30 July-7 September 2012 Barrow and District Source(s) of other funding

No funding applied towards this Summer Scheme. However, applied to Hadfield Trust to cover a week tall ships challenger tr aining for a group of 10 people at £2,900.

Does the project meet any of the following priorities?

Benefits local community within Borough Demonstrates community support & evidence of need Demonstrates a range of funding support Increase opportunities/membership

Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

Officer: Alison Meadows Recommendation: £3,000

Amount Approved for Payment: £……………………… Signed: …………………………………………………. Name: …………………...……………………………… Date: ………………………………….

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Name of Organisation Pitstop Project Barrow

PitstopProject has description been in andexistence benefit to for the overcommunity 10 years and initially only worked with young people who had been involved in car crime. The young people would work on practical tasks on cars from simple tasks such as removing wheels to more complex tasks such as stripping engines. By using cars as the tool it was a way to educate them to be more responsible regarding car use. Students also learnt about road safety.

The project has grown from 2004 and now involves young people who are not able to engage in traditional education. They work with 50-60 young people each year. The project advances their education through practical and classroom based activities involving motor vehicles. They also look at servicing, pre-mot checks and carry out services on customer cars. The students are able to gain a recognised qualification through Ascentis and OCR (awarding bodies) and offer up to Level 2 however most students undertake Level 1.

In 2007 Pitstop expanded and added construction to their work called “Building Futures” tailored for students not interested in cars where students learn how to recycle old wood and construct picnic tables, benches, plant holders etc.

In 2010 Pitstop as the only alternative education provider was awarded enhanced status for the CCC Personalised Extended Curriculum Standards (pecs). Pitstop receives funding from the Schools that allocate the young people to attend the project. They were also awarded funding from Big Lottery’s Reaching Communities Fund however this has now ceased. The group is applying for funding from the Children & Young People’s Working Group to support the funding they receive from the Schools. Dowdales, Academy and St. Bernards have allocated students with a combined value of £105,600 and Walney and

Millom have promised students but numbers are not yet confirmed.

The project costs are £127,298 per year comprising £84,218 for salaries (incl on-costs), £40,770 for running costs such as rent, heating etc and £2,310 towards costs such as promotional materials, training, vehicle costs etc. £3k/£4k/5k Total Cost of Project £127,298 Grant requested

Date the project commences Wards: All September 2012 onwards Source(s) of other funding

Funds through Schools and applications to Francis S Scott, Sir John Fisher and Hadfield Trust.

Does the project meet any of the following priorities?

Benefits local community within Borough Demonstrates community support & evidence of need Demonstrates a range of funding support Increase opportunities/membership Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

Officer: Recommendation: Alison Meadows £3,000

Amount Approved for Payment: £……………………… Signed: …………………………………………………. Name: …………………...……………………………… Date: ………………………………….

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Name of Organisation Junior Wardens

Project description and benefit to the community The Junior Wardens Scheme consists of pupils from years 5 and 6 that attend St. James, St Georges, Sacred Heart,

Greengate Juniors and Barrow Island Junior Schools.

The pupils participate in a number of activities that benefit the local community through an educational, environmental and fun aspect. The Junior Wardens have links with Cumbria Wildlife Trust, National Trust, Natural England, John Muir

Trust, Marsh Street Arches and Garden Project.

The funding for the Scheme from Barrow Borough council covers the cost of the Neighbourhood Wardens to organise and deliver the activities.

The group is applying to Children & Young People’s Working Group to provide additional activities as follows:

Educational activities regarding wildlife eg bats, moths

Deliver ASDAN activities awards (1-3) credits to all participants

Deliver John Muir Discovery/Explorer Awards

Attend Brathay Building Positive Relationships Residential Programme

Provide gardening and litter picking equipment

Deliver sports based activities such as canoeing, laser zone and bowling

Make a short film to document activities undertaken

Fund an award ceremony at the Forum

The Neighbourhood Management Team wishes to ensure that the pupils are rewarded for the work they undertake in the local community. The main costs attributed to the project are reward activities for the work the pupils have done in the community, transport costs and half the cost towards the Brathay Building Positive Relationships Residential Programme.

Total Cost of Project £7,508.00 Grant requested £3,000.00

Date the project commences Wards: Ongoing Central, Hindpool, Source(s) of other funding Barrow Island

Remaining funds are met through Barrow Borough Council.

Does the project meet any of the following priorities?

Benefits local community within Borough Demonstrates community support & evidence of need Demonstrates a range of funding support Increase opportunities/membership Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

Officer: Recommendation: Alison Meadows £3,000.00

Amount Approved for Payment: £……………………… Signed: …………………………………………………. Name: …………………...……………………………… Date: ………………………………….

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Friends of the Adventures Youth Club Name of Organisation

The Leonard Cheshire’s Adventures Youth Club is aimed at young people with disabilities aged between 11 –Project 25 and description has been and operatingbenefit to the for community 6 years. It has to fundraise in order to offer out-of-school activities. The Friends of the Adventures Youth Club is a newly formed committee of parents and volunteers who help with fundraising.

The group received £2,700 last year towards a range of activities.

This application is to help fund a range of activities from July 2012 to March 2013. The activities encourage creativity, mobility and dexterity and include bought in services such as First Aid, Graffiti Art, Circus Skills etc. It will also provide the opportunity to travel outside the county, using public transport and coaches and a taste of local and national heritage. This grant would enable young people equality of access for all of their members at an affordable price. The programme has been created by the young people as per last year and voted on to identify the most popular. They aim to have between 20 – 33 young people involved per activity. Activities are: Summer Gala Ball £550; Grizedale Forest Terra Art £500; Summer Camp (3 days) £600; Blackpool Zoo £950; Halloween Party £200; Christmas Party £550; Bendrigg Lodge (3 days) £4800

Funding from Children & Young People’s Working Group does provide an opportunity for young people to participate in activities and events that they may not normally be able to afford or indeed have access to. However, the cost of funding such activities is quite substantial and it maybe that members of the Children & Young People’s Working Group would want to look at a ceiling on the amount of funding to be awarded for such activities outside of the Furness area or not fund the same groups each year for the same activities.

Total Cost of Project Grant requested £8,150.00 £5,000.00

Date the project commences Wards: July 2012 to March 2013 Barrow and District Source(s) of other funding

Friends of the Adventures Youth Club will organise events estimated at £1,250, parental donations £700 and £1500 own funds.

Does the project meet any of the following priorities?

Benefits local community within Borough Demonstrates community support & evidence of need Demonstrates a range of funding support Increase opportunities/membership

Officer’s comments / recommended conditions if grant approved

Officer: Recommendation: Alison Meadows £

Amount Approved for Payment: £……………………… Signed: …………………………………………………. Name: …………………...……………………………… Date: ………………………

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Chief Executive

LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME (ELECTORAL DIVISIONS)

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report, seeking to commit elements of the 2012-13 Local Revenue Scheme budget, includes Members’ proposals that have been sufficiently worked up, to enable Local Committee to consider spending decisions.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 Proposals coming forward under the Local Revenue Scheme should support a local project or programme of works which meet community needs, underpinning elements of the Council Plan/ Local Area Agreement, and be competent expenditure within the scheme rules.

2.2 If these proposals are developed as a result of effective community engagement they will also contribute to increasing community

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for equipment and uniforms for Barrow Foodbank for Parkside ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.2 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for the distribution of small short term loans by Barrow & District Credit Union for Parkside ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

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3.3 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for the distribution of small short term loans by Barrow & District Credit Union for Dalton North ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.4 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for fishing platforms for Barrow Angling Association for Dalton North ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.5 Members agree a contribution of £600 for a picnic bench for Askam & Ireleth Parish Council for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.6 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for the distribution of small short term loans by Barrow & District Credit Union for Walney North ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.7 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for the distribution of small short term loans by Barrow & District Credit Union for Hindpool ward for the Community Infrastructure Revenue Programme.

3.8 Members agree a contribution of £110 for hawk pole and bird scarer for Ramsden Infants School for Hindpool ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.9 Members agree a contribution of £1,000 for the distribution of small short term loans by Barrow & District Credit Union for Newbarns ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.10 Members agree a contribution of £160 for extra-curricular activities for Ormsgill Nursery & Primary School for Newbarns ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.11 Members agree a contribution of £4,000 towards the cost of a new felt roof covering for Beacon Hill Methodist Church for Newbarns ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.12 Members agree a contribution of £1,446.00 to replace benches for King Alfred Bowling Club for Walney South ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.13 Members agree a contribution of £4,000 to install roof solar panels for Rampside Village Hall for Roosecote ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.14 Members agree a contribution of £3,467 to supply and install kitchen ventilation system for Hawcoat Park Sports & Social Club for Hawcoat ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.15 Members agree a contribution of £2,938 to install new fire door and disabled ramp for St. Paul’s Scout Hall for Hawcoat ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

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3.16 Members agree a contribution of £340 for a tent for Duddon Dragons Explorer Scouts for Dalton South ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.17 Members agree a contribution of £733 towards the changing rooms and ground areas for Crookland Casuals for Dalton South ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.18 Members agree a contribution of £1,700 for a School orchard for Ormsgill Nursery & Primary School for Ormsgill ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

3.19 Members agree a contribution of £5,500 for an Outdoor Learning Environment for St. Pius X Catholic Primary School for Ormsgill ward for the Community Infrastructure Programme.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The 2011/12 budget includes a Local Member Schemes budget. It is proposed that County Councillors can – through the Area Support Teams - propose one or more local schemes for each division. These schemes are intended to help resolve local issues already identified through local community engagement and in line with the priorities within the Council Plan, and specific local priorities within the Area Plan for the Local Committee Area. These proposals should be submitted to the Local Committee for approval. This budget is for one year only, but it has been agreed that the resources may be spent over a period of two years.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members can vary or reject any or all of the recommendations, within the delegated framework of the scheme.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Barrow Local Committee has a devolved Local Revenue Schemes budget, made up from the balance of the 2011/12 Revenue Schemes budget of £86,705 (which needs to be spent by the end of March 2013) and the 2012/13 Revenue Schemes budget of £120,000 which can be spend over a two year period ending on 31st March 2014., These two elements provide a spending limit of £206,705. After decisions at the local committee meeting of 11 th May 2012 there is £164,321 available to allocate.

6.3 The recommendations within this report propose allocating a further £31,994 against the Local Revenue Schemes budget, which if agreed will reduce the unallocated amount on the Local Revenue Schemes to £132.327.

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7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this report. EH

8.0 CONCLUSION

The use of this revenue budget, when linked to the Council’s well-being powers does enable a flexible response to perceived local needs, and is capable of resolving some long standing blockages and frustrations for local people, having regard to wider community benefit as a key outcome.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive

25 th June 2012

APPENDICES

No appendices

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow Borough electoral divisions

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A

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PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Alison Meadows, Area Engagement Officer 01229 407576, [email protected] .

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Parkside, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow Foodbank Total Cost £1,000 (inc VAT) Community Infrastructure This funding is provide much needed equipment and uniforms to the Barrow Foodbank operating from Abbey Road Baptist Church.

A foodbank provides emergency food and support to local people in crisis. Non- perishable food is donated by the public and volunteers sort and pack food into emergency food boxes. Foodbank vouchers are given to people in crisis and they are exchanged for 3 days of food at a foodbank. Barrow foodbank is part of the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide foodbank network which helps local churches and communities to open foodbanks. Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Equipment £448.24 Uniform £551.76

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member works very closely with this community group and is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Parkside, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow & District Total Cost £1,000 Credit Union Community Infrastructure The Barrow & District Credit Union is progressing well.

The group has received funding from Northern Rock and they also have funding bids with Tudor Trust and Francis C Scott Charities. They have received notification of investment of up to £27k from local people in the area and their FSA application has been sent.

The Credit Union require extra funding to help deliver their pledge to give out small, short term loans to those people who really need them. The funding requested is towards this important step in their plan.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Match funding – where necessary Barrow Borough Council + other funders.

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Dalton North, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow & District Total Cost £1,000 Credit Union Community Infrastructure The Barrow & District Credit Union is progressing well.

The group has received funding from Northern Rock and they also have funding bids with Tudor Trust and Francis C Scott Charities. They have received notification of investment of up to £27k from local people in the area and their FSA application has been sent.

The Credit Union require extra funding to help deliver their pledge to give out small, short term loans to those people who really need them. The funding requested is towards this important step in their plan.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Match funding – where necessary Barrow Borough Council + other funders.

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Dalton North Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow Angling Total Cost £1,000 Association Barrow Angling Association, founded in 1888, have two fly fishing lakes off Moor Road, Ireleth. They have considerable membership locally to Askam and Ireleth as well as Borough wide members. Total membership 320. The fishing lakes area is open to members of the public for walking and day tickets can be purchased. The Chairman, Keith Rodger has undertaken an age frequency distribution of current members and discovered that 41% are over 60 years of age. Out of this number there are members who are confined to wheelchairs who would like to continuing fishing in safety and with a buddy alongside. They have obtained three quotations from local companies to construct suitable fishing platforms and have selected the most competitive price.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates G M Armitstead, Penny Bridge, Ulverston Large wooden platform - £777.00 VAT £155.40 Total £932.40

Match funding – where necessary

They intend to buy a further platform from their own resources.

Estimated date of As soon as funding available. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility.

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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CCC Electoral Division Dalton North Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Picnic bench for Total Cost £600 Community Field, Askam The Community Field which is owned by the Parish Council contains a children’s playground, skate park equipment and a kick about area. Residents have requested a picnic bench to be located at the far end of field.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J √ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Glasdon Ltd. Enviropol Picnic table, 70% recycled hardword and recycled polypropylene. Supply and delivery: £453.17 plus VAT + Fixings. £600 total requested.

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of As soon as funding available. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility.

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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CCC Electoral Division Walney North, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow & District Total Cost £1,000 Credit Union Community Infrastructure The Barrow & District Credit Union is progressing well.

The group has received funding from Northern Rock and they also have funding bids with Tudor Trust and Francis C Scott Charities. They have received notification of investment of up to £27k from local people in the area and their FSA application has been sent.

The Credit Union require extra funding to help deliver their pledge to give out small, short term loans to those people who really need them. The funding requested is towards this important step in their plan.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Match funding – where necessary Barrow Borough Council + other funders.

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Hindpool, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow & District Total Cost £1,000 Credit Union Community Infrastructure The Barrow & District Credit Union is progressing well.

The group has received funding from Northern Rock and they also have funding bids with Tudor Trust and Francis C Scott Charities. They have received notification of investment of up to £27k from local people in the area and their FSA application has been sent.

The Credit Union require extra funding to help deliver their pledge to give out small, short term loans to those people who really need them. The funding requested is towards this important step in their plan.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Match funding – where necessary Barrow Borough Council + other funders.

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Hindpool, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Ramsden Infants Total Cost £ 110 School Community Infrastructure Ramsden Infants School is seeking funding towards a hawk pole and bird scarer. This is to deter the seagulls on the roof of the school and surrounding community.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Yes

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Newbarns, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Barrow & District Total Cost £1,000 Credit Union Community Infrastructure The Barrow & District Credit Union is progressing well.

The group has received funding from Northern Rock and they also have funding bids with Tudor Trust and Francis C Scott Charities. They have received notification of investment of up to £27k from local people in the area and their FSA application has been sent.

The Credit Union require extra funding to help deliver their pledge to give out small, short term loans to those people who really need them. The funding requested is towards this important step in their plan.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates

Match funding – where necessary Barrow Borough Council + other funders.

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Ormsgill, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Ormsgill Nursery & Total Cost £159.90 Primary School Community Infrastructure Ormsgill Nursery & Primary School are seeking funding for extra curricular activities for 26 children to participate in a Whitehaven-Beacon trip. The funding is for the cost of transport to Whitehaven.

Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 ☺ 50 + benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Estimate supplied.

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of July 2012 completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Newbarns, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Beacon Hill Methodist Total Cost £4,000 Church Community Infrastructure Beacon Hill Methodist Church is raising funds towards the cost of renovating their roof. The Church hall is very well booked most evenings by community groups in addition to events held during the day.

This funding is towards the cost of a new felt roof covering for the roof which comes with a 20 year guarantee. Number of people 1- 10 o 10 – 50 o 50 + ☺ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates £14,618

Match funding – where necessary Own fundraising

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of the group and its activities. Local Committee is very supportive of community groups in general and aims to work with them to improve their areas and empower local residents. This group continues to work extremely hard to provide facilities for and with the community.

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CCC Electoral Division Walney South, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – King Alfred Total Cost £1,446 Bowling Club Community Infrastructure

King Alfred Bowling Club runs a very successful bowling Club on Walney.

They are in the process of replacing their benches and this funding is towards more seating around the green. The benches are made from recycled plastic so are maintenance free.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Estimates supplied. Estimates supplied – Yes £1,446

Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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CCC Electoral Division Roosecote, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Rampside Total Cost £4,000 Village Hall Community Infrastructure Rampside Village Hall officially opened in 2005 and the committee works hard to ensure the hall and the land is well maintained.

The group is seeking funding for the installation of solar panels on their Village Hall roof. The cost is to supply and install a Grid Connect Solar PV System.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Yes Estimates supplied £8,635.24 incl VAT Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Improved opportunities for communities to shape local service delivery Strong Community Development work through: § Direct capacity building support for community/voluntary groups § Funding advice for community/voluntary groups

Local grants acting as a catalyst to increased community activity and additional external funding. Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Hawcoat, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Hawcoat Park Total Cost £3,467.00 Sports & Social Club Community Infrastructure Hawcoat Park Sports & Social Club are in the process of installing a new kitchen which will enable them to provide a wider range of services to the community.

The organisation is seeking funding towards the cost of supply and installation of a ventilation system for the kitchen. Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Yes Estimates supplied £3,467 Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Improved opportunities for communities to shape local service delivery Strong Community Development work through: § Direct capacity building support for community/voluntary groups § Funding advice for community/voluntary groups

Local grants acting as a catalyst to increased community activity and additional external funding. Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Hawcoat, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – St. Paul’s Total Cost £2,938.00 Scout Hut Community Infrastructure St. Paul’s Scout Hut is in the process of raising funds to refurbish the scout hall which is used by a number of scout and beaver groups.

The funding they are seeking is towards the cost of a disabled fire exit and ramp at the side of their scout hall.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Yes Estimates supplied £2,938.00 Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Links to Barrow Local Committee Area Plan Improved opportunities for communities to shape local service delivery Strong Community Development work through: § Direct capacity building support for community/voluntary groups § Funding advice for community/voluntary groups

Local grants acting as a catalyst to increased community activity and additional external funding. Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Dalton South Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Duddon Total Cost £340 Dragons Explorer Scouts Explorer Scouts are aged 14 – 18 and the Duddon Dragons Explorer Scout has a catchment area of Dalton, Askam and Ireleth. Currently 12 members. Although they have several small hiking tents they do not have a larger ‘base tent’ where everyone can meet, eat etc. They would like to purchase a Vango tunnel tent.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 J 50 + benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Vango Tigris 800 XL Family tent supplied by GO Outdoors

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of When funding available completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Dalton South Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Crookland Casuals Total Cost £732.82

Improvements to ground and changing room area to meet requirements of entry to West Lancashire League, top tier of North West football. Crooklands Casuals FC is an FA Charter Standard Football Club providing football from under 6 years to open age. The football club is run entirely by volunteers and self-funded.

Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J √ benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Scaffolding direct - £310.95 B&Q plumbing requisites etc. - £421.87 Total: £732.82

Match funding – where necessary

Estimated date of When funding available. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility.

ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Ormsgill, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – Ormsgill Total Cost £1,700 Nursery & Primary School Community Infrastructure

Ormsgill Nursery & Primary School has a large area of land at the School requiring development and the School is looking t o transform the land into a ‘School orchard’. They currently have a School garden which is maintained by the gardening club. The club meets weekly to work in the School garden and is supported by staff, parents and 34 children. Developing a School orchard would benefit both the School and the community. Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting

Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Estimates supplied. Estimates supplied – Yes £1,700

Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

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LOCAL REVENUE SCHEME PRO FORMA

CCC Electoral Division Ormsgill, Barrow Supporting Officer Alison Meadows Date to Local Committee 13 th July 2012 Project Description – St. Pius X Total Cost £5,500 Catholic Primary School Community Infrastructure

St. Pius X Catholic Primary School is looking to develop an area in their School which is currently unused as it gets too wet. The area is between their class-room walls and adventure play-area. The School wishes to ensure that this area can be used for After-School activities as well as during the day.

The funding is to tarmac the area to transform it into a games area for football/basketball. In addition the School will purchase large games such as Connect 4, chess/draughts etc. The area is ideally situated next to the adventure area and provides further activities after School. Number of people 1- 10 10 – 50 50 + J benefiting Breakdown of costs supported by estimates Estimates supplied. Estimates supplied – Yes £5,500

Match funding

Estimated date of As soon as funding permits. completion Evidence of community support including link to Community Plan

Strategic Fit – Council Plan, LAA outcomes, Community Strategy etc LAA Block: Safer and Stronger Communities The Council will focus its services on customer need and increased accessibility. ASM Comments The local member is fully supportive of this project and works with local partners/agencies to ensure that areas are improved for local residents.

Page 126 Agenda Item 15

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 July 2012

From: Corporate Director – Organisational Development

HIGHWAYS ADVISORY SUB -G ROUP (HASG)

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report details the discussion and recommendations of the HASG for the Barrow Area which met on 20 th June 2012, (see Appendix 1). It recommends that the Local Area Committee for Barrow notes the discussions and approves the recommendations detailed below.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The HASG will help inform, and apply, the County Highways policy framework. It will help to meet the County Council’s key objectives of Greener, Safer, Better, Wealthier and Healthier.

2.2 The HASG will help identify equality implications within proposed highways and transportation schemes and issues of concern, and will help prepare more equitable solutions.

3.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

3.1 This report recommends that the Committee notes the minutes of the meeting on 20 th June 2012 as attached in Appendix 1 to this report.

3.2 That Members endorse the decisions of the HASG and resolve as follows:-

3.2.1 the allocations of 2012/13 highways capital programme be amended as follows:- - Verge Hardening, increased by £7,000 from £50,000 to £57,000 - Back Street Surface Treatments increased by £12,000 from £30,000 to £42,000 - Abbey Road carriageway reconstruction reduced by £19,000 from £276,00 to £257,000 ! 3.2.2 Cabinet be requested to consider the allocation of funds to provide for a rolling programme of back street renewal works.

Page 127 3.2.3 To request Legal Services to submit an application to the Department for Transport for an extension of 6 months to the existing temporary traffic regulation (road closure) order for Newton Cross Road (a copy of which is attached as Appendix 2 hereto), which expires on 29 October 2012, on the ground that the County Council is seeking to make a permanent traffic regulation order to the same effect as the temporary traffic regulation order until steps can be taken to undertake remedial measures.

3.2.4 That a permanent traffic regulation order be progressed for Newton Cross Road to the same affect as the temporary traffic regulation order so as to comply with the ground of the extension (if granted) referred to in paragraph 3.2.3 above.

3.2.5 to approve the scheme on Back Latona Street as detailed in the proposed scheme drawing attached as Appendix 1 to the HASG minutes

3.2.6 to approve the extinguishment of the public rights of way along Arthur Street, Back Arthur/Marsh Street and Back Arthur/Sutherland Street as indicated in the draft Department for Transport Order attached at Appendix 2 to the HASG minutes

3.2.7 to disregard the objections received to, and to bring into operation, The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Barrow-in-Furness) (Consolidation and minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations)(Order 2001)Variation Order (No.28) 20.., having taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this Report.

3.2.8 To approve the removal of the proposed south western (‘outbound’) speed cushion at the north western end of the scheme as indicated on the drawing attached at Appendix 3 to the HASG minutes.

3.2.9 To approve the installation of the three remaining speed cushions indicated on the drawing attached at Appendix 3 to the HASG minutes.

3.2.10 To bring into operation The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Barrow-in-Furness) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation Order (No.29) 20><, having taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, which are more specifically referred to at paragraph 7.2 of this Report, PROVIDED that no unresolved objections are received within the statutory objection period which expired on 29 June 2012.

3.2.11 To approve the installation of Advisory Disabled Person’s Parking Bays as shown in Appendix 4 to the HASG minutes.

4.0 BACKGROUND

Page 128 4.2 Appendix 1 notes the discussions of the group and their subsequent recommendations to the Local Area Committee. (These Recommendations are detailed in 3, above).

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 The Committee may decide to amend, or reject, any of the proposed recommendations.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 All financial implications, resulting from this report, will be met from the various highways budgets devolved to the Local Committee.

7.0 L EGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 The County Council, as Traffic Authority, must take into consideration the matters contained in section 122(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (“the 1984 Act”) detailed below at paragraph 7.2, in considering whether it is expedient to implement the traffic regulation orders detailed at paragraphs 3.2.7 and 3.2.10 to this Report for the reasons specified at sections 1(1)(a) and 1(1)(c) of the 1984 Act, namely for avoiding danger to persons or other traffic using the road or for preventing the likelihood of any such danger arising; and for facilitating the passage on the roads of any class of traffic (including pedestrians).

7.2 Under Section 122(2), the matters which must be taken into account in exercising that duty are: -

(a) The desirability of securing and maintaining reasonable access to premises;

(b) the effect on amenities of an area;

(c) the national air quality strategy prepared under section 80 of the Environment Act 1995;

(d) the importance of facilitating the passage of public service vehicles and of securing the safety and convenience of persons using or desiring to use such vehicles; and

(e) any other matters appearing to the authority to be relevant.

7.3 There are no legal implications regarding the remainder of the recommendations detailed in paragraphs 3.2.1 to 3.2.6 inclusive or paragraphs 3.2.8, 3.2.9 or 3.2.11 to this Report.

Page 129 8.0 C ONCLUSION

8.1 This report details the discussion and recommendations of the meeting of the HASG on 20 th June 2012. It recommends that the Committee note the discussions and approves the recommendations set out above.

Nick Raymond Area Highways and Transport Manager

June 2012

APPENDICES

Appendix 1 – Minutes of the HASG, 18 th April 2012 Appendix 2 – Copy of temporary road closure Order for Newton Cross Road

IMPLICATIONS

Electoral Division(s): All Barrow Divisions

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and the Head of Member Services and Scrutiny has obtained the necessary approvals.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

Page 130 BACKGROUND PAPERS

None

Contact Nick Raymond, Area Highways and Transport Manager

Telephone: 01229 407311

Email: [email protected] .

Page 131 APPENDIX 1 BARROW HIGHWAYS ADVISORY SUB GROUP

Minutes of a meeting of the Barrow Highways Advisory Sub Group held on Wednesday 20 th June 2012 at 10.00 am at the Nan Tait Centre, Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness

PRESENT

Mr D Roberts (Chair)

County Councillors Barrow Borough Councillors

Councillor R Guselli Councillor D Barlow Councillor K Hamilton Councillor B Doughty Councillor T Macur Councillor M Worth Councillor A Burns Councillor L Hammond

Officers in Attendance

Mr G J Thomas – Better Highways Network Manager Mr S Solsby – Assistant Director – Regeneration, Barrow Borough Council

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE Apologies for absence were received from Councillor B Bleasdale, Councillor D Marcus, Nick Raymond – Area Highways & Transport Manager, Mark Hankin – Traffic Management Engineer.

DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST Councillor Barlow disclosed an interest in Vickerstown School, where he is a Governor.

2. ACTIONS FROM PREVIOUS MINUTES & LOCAL COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Town Trees – Members were informed that there is no specific budget to cover these types of problems. However, members’ repeated concerns that many trees were now being damaged by stakes/supports. The BH Network Manager reported that there may be some centrally managed additional resources available and officers will investigate this possibility. Questions were raised as to any guarantee time period after installation. Members asked that this matter be looked into as a matter of emergency.

Stagecoach & St Bernard’s – Members were informed that due to a large Agenda for today’s meeting Stagecoach representatives were not invited to the meeting. Officers have spoken to Stagecoach about the problems raised by St Bernard’s and have been advised that the School chose to alter their end of day finishing times. Stagecoach’s service provided a bus for all establishments on Rating Lane to Askam with an onward connection to Millom.

Stainton Quarry/HGV traffic - The Member for Barrow Borough Council , Dalton North raised the correction from the last meeting’s minutes that the tonnage should have been 35,000 and not 35. Also Cllr Macur had discussed this situation with the Portfolio Holder, Cllr Tony Markley and he was unaware of any monies paid to CCC from contractors. No further reports are available at this time.

North Scale – The vehicle activated signs have now been removed and an estimate of £4,500 was given to the Group for new or replacement signs.

Page 132 3. 2012/13 HIGHWAYS CAPITAL PROGRAMME

A report on progress to date was presented to Members.

Non Principal Road Network

 Various minor structural maintenance patching works were ongoing.  Various pre-surface dressing patching will take place throughout the summer.  Surface dressing specialised treatment has been delayed by bad weather but it is scheduled to take place beginning Friday 22 nd June, depending upon the weather conditions.  Concerns were raised over advance notice signs from works on the Promenade and that these did not make it obvious to members of the public that the works depend upon weather conditions. The Highways Network Manager stated that this would be taken up with the contractor.  Initial estimates for the verge hardening schemes had indicated a cost of £60,000. The current allocation of £50k was not expected to cover the proposed works but Cllr Worth is willing to put in £3k from his ward allocation and there is an anticipated saving of approximately £60k on Abbey Road works and funds can be vired between budgets.  Members were advised that due to the presence of tar within the excavated material on the proposed back street schemes on Rear Athol and Rear Holker Street, the estimated costs had increased to £62,000 and £105,000 respectively. Also, a further street, Rear Goldsmith Street had been identified as being in a far worse condition. Officers recommended that this street should be treated as a priority at an estimated cost of £42,000.  There was further discussion about the lack of funding provided for maintenance of back streets and it was suggested that a request be submitted to cabinet for additional funds to provide for a rolling programme of back street renewal, particularly now that it was clear that many of the street swill contain tar which I exposed is classed as a hazardous material and incurs additional disposal costs.  A question was raised if extra monies could be obtained from environmental budgets to help cover costs.  The reconstruction of Douglas Street footways commenced at the end of May and is currently progressing to programme and is expected to be completed in 5 weeks.

Principal Road Network

 Detailed design work is ongoing with a view to construction works commencing later in the summer.

Bridge Maintenance

 A framework for Jubilee Bridge maintenance schemes has been put out and a Consultant chosen, however financial problems may mean that this process will have to be repeated, so delaying the works.

Minor Improvement Works (Annual Package of Measures)

 Further updates will be brought to the next meeting.  Various bus shelters etc – concern was raised about the poor bus stop siting by Stagecoach. There are particular problems on Friars Lane and Wilkie Road, although residents are happy that the bus service via Ainslie Street has been temporarily reinstated. A meeting with Stagecoach is to be arranged to ensure proper procedures are followed and understood.

Engineering Safety Studies

 Points were raised about the incorrect naming of Divisions/Wards in the report.

Page 133  The Member for BBC Dalton North raised concerns that the Dalton surveys may be carried out in the School holidays and specifically asked for this not to happen, Officers agreed with request.

Section 278 / Other

 Planning permission was given several years ago for redevelopment of North Lonsdale Housing Estate and small scale highway improvements will be included in any developments.  Members agreed to note the report and make the following recommendation to Barrow Local Committee. i) the allocations of the 2012/13 highways capital programme be amended as follows - Verge Hardening, increased to £57,000 - Back Street Surface Treatments increased to £42,000 - Abbey Road carriageway reconstruction be reduced to £257,000 ii) Cabinet be requested to consider the provision of funds to provide for a rolling programme of back street renewal works.

4. NEWTON CROSS ROAD – UPDATE REPORT

An Update Report was presented to provide a summary of progress on re-opening Newton Cross Road.

The better Highways Network Manager summarised the current position and stressed that, although a repair method had been identified it will be several weeks until the technical and financial details will be available and therefore it may not be possible to complete and approved repairs by 29 th October 2012, the date of expiry for the temporary road closure order. Therefore the recommendation had been drafted to provide for an extension to the temporary road closure. Further details will be provided to either the HASG or Local Committee as and when they are available. When a definitive way forward has been decided local residents and the Town Council will be informed and a possible open meeting organised. It was agreed by Members that this Cllr Doughty could provide Dalton Town Council with an update based on this report.

AGREED - That Members note the report and request Legal Services to submit an application to the Department for Transport for an extension of 6 months to the existing temporary traffic regulation (road closure) order on the ground that the County Council is seeking to make a permanent order to the same effect as the temporary traffic regulation order until steps can be taken to undertake remedial measures.

- That Members recommend to Local Committee that a permanent order be progressed to the same effect as the temporary order so as to comply with the ground of the extension referred to in paragraph 4.1 above.

5. VICKERSTOWN SCHOOL/BACK LATONA STREET

A report was brought to the Group in February and since then Property Department has agreed to fund any Back Latona Street proposals. The new proposal is to prohibit any vehicles in the back of Latona Street and residents will be issued with a permit. No objections have been received against these new proposals.

Councillor Worth informed the Group that a second proposal had been raised at a recent meeting – that a school entrance gate be placed at the top of Cote Ley Lane instead of at the

Page 134 back of Latona Street. The Group discussed this proposal and due to potential safety concerns and resident parking problems, felt that the initial proposal had more benefit.

AGREED, Members approved the scheme on Back Latona Street as detailed in the proposed scheme drawing attached as Appendix 1.

6. ARTHUR STREET, BACK ARTHUR / MARSH STREET & BACK ARTHUR / SUTHERLAND STREET: PROPOSED EXTINGUISHMENT OF PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY

The Member for Risedale brought up the fact that there are street lights (which are still coming on at their designated times) and flags which could be taken up and re-laid elsewhere. It was noted that now the situation is progressing this will be looked into.

AGREED, Members approved the extinguishment of the public rights of way along Arthur Street, Back Arthur/Marsh Street and Back Arthur/Sutherland Street as indicated in the draft Department for Transport Order attached at Appendix 2.

7. PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS – VARIATION ORDER NO 28: RECEIPT OF OBJECTION

This report provided members with details of an objection received during the consultation process.

 Stollers Furniture World had objected to the reduced speed limit and the presence of traffic calming measures.  No progress has yet been made on Holker Street Residents Parking Scheme but it will be included in the overall programme, no specific dates are available for completion.

Members agreed to:-

- Overturn the objections received to the installation of all proposed traffic calming measures and the 20mph speed limit.

- The removal of the proposed south western (‘outbound’) speed cushion at the north western end of the scheme as indicated on the drawing attached at Appendix 3.

- The installation of the three remaining speed cushions indicated on the drawing attached at Appendix 3.

- The introduction of The County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Barrow in Furness) (Consolidation and minor Amendment of Traffic regulations) (Order 2001) Variation Order (No.28) 20.. having taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

8. PROPOSED TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS – VARIATION ORDER NO 29

The Better Highways Network Manager indicated that this report provides information on Variation Order No 29 which was advertised recently and the objection time period ends on 29 th June 2012.

 The BBC Member for Dalton North queried whether these proposed changes would be enforced when installed. Officers replied that BBC Parking Services were included in the

Page 135 Consultation process and the changes will be enforced by the Civil Enforcement Officers of the Borough.  The CCC Member for Risedale issued his thanks for the proposed alterations in his ward.  The BBC Member for Walney North raised concerns about the proposed changes on the Promenade and asked if the situation could be monitored for any potential problems. Officers explained that the majority of problems arose from school parking and that the introduction of extra double yellow lines should be mostly self enforcing.  The CCC Member for Hindpool raised concerns regarding the proposed changes on Duke Street. Officers explained that the request for changes had come from BBC as there is no other provision for coach parking in the town centre. The Chairman suggested that the matter could be discussed further at the next Local Committee meeting.

Members agreed, To approve the introduction of the County of Cumbria (Various Roads, Barrow in Furness) (Consolidation and Minor Amendment of Traffic Regulations) (Order 2001) Variation Order (No.29) 20><, having taken into consideration the matters contained in Section 122(2) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, PROVIDED that no unresolved objections are received within the statutory objection period which expires on 29 June 2012.

9. DISABLED PARKING PLACES – UPDATED

A report was presented to Members on the new applications received and assessed over the last few months. The costs are approximately £80 to install the bay and there is a £30 application fee. Cumbria Highways are still receiving a lot of new applications.

Concerns were raised over the bay outside 84 Blake Street. This bay apparently straddles the front of two houses and residents are complaining over access. Officers to investigate the size and location.

Members noted the applications received for Advisory Disabled Person’s Parking Bays between 1 January 2012 and 30 April 2011, as shown in Appendix 4 and approved the installation of Advisory Disabled Person’s Parking Bays as shown in Appendix 4.

10. HIGHWAYS MONITORING REPORT

A standard report was presented for information on work progress.

The CCC Member for Parkside queried Improved Road Safety proposals for Hawcoat/Parkside. Officers explained that monitoring of the area is ongoing and a further report will be brought to the Group when available.

Members agreed to note the report.

11. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

 School Crossing Patrols – an embargo has been lifted on vacancies for existing designated sites but there is no provision for non designated sites. Concerns were raised over Blake Street, Oxford Street and Mill Lane in particular. To be raised with Sue Castle-Clarke.  Back Street’s Tarmac – this cannot be taken up and reused as it is classed as a hazardous material.  Daley Dale Road – residents parking on grass verges is an ongoing problem.

Page 136  Newbarns – the sandstone retaining wall on Rating Lane, underneath house numbers 205 to 235 is in a very poor state of repair. Issue to be taken up with Barrow Borough Council urgently.  Dalton – road marking survey ongoing.  Joint Working – is taking place with BBC Street Care Team in the removal of illegal advertisement signs.  Revenue Budget – the under spend from 2011/12 may be carried forward into the current financial year (Cabinet to consider on 21 st June) and the Chairman suggested that approximately £12k be allocated to each ward for small maintenance works.  Greengate Street Bridge Steps – Network Rail are insisting that CCC take responsibility for any necessary works. It was suggested that Cumbria Constabulary be approached for their opinion and following that, there may be a case to close the steps if recommended.

12. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING:

TUESDAY 14 TH AUGUST 2012, 10.00 AM CONFERENCE ROOM, NAN TAIT CENTRE, BARROW

The meeting closed at 11.45 am

Page 137 HASG APPENDIX 1 TO HASG MINUTES

Page 138 HASG APPENDIX 2 TO HASG MINUTES

Page 139 HASG APPENDIX 2 TO HASG MINUTES

Page 140 HASG APPENDIX 2 TO HASG MINUTES

Page 141 HASG APPENDIX 3 TO HASG MINUTES Page 142 Appendix !4 TO HASG !Minutes !!R! Barro w 20 RJun R12 Disabled !Person's !Parking !Bay !R! Approved !Locations

No. Street/Road Comments Bay !on !junction !R! further !visits ! Donimion !Street Barrow Rin RFurness 1 needed !R! on !hold

2 !Yarlside !Road Barrow Rin RFurness Approve Reject !R! off !road !parking !facilities ! Cliffe !Road Barrow Rin RFurness 3 available

4 Angle !Meadow !Lane Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

5 Marine !Terrace Barrow Rin RFurness Checking !adoption !status !R! on !hold

6 Tyne !Road Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

7 Risedale !Road Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

8 Parker !Street Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

9 Winchester !Street Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

10 Windsor !Street Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

11 Gleaston !Avenue Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

12 Sharp !Street Askam Rin RFurness Approve

13 Furnace !Place Askam Rin RFurness Approve

14 Shakespeare !St Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

15 Sharp !Street Askam Rin RFurness Approve

16 Barton !Street Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

17 North !Row Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

18 Union !Street Dalton Rin RFurness Approve

19 Wellington !Street Dalton Rin RFurness Approve

20 St !Luke's !Avenue Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

21 Romney !Park Dalton Rin RFurness Reject !R! driveway !available

22 Chatsworth !Street Barrow Rin RFurness

23 Duddon !Drive Barrow Rin RFurness Approve !R! bay !on !! Derwent !Bank

24 Leece !Lane Barrow Rin RFurness Reject !R! driveway !available

25 Chapel !Street Dalton Rin RFurness Approve

26 Wellington !Street Dalton Rin RFurness Approve

27 Lancaster !Street Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

28 Solway !Drive Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

29 Duke !Street Dalton Rin RFurness Approve

30 Newcastle !Drive Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

31 Park !Road Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

32 Newbarns !Road Barrow Rin RFurness Approve

Page 143 APPENDIX 2

THE COUNTY OF CUMBRIA (NEWTON CROSS ROAD, NEWTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF ALL TRAFFIC) ORDER 2011

WHEREAS the County Council of Cumbria (hereinafter referred to as “the Council”) being the highway authority for Newton Cross Road, Newton in the Borough of Barrow-in- Furness, is satisfied that traffic in the said road should be restricted by reason of the likelihood of danger to the public.

NOW THEREFORE the Council in exercise of their powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991 and of all other powers them enabling in that behalf hereby make the following Order.

1. No person shall proceed or cause or permit any vehicle or cycle to proceed along that section of Newton Cross Road, Newton from a point adjacent to the access of North Stank Farm, extending in a south westerly direction for a distance of approximately 190 metres.

2. Nothing in Article 1 above shall apply other than at such times and to such extent as is indicated by the appropriate traffic signs.

3. The Interpretation Act 1978 shall apply for the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.

4. This Order shall come into operation on the twenty ninth day of April 2011 and may be cited as The County of Cumbria (Newton Cross Road, Newton) (Temporary Prohibition of All Traffic) Order 2011.

Dated the 28 th day of April 2011

THE COMMON SEAL of )

CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL ) was hereunto affixed in ) the presence of:- )

Authorised Signatory ……………………………………

Page 144

Agenda Item 16

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Chief Executive

AREA PLAN FOR BARROW

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report pr esents the Area Plan for Barrow and describes the development process involved. Local Committee is asked to endorse the 2012/13 Area Plan. The Area Plans are designed to be ‘living’ documents and Local Committee are asked to provide their views and comments to inform their development in future years.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The County Council’s key priorities are:

§ Challenging poverty in all its forms; § Ensuring that the most vulnerable people in our communities receive the support they need; and, § Improving the chances in life of the most disadvantaged in Cumbria

The Area Plan for Barrow will directly refer and address the above priorities.

2.2 Under the Constitution each Local Committee has an Executive function to formulate an Area Plan which helps to shape services and places within the area. Together the 6 Area Plans will form part of the council’s strategic planning framework.

2.4 Equality Impact Assessment: As part of the Area Plan process it is proposed to review the District protected characteristics data and identify areas of weakness to address.

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3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to endorse the Area Plan for Barrow 2012/13.

3.2 Members are asked to note the development of the Area Plan during the year and to provide suggestions for the future.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 The Council’s constitution stipulates that the 6 Local Committees will develop Area Plans for agreement by Council. The plan for each area sets out the Council’s priorities, provides a comprehensive socio-economic picture of the area, records achievements in the last year and planned service delivery across all of the Council’s responsibilities.

4.2 Area plans are an important feature of Area Planning – which is the broader process of Local Committees working together with communities and local service leads to consider:

• the needs of the area • local performance and feedback • understand the strategic direction of travel • how services need to be developed and delivered locally

4.3 Each Area Plan will sit alongside the Council Plan, Service Plans and other key strategies – providing an overview on an area by area basis of how the council is delivering on its priorities in a way which reflects the specific needs and opportunities within an area. Local priorities will be defined by Local Committees which are informed by local communities and local evidence.

4.4 The 6 Area Plans will be used to support:

• the reconfiguration of services within geographical localities • the development of future council priorities and aspirations • decision making about strategic asset management and the capital programme • decision making of Local Committees • the development of Service Plans

4.5 These are County Council Plans rather than partnership plans. However, where the council is planning transformation or delivering priorities jointly with partners for the benefit of local communities, these will be captured in the Area Plan.

4.6 The plans have been developed using a set of common principles, which support the integration of Area Plans into the strategic planning process.

The Area Plan for Barrow:

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• Identifies, evidences and draws out current challenges experienced by the area • Sets out the specific local priorities for the area, captured through the Local Committee’s Business Planning process, which are cross- referenced with the Council’s countywide priorities • Sets out key service delivery over the next 3 years • Is deliverable within resources, rather than aspirational • Supports the implementation of key county wide strategies and plans (e.g. Customer Strategy, Strategic Asset Management Plan, Local Transport Plan) • Details key transformational projects already planned and underway in the area

4.7 An overview and summary of the 6 Area Plans will be shared with Cabinet on the 12 th July 2012. While the Area Plans will be living documents (which will develop during the year as key transformational projects come on line and service reviews take place) there is an expectation that the first iteration of the 6 Area Plans will be in place by the end of July. Local Committee for Barrow are asked to agree the content of the attached Area Plan.

4.8 In support of the Area Plan development, and perhaps most important, is the Area Planning approach, which will include greater collaboration between local service managers, their teams and Local Committee. Building understanding and sharing knowledge between service areas and elected members is key to the success of future service development. It is intended that the refresh of the Area Plans for 2013/14 will be formed through this collaborative approach which will continue throughout this year.

4.9 Local Committee for Barrow has embraced this approach by undertaking a number of area planning sessions in response to the Library Modernisation agenda and the Asset Management Strategy. Service managers from both Library and Property have worked with Barrow members to identify the local issues, consider the future direction for the district as a whole and together agree immediate and long term activity. Members continue to have a direct influence on the development of the future local Library service. Working alongside Property colleagues has ensured a joined-up and fully informed process. In the future, as other service reviews come on line, this approach will be developed further.

4.10 Another strand of the area planning approach which needs to be considered if the Area Plan is to be fully inclusive, are the Local Committee’s devolved services and functions. Each February Local Committee for Barrow has traditionally undertaken its Business Planning activity to assess the needs of the area, identify the priorities for the coming year and how its resources will be targeted. On the 29 th February 2012 Local Committee met to carry out this activity. The final 2012/13 Business Plan was agreed by Local Committee on 11 th May 2012 and has been incorporated into the Area Plan.

4.11 During the year work will continue across directorates to build a holistic view of the Barrow area, to consider how services could change to better meet local needs and deliver on the identified priorities. Identified area planning lead officers from each directorate will contribute to and support the area planning

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process. They will ensure that the Local Committee is provided with the appropriate professional advice and that service information is shared and reflected in the Area Plan.

4.12 To date, Barrow Local Committee has taken the opportunity to concentrate its efforts on service reviews which have recently come on line by starting the process of reconfiguring the Library and Property services. Local Committee’s Business Planning sessions which included the assessment of local needs and priorities has taken place. During the autumn, Local Committee will meet with its identified area service leads to develop locality working and create an effective area planning process which will inform the refresh of the Area Plan for 2013/14.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members may choose not to approve the Area Plan for Barrow, which could delay its use in the strategic planning process.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The Area Plan for Barrow highlights the key major strategic initiatives proposed and where relevant informs on the financial considerations for individual items.

6.2 Whilst the Area Plan highlights the financial considerations, these are the subject of ongoing development and review as part of the Council’s budget planning process. The items specifically mentioned in the Area Plan have been checked against the 2012-13 medium term financial plan to ensure consistency at this point in time, but Members should be aware that this may require review and amendment as the budget planning process rolls forward.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 This Report seeks to ensure that the Local Committee has met its executive function in accordance with Item 9 on page 71 to formulate an Area Plan which helps to shape services and places within the Area.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Area Planning approach, and ultimately the Area Plan development, has been an iterative process. This Area Plan is a culmination of various activity during the year which Local Committee has been fully engaged in. During the coming year there are opportunities for Local Committee to further develop positive and effective relationships with directorates and their service leads.

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Jill Stannard Chief Executive

APPENDICES

Appendix A - Area Plan for Barrow

IMPLICATIONS

Staffing: Dedicated time of local service leads for each directorate Financial: Property: Electoral Division(s): All * Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision Yes

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? Yes

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No*

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers

AUTHOR Contact: Karen Johnson, 01229 407578; [email protected]

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Barrow Area Plan 2012-14

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Cumbria County Council - Serving the people of Barrow

What we have done in Barrow

The County Council has: #" Funded advice to help people get out and stay out of debt – dealing with 236 debts totaling over £3.1 million between October 2010 and September 2011 #" Helped over 30 new businesses start up creating over 40 new jobs #" Invested £14.6million to refurbish Vickerstown and St Georges Primary Schools #" Invested £10,000 to establish a youth council to help give local young people a voice and the opportunity to improve their area #" Given more than £10,000 to Barrow Association Football Club to fund local community projects to promote healthy lifestyles and tackle racism #" Funded over £50,000 to support activities for young people aged 0-19 to help increase their confidence and develop communication and team working skills #" Provided £14,000 to help support young people making the step up move from primary to secondary school to make sure they settled in well

Our priorities for Barrow

#" Economic Development #" Education and Skills #" Health and Well-being

What we will be doing in Barrow

The County Council will:

#" Provide more support for new businesses and the growth of Barrow’s economy and work with major employers in the area to secure investment and jobs #" Improve travel to support access to employment including working with communities to develop new and alternative local travel schemes #" Continue to improve the area’s road network #" Work with schools to ensure young people are given the right skills to match our employment opportunities #" Transform learning through improvements to schools, including the upgrading of 2 primary schools and the rebuilding of another #" Support the delivery of a new academy building in 2013/14 #" Support the roll out of superfast broadband through the Connecting Cumbria programme #" Build a new 60 bed care home which meets 21st century needs and provides a safe, caring environment #" Support more people to live independently in their own homes

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Contents

1. Foreword 4

2. Executive Summary 5

3. Introduction 6

4. About Barrow 7

5. Highlights and Achievements 10

6. Where do we want to be? 13

7. Delivering our services 14

8. Monitoring the Plan 20

9. Appendix 21

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1. Foreword

I am very pleased to present the Area Plan for Barrow. The council delivers a broad range of services to the communities of Barrow and this is the first iteration of a comprehensive County Council plan for the area.

As local members we work together with all directorates and partners to understand the very local issues, challenges and opportunities within the area. We endeavour to listen to the needs of our communities which helps to shape the services delivered by the County Council in Barrow.

This plan sets out the challenges within the area; what the council has delivered and achieved in Barrow; and the focus for the future. It brings together in one place the story of the County Council in Barrow and how it is working across all of its services to deliver quality provision which meets very local need.

Cllr Ray Guselli Chair of Local Committee for Barrow

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2. Executive Summary

This Area Plan provides a current snapshot of life Health and Well-being in Barrow and how Cumbria County Council is #" supporting young people to reach their potential; working across directorates and with its partners to and tackling health outcomes by working with deliver relevant, quality services in support of local partners – targeting the level and type of care communities. Barrow is a great place to live and has locally much to offer, however, the area faces many social- economic challenges and is classed as the 29th most The Local Committee for Barrow is particularly deprived district area in the country, with 2 of its wards interested in supporting local people to reach their full being in the top 3% overall. The council is committed potential; raising aspirations and helping families stay to playing a fundamental role in improving outcomes out of poverty. for the residents and businesses in Barrow, both immediately and in the longer term. The focus will be All of these priority areas cannot be tackled in isolation to address the widening gap between the area and the as they profoundly impact upon one another. Working other districts of Cumbria and to tackle poverty. with its partners, the County Council will focus its activity to help address these local priorities by Over the past year, the council has continued to assessing and tackling the attributing causes. This effectively and consistently deliver its services in order plan describes what you can expect from the County to reach its previously agreed outcomes. There are Council. many achievements and successes to celebrate and this plan sets out some of those highlights. There are a range of key services and projects the council will be taking forward over the next three The Local Committee for Barrow has considered the years to help tackle these issues and support better data for the area and has agreed the following area outcomes for people in Barrow. These are detailed in priorities: the plan.

Economic Development The plan also sets out highlights and achievements #" attracting businesses to the area over the past year.

Education and Skills #" getting local people appropriately skilled and into employment

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3. Introduction

The County Council delivers and commissions a Barrow Local Committee and the local managers of wide range of services, many of which - like schools, the council’s services in Barrow have worked together libraries, care homes and children’s centres are to: located in local communities. The council maintains highways, delivers support services to many #" understand the needs of the area and what needs vulnerable people in their own homes and provides a to be improved number of support services that are issue based or #" plan where the focus of local County Council specific (e.g. Trading Standards, Fire and Rescue). services needs to be in order to maximise Therefore the County Council plays a critical role in opportunities and provide a joined up service to local communities. local people #" be clear about what the council will be delivering in The council has three key priorities: Barrow over the next three years

#" Challenging poverty in all its forms #" Ensuring vulnerable people receive the support they need #" Improving the chances in life of the most disadvantaged in Cumbria

Focusing our resources and efforts on these priorities will help the council deliver on its aspirations which are for Cumbria to be:

#" A place with a thriving economy #" A great place to be a child and grow up #" A place to enjoy an independent and healthy life #" A place to live in a high quality and sustainable environment

The Barrow Area Plan describes how the council’s priorities and aspirations will be delivered locally in Barrow – being clear about what needs to be tackled in the area and what the County Council will be doing locally to improve the quality of life for people in Barrow.

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4. About Barrow

Barrow’s Geography and Income, Deprivation and Poverty in Demography Barrow

Barrow is in the south west corner of the county. Barrow is the most deprived district in Cumbria and The area is dominated by the town of Barrow, the one of the 10% most deprived districts in the country. second largest settlement in Cumbria. Geographically The level of deprivation is not evenly spread across isolated, the district is a historic centre of the the district, with deprivation concentrated in the central shipbuilding industry. It is also an area of outstanding areas of Barrow. Central ward in Barrow is the most beauty and historical interest. At its southernmost tip, deprived ward in the county. The mean house price the island of Piel lies half a mile from the mainland. in Central ward is more than £50,000 less than the It is accessed by boat and boasts its own ‘king’ and district average while 8.7% of the population are castle ruin. Walney Island has two nature reserves claiming job seekers allowance, over double the rate which support a wide range of wildlife. Barrow is for the district as a whole. 46.9% of children in Central also home to one the oldest Abbeys in the country. ward are living in poverty compared to 22.1% for the Furness Abbey is over 700 years old and was once district as a whole. the second richest Cistercian monastery in England. 49% of children living in Central ward aged under 16 At 78 km 2, the urban district of Barrow is the smallest years are living in poverty compared to 22.5% for the geographical area of any district in Cumbria. It is also district as a whole. Barrow district has the greatest the most densely populated district in the county with proportion of children living in poverty with levels a population of 70,700, equating to 9.2 people per above the county (16%) and England (21.9%). hectare. The district has the second lowest proportion of black and minority ethnic groups (4.1%). 6.4% of Barrow’s population is of working age, slightly above the county average. 4% of residents in Barrow Barrow is the only area in Cumbria where the are claiming job seekers allowance, the only district population is in decline. Since 2001 the population in Cumbria where this figure is above the national has fallen by 1.8%, compared to a 1.4% rise for the average. Overall, 16.6% of the population of Barrow is county as a whole. The population is also ageing and claiming some form of out of work benefit, significantly since 2001 there has been a 10.8% rise in the number above the 11.5% average for Cumbria. 16.8% of the of residents aged over 65 years. Those aged 65 district’s population have a household income of less years and over make up 18.8% of the total population than £10,000 per year, while 22.1% of children live in and 2.5% of Barrow’s population is aged 85 years poverty. The median household income in Barrow is and over. This coincides with a 15% decline in the £22,835. population aged between 0 to 14 years, the greatest fall in the county for this age range, although residents The district is the thirty second most deprived in aged 14 years and under make up 16.8% of Barrow’s England overall and the fifth most deprived for housing total population, which is the greatest proportion quality. The mean house price is £111,852, over across all districts in Cumbria. £55,000 less than the county average. The median house price is £93,384, over £50,000 less than the Due to its geographically compact nature, Barrow is county average. classed as one of Cumbria’s key service centres with council services delivered on an area wide basis. 28.5% of Barrow’s households are living in fuel However, the area is made up of 4 distinct areas poverty, above both the county average of 28.1% and which include the market town of Dalton-in-Furness, England at 18.4%. the dormitory town of Askam-in-Furness, the tight knit community of Walney Island and of course the main town of Barrow-in-Furness.

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Homelessness of young people is an issue in the Employment in Barrow over the past 3 years (2008- area as over recent years there has been a significant 2010) has remained stable compared to a fall of increase in the number of young homeless people, 1.2% nationally; and 76% of businesses registering along with inadequate provisions in the Barrow for PAYE/VAT in 2007 in Barrow were still registered area to meet the needs of these young people and 3 years later which is 13% higher than the national unfortunately the use of Bed & Breakfast provision has average. There are 2,195 PAYE/VAT local units in had to be utilised. Barrow, 17% in the professional, scientific, technical sector compared to 14% nationally. Barrow contains areas of housing market weakness and areas of poor quality environment therefore there In terms of benefits, 16.4% of the working age is a need for improved housing stock and a broadened population in Barrow is still on out of work benefits, housing offer through new supply to meet needs. placing Barrow 52nd out of 380 local authorities (where 1 is worst). The national average is 12.1%. Education, Skills and Long term Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) claimant Barrow’s Economy rates are lower in Barrow than nationally – 0.5% of The economy of Barrow was historically built on JSA claimants in Barrow have been claiming for over manufacturing, particularly ship building. While this is a year compared to 0.7% nationally. For youth JSA in decline it remains the cornerstone of the district’s claimants (16-24 yrs) 0.3% have been claiming more economy with many smaller companies embedded than a year in Barrow compared to 0.5% nationally. in the supply chain. BAE Systems is one the largest remaining shipyards in the UK and the largest employer in Barrow. There are 44,600 people of working age and 13,300 people of retirement age in the area. There are 29,600 people in employment in Barrow. 23% of these are employed in manufacturing considerably higher than the national average of 9%. The other large areas of employment are health (16.6%), wholesale and retail (16.2%), and business services (9.8%).

Barrow has the second highest proportion of its working age population educated to NVQ Level 4 or above (at 32.8%), above the average for Cumbria.

Only 52% of children attained 5 or more GCSEs at grades A*-C, including English and Maths. This is the second lowest in the county, below both county (56.3%) and national (57.9%) averages. The increase in the number of youth unemployed (16-24 yrs) in Barrow has been lower than nationally – UK 93% increase, Barrow 83% increase.

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Travel, CO 2 and accessibility Health and Well-being in the area in the area The area has a life expectancy of 79.1 years and the The local economy in Barrow depends on long lowest healthy life expectancy in Cumbria at just 66.8 distance connections to West Cumbria, M6 and the years. The Barrow area has the highest number of rest of the UK by road and railway – and transport years lost due to circulatory disease which may be links are limited. There are rail links which connect the attributable to the high prevalence of smoking and town to the north of the county via the slow west coast the lowest level of healthy eating adults in Cumbria. line and south out of the county. Road links both to It has the third highest number of years lost to the south and north exist, however the A590 serves as cancer. Barrow has the greatest number of hospital the only road in and out of the town, which is reduced admissions attributable to alcohol and is the third most to a single lane for a large proportion of the journey to deprived district nationally for health. the motorway network. The area has the lowest proportion of excess winter Infrastructure has been put in place recently to support deaths at 6.8% compared to 17% for Cumbria. the Waterfront development – with a new road being Barrow has the second highest rate of infant mortality opened up to improve access. in Cumbria at 5.2 per 1,000 births, which is above the national rate of 4.6. Those people who use cars are now tending to visit out of town developments, which means people are Barrow has the highest rate of total crime than any not going into the centre of Barrow. The pattern of other district in Cumbria at a rate of 195.2 incidents school transport has also changed with the opening per 1,000 people, above the average for Cumbria of of the academy. This will change significantly once 148.8 per 1,000. Barrow also has the highest rate of the academy build is complete and the pupils are all domestic violence in Cumbria with 19.1 incidents per accommodated on one site rather than the two sites 1,000 people compared to an average for Cumbria of at present. Within the same area, the new 60 bed 12.8 per 1,000. The community safety priorities are care home is under construction, which will add to anti-social behaviour, violent crime, domestic violence, increased transport movements and will require timely drugs and alcohol and the reduction of offending planning to address potential congestion at peak behaviour. times. Communities tell the council that the things that matter Given the health issues in the area and location of to them most are the liveability issues which affect the hospital, there is work to do to engage with health their neighbourhoods, such as street lighting, parking, colleagues on how to support people to get to and litter and speeding. The top reported issues include: from the hospital. A dial-a-ride scheme is presently in place for the most vulnerable in the community and #" the reduction of litter and dog fouling nearly all buses are low floor, which enables people #" parking issues with accessibility issues to use them. #" repaired street lighting #" speed of cars in residential areas

Barrow has the second lowest CO 2 emissions per #" removal of weeds capita in the county at 6.2 tonnes. #" youth disorder

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5. Highlights and Achievements

The County Council has delivered a number of key The types of projects this grant giving supports are projects in the Barrow area over the last year and it varied - for example the Barrow Parish Nurse Project invests significant time and resources in delivering funds exercise classes which helps encourage people services which help meet the needs of people and to stay healthy and lose weight. businesses in the area. A further £106,584 has been targeted at activities for Helping individuals and communities young people aged 0-19 with over 27 local voluntary to get out of poverty and community groups being supported. The Local Member’s Revenue Scheme, which allocates funding This last year significant progress was made with to each County Councillor for the benefit of their the Barrow Credit Union Study Group. Once firmly in division, has seen 43 community projects receive place it will offer affordable credit and prevent the most funds to provide additional activities as well as vulnerable in the community from using door step highways and public realm improvements. lenders or even loan sharks. The council has provided funding over the past two years to the development of Engagement with communities a credit union for the area and this will shortly come to fruition when the credit union is established and The council’s in-house Area Support Team has used becomes fully operational over the coming year. their expertise to carry out high quality engagement As a result of council funding, the Citizen’s Advice with service users for both internal directorates and Bureau is also providing Money Advice services external partners. in the area - assisting a record number of clients and providing an essential service to help people Undertaking engagement with and for internal get out and stay out of debt. The Money Advice directorates has enabled the council to find out services in Barrow have together dealt with 236 debts whether its services are meeting the needs of its totaling over £3.1 million between October 2010 and service users. It enables the council to target its September 2011. resources effectively when planning ahead ensuring service delivery is cost-effective and efficient. Supporting local voluntary and Examples of engagement carried out this year include community groups the Library Modernisation, Care Home Modernisation, Highways and Transportation, Neighbourhood Care, On behalf of the Local Committee for Barrow, the Area Families with Children with Disabilities and much Support Team has supported over 90 voluntary and more. community groups to access funding. In addition to helping groups access Local Committee’s grant funds, High quality community engagement is important to the team has been able to signpost and advise on how ensure successful delivery of services to the public to effectively draw down match funding. and avoids a top-down approach. It provides the public with greater opportunity to participate and A total amount of £45,000 has benefited 23 voluntary influence local decision-making in their communities. and community groups in Barrow in 2011/12 which were supported through the Local Committee’s Neighbourhood Grants Panel. This funding also enabled groups to lever in additional matched funding of over £81,245 to deliver their projects.

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Health and Well-being The use of “Just Checking” kits has also been introduced to assist in the planning of an individual’s Barrow Local Committee has continued to support support needs. These kits are a monitoring system the Barrow Sports Council which is made up of that records an individual’s activity within their home local sports clubs and agencies who work together and provides a more accurate account of when to improve sporting and leisure provision in the support is required and enables more appropriate local area. At the same time they work with local interventions to be put in place. communities to encourage people of all ages to take part in sport or physical activity. Examples include Helping people into work promoting Women and Girls Sport through the provision of taster sessions and keeping young people There has been a 5.2% reduction in the number of active during the school holidays with the Holiday #$%#&$"'&()*)+,"%-."%/"0%12"3$+$[.5")+"6(11%0")+" Sports Programme. the past 4 years compared to an increase of 8.9% nationally. This equates to 400 fewer people on out of Barrow Local Committee supports the Sports Equity 0%12"3$+$[.5")+".7$"(1$("(+8".7)5"5-''$55"'%+.1)3-.$8" project which, working with parents, organises targeted .%"9-*31)("3$)+,"(0(18$8"("O,1$$+"\(,P"3=".7$">-8)." activities for children with a disability which meet their Commission for tackling worklessness. The council needs. This year’s Christmas Party in the Park was has helped with this by working with delivery partners, attended by 49 children with disabilities. (55)5.$8"?@"&%+,".$1*")+'(#(').="3$+$[."'&()*(+.5")+.%" work and 125 into training through the Council’s Return Over the last 2 years the council has reduced the to Work Programme. number of anti social deliberate ‘secondary’ fires (rubbish, wheelie bins, grass and gorse etc) in Barrow Through the Countywide Intensive Start Up Support from 166 in 2009 to just 104 in 2011. Key areas of Programme (ISUS), the council assisted the creation success have been Ormsgill, Barrow Island and of 31 new businesses and the creation of 40 jobs. Hindpool. A contributing factor in Hindpool has been Furthermore, 51 unemployed 18- 24 year olds were the continued success of the Alleygates Scheme and assisted into work in 15 Barrow based companies as the council’s commitment to ensure that over 70 gates part of the Future Jobs Fund initiative. are fully maintained and in working order. Another key area of success in relation to reducing deliberate The council has employed 12 young people in Barrow ‘secondary’ fires has been Walney Island. There were on the Apprenticeship Programme and a further 2 are 43 deliberate secondary fires in 2009 and this figure is being recruited to the Fire and Rescue Service. now down to 29 in 2011.

The council has delivered a high number of Home Roads and transport Fire Safety visits across the area, with crews and community safety staff undertaking around 350 In 2009 around the Barrow area the council responded home visits in the Barrow area each month. Through to 16 Road Traffic Collisions and this number reduced this targeted approach to prevention the council has to 11 in 2011. managed to reduce the number of accidental dwelling fires in Barrow Town from 44 in 2009 to 35 in 2011; in The council constructed a new Port access road Dalton the council has halved the number of accidental taking all port traffic out of the residential streets of dwelling fires from 8 in 2009 to only 4 in 2011. Barrow Island; and acquired, reclaimed and serviced 5 hectares of land for employment use as part of The council has introduced a new service called phase 1 of the Ramsden Business Park at the 22 ha Reablement in Barrow which aims to help people to Waterfront site. remain independent and live at home longer. The council has also developed an Assistive Technology Suite at Jubilee House on Abbey Road. This facility has on display the different types of equipment available to support individuals to remain safe at home.

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Supporting development and the The council has also invested in new play equipment economy to help a local school to develop extra curriculum activities which will benefit the children now and in the The council helped to secure the development at future. Cocken Lake, Barrow that now employs around 300 people, which is a £5m capital investment. The The council invested £14.6 million in the Vickerstown council also helped to facilitate the development of and St Georges Primary Schools and St Bernard’s the new Furness College by selling the access land at Secondary school. Channelside for incorporation in their build, completed a 15 year programme of new developments at Furness Tackling crime and supporting Business Park and negotiated a new lease to Barrow communities Boat Club. To help tackle Door Step Crime the council has A multi use games area at Mill Lane, Walney and responded to 90 incidents of Door Step Crime in the Hindpool has also been provided, and the council area, tested electric blankets and provided Community has carried out access improvements to footpaths and Business Talks. and cycleways at Roose to the Abbey, Abbotswood, Westfield Trail and Cavendish Dock. The council has also worked closely with the Illegal Money Lending Team in the Barrow Area in order to The council undertook landscaping and environmental raise the awareness of illegal loan sharks; and worked improvements at the Northern Slag Bank, South closely with the Illicit Tobacco Team, again in order Walney Nature Reserve, Buccleuch Dock Promenade to raise awareness of illicit tobacco and the damage and land adjacent to Waterside House; and carried out which can be done by it. the reclamation and planting of the North Slag Bank. The council has also worked with communities to Support for Youth Councils and identify and designate Cold Calling Zones in various young people parts of the town, including Vickerstown, parts of Hawcoat, Holbeck and West Shore, to protect the The Local Committee invested £10,000 to support most vulnerable communities from door step crime the development of the Youth Council which helps to and opportunitists. fund the ongoing development of the youth council as it plays an increasingly important role in representing Keeping people safe the views of young people in the Barrow area. Youth councils give young people the opportunity to The County Council has undertaken preventative and have their voice heard, have an impact on making protection work to reduce the total number of incidents decisions, make improvements in their area and meet the Fire and Rescue Service is called out to across other young people keen to influence what happens in Barrow. Successful prevention activities have enabled the area. the council to reduce the number of fires significantly, resulting in fewer risks to our communities and Fire Barrow Association Football Club received more than Fighters. £10,000 from the council to support two community projects – to help with their anti-racism and healthy The council has also worked with the Cumbria Road lifestyle campaigns. The money was used to support Safety Partnership to tackle road casualties through the Kick It Out initiative, which saw the club’s engineering measures, education and training and community team visit 35 local primary schools to enforcement. Road casualties have been reduced year educate children about the causes and consequences on year. of racism; and it supported a new healthy schools project to help combat childhood obesity.

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6. Where do we want to be?

We know what life is like in Barrow from what you Health and Well-being have told us and the information and intelligence we have. We also know what the challenges and We want to support young people to reach their opportunities are in order to achieve the council’s potential; we want to tackle health outcomes by priorities and aspirations in Barrow. Therefore to get to working with partners; we need to target the level where we want to be the focus of the council’s activity and type of care provided; we need to ensure there and services in Barrow over the next three years will is support for the ageing population in the area; we be on: need to increase household incomes to improve living conditions, better nutrition and overall sense of well- Economic Development being. Working with partners to secure the delivery of sufficient levels of specialist housing is important to We want to attract new and diversified businesses meet the needs of all within the community. to the area, building on the fact that advanced manufacturing in Barrow and the Furness peninsula is a key area of strength to build upon and the currentt Government commitment to the Astute and Successorsor programmes for BAE. We want people to be able to access well paid employment; and we want young people to choose to return to the area following university to contribute to the economy. We know thatt geographical isolation needs to be addressed througghh the radical improvement of Barrow’s communication links of rail, road and sea; we need to encourage greater entrepreneurial spirit and support the start-up of new businesses in the local area; and we need to support initiatives to improve and diversify Barrow’s housing offer. Education and Skills

We want to get local people appropriately skilled and into employment; we want to improve educational attainment and skill levels as well as lift aspirations and develop greater confidence to achieve; we want to tackle the high degree of worklessness and the number of families living in poverty; we want to ensuree we have the correct skills in place and a strong, agile workforce to help attract greater inward investment.

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7. Delivering our services

The council delivers and commissions a wide range Economic Development of services in Barrow – some of which are focused on particular individuals or groups of people who live in The Barrow area has, over the past 5 years, received the area (for example children in the care of the local significant investment from a variety of sources. Whilst authority or older adults living in care homes) and NWDA funding has now ended, the council intends to some of which are available to a much broader range investigate other sources such as the Growing Places of people (for example library and archive services, Fund and Regional Growth Fund and explore new community transport in rural areas, road maintenance financial instruments like Tax Increment Financing and and adult education). the Community Infrastructure Levy etc to support the continued growth of the Barrow economy. In terms of the council’s delivery of services in Barrow, there are some key projects and areas of work in The council is currently dealing with a number which the council will invest resources to help to of potential development enquiries including a deliver the council’s priorities and aspirations in Barrow 100,000sq. ft. new build on Furness Business Park, – with a particular focus on those issues set out earlier the expansion of St. Andrews Engineering and a in this plan. proposed 200,000sq. ft. investment on a 15 acre site at Waterfront. Over the next three years the key transformation projects the County Council will be delivering in Looking to the future, Invest in Cumbria will work Barrow will include: with the Chamber of Commerce to offer a range of investment services to the Barrow business #" Modernising care in the area – with the building of community. a new 60 bed care home #" Modernising primary schools in the area – The council will bid for European Regeneration upgrading 2 primary schools and rebuilding one Development Fund to deliver a countywide business #" Supporting the delivery of a new academy building start up programme which will help encourage in 2013/14 entrepreneurialism in Barrow. The council will seek to ensure the long-term improvements in outcomes Additional information on how the council will deliver from the Connecting Cumbria programme (to achieve on each of the local priorities is described below. superfast broadband coverage across Cumbria) are optimised, including a growth in economic activity and competitiveness, digital inclusion and the delivery of public sector efficiencies.

The council will seek to maximise the opportunities to support advanced manufacturing as a key growth sector in the Barrow and Furness peninsula, which is already a key area of strength to build upon. With the current Government commitment to the Astute and Successor programmes for BAE, there is an ability to increase the opportunities for local people to up-skill and live close to where they work and in doing so reduce travel and carbon emissions and increase spend in the Barrow area.

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The council will look to maximise the local benefit In order to address geographical isolation the council of the significant investment in the advanced will work with the Department for Transport and manufacturing and pharmaceutical industry through nuclear industry development bodies to secure journey strengthening the supply chain and encouraging time reliability improvements to the A590, A5094, diversification; facilitate investment by the private A595 north to Sellafield, and improvements to services sector through its access to planning tools and along the Furness and Cumbria Coast rail lines. The negotiate community benefits packages from all major council will also work with the Highways Agency with development proposals. the aim of securing the required improvements to the A590 to enable new development to come forward The council will also support knowledge transfer and in Barrow. The Abbey Road route enhancements will skills sharing between major employers to minimise provide significant public realm improvements in the the effect of ‘skills poaching’ on business growth town centre and will act as an attractive gateway into development. the town.

The construction of a mechanical biological treatment To facilitate economic development emphasis will be plant (MBT) at Sowerby Woods Industrial Estate, given to supporting Barrow’s strategic employment Barrow is due to be completed shortly. Once sites, the Port and the Waterfront redevelopment; operational this plant will treat waste collected by Eden and to support better access to employment sites in District Council, South Lakeland District Council and Barrow, a system of linked traffic signals on all routes Barrow Borough Council, thereby diverting this waste into the town is proposed. from landfill. A scheme has been identified to provide pedestrian The council’s development of the £6m 60 bed Barrow improvements in the town centre including better care home will also have an economic benefit as the pedestrian access to bus stops; and the potential for council recognises the impact its procurement has on a town centre transport interchange is being explored the local economy and will continue to ensure local to improve links between bus services and the rail suppliers have access to our contracting opportunities. station. This should help address the present under- Where practicable and acting within the boundaries use of bus services and improve access. of procurement legislation, the council’s procurement activities will aim to positively impact on the local Once outside Barrow, there are fewer scheduled bus economy, deliver better longer-term outcomes and services and the council will work with a range of support local organisations in being able to bid for and organisations to facilitate alternative transport solutions win public sector contracts, within a overall context of where a need has been identified. delivering value for money and meeting the needs of service users. The strategic importance of the Cumbrian Coast railway, particularly in relation to nuclear and other As a key enabler of economic growth in the area, the energy-related developments, has been recognised by council’s work to maintain and enhance the highway the Department for Transport. A forward plan, covering network is vital to help the local economy. The essential investment in both rail infrastructure and focus will be to enable access to new employment services to cope with increased passenger and freight and housing development, ensure effective traffic movements, is in the course of preparation. management, and enhance the public realm in the town centre, developing access on foot and by bike. Comprehensive station development plans, reflecting the potential growth in passenger numbers and necessary improvements and enhancements to station facilities are also currently being prepared. These plans include passenger facilities such as new shelters, car-parking facilities, the provision of on-platform customer information screens and enhanced linkages with other methods of transport.

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Over the next few years a review of traffic To deliver the sustainable development of Barrow, management in Barrow town centre will be a priority. major growth should be focused at Barrow and This will allow significant improvements to traffic moderate levels of growth should be focused at circulation, pedestrian and bus movements and Dalton-in-Furness. However it will also be important the public realm to be undertaken. Car parking that development should take place in local service improvements will be a key part of the overall centres and other locations to help sustain local approach with a review being undertaken of parking services and to meet local needs. To take this provision with the aim of ensuring there is the correct forward the council will engage in the development balance between business and resident’s parking. of the Barrow Local Plan and other related plans and strategies to support new development appropriate to The council’s approach will continue to support the size and role of the area. walking and cycling as a means to access jobs and education. A travel strategy will be developed setting Through this process support will be given to the out the council’s approach to addressing travel needs provision of an appropriate mix of employment sites, within Barrow. This will enable priorities to be identified new housing development and housing market for the area including travel for education and learning, renewal. These are needed to support the area’s young people and vulnerable adults. sustainable development.

The linking of the Furness Abbey shared footway/ To help achieve necessary sustainable growth it will cycleway with the Westfield Trail and the docks will be necessary for developers to directly mitigate their provide an attractive route to encourage access on impact on infrastructure or provide new necessary foot and by bike for employment and leisure purposes. infrastructure as per emerging County Council policy It will form an important part of the proposed Barrow in this regard. The council will work with a range of cycle network. partners to ensure these local needs are taken into consideration. The Minerals and Waste Local Plan will be developed over the coming year to establish the essential Education and Skills infrastructure requirements for Cumbria’s regeneration and development initiatives. Particular focus will The council will continue with the construction of also be given to address the planning implications of Barrow Island Primary School and Walney Secondary the nuclear waste legacy and ensuring community School at a cost of £8.9m. The council’s capital interests recognised. programme of investment has led to the start of construction of the £24.9m Furness Academy and is Cumbria County Council is expecting to be consulted expected to be completed in 2 years time. This will on a proposed 80mw biomass power station in Barrow support the educational attainment of young people in (Roosecote) and will be considering the impacts of the area – helping them be ready for work. the development on the area as part of its statutory responsibilities under the Planning Act 2008. The council will help improve the aspirations of young people by encouraging participation in education and The council will also be engaging with a developer of a widening the range of positive leisure activities open to proposed Walney extension wind farm extension and them. The council will listen to young people and the in due course will consider the impact of the proposed ideas they have for their area and give them a voice development; and working to ensure the views of local through the Furness Youth Council and encourage communities are considered as part of the planning greater involvement in local democracy. The council process. has also put in place a Children in Care Council which will give those young people who are looked after a formal voice to enable them to share their views and help shape services.

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Through its Celebrating Youth programme, the council The council will be working with providers of will actively promote work in the area that celebrates commissioned services such as Inspira Cumbria to the achievements of young people, builds confidence develop a programme of work which will be aimed at and raises aspirations. tackling teenage pregnancy and supporting teenage parents. Investment in the Community Development Centre Network will also ensure that support is provided In order to support children and their families in locally to help people develop skills to support them the area on a range of issues, the County Council into work. commissions the provision of both centre-based activities and outreach services in local communities Given the difficulty to recruit engineers in the local area, through Children’s Centres. the council will be putting in place construction and electrotechnical engineering apprenticeships. These will The services offered are provided by a range of range from pre apprenticeship to a higher level. agencies and focus on child development, learning and readiness for school; parenting and family Health and Well-being support; child and family health and well being; and links to Jobcentre Plus. In order to address the issue of homelessness of young people in the area, the council will work with The council has commissioned Inspira Cumbria to key partners in the public and private sectors and the provide a range of services for young people including young people housing support panel in order to ensure information, advice, guidance and support to help that young people aged 16 and 17 who need it are young people into work and learning. They also receiving support at the right time. provide a youth participation service for the council which helps young people’s voices to be heard by Under the leadership of Health, the council will work decision makers. Support is also provided to the with partners to deliver the ‘Love Barrow Families’ voluntary and community youth sector to help develop project in Central and Hindpool Wards to targeted its infrastructure to deliver quality youth work. Youth families and young people to support those living in work sessions are available for all young people, but greatest deprivation. In addition, partners are working are focused in particular on the needs of those who to try to reduce child poverty with developments are vulnerable and on reducing young people’s risk around Credit Unions and through promoting the take taking behaviour. up of free school meals. The council will also develop our Focus Families programme, working with partner organisations to provide focused and targeted support to particular families in the area.

The council will work with the Police and other partners to provide evening drop in services in a place of safety for those young people who are at risk or vulnerable on the streets under the ‘Stay Safe’ initiative. This has included those in possession of alcohol, those who are too young to be out late at night and those involved in anti-social behaviour. In order to address the issue of increasing numbers of admissions of young people to hospital for alcohol related matters, the council is funding specialist workers who will attend the Accident and Emergency department when young people present with these issues. They will work with the young person and their family to help avoid future recurrences.

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Given the pockets of deprivation across Barrow the In partnership with our colleagues in Health we will council will target its fire prevention activities to those be rolling out training to our commissioned homecare most in need of our services. In particular, these providers in the area to provide Generic Domiciliary include single person’s households, socially rented Home Support. This service aims to provide some accommodation, sick or disabled, or people who have health related support to individuals at home that never worked. A review of fire deaths and casualties can either support early discharge from or prevent in Cumbria indicates that those over the age of 70 are admission to hospital. This service can work alongside most at risk, particularly when combined with smoking other support in place to ensure individuals’ needs are and deprivation. For the Barrow area the challenge met. of preventative work is to address increased risk and target resources effectively. The council will also continue to promote the use of direct payments and personal budgets; and work with Home Fire Safety Visits will continue to be delivered, people to provide nutritional advice, and signposting to with emphasis on reaching vulnerable groups support services and support from local volunteers. known to be at increased fire risk. The main causes of accidental dwelling fires are leaving cooking Work will also take place with two local GPs to appliances and equipment unattended or smoking develop a new service available to all adults which related incidents. Key areas in the area to target are aims at helping people before they reach a crisis point. Central, Ormsgill and Barrow Island. There is also The council will also be developing personal budgets work to be done to address the number of fires in for people with mental health needs. Central Ward and the council will continue to work with the Neighbourhood Management Team (NMT) in The council currently offers an annual health Barrow to help to reduce these. assessment with their GP to people with learning disabilities, linked to their specific needs. There are The council will also work with Police colleagues and plans to extend this to other groups of people such as other partner agencies to reduce anti-social behaviour, people with an enduring mental health problem and in particular deliberate nuisance small fires, to support people on the autism spectrum. work with young people and deliver focused youth engagement activities. In terms of library service provision, the council will modernise the library service to become more The use of assistive proactive, having more direct engagement with the technology will be communities they serve. The main library in the area promoted in the area, will begin to act as the hub for a network of community given that usage is lower library facilities across the area. Over time these in this area than in other networks will eventually replace the current mobile parts of the county; and library service with a growing number of library service the council will support points. Existing library branches and community people with dementia to facilities such as village halls, shops, pubs and make alterations in their community centres will be utilised more. The council own homes aimed at will be talking to local people to understand their helping them maintain needs and local opportunities. their independence. This enhanced network will form an integral part of The council will also be the existing public library service - complemented and working towards modernising care services in Barrow supported by peripatetic library staff, and providing and the new 60 bed residential home will meet the services to specific target groups who need additional “Dementia Gold Standard” for design. support.

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Offering library services in this way will help support In terms of road accidents, the council will work to what can be fragile community facilities by supporting reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured them to provide greatly increased and more in road traffic collisions on our roads, particularly sustainable access to library services within their own on the A590 and coastal roads across the area by communities. working in partnership and deliver key road awareness training (RAT) to reduce the number of Road Traffic The council will also be marketing and promoting Collisions (RTC) and associated injuries and deaths on existing services through libraries, particularly those our roads. aimed at the more vulnerable in society – through the provision of large print books and downloadable In support of local businesses, the Fire and Rescue audio books and the promotion of health and wellbeing Service will work with the business community across through the Well Read programme for example. the Barrow area and deliver risk based protection activity as there are a number of large scale industrial The Registration Service has been changed so that it sites within the Barrow area. These are generally is easier for people to register and access information located either within or adjacent to the urban centre of around births, deaths and marriages. People using Barrow and the council will continue to work closely the service can now choose the most convenient with these businesses to ensure effective planning is office for them to use, which means a more effective in place to mitigate the effects of any potential incident. and flexible service for the public is provided – in addition to longer opening hours for the main offices. There will be a continued expansion of e-bookings for registration services and on-line certificate ordering facilities (thus offering a 24/7 facility), and seeking further use of technology & ICT to aid service delivery.

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8. Monitoring the Plan

The development and monitoring of Area Plans are components of a broader approach to Area Planning. Plans will be regularly monitored to enable discussion on progress toward achievement of priorities, and to agree actions where progress is not being made at the rate expected.

The regular monitoring of performance against priorities for Barrow will help identify areas of concern, opportunities for improvement, and inform the refresh of the Area Plan, Service Plans and future council priorities and aspirations.

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9. Appendix - Key Area Contacts Councillors for Barrow and District

Electoral Division Councillor Contact Details Dalton North Jill Heath 01229 465051 Dalton South Bill Bleasdale 01229 468804 Hawcoat David Roberts 01229 811994 Hindpool Anne Burns 01229 471824 Newbarns Tina Macur 01229 836148 Old Barrow Oliver Pearson 01229 836367 Ormsgill Jim Hamezian 01229 829454 Parkside Lisa Hammond 01229 823071 Risedale Kevin Hamilton 01229 407566 Roosecote Ray Guselli 01229 830739 Walney North Mel Worth 07779 247957 Walney South David Marcus 01229 470629 Area Planning Leads for Barrow-in-Furness

Directorate Service Barrow Area Lead Contact 97)$/"AB$'-.)C$5"D/['$ Area Support Karen Johnson 01229 407578 Adult and Local Services Social Care Louise Freeman 01229 407618 Local Services Tom Holliday 01539 713526 Bruce Bennison 01228 227305 Children’s Services Strategy and Graham Bassett 01539 713135 Commissioning Children and Families Mandy Nightingale 01229 407995 Lynn Berryman 01539 713190 School Improvement Liz Fenwick 01539 713485 Schools and Learning Mervyn Hull 01539 713477 Environment Highways Nick Raymond 01229 407311 Transportation Cheryl Cowperthwaite 01228 226757 Economic Development David Ingham 01228 226681 Planning and Paul Feehily 01228 226476 Sustainability Resources Property Mike Smith 07717 003727 Frank Blenkarn 01228 673248 Paul Robinson 07920 072086 Safer & Stronger Fire and Rescue Steve Healey 01228 221668 Resilience and Risk Sheralee Cornthwaite 01539 713595

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Agenda Item 17

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Chief Executive

COMMUNITY ASSET TRANSFERS : WALNEY CENTRAL RUGBY LEAGUE CLUB AND BARROW WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Walney Central and Barrow Wanderers rent playing fields from Cumbria County Council. Both are established clubs with a long track record of providing sporting opportunities for juniors and adults.

1.2 Both clubs require long term security of tenure to assist their sustainability and to increase their opportunities for further development of their sites.

1.3 Both clubs have requested that the Council considers a Community Asset Transfer.

1.4 Members views are requested.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The County Council Plan advocates that the Council should act as an enabler so that people can make a difference to their own lives and the quality of life in their communities. Both projects aim to “Enhance opportunities for people and communities to influence decisions and services.”

2.2 The request supports the Local Committee Business Plan 2012-13 Health and Well-being objective.

2.3 Local Committee for Barrow is mindful of equality issues and duly considers that its actions and decisions do not result in inequality of

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service provision or exclusion from participation. The work of Local Committee directly supports the Council’s wider equalities agenda.

2.4 The proposal supports the Council policy outlined in the Strategic Asset Management Strategy.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to note the requests from Walney Central Rugby League Club and Barrow Wanderers Football Club to consider a Community Asset Transfer of their respective grounds and adjacent land.

3.2 Officers will begin the process of appraising the request as soon as possible and will keep Local Committee informed of progress.

3.3 Members are asked to provide their initial views.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 This report refers to two separate cases but many of the issues are shared. Members views are requested for each site.

4.2 General – Community Asset Transfer

The Council has many properties which are not required to carry out the core business of the Council. Historically, many of these surplus properties have been retained but rented or leased to community groups and sports clubs. In many cases, the rent received barely covers the Council’s costs in terms of officer time.

To obtain significant funding to improve their premises, clubs or community groups usually require a lengthy security of tenure. As a result, once clubs or groups have become established, they often request longer leases or consider purchasing of the property.

Purchase is preferable for the clubs as it removes the burden of annual rent or lease payments. However, until recently, legislation required the Council to obtain the market price for these properties if communities wished to purchase them. This is very difficult for most groups as funders will rarely give grants just to transfer ownership from one party to another.

The Community Asset Transfer (CAT) process allows the Council to transfer properties for community benefit without seeking a market price for purchase.

4.3 Walney Central and Barrow Wanderers

Prior to the Council adopting the CAT process, both clubs had made initial enquiries about purchase of their properties for the reasons outlined above i.e. security of tenure was required to improve prospects for development and to reduce annual running costs.

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Some preparatory work had taken place with both clubs but neither club currently has the funds available for purchase. Given the new policy of supporting CATs, it seems unfair to both clubs to continue the process of purchase at market value.

Officers have advised the clubs of the new policy of the Council and both clubs are keen to pursue the option of a Community Asset Transfer.

4.4 Walney Central Amateur Rugby League Club

Walney Central Amateur Rugby League Club has leased premises at Central Drive since 1984. The land currently includes the main pitch, a training area, changing rooms and some parking space. The club is well established as the only rugby league team on Walney and the club plays a major role in the local community.

The club has had a series of leases which do not give enough long term security to obtain grants to significantly upgrade the site. The club has made initial enquiries about purchase prior to the Council adopting the policy of supporting CATs.

The club has 2 adult teams and 7 junior or mini teams. This is more teams than they can accommodate on the site and they are working with officers and Vickerstown Football Club and Walney Terriers to transfer Earnse Bay.

A transfer of the Central Drive site would give the club security of tenure and reduce annual rental payments. This would support the club’s long term sustainability whilst supporting the health and well being of many residents of Walney.

The Area Support team will bring together an officer group to commence the Asset Transfer process. The group will keep Members up to date on any significant issues arising from the process.

Members initial views are requested.

4.5 Barrow Wanderers Football Club

Barrow Wanderers Football Club occupies land at Lesh Lane. Currently the site includes two pitches, a clubhouse and very limited parking space. The club runs several adult and junior teams and has occupied the site for 30 years.

The club has been looking at the possibility of upgrading or replacing the clubhouse. This requires the security of tenure of a long lease or ownership of the site. As with Walney Central, initial discussions were taking place with the Council prior to the CAT process being adopted.

There is open space adjacent to the site which has previously been used as a pitch. It would strengthen the club’s case for external funding if the site could be extended to include some extra land for a third pitch and possibly training space.

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A transfer of the Lesh Lane site would give the club security of tenure and reduce annual rental payments. This would support the club’s long term sustainability whilst supporting the health and well being of many residents of Newbarns and the surrounding area.

The Area Support team will bring together an officer group to commence the Asset Transfer process. The initial request is for land currently occupied by the club but the group will consider the possibility of extending the site. The group will keep Members up to date on any significant issues arising from the process, including any consideration of extending the current site boundary.

Members initial views are requested.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members may support the commencement of the Community Asset Transfer process at both sites, at one site or at neither site.

5.2 Members may wish to propose other action.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 The primary property implications are the loss of capital value and future potential capital receipts in transferring land and property and ensuring that the Council has sufficient control over the future use of the land transferred.

6.2 The terms of any transfer need to strike a balance between the financial interests of the local authority and securing social, economic or cultural benefits for the community. Councils are allowed to sell at less than market value, provided that the transfer will help the ‘wellbeing’ of the area. Both parties to the transfer should have access to an independent valuation of the asset, before reaching agreement.

6.3 The proposed transfer would need to accord with the principles of Making Assets Work: The Quirk Review of Community Management and Ownership of Public Assets, which concludes that the benefits of community management and ownership of public assets can outweigh the risks and often the opportunity costs involved. The report suggests that if there is a rationale to the transfer of assets to a community group and if through consideration of the risks and opportunity costs, there are no substantive impediments to the transfer of public assets to such a group, then a transfer should take place.

6.4 Any formal proposal would need to be approved by Cabinet. Full financial considerations would be presented at that time.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

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7.1 The County Council’s Strategic Asset Management Strategy adopted by Cabinet on 28 July 2011 states that “Local Councillors’ ongoing input into property requirements to meet their communities’ needs will be essential. Our resources and solutions will need to be tailored to an individual area’s needs and in order to deliver and establish this local Member and Committee engagement will be essential and ongoing”. Members’ views are therefore being requested.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Walney Central and Barrow Wanderers have identified the need to obtain long term security of their respective sites to support the sustainability and development of their clubs.

8.2 The two clubs have requested a Community Asset Transfer.

8.3 The Area Support team will bring together an officer group to commence the Asset Transfer process.

8.4 Members are invited to give their initial views on this proposal.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive

APPENDICES

Site plans attached as appendix 1 and 2

Electoral Division(s): All * Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision Yes

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No*

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N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and the Head of Member Services and Scrutiny has obtained the necessary approvals.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

AUTHOR

Contact: Derek Brook 01229 407575 [email protected]

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Appendix 1 Walney Central

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Appendix 2 Barrow Wanderers

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COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Chief Executive

RURAL PROJECTS UPDATE

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report gives details of the work programme being undertaken by the Rural Projects Officer.

1.2 The Rural Projects Officer works in Dalton North and Dalton South Wards in Barrow-in-Furness delivering a work programme determined by the Rural Joint Committee. The Rural Joint Committee comprises members and officers from Barrow Borough Council, Cumbria County Council and members of the Parish Councils.

1.3 The Rural Projects Officer’s post is funded by Cumbria County Council, Barrow Borough Council, Dalton with Newton Town Council and Askam and Ireleth Parish Council. Cumbria County Council is the employing authority.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 This project supports the delivery of the Community Plan by developing “community capacity through thriving parish councils, supporting parish charters and community plans”

2.2 In supporting the rural community and developing their voice this project will ensure that Councillors and colleagues will have “better intelligence on local views, concerns and wishes.”

2.3 This project supports the aims of the Council Plan; Better council services connected to people and places, Wealthier – a sustainable and prosperous community, Healthier - Improving the health and well being of adults, Safer – stronger and inclusive communities, Greener – world class environmental quality and effective connections between people. In particular the project aims to support: “Enhance opportunities for people and communities to influence decisions and services.”

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2.4 All projects will be assessed to ensure that the equality and diversity impacts are addressed.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That the report is noted.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Askam Railway Station – Working with the Community Rail Officer and Network Rail, a Friends of Askam Station Group has been established. Their developing role is to work on the overgrown station garden, provide a working presence on the station doing minor decorating and repair jobs. Alongside this group, which is supported by the Rural Projects Officer, work will continue to secure a sustainable long term use for the listed station buildings and complete the refurbishment.

4.2 Dalton-in-Furness Drill Hall – Youth provision. The Rural Projects Officer is working with the Dalton Community Association on a programme of refurbishments for the Drill Hall on Nelson Street and supporting the Trustees in expanding their work in the town. The community asset transfer is about to be completed. A funding request to WREN has been submitted for £40,000 to refurbish the main kitchen and create additional storage areas. Following consultation with the Fire Officers a new fire alarm and sounder system was required to make the building compliant for fire safety. The Rural Projects Officer has prepared documentation for the user groups on fire risk assessments and training has been arranged with Fire Wardens from each group on evacuation procedures. Once funding for the new kitchen has been secured the final phase of refurbishment will include a new heating system, solar panels, new toilets and disabled facilities. Negotiations have been undertaken to bring Dalton Police into the building with a permanent work base and training centre.

4.3 Dalton Mary Portas Pilot – The Rural Projects Officer completed a submission to DCLG for Dalton to bid to become one of the 12 Mary Portas pilots towns. The bid involved developing a Town Team and producing a You Tube clip. Working with media students from Furness College a You Tube clip was produced involving pupils from Dowdales School, community leaders and Town Councillors. Unfortunately Dalton’s bid was not successfully, 12 towns were chosen out of 371 who applied. Unsucessful bids are being automatically entered to the second round which closes on 30 th June.

4.4 Dalton-in-Furness Innovation and Skills Centre – The Rural Projects Officer has been a member of the Steering Group assisting Dowdales School with planning and fund raising for the Innovation and Skills Centre Feasibility Study. Following a commissioned piece of work to investigate the likelihood of any national funding streams for the project it was agreed that there was no prospect in the medium term to take the project forward. The steering committee is in the process of winding up the project.

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4.5 Askam Community Centre – The Rural Projects Officer continues to assist the committee with their governance and good practice in running the community centre. Their AGM is on Friday, 29 th June.

4.6 Parish Planning – Askam and Ireleth – The Community/Parish Plan for Askam and Ireleth is being revised. The Rural Projects Officer held a planning workshop with parish councillors to develop a series of action plans based on issues raised in the questionnaires.

4.7 Dalton Jubilee Celebrations – The Rural Projects Officer assisted the Dalton Town Council Jubilee Committee with plans for the Jubilee celebrations in June. A successful application was made to Awards for All (Lottery) for funding for the main events on Sunday, 3 rd June which included a Vintage Village Hall, crafting workshops, intergenerational activities with schools and other satellite events. The Rural Projects Officer drew up the Events Management Plan which was submitted to the statutory authorities.

4.8 Closure of toilets in Askam and Ireleth – The Rural Projects Officer is undertaking further work with Borough Councillor Barry Doughty and Askam and Ireleth Parish Council to find a solution which will enable Duke Street toilets to be re-opened.

4.9 Members £12k Capital Fund and Barrow BC Rural Capital Fund– The Rural Projects Officer continues to work with Dalton North and Dalton South Councillors on members delegated revenue fund projects.

4.10 Parish and Town Council, Rural Joint Committee – The Rural Projects Officer is attending Dalton Town Council and Askam and Ireleth Parish Council meetings on a regular basis to update council members on the status of projects, receive feedback and report on a variety of issues including Highways. Four meetings have now taken place of the new Rural Joint Committee.

4.11 Involvement in Area Engagement Activity

The Rural Projects Officer is working with colleagues on the Library service engagement plan in Askam and Ireleth.

4.12 Match and Levered Funding – Members may be interested to note that to date the Rural Projects Officer has brought in additional funding to assist with projects in Askam and Ireleth and Dalton. The current total of funding received to projects has risen from £136,367 to £140,367.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members are invited to discuss the report and note the progress made on projects.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Barrow local Committee has previously contributed towards the Rural Projects Officer role by committing £8,000 per year towards the post from

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2006/07 to 2010/11. There are no additional resource implications arising from this report.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications in this report.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Rural Projects programme is progressing well with a good distribution of projects between Dalton and Askam and Ireleth. Good and productive relationships are being embedded with the two rural communities.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive

25 th June 2012

APPENDICES

No appendices

Electoral Division(s): Dalton North Ward and Dalton South Ward.

* Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been N/A undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? No

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and the Head of Member Services and Scrutiny has obtained the necessary approvals.

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PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Angela Knowles, Rural Projects Officer [email protected] Tel: 01229 407577

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Page 186 Agenda Item 19

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: Chief Executive

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report details the activity for community engagement activity undertaken by the Area Support Team.

1.2 The team has been working hard to ensure that an effective relationship continues to be developed between the local members and their communities through Community Engagement activity.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The policy relating to Local Committees is found in the County Councils Constitution. Article 10 of the Constitution states that; the Council will appoint area committees to be called Local Committees, for each District Council area, to ensure improved services delivery in the context of Best Value, and more efficient, transparent and accountable decision making.

2.2 Costs associated with the activities for the financial year 2012/13 are sourced from the Local Committee Neighbourhood Development Team Budget 2012/13.

2.3 The project supports the aims of the Council Plan; Challenging poverty in all its forms, ensuring vulnerable people receive the support they need and improving the chances in life of the most disadvantaged.

Page 187 3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to note the content of the report and to continue to support Officers in the delivery of community engagement activity.

4.0 BACKGROUND

Community Engagement

4.1 Detailed below is the update regarding community engagement activity which members receive information on at the Neighbourhood Grants Panel as a standing agenda item.

4.2 Old Barrow - Barrow Island has been allocated £1m by the Big Lottery to spend over the next ten years. The money is held by a national consortium, Big Local. The residents steering group is now receiving support directly from Big Local so the Area Support Team can now focus on specific issues. The team will be holding a community buildings workshop with the group to investigate a number of options.

4.3 Walney North – Meeting with Latona Street residents to discuss road safety on Back Latona Street in partnership with Cumbria Highways. Agreed at the meeting to follow up options regarding the siting of the school gates and that no vehicles be allowed to access except permit holders of Back Latona Street.

4.4 Hindpool – Meeting with Holker Street residents to discuss proposed traffic flow improvements in partnership with Cumbria Highways. Meeting was held to inform residents on the proposed traffic improvements on Holker Street opposite Asda due to the new house-build development. Residents were in agreement with the proposals but expressed concerns at current traffic flow measures on Holker Street.

4.5 Roosecote – Meeting with residents to discuss North Row/South Row Highways issues in partnership with Cumbria Highways. The main issue to emerge was parking around North Row especially at school times. There was also visibility issue onto Rampside Road and road condition of North Row/South Row. It was agreed that further investigation be undertaken on these issues.

4.6 Risedale – Brook Street Streetsafe. Streetsafe took place in partnership with the Police and various agencies to consult residents on the proposed changes to the playground and stopping up of the footpath.

4.7 Dalton South – Meeting with Goose Green Community Scheme members to discuss community issues in partnership with the Police and other agencies.

Page 188 4.8 Borough-wide – Hartington Street Methodist Church – member and officer attended their fortnightly Church dinner to provide information on the roles of a Councillor and Officer in the Area Support Team.

4.9 Borough-wide – Consultation on Neighbourhood Service Plan. Silver Links Group at Station View consulted. Concern expressed by this group regarding the withdrawal of the subsidy of the pull cord/pendant service in sheltered housing accommodation. Group requested someone attend their meeting to discuss their concerns.

4.10 Borough-wide – Consultation of Library Service Review. Community Engagement Plan has been developed to explore the various options for the library services in the Borough. Workshop held with Askam Parish Council to discuss options for Askam Library Service in view of delivering a service that meets community needs.

4.11 Borough-wide – Furness Health and Well Being Forum. The team is assisting to set up a local Forum as a local link to the Cumbria Health and Well Being Board. The aims of the Forum have recently been agreed;

• To pilot a way of working for the Cumbria Health and Wellbeing Board in localities • To ensure that local aspirations, opportunities, needs and issues are adequately identified and represented in Cumbria Health and Well- being Board strategy, work and commissioning programmes • To ensure Furness NHS commissioning strategy and service development plans are accountable to local stakeholders and respond to local needs and reflect local stakeholder input. • To ensure local collaborative and creative processes are used for identifying solutions to Furness issues and problems, and provide a forum for action planning to address them.

Councillors Burns and Macur are representing Local Committee on the Forum.

Local Revenue Schemes 4.12 Officers have been working with members to develop the proposals for the schemes for funding for local projects or programmes of works.

4.13 This has involved liaising with the organisations seeking funding to confirm projects, funding amounts and completing the paperwork.

Neighbourhood Grants Panel

4.14 Neighbourhood Grants Panel meets monthly to determine grants awards to non-profit making groups.

4.15 A list of grants awarded to date for the current financial year is detailed below. At the time of writing the report there has been one meeting held in May with the next meeting to be held on 29 th June. Friends of Furness Academy - £5,000 towards Olympic Day.

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4.16 0-19 Grants are recommended by Children & Young People’s Working Working. 4.17 Officers work with groups to identify projects and funding to support activities and events to benefit young people in the 0-19 age range.

Barrow Sports Council

4.18 Local Committee has three Members on the Sports Council so this report includes only a snapshot or recent activity.

Youth Sports Worker Local Committee has contributed £5 p.a. towards the Youth Sports worker for the past three years. The post, hosted by Barrow Council, has been extremely successful and has contributed towards the relatively high level of physical activity in the area. One of the main activities of the Youth Sports worker is to organise, promote and manage the free holiday sports programme. Funding has been secured for the holiday activities up to the end of 2014, mainly from Children and Young People’s Working Group. This will pay for sports leaders, venues and equipment.

The original funding for the post from Sport England comes to an end at the end of September and there is no possibility of this being continued. It is difficult to see how the holiday sports activities could be delivered without this post.

Barrow Sports Council has been working with Barrow Council to look at ways to sustain the post after funding runs out. There is a small underspend and some income can be generated from sessions during term time provided that this does not interfere with planning holiday activities. This has already started and is looking very positive.

To enable the project to continue with enough time manage the free holiday sports programme, it is likely that some funding will be required on an ongoing basis. It is recommended that Local Committee contributes £5k towards the post up to March 2013. A further report will be brought prior to March 2013, outlining the longer term viability of the post and any implications for the free holiday sports programme.

Sports Equity

4.19 Despite being a short week with two bank holidays, 146 disabled children attended the activities at half term. A new activity was a ‘sports day’ at Greengate Infant School which was extremely well received by children, parents and carers. This will be added to the regular holiday activities.

The summer activities are nearly confirmed and a full list should be available by the time of your meeting. At the request of parents and carers, the Area Support team is producing a calendar of events for the holidays which includes other service providers.

Page 190 The team continues to support the local parents and carers group. This group usually meets every half term but this term there will be three meetings due to the large amount of business. One of the meetings is a special meeting about commissioning short breaks with the County officer responsible.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Local Committee may wish to contribute £5k towards the Youth Sports Worker post. This will enable the post to continue to March 2013.

5.2 Local Committee may wish not to support continuation of the post.

5.3 The rest of the report is for information only.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Members have already agreed to the allocation of an indicative amount of £5,000 for the Youth Sports Worker in the Local Committee Business Planning paper brought before members in May 2012 from the 0-19 budget. Agreeing the recommendation above will confirm the allocation of this funding.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no direct legal implications arising from this Report.

8.0 CONCLUSION

Community engagement and community development work at a grass roots level is paramount to ensure that service delivery is tailored to meet residents’ needs. As members are the community champions of their wards officers are keen to ensure that work with members continues to be driven forward with residents being given every opportunity to be involved, participate and empowered in their communities.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive 25 th June 2012

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APPENDICES None

IMPLICATIONS

Staffing: None Financial: Budget 2012/13 Property: None Electoral Division(s): All Barrow Borough Wards

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? Yes

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

None

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHORS

Contact: Alison Meadows, Area Engagement Officer, 01229 407576 [email protected]

Contact: Derek Brook, Area Engagement Officer, 01229 407575 [email protected]

Page 192 Agenda Item 20

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 July 2012

From: Chief Executive

MONEY ADVICE CONTRACT – LOCAL PERFORMANCE REPORTING AND ARRANGEMENTS POST MARCH 2013

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 This report provides information for Local Committee on the delivery of the Money Advice Contract in the Barrow area.

1.2 Views on arrangements when the current contract ends in March 2013 are sought.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 The support, delivered through the Money Advice Contract, is in line with the councils priorities which are to: • Challenge poverty in all its forms • Ensure that the most vulnerable people in our communities received the support they need • Improve the chances in life of the most disadvantaged in Cumbria.

2.2 The provision of Money Advice is also key feature of the councils work to tackle poverty in the county – delivering on the anti poverty strategy and child poverty strategy. The councils commitment is to:

• Ensure that children in poverty have the best start in life and that the Council and partners take effective steps to reduce poverty and address the impacts of poverty • Ensure everyone in Cumbria has access to financial services and information at a level appropriate to their needs

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 Members are asked to note the reporting information in this report.

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3.2 Members are asked for their views on service provision post March 2013.

4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Cumbria County Council has supported a money advice service provided by the Citizens Advice Bureau since 1990 although the provision of money advice, directly or through external agencies is not a statutory duty of the County Council.

4.2 A money advice service in this format has been in place since 2007 with the contract meeting performance outputs and requirement year on year, often exceeding them. During this period approximately 9000 people across the county have received the help, advice and support they needed to deal with millions of pounds of debt.

4.3 The original 2007 service specification of the contract was developed and consulted upon openly with a range of key stakeholder groups including Legal Services Commission, The Big Lottery, and the council’s Scrutiny Management Board. This was to ensure that the service would not duplicate what was already being delivery and to ensure alignment with council policy and future direction. The contract was reviewed and re-procured in 2010 and awarded to the existing provider.

4.4 The contract is delivered by Citizens Advice Cumbria. Citizens Advice Cumbria is a consortium of the 7 Citizens Advice Bureaux in Cumbria – Allerdale, Barrow, Carlisle, Copeland, Cumbria Rural, Eden & South Lakeland. The total value of the contract countywide is £317,000 with Barrow Local Committee having a budget allocation of £57,060.

4.5 They rely on highly skilled, trained volunteers who are committed to give their time to help others. Volunteers are always supported by fully qualified staff and bureaux have to meet stringent quality standards in both performance and practice to be continually accredited and recognized by Citizens Advice nationally.

4.6 Regular reports have been provided to Barrow Local Committee during this period giving a breakdown of the service provided and case studies illustrating some the issues clients have faced and how they have been helped. It is noted that local committee last received a report in January 2012 therefore this report contains the information for the period October 2011 – March 2012.

4.7 The next performance report will be in November 2012.

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Arrangements post March 2013

4.7 The current contract has been delivering for 20 months and has 10 months to run therefore it is now appropriate to review the content and make decisions about future provision.

4.8 This consultation and engagement with Local Committees is taking place prior to Cabinet making a decision in September about the future service. This will allow for implementation of any changes or continued provision in good time and ensure there are no gaps in service.

4.9 Performance reporting and previous feedback from local committee suggests that members are satisfied with the level of service and provision in the Barrow area. The service in the Barrow area is mainly delivered from one central location with face to face and telephone advice available 5 days per week. This is via both a drop in and appointments system.

4.10 The key requirements and current service standards are set out below- • Community Legal Services Quality Mark • 1800 clients per annum – target of 315 for the Barrow area • Response time of 24 hours for clients initial assessment • Financial assessment for all clients • One base per district open minimum of 3 days per week • Regular outreach in key service centres - Workington, Maryport, Cockermouth, Wigton, Silloth, Aspatria, Keswick, Whitehaven, Egremont, Cleator Moor, Millom, Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in- Furness, Ulverston, Millom, Milnthorpe, Grange over Sands, Kendal, Windermere, Ambleside, Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Appleby, Alston, Penrith, Carlisle, Brampton and Longtown • Accessible for all elements of population - Equality Impact Assessment in line with the Cumbria Equality Scheme • The service needs to be accessible 7 days per week

4.11 Members are asked if there are any changes to the key requirements and service standards they would wish to see included in any future service provision of this kind in the Barrow area. These views need to be considered alongside the client profile data, in appendix 1, for the area as they give an insight into the demands and usage of the current service provision.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 Members may choose to request additional information

5.2 Members may request a presentation from the Barrow Citizens Advice bureau on an annual basis

5.3 Members may choose not to express views on the key requirements and service standards.

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6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 Barrow Local Committee has a budget allocation of £57,060 for the Money Advice Contract that has been procured through the Citizens Advice Bureau. The total value of the contract countywide is £317,000. 6.2 The available budget in beyond March 2013 will depend on the Council’s finalised budget plan for 2013-14 and beyond. At present there is no formal proposal other than to continue with the current level of funding; however Members should note that this will only be considered as part of any new arrangements to be put in place.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 As this report is for information only there are no legal implications at this time.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 The Money Advice contract gives considerable support to families and individuals throughout the Barrow area in line with the council’s priorities and delivering in the anti poverty strategy.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive

25 th June 2012

APPENDICES

Barrow reporting October 2011 – March 2012

Electoral Division(s): Barrow.

Executive Decision No

Key Decision No

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

NA Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? *

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No

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If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? Yes*

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

None

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

“Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny”.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Georgina Ternent [email protected]

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Cumbria County Council Money Advice Contract

Performance Report – Barrow Period – October 2011 – March 2012

Cases delivered

General Help with Casework October November December Quarter Number of Money / Debt Advice Cases Closed 0 0 18 18 Number of Debts 0 0 61 61 Value of Debt - Priority £0 £0 £133,064 £133,064 Value of Debt - Non-Priority £0 £0 £173,350 £173,350 Total Debt £0 £0 £306,414 £306,414

Specialist Help with Casework October November December Quarter Number of Money / Debt Advice Cases Closed 21 24 11 56 Number of Debts 62 78 58 198 Value of Debt - Priority £22,997 £226,539 £190,195 £439,731 Value of Debt - Non-Priority £85,913 £75,891 £54,123 £215,927 Total Debt £108,910 £302,430 £244,318 £655,658

General Help with Casework January February March Quarter Number of Money / Debt Advice Cases Closed 49 33 95 177 Number of Debts 213 117 213 543 Value of Debt - Priority £78,695 £114,256 £501,994 £694,945 Value of Debt - Non-Priority £619,675 £271,407 £403,707 £1,294,789 Total Debt £698,370 £385,663 £905,701 £1,989,734

Specialist Help with Casework January February March Quarter Number of Money / Debt Advice Cases Closed 20 26 31 77 Number of Debts 88 77 56 221 Value of Debt - Priority £254,156 £33,964 £10,333 £298,453 Value of Debt - Non-Priority £155,050 £172,182 £117,538 £444,770 Total Debt £409,206 £206,146 £127,871 £743,223

Performance to date – exceeded requirements, see note at end of narrative report

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Citizens Advice Cumbria Cumbria County Council Money/Debt Advice Service Barrow-in-Furness Citizens Advice Bureau Reporting Period – October 2011 to March 2012

Client Profile Data for Clients Seen with a New Enquiry* and Feedback from Client Questionnaires (January 2012 to March 2012)

* Data based on 308 enquiries opened during the period

Age Range of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

17 to 24 yrs 12.01%

25 to 34 yrs 27.60%

35 to 49 yrs 39.61%

50 to 64 yrs 19.48%

65 to 74 yrs 0.97%

75 to 84 yrs 0.32%

Gender of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

48% Female Male 52%

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Disability Status of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

Disabled - mental health 2%

Disabled - no details 15%

Long-term health condition 6%

Not Disabled 71%

Unknown/Withheld 7%

Ethnicity of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

Unknown/Withheld 0.97%

Indian 0.32%

Mixed W/B. Caribbean 0.32%

Other White background 1.30%

White British 96.43%

White Irish 0.65%

Occupation of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

Carer - children 0.65%

Carer - elderly/disabled 0.32%

Employed less than 30 hrs p/w 15.91%

Employed more than or equal to 30 hrs p/w 21.43%

Unknown/Withheld 1.30%

Other 3.57%

Permanently sick/disabled 1.62%

Retired 2.92%

Self employed 3.57%

Student 0.65%

Unemployed 48.05%

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Income Profile of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the Period October 2011 to March 2012

Unknown/Withheld 8.12%

< £400 pcm 22.08%

£400 - £599 pcm 12.34%

£600 - £999 pcm 18.18%

£1,000 - £1,499 pcm 22.08%

£1,500 - £1,999 pcm 9.74%

£2,000 - £2,499 pcm 5.52%

£2,500 - £2,999 pcm 1.62%

> £3,000 pcm 0.32%

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Ward Name of Clients Seen with a New Enquiry during the period October 2011 to March 2012

Barrow Island 7.14% Carnforth 0.32%

Central 11.69% Dalton North 3.25%

Dalton South 5.52% Grange North 0.32%

Haverigg 0.32% Hawcoat 0.97% Heysham South 0.32%

Hindpool 15.58% Holborn Hill 0.32%

Holker 0.32% Lostock Hall 0.32% Low Furness 0.65% Mid Furness 0.32% Newbarns 4.87%

Newtown 0.32% Unknown/Withheld 0.97%

Ormsgill 11.04% Parkside 6.49%

Risedale 12.99% Roosecote 1.95% Staniland North 0.32%

Ulverston Central 0.32% Ulverston East 0.32%

Ulverston North 0.65% Ulverston Town 0.32% Walney North 7.14% Walney South 4.87%

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Cumbria County Council Money / Debt Advice Service Feedback from Client Questionnaires from January to March 2012 – Barrow-in-Furness CAB Q1. How satisfied were you with our overall level of Q1a. If dissatisfied please tell us why this service? is

Answered Response Number Percent Question 0 Very satisfied 11 100.00% Skipped Question 11 Fairly satisfied 0 0,0% Fairly dissatisfied 0.0% Very dissatisfied 0.0% Undecided 0.0%

Answered Question 11 Skipped Question 0

Q2. Did we give you information / advice that Q2a. How might we improve? was easy to understand?

Response Number Percent You don’t need to Very easy 11 100.0% Fairly easy 0 0.0% Fairly difficult 0.0% Very difficult 0.0% Undecided 0.0%

Answered Answered Question 11 Question 1 Skipped Question 0 Skipped Question 10

Q4. How well did we keep you up-to- Q3. How informative did you find our staff? date with progress?

Response Number Percent Response Number Percent Very good 11 100.0% Very well 11 100.00% Fairly good 0 0.0% Fairly well 0 0.0% Fairly poor 0.0% Fairly poor 0 0.0% Very poor 0.0% Very poor 0.0% Undecided 0.0% Undecided 0.0% Comment: N/A

Answered Answered Question 11 Question 11 Skipped Question 0 Skipped Question 0

Q5. How well did we listen to what you had to say? Q6. Did we treat you fairly at all times?

Response Number Percent Response Number Percent Very well 11 100.00% Yes 11 100.0% Fairly well 0 0.0,% No 0.0% Fairly poor 0.0% Don't know 0.0% Very poor 0.0% Answered Undecided 0 0.0% Question 11 Skipped Question 0 Answered Question 11 Skipped Question 0

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Q6a. If you believe you were treated unfairly due to e.g. your ethnic background sex, religion or any other reason please tell us briefly what happened.

Answered Question 0 Skipped Question 11

Q7. Would you recommend us to someone else if they needed money/debt help or advice?

Response Number Percent Certain to 11 100.00% Likely to 0 0.0% Unlikely to 0.0% Certain not to 0.0% Undecided 0.0%

Answered Question 11 Skipped Question 0

Q7a. Please give your reason(s) for your answer to Q7.

I certainly would. Peter was excellent to deal with Without help from CAB we would not have been able to come to an arrangement with our Financial Creditors So helpful and did something I thought impossible Helped me out when I thought life was over. Peter was brilliant. Family & Friends

Answered Question 5 Skipped Question 6

Q8. Was the result of your case better, worse or the same as we had advised you?

Response Response Response Count Percent One response given outside of the choices to the Better 7 63.6% left was stated as “Not known yet”. Same 4 36.4% Worse 0 0.0%

Answered Question 11 Skipped Question 0

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Q9. Please tell us how you heard about our organisation and whether it was easy or difficult to make initial contact.

Very easy to make initial contact, already knew of service In the paper Phoned you – very easy Family member. Very easy to make contact with CAB I heard about your service by my support worker My brother told me and it was easy to make initial contact I heard it in the local newspaper Through family you have helped, got an appointment almost immediately Knew of you Citizens Advice Bureaux as I have dealt with you before on behalf of my mother

Answered Question 10 Skipped Question 1

Q10. Do you have any further comments or suggestions that may help us to improve our level of service?

Really pleased with level of support advice given helped me through a very stressful & difficult time – many thanks No Carry on what you are doing – brilliant service Service was good No, everyone was very helpful and understanding No need very any improvement as far as I was concerned, you were all excellent

Answered Question 6 Skipped Question 5

Note to Barrow case numbers for Jan to March qtr: the Bureau was closing down cases worked under 2 other contracts in case those contracts did not continue after March so the majority of clients had a service from funds provided by the County Council. The other contracts were confirmed for continuation to 2013.

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Page 206 Agenda Item 21

COUNTY COUNCIL LOCAL COMMITTEE FOR BARROW

Meeting date: 13 th July 2012

From: The Chief Executive

MONITORING REPORT

1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.1 Appendix A to this report is the 2012/13 Monitoring Report for Barrow Local Committee.

2.0 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EQUALITY IMPLICATIONS

2.1 Improved locality working is one of the ways the council is delivering on its priorities. The council plan includes a commitment to ‘..develop the role of Local Committees to ensure that they are more able to inform the Council’s overall strategic thinking, making sure that local issues are recognised and influence our key priorities and objectives’. The approaches outlined in this report underpin all three key priorities as detailed within the Council Plan. .

2.2 The Council Plan requires a focus on the Council’s performance against identified outcomes, increasingly understood through localities. As detailed in the council plan, ‘.we will be as effective and efficient as possible. We will prioritise services, targeting our resources where they are most needed to ensure that the more vulnerable are protected... We will focus on our customers, putting people at the heart of everything we do.’

2.3 Local Committee is mindful of equality issues and duly considers that its actions and decisions do not result in inequality of service provision or exclusion from participation. The work of Local Committee directly supports the Council’s wider equalities agenda.

3.0 RECOMMENDATION

3.1 That members note the content of the information contained within the report at Appendix A.

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4.0 BACKGROUND

4.1 Appendix A details a number of projects and initiatives which Area Support at a local level has commenced monitoring since the establishment of the new Council and the new Local Committee.

4.2 This monitoring framework allows Members to clearly follow the current status of each project supported and decisions taken at previous meetings. It provides an efficient system to ensure that all initiatives are progressed and evaluated within an agreed timescale.

5.0 OPTIONS

5.1 There are no options as this is an information report.

6.0 RESOURCE AND VALUE FOR MONEY IMPLICATIONS

6.1 This report is a record of decisions taken at previous Local Committee meetings. The Appendix contains details of any known financial implications. There are no additional resource and value for money implications from this report.

7.0 LEGAL IMPLICATIONS

7.1 There are no legal implications which arise from this report which is for information.

8.0 CONCLUSION

8.1 Members are invited to comment on the content of the monitoring report.

Jill Stannard Chief Executive

22nd June 2012

APPENDICES

Appendix A – Monitoring Report 2012/13

Electoral Division(s): All

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* Please remove whichever option is not applicable

Executive Decision No*

Key Decision No*

If a Key Decision, is the proposal published in the current Forward Plan? N/A*

Is the decision exempt from call-in on grounds of urgency? No*

If exempt from call-in, has the agreement of the Chair of the relevant N/A* Overview and Scrutiny Committee been sought or obtained?

Has this matter been considered by Overview and Scrutiny? No* If so, give details below.

Has an environmental or sustainability impact assessment been No* undertaken?

Has an equality impact assessment been undertaken? N/A*

N.B. If an executive decision is made, then a decision cannot be implemented until the expiry of the eighth working day after the date of the meeting – unless the decision is urgent and exempt from call-in and the Head of Member Services and Scrutiny has obtained the necessary approvals.

PREVIOUS RELEVANT COUNCIL OR EXECUTIVE DECISIONS [including Local Committees]

No previous relevant decisions.

CONSIDERATION BY OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY

Not considered by Overview and Scrutiny.

BACKGROUND PAPERS

No background papers.

REPORT AUTHOR

Contact: Karen Johnson 01229 407578 [email protected]

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` COMMUNITIES

ITEM WARD DATE 1ST ISSUE/DESCRIPTION OUTCOMES/OUTPUTS CURRENT COST/ OFFICER AGREED & STATUS/INFORMATION BUDGET (£) TO DATE LOCAL UPDATED COMMITTEE

1 Dalton N 24 th Askam & Ireleth To support the All parishes have agreed to £8,000 A Knowles November Regeneration communities of Askam, the creation of a Rural Joint General Tel: 407577 2004 Partnership & Dalton Ireleth and Dalton Committee. Quarterly update Provisions

Page 210 Development reports from Rural Project Ongoing Partnership Officer – next July 2012

2 All 29 th July Local Bus Service Improved access to Update to Members Officer support Public 2005 public transport once/twice per year from Transport transport team re. bus Team Ongoing service throughout Borough. Cheryl Holcroft Hill/Friars Lane bus Cowperthwaite stop – Highways are Tel: 01228 investigating 226757

3 All 5th June Sports Equity Increased participation Support of Sports Equity Funding secured Derek Brook 2006 opportunities for BME activity. Quarterly updates to for this project to Tel: 407575 and disabled community Local Committee – next July March 2013. Ongoing to access sport 2012. Underspend due to vacancy has extended the project

` COMMUNITIES

ITEM WARD DATE 1ST ISSUE/DESCRIPTION OUTCOMES/OUTPUTS CURRENT COST/ OFFICER AGREED & STATUS/INFORMATION BUDGET (£) TO DATE LOCAL UPDATED COMMITTEE

4 Hindpool, 18 th Neighbourhood Improve liveability and Regular reports to LC re. Officer support S Robson Old September Management develop safer and progress of programme. Tel: 826896 Barrow & 2006 stronger communities in Risedale targeted wards. Ongoing

5 All 29 th Youth Sports Worker Increase participation in Performance reports to be £5K p.a up to Derek Brook Page 211 January sport and physical included with Area 2011/12 Tel: 407575 2008 activity amongst young Engagement Update reports General adults. – next update July 2012. Provisions Ongoing (index linked)

6 All 10 th Money and Debt Supporting the local Regular performance update £57,060 G Ternent November Advice Contract community to become reports to LC. Next report: Money Advice Tel: 2009 (and remain) free of debt July ‘12 Contract with CAB

7 All 10 th Financial Inclusion & Supporting the most Study group established and £17,866 K Johnson November Credit Union vulnerable communities membership recruitment Debt Recovery Tel: 407578 2009 Development through the creation of a drive taking place. Awaiting and Money borough wide credit FSA approval. Regular Advice J Marsh union. update reports to LC. Next Tel: 01539 update: September ‘12 713438

8 All 4th July Pass Plus+ Driving Ensuring that our young 2nd contribution to scheme £5K C Broadbent

` COMMUNITIES

ITEM WARD DATE 1ST ISSUE/DESCRIPTION OUTCOMES/OUTPUTS CURRENT COST/ OFFICER AGREED & STATUS/INFORMATION BUDGET (£) TO DATE LOCAL UPDATED COMMITTEE 2011 Scheme drivers are safe on our Regular update reports General Tel:01228 roads & road casualties required. Provisions 221751 are reduced

9 Risedale 7th March Marsh Street steps A reduction in anti-social Local Committee agreed a £9,894 G Thomas 2011 improvement to behaviour and violent total amount of £16K towards General

Page 212 increase visibility. attacks. Local environmental improvements Provisions Community feel safe. to the steps. Spacia £3,228 requested to provide Neighbourhood financial contribution towards Management this project before starting £2,878 any works. Negotiations with Capital Scheme company unsuccessful. (Risedale)

10 Walney 23 rd May Walney Development Increased community Performance reports £6K agreed from A Docker 2011 Worker development and included with Area General cohesion Engagement Update reports Provisions for – next update July 2012. 2011/12

11 Hindpool 16 th Future Maintenance of Communities supported Residents to be contacted to £22,800 agreed K Johnson & Old September Alleygates to improve safety and encourage community from General Barrow 2011 well being responsibility re. closing and Provisions looking after the gates. Work with procurement and local companies to consider local repair of gates.