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Executive Board Meeting 10Am, Friday 29Th September 2017 Pera Executive Board Meeting 10am, Friday 29th September 2017 Pera Business Park, Melton Mowbray AGENDA 1. Apologies 2. Declarations of Interest 3. Minutes of the Executive Board Meeting 27th June 2017 * 4. Midlands Engine 5. Levels of Public Investment in the East Midlands * 6. Infrastructure and Growth * . Midland Mainline Electrification . HS2 . East Midlands Rail Franchise . Midlands Connect 7. Asylum and Refugee Resettlement in the East Midlands * 8. Employment Issues for Local Government – the Regional Employers’ Board * 9. Report of Management Group * 10. Any Other Business *Papers attached Item 3 EAST MIDLANDS COUNCILS EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 27TH JUNE 2017 AT PERA BUSINESS PARK, MELTON MOWBRAY Present: Cllr Martin Hill OBE (Chair) – Lincolnshire County Council Cllr Jon Collins (Vice-Chair) – Nottingham City Council Cllr Neil Clarke MBE (Vice Chair) – Rushcliffe Borough Council Mayor Kate Allsop (EMC Independent Group) - Mansfield District Council Cllr Tom Beattie – Corby Borough Council Cllr David Bill MBE (EMC Lib Dem Group) – Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Cllr Roger Blaney (EMC Conservative Group) - Newark & Sherwood District Council Cllr Kay Cutts MBE – Nottinghamshire County Council Cllr Barry Lewis – Derbyshire County Council Cllr Chris Millar – Daventry District Council Cllr Robert Parker (EMC Labour Group) – Lincolnshire County Council Cllr Martin Rawson – Derby City Council Cllr Heather Smith – Northamptonshire County Council Cllr David Slater – Charnwood Borough Council Bev Smith – North West Leicestershire District Council Stuart Young – East Midlands Councils Andrew Pritchard – East Midlands Councils Sam Maher – East Midlands Councils Matthew Clarke – East Midlands Councils Lisa Hopkins – East Midlands Councils (Minutes) Apologies: Cllr Craig Leyland – East Lindsey District Council Cllr Tony Mathias – Rutland County Council Cllr Rory Palmer – Leicester City Council Cllr Lewis Rose OBE – Derbyshire Dales District Council Cllr Nick Rushton – Leicestershire County Council 1 Item 3 ACTION Cllr Martin Hill welcomed Cllr Kay Cutts and Cllr Barry Lewis as new members to the Executive Board. 1. Apologies 1.1 Apologies were received as noted above. 2. Declarations of Interest 2.1 Cllr Martin Hill declared an interest in land on the edge of Melton Mowbray – this is a standing Declaration of Interest held on file since September 2015. 3. Minutes of Executive Board Meeting held on 17th March 2017 3.1 The minutes were agreed as a true and accurate record and all actions have been completed or are reported in the papers. Matters Arising 3.2 Stuart Young informed members that John Edwards, the new Regional Schools Commissioner, has been invited to the AGM. 4. Local Authority and General Election Results 4.1 Cllr Martin Hill, EMC Chairman, introduced this report and members discussed implications of the General Election result. The Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin is the only Cabinet Minister from the East Midlands. 4.2 In the recent Queen’s speech, no announcements were made in relation to the local authority financial settlement. Members stated that in the absence of any substantive reference to Local Government in the Queen’s Speech, there is a need to go to Government/MPs with asks and solutions. 4.3 Cllr Neil Clarke suggested that very little primary legislation is likely to go through in a hung Parliament. In relation to the Finance Bill, negotiations are taking place as to whether this can be passed as a secondary bill. 4.4 Cllr Heather Smith stated that Northamptonshire have started a consultation on proposals to transfer responsibility of the Fire Authority to the Police & Crime Commissioner. 4.5 Mayor Kate Allsop expressed concern in relation to unsafe building cladding and the 2 Item 3 ACTION amount of money this could cost councils to replace. 4.6 Board Members emphasised their commitment to the electrification of Midland Mainline and expressed concerns that this key infrastructure investment is at risk. 4.7 Resolution Members of the Executive Board: . Considered the outcomes of the local government elections across the region. Considered political balance considerations on EMC, and wider the political implications of the county councils elections and WMCA mayoral election. Considered the General Elections result and any implications for the region. 5. Infrastructure and Growth 5.1 Cllr Jon Collins, Vice Chairman East Midlands Councils, introduced this report and updated members on the recent HS2 Board meeting. At that meeting proposals for growth plan for submission to Government was discussed, along with proposals for the hub station, tram and rail links and links to the airport. 5.2 It was noted that there needs to be a clear vision for housing and transport and that AP additional work is being undertaken with the Universities. 5.3 Further work is also being undertaken in relation to the connectivity to Stanton, AP Staveley and Chesterfield. 5.4 The electrification of MML remains a key assumption, particularly in terms of connectivity. 5.5 Cllr Kay Cutts suggested that now would be a good time to talk to discuss Midland SY Mainline electrification with MPs, emphasising that it should be seen as the first element of Hs2 investment, rather than as a stand-alone project. 5.6 Cllr Roger Blaney updated members on the East Midlands Rail Franchise. The consultation should have started in November 2016, however this is now at least 6 months behind schedule due to factors outlined in the report. 5.7 The new Transport for the East Midlands Board has held its first meeting. 5.8 In relation to Midlands Engine, Cllr Martin Hill stressed the importance that the East Midlands works with the new West Midlands Mayor and also there is a need to be 3 Item 3 ACTION clear about what the Mayor’s initial proposals are. No contact has been made yet. 5.9 The Action Plan will not be presented at the Supervisory Board on 30th June as this is still being worked on. This will be worked on over the summer and presented to a Supervisory Board meeting on the 8th September, and subject to endorsement, then taken through party conferences in the autumn. 5.10 Resolution Members of the Executive Board: . Considered continued EMC engagement with the Midlands Engine, Midlands Connect, HS2 and the East Midlands Rail Franchise Competition. Welcomed the first formal meeting of Transport for the East Midlands (TfEM). 6. Asylum and Refugee Resettlement in the East Midlands 6.1 Cllr Heather Smith, Chair Regional Migration Board, introduced this report and updated members on the recent Migration Board. 6.2 The SVPRS remains comparatively well-funded compared to other asylum and refugee programmes. 6.3 The dispersal of asylum seekers is disproportionate across the country and clear pressures have emerged in the East Midlands. 6.4 The Regional Migration Board requested that G4S provide a breakdown of SS nationalities supported in the East Midlands. 6.5 The Compass accommodation contract is coming to an end and the Home Office has been in discussion with EMC to determine the scope of future contracts and the potential involvement of local authorities in these arrangements. 6.6 Syrian resettlement total is now 331. There is a further flight into the region in September, however the families now eligible for resettlement tend to be the more complex cases and have greater resource and support requirements. 6.7 Matthew Clarke presented the costs incurred in support of UASC report. East Midlands is the first region to undertaken this work. The average cost per child per year is £55,153. 6.8 Stuart Young reported that a number of authorities have withdrawn from the NTS MH, JC, 4 Item 3 ACTION due to cost and capacity concerns. A letter from Upper Tier Authorities and Cllr SY Patricia Bradwell (as chair of Children’s Lead Members Group) to be sent to the Home Office Minister and Minister for Vulnerable Children highlighting these issues. 6.9 Members discussed whether this document should now be made public. Stuart SY Young confirmed that local figures will not be released, only the national and regional figures will be available in public reports. Members agreed the need to highlight this document at the LGA/CCN/ADCS networks. 6.10 Members agreed the current position is unsustainable and EMC needs to works with the Home Office in finding solutions. 6.11 Resolution Members of the Executive Board: . Considered opportunities for greater Local Authority involvement in future contract arrangements for asylum dispersal including delivery of contracts, inspection or strategic scrutiny role. Noted progress in respect of the Syrian and Vulnerable Children’s refuges resettlement programmes. Supported an approach with the new Immigration Minister and Minister of State for Vulnerable Children and Families to highlight the shortcomings in the current UASC funding model and to share these findings with the Local Government Association, County Councils Network and the Association of Directors of Childrens’ Services. Noted the developing work of the East Midlands anti-human trafficking partnership. 7. Employment Issues for Local Government - the Regional Employers’ Board 7.1 Cllr Tom Beattie, Chair Regional Employers’ Board introduced this report and updated members on developments around CEEP UK. 7.2 In relation to the Local Government pay briefing, there is a consultation meeting on 19th July. The Trades Unions are currently asking for 5% across the board increase. The employers’ response is that this remains unaffordable unless additional money is forthcoming from Government. 7.3 Sam Maher reported on the joint work carried out nationally to ensure the pay spine is in line with the national living wage by 2020. There is a need to modernise pay at a way in which is affordable. 5 Item 3 ACTION 7.4 Cllr Chris Millar stated the trades unions need to be made aware of potential job losses if this agreement goes through. 7.5 Cllr Tom Beattie informed members that EMC has given precautionary notice to CEEP to cease membership.
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