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COMMITTEE REF: O&SB/02/15 NOTICE OF MEETING OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY BOARD Date : WEDNESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2015 Time : 18:00 Place : COMMITTEE ROOM 3 TOWN HALL, LUTON, LU1 2BQ Councillors: Hinkley (Chair) T. Malik Garrett (Vice-Chair) Moles O’Callaghan (Vice-Chair) Rivers Franks Roden Gale *Statutory: B. O’Byrne (Diocesan Representative) Diocesan Representative – Vacant Co-Optees: Mr. A. Anwar (Parent Governor Representative) Mrs. M. Syeda (Parent Governor Representative) * Statutory co-optees are entitled to vote on items relating to education functions that are the responsibility of the Executive. Quorum: 3 elected Members Contact Officer: [Eunice Lewis] (01582 54 7149) EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURE Committee Rooms 1, 2, 4 & Council Chamber: Turn left, follow the green emergency exit signs to the main town hall entrance and proceed to the assembly point at St George's Square. Committee Room 3: Proceed straight ahead through the double doors, follow the green emergency exit signs to the main Town Hall entrance and proceed to the assembly point at St George's Square. Page 1 of 207 AGENDA Agenda Subject Page Item No. 1 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE 2 MINUTES 2.1 14th Jan 2015 4 - 11 3 CHAIR'S UPDATE Chair to report on issues since the last meeting. 4 DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST Members are reminded that they must disclose both the existence and nature of any disclosable pecuniary interest and any personal interest that they have in any matter to be considered at the meeting unless the interest is a sensitive interest in which event they need not disclose the nature of the interest. A member with a disclosable pecuniary interest must not further participate in any discussion of, vote on, or take any executive steps in relation to the item of business. A member with a personal interest, which a member of the public with knowledge of the relevant facts would reasonably regard as so significant that it is likely to prejudice the member’s judgment of the public interest, must similarly not participate in any discussion of, vote on, or take any executive steps in relation to the item of business. Disclosable pecuniary interests and Personal Interests are defined in the Council’s Code of Conduct for Members and Co- opted members. 5 URGENT BUSINESS The Chair to report on any business which is considered to be urgent and which should be discussed at the meeting in accordance with Section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 and to determine when, during the meeting, any such business should be discussed. 6 REFERENCES FROM COMMITTEES AND OTHER BODIES 7 Quarter 3, 2014-15 Performance Report 12 - 45 REPORT BY: HEAD OF POLICY AND PERFORMANCE 8 Educational Outcomes in Luton Schools - 46 - 46 Presentation REPORT BY: HEAD OF SUPPORT, CHALLENGE & INTERVENTION Page 2 of 207 9 Term-time Leave from School and the Use of 47 - 55 Penalty Notices REPORT BY: HEAD OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION 10 Indoor Leisure Facilities Strategy Cover Report 56 - 194 REPORT BY: HEAD OF COMMUNITY LIVING 11 Domestic Violence Scrutiny Task and Finish 195 - 195 Group - Final Report on Recommendations Feb 2015 - TO FOLLOW ITEM REPORT BY: CHAIR OF OSB AND THE DEM SERVICES OFFICER 12 Report - OSB Work Programme 196 - 207 REPORT: BY HEAD OF POLICY AND PERFORMANCE 13 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972, PART VA To consider whether to pass a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 to exclude the public from the meeting during consideration of any item listed above if it is likely that if members of the public were present during those items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information falling within the Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972. Page 3 of 207 AGENDA ITEM 2 OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY BOARD 14TH JANUARY 2015 at 6.00 pm PRESENT: Councillor Hinkley (Chair), Councillors Franks, Garrett (Vice Chair), Moles, T. Malik, Rivers and Roden 01. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE (REF: 1) Apologies for absence from the meeting was received on behalf of Councillors Gale and O’Callaghan. 02. MINUTES (REF: 2) Resolved: That the minutes of the meeting held on 25th November 2014 be taken as a correct and accurate record and the Chair be authorised to sign them. 03. GOVIA THAMESLINK – FUTURE PLANS (REF: 7) Larry Heyman, Integration & Partnership Manager and Stuart Cheshire, Passenger Service Director gave a powerpoint presentation on Govia Thameslink future plans and included the following: Recent performances New trains More reliable and faster services Easier journeys and better information Responsive to customers priorities On station and on train Investing in engaged and developed staff The following further points were made: There would be no Bedford to Brighton Thameslink trains calling at London Bridge Station from 5th January 2015 for the next three years until January 2018. A reduced service would operate between Brighton and London Bridge during off peak and a very limited service would run during peak periods. Thameslink would continue to operate services between Bedford, Three Bridges and Brighton which would be diverted via an alternative route between London Blackfriars and East Croydon Page 4 of 207 and not call at London Bridge. However, some services may call at Elephant and Castle. Thameslink services to and from Luton Airport Parkway would not call at London Bridge From 2016 the first new trains would start to run on the Thameslink route between Brighton and Bedford From 2018 the East Coast Mainline Great Northern route from Peterborough and Cambridge stations would be connected to the Thameslink route via tunnels at St Pancreas station. The following questions/comments were made: Questions/comment Answer Have the cross London services Some signalling work would been difficult to achieve since the continue overnight and we intend closing of London Bridge station. to retain some London services And are there any planned and timetables showing those diversion services for passengers services would be made available. that need to get across London? You said planning and finances We are worked closely with were in place for lifts at Luton Officers within the Environment Station. Can you give assurance and Regeneration Directorate to these plans will go ahead? put in a strong bid which has been accepted. The work is expected to be completed in 2016-17 and further ongoing discussions are taking place on the positioning of the lifts. Are the refurbishments of Luton I cannot speculate on the ultimate station going to be more than lick of design but there will be new ticket paint? boards etc. but it’s unlikely all the buildings in that area will be demolished. Where can we find further The programme of works is information on the plans for Luton available on the following website Station? www.thameslinkprogramme.co.uk Are there plans to install escalators There are for escalators as there at the new station? is no budget. All platforms will be accessible by lifts that will hold between 8 to 12 people and a full size bicycle Will the new trains accommodate Yes, the new trains will have wheelchair users? raised platforms for disabled passengers. Are there any plans for curved No. platforms at Luton Parkway? What is the procedure for booking Luton Airport Parkway is fully wheelchair assistance at Luton staffed 24 hours a day, and if the Parkway and the assistance does wheelchair assistance is booked it not turn up? should be provided. Page 5 of 207 How do you monitor train services All ticket revenues go to the and performance? Department of Transport. We monitor our service on train time performance and have a zero allowance for shortfall trains. There are opportunities to receive modest bonuses from the Department of Transport when targets are met but if missed incur heavy penalties. Is the ticket office at Leagrave I can only apologise for the ticket Station usually closed on Sundays office being closed and can’t see a and what do you do if the machines reason why this has happened. If are not working. the machines are not working and the ticket office is closed this is a legitimate reason to purchase a ticket on the train. Will we see an improvement in There are no plans to change the service in the new station? opening hours which are available on the website. Are there contingency plans in There are a number of drivers in place when trains are delayed due training which takes around 14 to drivers not turning up? months to complete. There are no instant solutions and we are in the process of recruiting more train qualified train drivers. Will the new trains have free Wi-Fi? Yes, this facility would be available at some stations but not on the trains. Most customers have laptops or phones with built-in Wi- Fi. Network rail are in discussions with a number of providers to provide lines connections. What is your promotion strategy? I’ve mentioned the station travel plan in the presentation and ongoing work is continuing with Officers in the Environment and Regeneration Team at the council. It is in everyone’s interest that Luton is promoted as a town to put their business and as promoters of Plus Plus want to encourage this. Are there any plans to run a We will be consulting with trains national campaign to inform the users and none users to raise public of these plans? awareness to encourage more usage of trains as an alternative form of transport. Can you give assurance when the I would like to say yes, and hope lifts breakdown they will be fixed our Network Rail colleagues quickly? recognise their importance.