Notice of Meeting LIVING AND WORKING SELECT COMMITTEE Tuesday, 8 December 2015 - 6:30 pm Committee Rooms 1 & 2, Civic Centre, Dagenham Members: Cllr Phil Waker (Lead Member); Cllr Mick McCarthy (Deputy Lead Member); Cllr Melanie Bartlett, Cllr Irma Freeborn, Cllr Jane Jones, Cllr Linda Reason, Cllr Liam Smith, Cllr Lee Waker and Cllr Linda Zanitchkhah Date of publication: 30 November 2015 Chris Naylor Chief Executive Contact Officer: Leanna McPherson Tel. 020 8227 2852 E-mail: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ AGENDA 1. Apologies for Absence 2. Declaration of Members' Interests In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, Members are asked to declare any interest they may have in any matter which is to be considered at this meeting. 3. Minutes - To confirm as correct the minutes of the meeting held on 3 November 2015 (Pages 3 - 8) 4. Update from Working Groups a) Repairs and Maintenance/Capital Works Programme b) Housing Revenue Account Spending c) Waste Management 5. Bus Stops and Bus Provision in the Borough - Initial Scoping Report (Pages 9 - 27) 6. Estate Renewal Programme Update (Pages 29 - 31) 7. Work Programme (Page 33) 8. Any other public items which the Chair decides are urgent 9. To consider whether it would be appropriate to pass a resolution to exclude the public and press from the remainder of the meeting due to the nature of the business to be transacted. Private Business The public and press have a legal right to attend Council meetings such as the Living and Working Select Committee, except where business is confidential or certain other sensitive information is to be discussed. The list below shows why items are in the private part of the agenda, with reference to the relevant legislation (the relevant paragraph of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended). There are no such items at the time of preparing this agenda. 10. Any other confidential or exempt items which the Chair decides are urgent Agenda Annex Our Vision for Barking and Dagenham One borough; one community; London’s growth opportunity Encouraging civic pride Build pride, respect and cohesion across our borough Promote a welcoming, safe, and resilient community Build civic responsibility and help residents shape their quality of life Promote and protect our green and public open spaces Narrow the gap in attainment and realise high aspirations for every child Enabling social responsibility Support residents to take responsibility for themselves, their homes and their community Protect the most vulnerable, keeping adults and children healthy and safe Ensure everyone can access good quality healthcare when they need it Ensure children and young people are well-educated and realise their potential Fully integrate services for vulnerable children, young people and families Growing the borough Build high quality homes and a sustainable community Develop a local, skilled workforce and improve employment opportunities Support investment in housing, leisure, the creative industries and public spaces to enhance our environment Work with London partners to deliver homes and jobs across our growth hubs Enhance the borough's image to attract investment and business growth Page 1 This page is intentionally left blank AGENDA ITEM 3 MINUTES OF LIVING AND WORKING SELECT COMMITTEE Tuesday, 3 November 2015 (6:30 - 9:03 pm) Present: Cllr Phil Waker (Chair), Cllr Irma Freeborn, Cllr Jane Jones, Cllr Liam Smith, Cllr Lee Waker and Cllr Linda Zanitchkhah Apologies: Cllr Mick McCarthy and Cllr Linda Reason 12. Declaration of Members' Interests There were no declarations of interest. 13. Minutes - (9 September 2015 and 23 September 2015) The minutes of the meeting held on 9 September 2015 and 23 September 2015 were confirmed as correct. 14. Performance Indicators The Select Committee had before them an update report on the performance framework for Quarter 1 2015/2016. It provided a holistic picture of organisational performance in the areas which fell within the Select Committees remit. The report was divided into two sections: 1. Update on the Key Performance Indicators 2. Key Performance Indicators – Commentary on Red RAG Further performance information on the Housing New Deal was appended to the report. The Select Committee noted the report before them and following questions were advised of the following: Indicator 37 (Percentage of eligible repair jobs where appointments were made and kept): There were a number of reasons why appointments were not kept, however it was noted that performance in the area was improving. Indicator 40 (The percentage of Homeless Temporary Accommodation rent collected (Includes Previous Arrears)): The Select Committee requested further information on how many people were on benefits and how many were working and were advised that it was not clear cut with some individuals receiving 100%, others receiving none or a percentage ie 75%. Indicator 41 (The number of new affordable homes developed in the Financial Year): The Chair requested that the Select Committee would like to see a breakdown of the social rent and affordable housing. Indicator 43 (The percentage of Council Housing rent collected): The Select Committee were concerned that there were still some issues with a backlog with benefits and were advised that this was being looked at by Elevate. Page 3 The report was noted. 15. Agency Costs The Democratic Services Officer advised that at the meeting of LWSC in June 2015, the Select Committee in reviewing the work programme, asked for a report detailing the costs of consultants/agency and interim staff. The Select Committee were aware that the Employee Joint Consultative Committee periodically received information as to the numbers and costs of agency, consultancy and other staff. A report was due to be presented to EJCC in September, however following the cancellation of that meeting officers were now working towards bringing forward a report to the next meeting of the EJCC in December. On that basis it was proposed to present the report to LWSC on 8 December 2015. The report was noted. 16. Update from Working Groups The Lead Member advised that the Working Groups had not yet met and should arrange to meet over the next week. Dates were circulated to the Select Committee and the Lead Member advised that dates would be confirmed shortly. 17. Update on Sanofi/Sainsburys The Divisional Director of Regeneration presented a report to the Select Committee on the former Sanofi site in Dagenham East, following a request by the Select Committee at their meeting on 9 June 2015. Londoneast-uk The remaining Sanofi buildings consisting of laboratories, manufacturing and packing space, offices, a canteen/hall and warehousing were purchased in November 2014 by SOG Ltd who transformed the former ICI Plant in Runcorn into a multi-occupancy Business and Technology Park. Renamed Londoneast-uk Business and Technical Park, the site’s first tenants were Arcus Training Academy which train people in installing and maintaining refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Londoneast-uk were about to submit a Growing Places Fund bid to the GLA to fund science equipment to attract firms currently in incubator facilities in London but wanting to grow and not being able to find space which had the support and equipment they need. Creative Barking and Dagenham ran a Landmark Commission at the site called ‘Well’ which involved over 50 local people and former employees in creating a immersive theatre production which was well reviewed in the national press. Page 4 Pub/Restaurant The Pipe Major opened in May 2015 and had been trading well. Travelodge Travelodge submitted a planning application for an 80 bed hotel with ground floor breakfast room on the site behind the Pipe Major. It was likely to be approved shortly and construction is likely to commence next year. ELUTEC Elutec was a University Technical College for East London and Essex for 14-19 year olds looking to specialise in engineering or design. It was originally located on the CEME campus in Rainham. It was proposed to build a new purpose built facility on the land in front of Londoneast-uk which would form a striking addition to the site. The scheme had planning approval and the College was currently getting pre-commencement conditions completed. In the meantime ELUTEC were operating from existing buildings on the Londoneast-uk site. Sainsburys Sanofi sold the frontage site to Sainsburys who secured planning approval for a large store with associated parking and a petrol station. Since approval the national picture for the ‘big’ four supermarkets had dramatically changed with all of them reducing the amount of large stores they develop. As such they were no longer proposing to develop the scheme they have planning approval for. They had discussed coming forward with alternative proposals for discussion shortly which may or may not involve a smaller Sainsburys store and other retail. Remaining Land The remaining undeveloped land had been purchased from Sanofi by Baytree Logistics, part of Axa. The land had planning permission for industrial/warehousing units plus a training centre however Baytree may seek to vary the planning and were looking at discussing proposals shortly. The Select Committee considered the report and noted with concern that the proposed Sainsbury’s development may not go ahead. The Select Committee also raised concerns with the area of the site which was currently being leased by the May and Baker Eastbrook Community Club and asked for a report to be provided at a future meeting of the Select Committee. The report was noted. 18. Update on Barking Riverside Extension The Divisional Director of Regeneration presented a report to the Select Committee providing at update on the Barking Riverside Extension. The Select Committee were aware that in September 2014 the Cabinet agreed to Page 5 support, in principle, the London Overground rail extension to Barking Riverside.