WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL MINUTES

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1 WANDSWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL No. 3 MINUTES of proceedings at the Special Meeting of the Council of the London Borough of Wandsworth held at the Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU on Wednesday, 27th April 2016 at 7.30 p.m. Present:- The Mayor (Nicola Nardelli, BA) in the Chair COUNCILLORS AMBACHE, J., BA, MA, M.Phil ANDERSON, F., BSc, Msc BELTON, A.J., M.A CADDY, K. CARPENTER, P.J., BSc, FRSA COOK, J.P., BSc COOPER, Mrs. J. COUSINS, J.A., LLB (Hons) CRITCHARD, A., B.Sc CRIVELLI, G. CUFF, N.R., B.A. (Hons) DALEY, J.G.D., BSc (Hons), PGDip DAWSON, P.M., B.A. (Hons) DODD, J DUNN, Mrs. A.F.P., B.A. (Hons) ELLIS, J.P. EPHSON, S.A FIELD, R GIBBONS, A.R.A., BA. (Hons) GOVINDIA, R.P., MBE, LLB GRAHAM, Mrs., ANCM (Silver Medal), SRN GRIMSTON, M.C., M.A. (Cantab), B.A. (Hons) (Open), PGCE HAMPTON, Mrs. M., BA, ACII HANSON, Ms. M., MBE HART, I.P., BSc. (Hons) HEASTER, M.A.S., OBE HOGG, S.A, MSc HUMPHRIES, G.D.R., JOHNSON, B.R., BSc (Hons) JOHNSON, Martin D., MBE JONES, Ms. C LESCOTT, C LEWER, I MACDONALD, Ms. A MADDAN, J.P.R., OBE, LLB (Hons) McKINNEY, S.,MA OSBORN, R., BSc. (Econ) PETERKIN, A RYDER, M. SALIER, C SENIOR, J.G.B., MA (Cantab) SPECK, W.M., BSc (Hons) STOKES, R. STRICKLAND, Mrs. T.M.E. SUTTERS, Mrs. S.J. THOM, J.S., MA LLB, Dip. BA THOMAS, M.D., MA TORRINGTON, R.C., B. A. (Hons) TRACEY, Mrs. K.R., OBE USHER, Mrs. C.H.M.I. WALSH, T.M., BSc, LLB

2 27th April PRAYERS Before the commencement of formal business, and at the request of the Mayor, the Reverend Alan Gayle of St. Paul s Church, Belgravia led the Council in prayer. 2. APOLOGIES Apologies for absence were received from or on behalf of Councillors Allin- Khan, Mrs L Cooper, McCausland, Mrs McDermott, McDonnell, O Broin and Sweet. 3. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS The Council noted that the 2016 Family and Childcare Trust Award for outstanding contribution to the national network had been presented to the DCR Wandsworth Parent Champions. 4. INTERESTS There were no declarations of interest. 5. PETITIONS Councillors Anderson, Mrs Dunn and Hart each presented identical petitions from the Heritage Park campaign (528 signatures) and the sister campaign which did not focus solely on Heritage Park (1243 signatures) against the proposed closure of Dr Johnson Avenue and no right turn into Elmbourne Road. Councillor Thom presented a petition from residents of Sudlow Road (35 signatures) regarding acquisition of land at Frogmore Depot. Councillor Ben Johnson presented a petition from residents (26 signatures) calling for more street trees in Graveney Road. 6. QUESTIONS TO THE LEADER OF THE COUNCIL The Mayor then (at 7.35 p.m.) called upon Members of the Council who had given notice of questions to the Leader of the Council for oral reply under Standing Order No.11. Questions 1 to 6 were thereupon asked and the answers given as follows:- See questions 1 to 6 attached The time specified in Standing Order No.11 having expired (at 7.58 p.m.) questions 7 to 11 were deemed to have been asked and answered in writing. See questions 7 to 11 attached

3 17 27th April QUESTIONS TO CABINET MEMBERS The Mayor then (at 7.58 p.m.) called on Members of the Council who had given notice of questions for oral reply to Cabinet Members and Chairmen under Standing Order No.11. Questions 12 to 22 were thereupon asked and the answers given as follows:- See questions 12 to 22 attached The time specified for questions in Standing Order No.11 having expired (at 8.22 p.m.) questions 23 to 25 were deemed to have been asked and answered in writing. See questions 23 to 25 attached 8. REPORT NO. 1 - ITEMS FOR DECISION The Council had before it (at 8.22 p.m.) Report No.1 on items for decision arising out of proceedings at meetings of the regulatory committees and overview and scrutiny committees, including recommendations by the Executive. RESOLVED That Report No.1 be received. Finance and Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee and General Purposes Committee Motions moved That the recommendations in paragraphs 1 and 2 Amendment moved (at 8.22) by Councillor Carpenter and seconded by Councillor Hogg in the following terms:- Add before WE RECOMMEND on pages 7 and 12: The Council is concerned that the Executive s decision to enter into a shared staffing arrangement with Richmond may lead to a reduction in Wandsworth s service levels. Add after (Appendix 1 to Paper No ) in the recommendations to the Council in paragraphs 1 and 2 on pages 7 and 12 but only subject to the following conditions: a) that so far as Wandsworth services are concerned there is a commitment to provide a level of services which is at least Good. b) that Wandsworth service levels continue to be monitored by KPI s and service user surveys and that these continue to be reported to individual OSC s so that members can monitor both the positive and negative impacts of the merged staffing structure on a departmental basis.

4 27th April c) that after the Inter-Authority Agreement has been in operation for a full year in April 2018, the Council commission an independent review of the outcome of the Inter-Authority Agreement and bring a report to full Council with recommendations as to whether the arrangements under the Inter-Authority Agreement should be continued, modified, or that notice of termination of the Inter-Authority Agreement should be given. d) that in parallel with the Inter-Authority Agreement, Wandsworth Council seeks complementary arrangements with other London Councils, particularly in the areas of Joint Procurement and Joint IT arrangements, to enable it to make the additional efficiency savings which its financial projections show are required to prevent a significant increase in Council Tax. After discussion, the amendment moved by Councillors Carpenter and Hogg on paragraph 1 was put to the vote and declared not to be carried (by 18 votes to 31). It was then RESOLVED (by 32 votes to 17) That the recommendations in paragraph 1 The amendment moved by Councillors Carpenter and Hogg on paragraph 2 was then put to the vote and declared not to be carried (by 17 votes to 33). It was then RESOLVED (by 33 votes to 17) That the recommendations in paragraph 2 Motion moved and having been put to the vote RESOLVED (by 33 votes to 17) That the recommendations in paragraph 3 (The Council s Pay Policy Statement for 2016/17) be adopted. 9. REPORT NO. 2 - SPECIAL EXECUTIVE - 18TH APRIL 2016 The Council had before it (at 9.03 p.m.) Executive Report No.2 arising out of proceedings at its special meeting on 18th April RESOLVED That Report No.2 be received. Special Education and Children s Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee After lengthy discussion on paragraph 1 (Children s Services Improvement Plan), motions moved and RESOLVED That paragraphs 1 and 2 be received as information.

5 19 27th April MAYORALTY (PAPER NO ) Motion moved (at 9.53 pm) by Councillor Govindia, duly seconded by Councillor Osborn and RESOLVED (nem con) (a) That the Council expresses its sincere appreciation of the efficient and dignified manner in which Councillor Nicola Nardelli, BA discharged the duties devolving upon her as Mayor of the London Borough of Wandsworth during the Municipal Year 2015/2016 and of her invariable courtesy and impartiality to Members when presiding over its meetings; (b) That it records with appreciation the activities she initiated on behalf of voluntary and charitable causes in the Borough and the keen interest she took during her term of office in all aspects of the many and varied activities of the diverse communities within the Borough; and (c) That an illuminated copy of the foregoing resolutions be sealed with the Common Seal of the Council and be presented to Councillor Nicola Nardelli at the Annual Meeting of the Council to be held on Wednesday, 18th May The Council rose at 9.54 p.m.