Merton Council Cabinet Meeting 23 May 2018

Minutes:

No apologies were received.

Minutes:

There were no declarations of interest.

Minutes:

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 February 2018 are agreed as an accurate record.

Additional documents:

• APPENDIX A CABINET APPOINTMENTS 201819 FINAL , item 4. PDF 37 KB
• APPENDIX B SW London Joint Waste Management Cttee ToR , item 4. PDF 38 KB
• APPENDIXCMerantunTofR , item 4. PDF 9 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED:

A.           That the Cabinet appoints two Cabinet members and two substitute members to the south WestLondon Joint WasteManagement Committee as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

B.           That the Cabinet appoints two Cabinet members, to the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

C.           That the Cabinet appoints the Leader of the Council to the South London Partnership Joint Committee, as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

D.           That the Cabinet appoints three Cabinet members to the Merantun Development Limited Sub-Committee (previously called the Local Authority Property Company Sub-Committee) as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

E.           That the terms of reference for the South West London Joint Waste Management Committee as detailed inAppendix B to the Cabinet report be approved. These terms of reference have also been included for information in the Constitution of Committees and Outside Bodies report to Annual Council.

F.            That the terms of reference for the Merantun Development Limited Sub-Committee, set out in Appendix C to the Cabinet report be approved.  These terms of reference have also been included for information in the Constitution of Committees and Outside Bodies report to Annual Council.

G.           That authority be delegated to the ChiefExecutive to fill vacancies on the bodies detailed at recommendations A and F on the nomination of the Party Whip of the group with a vacant position.

Minutes:

The Chair introduced the report which set out the nominations for committees and other bodies appointed by the Cabinet.

RESOLVED:

A.           That the Cabinet appoints two Cabinet members and two substitute members to theSouth WestLondon Joint WasteManagement Committee as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

B.           That the Cabinet appoints two Cabinet members, to the Wandle Valley Regional Park Trust as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

C.           That the Cabinet appoints the Leader of the Council to the South London Partnership Joint Committee, as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

D.           That the Cabinet appoints three Cabinet members to the Merantun Development Limited Sub-Committee (previously called the Local Authority Property Company Sub-Committee) as detailed in Appendix A to the Cabinet report.

E.           That the terms of reference for the South West London Joint Waste Management Committee as detailed inAppendix B to the Cabinet report be approved. These terms of reference have also been included for information in the Constitution of Committees and Outside Bodies report to Annual Council.

F.            That the terms of reference for the Merantun Development Limited Sub-Committee, set out in Appendix C to the Cabinet report be approved.  These terms of reference have also been included for information in the Constitution of Committees and Outside Bodies report to Annual Council.

G.           That authority be delegated to the ChiefExecutive to fill vacancies on the bodies detailed at recommendations A and F on the nomination of the Party Whip of the group with a vacant position.

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Additional documents:

• 2018-05-23 APP1 DEV VIABILITY SPD V5 – for adoption , item 5. PDF 229 KB
• 2018-05-23 APP2 combined (with cover) validation checklist for adoption by Cabinet v.01 , item 5. PDF 118 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Development Viability supplementary planning document (SPD) at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report, and the planning application checklist at Appendix 2, be adopted meaning that from 1 June 2018 planning applicants should expect to publish the development viability appraisals submitted with planning applications in Merton.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport presented the report, thanking all those involved and outlining the benefits of the proposals.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Development Viability supplementary planning document (SPD) at Appendix 1 to the Cabinet report, and the planning application checklist at Appendix 2, be adopted meaning that from 1 June 2018 planning applicants should expect to publish the development viability appraisals submitted with planning applications in Merton.

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Decision:

RESOLVED:

A.   That the extension of the current Merton Children’s Community Health Services Contract with Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) for a further period of 2 years from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2021 be approved.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Health presented the report, thanking all those involved and outlining the benefits to the proposal.

RESOLVED:

A.   That the extension of the current Merton Children’s Community Health Services Contract with Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH) for a further period of 2 years from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2021 be approved.

• View the background to item 7.
• View the decision for item 7.

Additional documents:

• Appendix A – Vehicle Crossover Task Group Recommendations Timeline May18 v3 , item 7. PDF 60 KB
• Appendix B , item 7. PDF 16 KB
• Appendix B1 -Controlled Parking Zone Stress Calculation Summary , item 7. PDF 44 KB
• Appendix C , item 7. PDF 11 KB
• Appendix C1 – Vehicle Length Data Summary , item 7. PDF 42 KB
• Appendix D – Fees and Charges Information V2 , item 7. PDF 45 KB

Decision:

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Highways Team strengthen advice and guidance for residents who wish to implement crossovers, including design and materials, to be completed by end of July 2018.

2.    That the Merton crossover policy be reviewed to ensure it complies with plain English guidance, and will be re-written and approved by Merton User groups.

3.    That the Highways Team hold information sessions with councillors about the crossover policy. These will be arranged after the new Criterion has been agreed in June 2018

4.    That the Short Frontage depth Agreements be increased from 4.0 metres to 4.3 metres minimum and the Standard Crossover be increased from 4.5m to 4.8 metres.

5.    That the Highways Team adopt and implement effective enforcement action to tackle the rise in illegal crossovers as set out in Appendix D to the report.

6.    That the Highways Team conduct a review of fees charged for crossovers to ensure these cover the full cost of managing the service as set out in Appendix D.

7.    That the Highways Team take action to reduce parking stress caused by the rise of crossover applications in controlled parking zone areas. Parking stress measured at 2.5 permits issued per on street bays will be measured as maximum as set out in Appendix B1.

8.    That the Highways Team implement a process to manage the increase in applications for crossovers when a controlled parking zone is proposed.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Housing and Transport presented the report, thanking all those involved in the scrutiny task group and the officers in drafting an action plan.

RESOLVED:

1.    That the Highways Team strengthen advice and guidance for residents who wish to implement crossovers, including design and materials, to be completed by end of July 2018.

2.    That the Merton crossover policy be reviewed to ensure it complies with plain English guidance, and will be re-written and approved by Merton User groups.

3.    That the Highways Team hold information sessions with councillors about the crossover policy. These will be arranged after the new Criterion has been agreed in June 2018

4.    That the Short Frontage depth Agreements be increased from 4.0 metres to 4.3 metres minimum and the Standard Crossover be increased from 4.5m to 4.8 metres.

5.    That the Highways Team adopt and implement effective enforcement action to tackle the rise in illegal crossovers as set out in Appendix D to the report.

6.    That the Highways Team conduct a review of fees charged for crossovers to ensure these cover the full cost of managing the service as set out in Appendix D.

7.    That the Highways Team take action to reduce parking stress caused by the rise of crossover applications in controlled parking zone areas. Parking stress measured at 2.5 permits issued per on street bays will be measured as maximum as set out in Appendix B1.

8.    That the Highways Team implement a process to manage the increase in applications for crossovers when a controlled parking zone is proposed.

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• View the decision for item 8.

Decision:

Cabinet noted that the item had been withdrawn.

Minutes:

Cabinet noted that the item had been withdrawn.