Minute 423 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item 4 refers)

Referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees

The Committee considered Minute 423 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 6^th November 2018, which had been referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees for consideration, together with the report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed draft Ambition, Themes and Outcomes and Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map.

The Committee also received a presentation by Tim MacGregor (Team Manager - Policy and Information Management) and Rob Walters (Senior Partnership Advisor, Engagement) which provided:

·           An overview of the scope and findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme; and

·           Feedback received from Councillors and others to date, which will inform a revised version of the documentation to be submitted to Cabinet on 4^th December 2018.

The Leader of the Council thanked all of those who had submitted feedback so far. He also explained that further issues raised by the Scrutiny Committees would be taken on board in the preparation of the revised Road Map, including those from the Place Scrutiny Committee held on 26 November 2018 and the People Scrutiny Committee held on 27^th November 2018 and the following additional matters raised at this meeting of the Scrutiny Committee:-

·           the need for more Police resources in the Borough

·           place a greater emphasis on the provision of affordable housing, including social housing for rent

·           the need for associated infrastructure in connection with all housing development

·           include a greater focus on health inequalities in the Borough

·           include reference to enhanced community engagement by increasing Council and Councillor visibility at public events such as the Carnival.  

Resolved:-

1.     That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme be welcomed and noted.

2. That the Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and the Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map, as set out in Appendices A, B and C to the submitted report, be endorsed.

3. That the Transforming Together programme, outlined in paragraph 6 of the submitted report, be noted and endorsed.

4. That the matter be referred direct to the Policy & Resources, Place and People Scrutiny Committees.”

2. That the officers involved in the 2050 programme be thanked for their hard work.

Note: Approval of the Southend 2050 Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and Five Year Road Map is a Council Function.

Referred direct to: all three Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb

Minute 423 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item 4 refers)

Referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees

The Committee considered Minute 423 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 6^th November 2018, which had been referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees for consideration, together with the report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed draft Ambition, Themes and Outcomes and Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map.

The Committee also received a presentation by Lysanne Eddy (Head of Policy, Engagement & Communication) and Tim MacGregor (Team Manager - Policy and Information Management) which provided:

·         An overview of the scope and findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme; and

·         Feedback received from Councillors and others to date, which will inform a revised version of the documentation to be submitted to Cabinet on 4^th December 2018.

The Leader of the Council thanked all of those who had submitted feedback so far. He also explained that further issues raised by the Scrutiny Committees would be taken on board in the preparation of the revised Road Map, including those from the Place Scrutiny Committee held on 26 November 2018 and the following additional matters raised at this meeting of the Scrutiny Committee:

·         Active and Involved – add a new outcome on active lifestyles.

·         Include reference to the Youth Council’s Charter on Mental Health in Schools.

·         Include reference to Adult Education, with a strong emphasis on skills training to address the low wage economy and opportunities to address isolation.

·         Include a reference to establishing additional accommodation to meet the needs of children looked after within their community.

In response to a question from Councillor Nevin, the Leader agreed to provide details about the schools and number of children and young people included in the consultation.

Resolved:-

That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme be welcomed and noted.

2. That the Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and the Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map, as set out in Appendices A, B and C to the submitted report, be endorsed.

3. That the Transforming Together programme, outlined in paragraph 6 of the submitted report, be noted and endorsed.

4. That the matter be referred direct to the Policy & Resources, Place and People Scrutiny Committees.”

Note: Approval of the Southend 2050 Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and Five Year Road Map is a Council Function.

Referred direct to: all three Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb

Minute 423 (Cabinet Book 1, Agenda Item 4 refers)

Referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees

The Committee considered Minute 423 of the meeting of the Cabinet held on 6^th November 2018, which had been referred direct to all three Scrutiny Committees for consideration, together with the report of the Chief Executive setting out the proposed draft Ambition, Themes and Outcomes and Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map.

The Committee also received a presentation by Tim MacGregor (Team Manager - Policy and Information Management) and Rob Walters (Senior Partnership Advisor, Engagement) which provided:

•  An overview of the scope and findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme; and

•  Feedback received from councillors and others to date, which will inform a revised version of the documentation to be submitted to Cabinet on 4^th December 2018.

The Leader of the Council thanked all of those who had submitted feedback so far.  He also explained that further issues raised by the Scrutiny Committees would be taken on board in the preparation of the revised Road Map, including the following additional matters raised at this meeting of the Scrutiny Committee:

•  Sea defences

•  Improved cycling infrastructure

•  Improving communications with residents

Resolved:-

1. That the following decisions of Cabinet be noted:

“1. That the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme be welcomed and noted.

2. That the Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and the Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map, as set out in Appendices A, B and C to the submitted report, be endorsed.

3. That the Transforming Together programme, outlined in paragraph 6 of the submitted report, be noted and endorsed.

4. That the matter be referred direct to the Policy & Resources, Place and People Scrutiny Committees.”

2. That the officers involved in the 2050 programme be thanked for their hard work.

Note: Approval of the Southend 2050 Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and Five Year Road Map is a Council Function.

Referred direct to: all three Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb

Report of Chief Executive attached

Following a presentation by the Leader of the Council/Chief Executive, the Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive setting out the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme, together with the proposed draft Ambition, Themes and Outcomes and Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map.

Resolved:

1. That the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme be welcomed and noted.

2. That the Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and the Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map, as set out in Appendices A, B and C to the submitted report, be endorsed.

3. That the Transforming Together programme, outlined in paragraph 6 of the submitted report, be noted and endorsed.

4. That the matter be referred direct to the Policy & Resources, Place and People Scrutiny Committees.

Reason for decision:

To propose a new ambition and set of themed desired outcomes for the Borough, providing the context for the Council’s key planning documents.

Other options:

Not adopting the recommended approach would mean that the Borough’s vision contained in the 2010-20 Community Plan would be nearly 10 years old and the Council’s vision, aims and priorities nearly 13 years old, all of which have become, or will quickly become very dated.

Note: This is an Executive Function save that the final approval of the Southend 2050 Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and Five Year Road Map is a Council Function.

Referred direct to: all three Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb

Following a presentation by the Leader of the Council/Chief Executive, the Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive setting out the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme, together with the proposed draft Ambition, Themes and Outcomes and Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map.

Resolved:

1. That the findings of the Southend 2050 engagement programme be welcomed and noted.

2. That the Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and the Southend 2050 Five Year Road Map, as set out in Appendices A, B and C to the submitted report, be endorsed.

3. That the Transforming Together programme, outlined in paragraph 6 of the submitted report, be noted and endorsed.

4. That the matter be referred direct to the Policy & Resources, Place and People Scrutiny Committees.

Reason for decision:

To propose a new ambition and set of themed desired outcomes for the Borough, providing the context for the Council’s key planning documents.

Other options:

Not adopting the recommended approach would mean that the Borough’s vision contained in the 2010-20 Community Plan would be nearly 10 years old and the Council’s vision, aims and priorities nearly 13 years old, all of which have become, or will quickly become very dated.

Note: This is an Executive Function save that the final approval of the Southend 2050 Ambition, Themes & Outcomes and Five Year Road Map is a Council Function.

Referred direct to: all three Scrutiny Committees

Cabinet Member: Cllr Lamb