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FORWARD PLAN

APRIL 2019

This Forward Plan lists the key decisions proposed to be taken by the Cabinet of Hounslow Council

This document comprises the following items:

1. Introduction

2. Cabinet

3. Current key decisions for the period of this edition

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Introduction to Hounslow’s Forward Plan of Key Decisions

The London Borough of Hounslow is committed to open government. It is encouraging local people tohave their say on the decisions that affect them, their families and community as a whole. The councilrecognises that it is therefore important to provide as much information about these decisions aspossible. The Government has guided local authorities to this through the Forward Plan.

What is the Forward Plan?The Forward Plan is a document that sets out information about ‘key decisions’ that the council willmake at the next cabinet meeting – a clear 28 days in advance of the decision. By law, councils mustpublish these in a monthly Forward Plan. This also provides the public with the opportunity to havetheir say on these decisions before they are taken.

What is a ‘key decision’?London Borough of Hounslow’s definition for a “key decision’ is that:

(a) The Government has asked councils to define which financial decisions are ‘significant’ and,therefore ‘key’. Hounslow’s definition is spending or savings of £250,000 or more that is notin the council’s budget (the setting of the budget is itself a ‘key decision’).

(b) In line with Government guidance ‘key’ will also be defined if it is likely to have a significantimpact on the community.

What information is included in the Forward Plan?In relation to each ‘key decision’, the Forward Plan includes as much of the following information as isavailable when it is published. The table is explained as follows:

Column 1 sets out the reference number of the reportColumn 2 sets out the title or subject matter of the reportColumn 3 sets out the Officer and Lead Cabinet Member contact detailsColumn 4 sets out what the decision making body/individual are being asked to decideColumn 5 specifies which documents will be made available to the decision makerColumn 6 states the bodies, which are being or have been consultedColumn 7 states the reference number which exempt information will fall underColumn 8 specifies which body or individual are making the decision and the

estimated date when the decision will be taken

The Forward Plan lists the other decision making bodies key decisions to be taken by the Cabinet (orby Cabinet Members using powers delegated to them by the Cabinet). It has also been decided thatthe Forward Plan will include other decisions to be taken by the council (although standard agendaitems such as petitions, motions, council questions, appointments to committees, etc. will not be listed.)

Copies of documentsCopies of documents referred to in the Forward Plan can be obtained by emailingthomas.ribbits@hounslow.gov.uk. You should quote the reference number of the report and the reporttitle as it appears on the Forward Plan when making a request.

Please note that prior to the decision being made, it is possible that other documents to those listed inthe Forward Plan may be submitted to the decision maker for consideration. If that is the casethe procedure for obtaining copies of these other documents, if any, is the same as set out abovealthough you should make it clear that you are requesting any other documents that have beensubmitted, if any, and quote the report reference number and title as it appears in the Forward Plan.

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Exempt informationOccasionally a report or part of a report may contain information that is exempt under Schedule 12A ofthe Local Government Act 1972 as amended. Where this is the case the Forward Plan will set out areference number in the column titled 'Exempt Information’. The key for the reference number is asfollows:

1. Information relating to an individual.2. Information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.3. Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the

Council).4. Information relating to any consultations or negotiations in connection with any labour relations

matter arising between the Council or Minister of the crown and employees of or office holdersof the Council.

5. Information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained inlegal proceedings.

6. Information which reveals that the Council proposes to give a notice under any enactment by orunder which requirements are imposed on a person, or to make an order or direction under anyenactment.

7. Information relating to any action taken or to be taken in connection with the prevention,investigation or prosecution of crime.

Please note that where a report or part of it is exempt, the public will not have access to it nor will anydebate relating to it take place in the presence of members of the public or the press. The ForwardPlan is to be treated as advance notice of the decision making meeting taking place either in whole orin part in private and the reference number treated as the reason why that is the case.

Making representations about private meetingsMembers of the public are entitled to make representations as to why a particular decision should beheld in public and if you wish to do so you should send your representationto thomas.ribbits@hounslow.gov.uk a minimum of 10 clear working days before the date set out in theForward Plan on which the decision will be made so that your representation may be considered.Where it is determined that despite representations received a meeting or part of a meeting will takeplace in private, the Council will publish a notice indicating this and which will set out a statement of thereasons why the meeting will be held in private, details of the representations received and a statementin response. This notice will be published with the meeting agenda and public reports on the Council'swebsite.

How can you have your say?If you would like to obtain copies of the Forward Plan or comment on any decision included in theForward Plan please let me know as soon as you can. I will then ensure your comments areconsidered by those taking the decision.

Thomas RibbitsHead of Democratic ServicesLondon Borough of HounslowLampton Road Fax: 020 8583 2252Hounslow TW3 4DN Email: thomas.ribbits@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabinet portfolios 2018

Hounslow Council works closely with partners to improve the quality of life and opportunities for the people of the borough, and to celebrate diversity and build cohesion amongst our diverse communities.

www.hounslow.gov.uk

Cllr Steve CurranLeader of the Council

Cllr Lily BathDeputy Leader of the Council

Corporate Strategy, Planning and Regeneration

• Corporate strategy and communications

• New housing delivery

• Strategic planning and development management

• Growth and business development

• Lampton Development 360 LLP; Lampton Investment 360 Ltd

• Heathrow Airport

Cllr Guy LambertHighways, Recycling and Trading Companies

• Hounslow Highways PFI• Domestic and commercial recycling

and refuse/Recycle 360 Ltd• In-house trading companies

shareholder lead

Cllr Candice AttertonAdults, Social Care and Health

• Health partnerships and commissioning

• Mental health• Learning, physical and sensory

disabilities• Older people• Safeguarding vulnerable adults

Cllr Katherine DunneCommunities and Workforce

• Community enforcement• Community safety• Prevent• Voluntary, community and social

enterprises sector• Public Health and improvements to

air quality• Citizen engagement• Human Resources• Trade Union liaison• Equalities and diversity

Cllr Hanif KhanTransport and Corporate Property

• Hounslow House and WorkSmart• Traffic and transport• Parking• Corporate property and asset

management

Cllr Sue SampsonLeisure Services

• Greening the borough• Libraries• Parks, allotments and green spaces/

Greenspace 360 Ltd• Sports and recreation• Sports and leisure centres• Culture and heritage sites

Cllr Pritam GrewalCustomer Services and Corporate Performance

• Customer services• Corporate ICT• Corporate performance• Governance• Contingency planning• Health and safety• Elections• Scrutiny and intelligence

Cllr Tom BruceEducation, Children and Youth Services

• Corporate parenting• Fostering and adoption• Looked after children• Safeguarding and child protection • Education• School places• Special Educational Needs• Youth engagement, offending and

youth services• Lifelong learning and skills

Cllr Shantanu RajawatFinance and Corporate Services

• Finance and corporate services• Legal Services• Risk management• Procurement• Pensions• Audit and fraud

Housing and Social Inclusion:

• Homelessness and housing need

• Housing Associations’ partnerships

• Private rented sector

• Homeownership

• Council housing and support

• Housing maintenance and repairs/FM360 Ltd

• Social and financial inclusion

Subject Contact and Portfolio Holder Nature of DecisionDocuments to be Available to

the Decision Maker ConsultationExempt

Information Date

CEX294 Major Emergency Plan

Cllr Pritam Grewal, Lead Member for Customer Services and Corporate Performance prittam.grewal@hounslow.gov.uk

To agree the updated Major Emergency Plan for the Council Report None No April SMD

CEX367 Dukes Meadows Parking Formalisation Cllr Sue Sampson, Lead Member for Leisure Services sue.sampson@hounslow.gv.uk

Lead member to consider objections to statutory consultation on the formalisation of

parking spaces/introduction of parking charges in Dukes Meadows

Results of consultation. Public consultation December 2018- January 2019 No April SMD

CHAS583 Childcare Sufficiency Annual Report 2018 Cllr Tom Bruce, Lead MemberEducation, Children and Youth Servicestom.bruce@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabinet to agree the publication of the 2018 Childcare Sufficiency Review Report None No Cabinet 23rd April

2019

CEX356 Quarterly Performance Report (Q3 2018/19)

Cllr Pritam Grewal, Lead Member for Customer Services and Corporate Performance prittam.grewal@hounslow.gov.uk

To note

Report on performance against business plan targets and milestones, with improvement actions plans for

areas not rated 'green'.None No Cabinet 23rd April

2019

CEX360 Transfer of David Henry Waring Trusteeship

Cllr Lily Bath, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Housing and Social Inclusion lily.bath@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabinet to Approve Report None No Cabinet 23rd April 2019

CEX362 Investing in the Council's Hosing EstatesCllr Lily Bath, Deputy Leader and Lead Member for Housing and Social Inclusion lily.bath@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabinet to note progress of the 'investing in our estates' prgramme and approve 2019/20

locations. Report TLSTJCC Jan 19 no Cabinet 23rd April

CEX363 Proposals to Develop Block D, Brentford High Street for Housing

Cllr Steve Curran, Leader and Lead Member Corporate Strategy, Planning and Regeneration steve.curran@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabient to approve Report None 3 Cabinet 23rd April

CEX364 Results of the Gender pay Gap Survey Cllr Katherine Dunne, Lead Member for Communities and Workforce, katherine.dunne@hounslow.gov.uk

cabinet to approve Gender Pay Gap Survey Staff/HR/Finance/Legal No Cabinet 23rd April

CEX328 CIL and s106 Allocations

Cllr Steve Curran, Leader and Lead Member Corporate Strategy, Planning and Regeneration steve.curran@hounslow.gov.uk

Cabinet to approve projects for CIL and S106 funding Report, list of projects, public No Cabinet 23rd April

CEX366 Gunnersbury Regeneration Update Cllr Sue Sampson, Lead Member for Leisure Services sue.sampson@hounslow.gv.uk Cabinet to approve Report None No Cabinet 23rd April

CHAS588 West London Regional Adoption Agency - Adopt London West

Cllr Tom Bruce, Lead MemberEducation, Children and Youth Servicestom.bruce@hounslow.gov.uk

For approval of the Cabinet Report Yes - staff 4 Cabinet 23rd April

CEX368 Extension of Estates Police Officers Contract

Cllr Katherine Dunne, Lead Member for Communities and Workforce, katherine.dunne@hounslow.gov.uk Cabinet to aprove Report None No Cabinet 23rd April

SINGLE MEMBERS DECISIONS - APRIL 2019

CABINET 23RD APRIL 2019