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Decision notices of the meetings held on 20 November 2013  PDF 117 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Decision
– That the notes of the meeting held on 20
November 2013 be approved.
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54. |
Leaders' Update
Oral report of the Leader of the Council
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“Today’s Cabinet agenda once again reflects
the progress and direction the county council is making in
responding to the needs of our communities. The agenda shows how we
will focus on what matters to people in Staffordshire, driving for
more efficient and effective ways of working.”
Philip Atkins, Leader
of the County Council.
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Decision
– That the oral report of the Leader of the
County Council giving an update on a range of issues and an
overview of the major achievements in Staffordshire during 2013
including the creation of Entrust and the Stoke-on-Trent and
Staffordshire Partnership Trust; JCBs announcement of further
expansion plans in the county; and securing government funding for
improvements to the A50, be noted.
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Achieving Excellence Quarterly Performance Report PDF 518 KB
Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader and
Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“This report reflects the progress
we are making in responding to our communities and creating a
connected Staffordshire where everyone has the opportunity to
prosper, be healthy and be happy.
Throughout the report
are examples of how through our own work and by joining forces with
partner organisations across Staffordshire we provide crucial
leadership on key issues that matter to local people. They include
delivering jobs and growth, promoting healthier lifestyles by
addressing problems caused by alcohol and obesity, and making
Staffordshire safer.”
Philip Atkins, Leader of the
Council
“Through
continuing innovation and stronger links with our partners we aim
to deliver a more prosperous, healthier and happier Staffordshire.
This report shows the progress we have made so far, and the
challenges we must overcome to deliver our ambitions for
Staffordshire and local people.”
Ian Parry, Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation.
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Reasons for the Decision – To consider the progress being made against the County
Council’s three priority outcomes of:
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The people of Staffordshire will be able to access
more good jobs and feel the benefits of economic growth.
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The people of Staffordshire will be healthier and
more independent.
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The people of Staffordshire will feel safer, happier
and more supported in and by their community.
Alternative Options
Considered – None
Decision
– That the Achieving
Excellence Quarterly Performance Report be received and
noted.
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56. |
Strategic Plan 2014/15 to 2018/19 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy PDF 116 KB
Leader of the Council and Deputy Leader and
Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“By focusing on
what matters most to people in Staffordshire and finding new, more
efficient and more effective ways of working, we have made a good
start on the transformation of Staffordshire County Council and the
county’s public sector to meet the needs of local people
today and tomorrow.
However we know the
job is nowhere near done. New challenges demand new thinking. We
are working with residents, voluntary groups, partners and the
private sector to find new ways to improve lives.
Our approach is about listening,
creating the right conditions for Staffordshire’s people to
flourish, and allowing people to get on with achieving their goals
and aspirations.”
Philip Atkins, Leader of the
Council
“Over the last
5 years we have made over £130m of savings whilst freezing
council tax, invested in our economy to create more jobs, and
worked closer with partners such as the NHS to make every pound of
taxpayers’ money we spend have the most impact on our
communities.
Further reductions in resources mean
this work has to continue and we need to explore all opportunities.
This will allow us to focus our efforts and limited resources on
those who need us the most.”
Ian Parry, Deputy Leader and Cabinet
Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation.
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Reasons for the Decision – To update Cabinet on the work to
date in preparing the Strategic Plan (which will cover the period
2014 to 2018) and the Medium Term Financial Strategy (which
provides details of how the Council’s operations will be
funded over the period 2014 to 2019).
Alternative Options
Considered – None
Decision –
(a) That the progress made in developing the
Strategic Plan 2014-18 be noted;
(b)
That the financial outlook facing the county council be
noted;
(c)
That the work of the Innovation and Efficiency Board be
noted;
(d)
That the Innovation and Efficiency Board be requested to continue
to work with services to identify additional savings needed to
address the funding gap in 2014/15 and future years;
(e) That the Corporate Review
Committee be requested to scrutinise the proposed pressures and
savings against the principles of a good and balanced
budget.
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Achieving Excellence for Young People PDF 120 KB
Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing and
Cabinet Support Member for Public Health and Community Safety
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“The lives and aspirations of young
people in Staffordshire have changed out of all recognition in
recent times. They are demanding that we change and adapt the way
we help them to shape the lives they want, get the most out of
school and find a good job.
We need to make sure
we are getting real value for money for every pound of public money
we spend for young people in Staffordshire, while continuing to
support and advise those individuals who really need our
help.”
Robbie Marshall, Cabinet Member for
Health and Wellbeing
“Four out of every five young people
in Staffordshire never use a county council funded youth facility
or take part in an activity we pay for. We need to make sure they
get more out of what they enjoy already and have what they need to
move successfully from school into work and into the good life they
want.
For
us that means looking at new ways of working, better working with
partners, and recognising that other organisations, for instance in
the voluntary or community sector, are better placed and more able
to do the things that young people need.
To young people our
message is simple: we have listened and we are taking action. And
where you need some help, we will be there for
you.”
Mark Sutton, Cabinet Support Member
for Public Health and Community Safety
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Reasons for the Decision
– To consider a proposal
for a new approach for Staffordshire County Council to achieving
excellence for young people which represents a significant
departure from the traditional model of investment and is in line
with the County Council’s commissioning principles for a
connected Staffordshire.
Alternative Options Considered –
None
Decision – (a) That the content of the report
and the proposed new approach to commissioning for excellence for
young people be endorsed
(b) That a seven week public consultation be agreed
in relation to the proposals which represent a significant change
to the Council’s traditional approach to youth
provision.
(c) That a further report be
brought back to Cabinet in setting out a detailed appraisal of the
proposal and the findings of both the public consultation and
in-depth Community Impact Assessment (CIA).
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High Speed Rail 2 (HS2): Response to the Phase Two Route Consultation PDF 76 KB
Cabinet Member for Economy and
Infrastructure
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“From the very outset we have been
opposed to HS2 due to the unacceptable impact it will have on
Staffordshire, our communities and on our countryside and the fact
it will bring no tangible economic benefits to the
county.
We
have continued to champion the cause of residents in Phase One to
mitigate the effect of the scheme and win timely compensation and
will draw on our experience in putting together a robust response
to the consultation on Phase Two.
While the decision on
the future of HS2 is one for Westminster, we will continue to work
closely with local partners, communities and HS2 Ltd itself to get
the best possible deal for Staffordshire. This means not only
influencing the route and winning meaningful compensation, but
exploring any further options for economic benefits and
improvements to the existing network, should this scheme be imposed
on us.”
Mark Winnington, Cabinet Member for
Economy and Infrastructure
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Reasons for the Decision
– To consider the County Council’s
response to the consultation on the proposed route for Phase 2 of
the High Speed Rail (HS2) project.
Alternative Options
Considered - None
Decision – (a)
That, in noting the County Council’s
opposition to Governments High
Speed Rail proposals, the Cabinet responds to the
consultation questions as set out in the supporting documentation
to the report.
(b)
That the submission of the County Council’s formal response
to the route consultation be endorsed.
(c)
Tat the Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, in
consultation with the
Deputy Chief Executive and
Director for Place, be given delegated authority to take decisions
around the scope of the County Council’s consultation
response, should any changes be required, prior to it being
submitted to HS2 Ltd.
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Draft Staffordshire Care Quality Compact and Draft Staffordshire County Council Care Quality Strategy 2013-2016 PDF 126 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“The way we care for the elderly and more
vulnerable members of our communities is undoubtedly a mark of a
society which we would all want to be part of. National scandals on
care have prompted much debate, but here in Staffordshire we have
recognised the time for talk is over.
Staffordshire
County Council’s Quality Green Paper on the Revolution of
Care sets out ambitions to ensure residents and their families are
at the heart of change and as a county we adopt a “zero
tolerance” approach on poor standards.
We have listened to what people have
said and our Staffordshire Care Quality Strategy and partner-wide
commitment responds to what people have told us and underpins our
drive to improve the quality of life for residents of all ages in
Staffordshire.”
Alan White, Cabinet Member for
Care.
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Reasons for the Decision – To consider proposals to improve the quality of care
services in Staffordshire through the publication and
implementation of the Staffordshire County
Council Care Quality Strategy.
Alternative Options
Considered – None
Decision – (a)
That the report and the corresponding consultation outcome report
produced by Engaging Communities Staffordshire be received and
noted.
(b)
That the draft Staffordshire Care Quality
Compact and draft Staffordshire County Council Care Quality
Strategy be endorsed for publication and implementation.
(c) That the overall approach
to improving care quality in Staffordshire and embedding a zero
tolerance approach to poor quality be endorsed.
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Outcome of statutory consultation on proposal to enlarge Rykneld Primary School PDF 121 KB
Cabinet Member for Learning and Skills
Additional documents:
Minutes:
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“The
enlargement of Rykneld Primary School is part of our long-term
vision for education in Burton. We have already invested over
£20m in schools in Burton to ensure they are well placed to
cope with increasing demand for school places, and this latest
measure will ensure parents in the area have as much choice as
possible when it comes to their child’s education.
This latest measure is
part of our ambition to create a prosperous Staffordshire where
young people can learn, grow and make a significant contribution to
the success of the area. By acting now, we can ensure we are
ready to meet future pressures on pupil places in the
area.”
Ben Adams, Cabinet Member for
Learning and Skills.
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Reasons for the Decision – To consider the outcome of the consultation on a proposal to enlarge Rykneld Primary School in
Burton to provide sufficient additional school places to meet the
anticipated demand.
Alternative Options
Considered – None
Decision
– That the publication of a statutory
proposal to enlarge Rykneld Primary School in
Burton be approved.
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Forward Plan of Key Decisions PDF 74 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
The Forward Plan of Key Decisions for
the period 15 January to 15 May
2014, which detailed the following issues, was approved:
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Subject Matter
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Contact
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Strategic Plan 2014/15 to 2018/19 and the Medium Term Financial
Strategy
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Name: Andy Burns
Tel: (01785) 276300
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Approval of Revised Minerals and Waste Development
Scheme
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Name: Ian
Benson
Tel: (01785)
276550
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Determination of Statutory Proposal to alter the Upper Age Range
of Coppice Special School
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Name: Andrew Marsden
Tel: (01785) 278787
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Modernisation of Day Opportunities for People with Learning
Disabilities
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Name: Anu
Singh
Tel: (01785)
277110
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Treasury Management, Annual Investment and Minimum Revenue
Provision Strategies 2014/15
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Name: Chris Gibbs
Tel: (01785) 276331
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Achieving Excellence: Libraries in a Connected
Staffordshire
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Name: Janene Cox
Tel: (01785) 278368
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2013 refresh of the Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy
for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (2007 - 2020)
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Name: Ian
Benson
Tel: (01785)
276550
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Decision on School Funding Formula for 2014-15
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Name: Anna
Halliday
Tel: (01785)
278774
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Achieving Excellence for Older People
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Name: Martin Samuels
Tel: (01785) 895760
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Approval of Revised Statement of Community
Involvement
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Name: Ian
Benson
Tel: (01785)
276550
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Third Quarter Budget Monitoring Report
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Name: Andy Burns
Tel: (01785) 276300
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Infrastructure+
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Name: Ian Turner
Tel: (01785) 277228
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Kingswood Lakeside – Financial/Delivery Update
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Name: Steve Burrows
Tel: (01785) 277204
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Achieving Excellence in Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Name: Dawn
Jennens
Tel:
(01785) 277079
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