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Endorse the Annual Review and agree a 3-year
extension to the Partnership Agreement
Decision Maker: Director for Children and Families
Decision published: 22/06/2022
Effective from: 30/06/2022
Decision:
Sign-off of the Together4Children Partnership
Agreement (delayed since September 2020).
The agreement requires signing by each DCS in the Partnership,
Staffordshire County Council, Shropshire Council, City of Stoke-on
Trent Council, and Telford & Wrekin Council.
Agreement for the continuation of the Together4Children Partnership
arrangement for the period 01 April 2022 – 31 March 2025 as
per T4C Regional Board recommendation.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Kathy Maitland
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 15/06/2022
Decision:
The Forward Plan of Key Decisions for the period 20 July to 16 November 2022, which detailed the following issues, was approved:
Subject Matter |
Contact |
North Staffordshire Local Air Quality Plan (NSLAQP) |
Name: Clive Thomson Tel: (01785) 276522 |
Treasury Management Outturn 2021/22 |
Name: Rob Salmon Tel: (01785) 276354 |
Approval of Staffordshire County Council’s Community Learning Procurement Arrangements 2023 to 2027 |
Name: Anthony Baines Tel: (01785) 895984 |
Enhanced Delivery Model for Home Care |
Name: Andrew Jepps Tel: (01785) 278557 |
Integrated Performance Report - Quarter 1, 2022/23 |
Name: Kerry Dove Tel: 07855 679112 |
Highways Future Delivery Model |
Name: James Bailey Tel: (01785) 276591 |
Start-up and Step-up Support Delivery Plan |
Name: Anthony Hodge Tel: (01785) 27277204 |
Families Health & Wellbeing (0-19) Service - from April 2024 |
Name: Natasha Moody Tel: 07976 191079 |
Family Hub Model |
Name: Natasha Moody Tel: 07976 191079 |
Section 75 Agreement for Adult Social Care Assessment and Case Management and Occupational Therapy in Staffordshire |
Name: Jo Cowcher Tel: 07772 011078 |
Adult Social Care Reform Implementation |
Name: Jo Cowcher Tel: 07772 011078 |
Integrated Performance Report - Quarter 2, 2022/23 |
Name: Kerry Dove Tel: 07855 679112 |
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 15/06/2022
Decision:
Decision – That the oral report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills giving an update on “Staffordshire Means Back to Business” activity including the following matters be noted:
This decline in young people claiming Universal Credit has contributed to an overall decline in our claimant rate which now stands at 2.8% of the working age population in May well below the regional rate of 5.0% and national rate of 3.9%.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 15/06/2022
Decision:
Decision – That the minutes of the meeting of the Property Sub-Committee held on 1 June 2022 be received.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 15/06/2022
Decision:
Decision – That the oral report of the Leader of the Council giving an update on a range of issues including the Staffordshire Ironman event on 12 June which saw 3,000 people taking part and the tragic news that one of the entrants died after falling ill during the swim – the Council’s thoughts are with the gentleman’s family; the Platinum Jubilee celebrations which included hundreds of events and street parties taking place across the county; Staffordshire residents recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours this month including Catherine Mann, the Council’s interim Assistant Director for Culture, Rural & Safer Communities, for her national work promoting a literate, kinder society, as well as being the head of the county’s library service for more than a decade; the work to improve digital connections across Staffordshire through Project Gigabit whereby the County Council will work with broadband and mobile providers, developers and government, to give Staffordshire properties access to gigabit speeds by 2030; the launch of the holiday activities and food programme ahead of the summer school break which is free for 5-16 year olds who receive free school meals or other related benefits; and the retirement of the Council’s Deputy Chief Executive and Director for Families and Communities, Helen Riley; be noted.
To decide on delivery arrangements for
Property, Education and other services related to the Entrust
Service Delivery Agreement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 15/06/2022
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Ian Turner
Update to Cabinet on the use of Unregulated
Placements
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Kate Loader
The provision of an additional 4,500ft2 of
workshop space at Newcastle Enterprise Centre, Knutton
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“The expansion of Newcastle Enterprise Centre would bring much-needed workshop space for local small businesses, offering them a chance to expand into purpose build units.
It will also play a key part in the overall Knutton Masterplan, regenerating the wider area, strengthening the local community and boosting its economic growth.
Working closely with Newcastle Borough Council we aim to deliver a top-quality facility for small businesses, utilising the Town Deal funding. We’re pleased to be able to invest in the project to enable it to happen and get it off the ground as soon as possible.”
Mark Deaville, Cabinet Member for Commercial Matters |
Note by Clerk: Cllr Philip White declared an interest and left the room during the consideration of this item.
Reasons for the Decision – To consider proposals for the extension of Newcastle Enterprise Centre, Knutton.
Decision – (a) That the acceptance of investment of circa £1,140,000 from the Newcastle Town Deal (Newcastle Borough Council) initiative to facilitate the delivery of an extension to Newcastle Enterprise Centre at Knutton be approved.
(b) That the investment of up to £440,000 of SCC borrowing to facilitate the delivery of an extension to Newcastle Enterprise Centre at Knutton be endorsed, and that it be noted that the borrowing costs will be repaid from the increased rental income generated on site and will be underwritten by the Business and Enterprise revenue budget.
(c) That Delegated authority be given to the Director for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills and the Director of Corporate Services to enter into relevant contractual and other arrangements pursuant to the delivery of the project.
Divisions affected: Newcastle - Keele, Knutton and Silverdale;
Lead officer: Anthony Hodge
Staffordshire Sustainability Board - Vision
and council commitments for consideration, after being passed and
approved by members of the Staffordshire Sustainability
Board.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“Local authorities in Staffordshire are in the singular position of only being responsible for a small proportion of the county’s overall carbon emissions, but clearly able to set the tone and influence others as we move towards a cleaner future.
The County Council has already begun its journey, reducing its own emissions by a quarter in a single year, and working with Staffordshire’s district and borough authorities allows greater opportunities, scope for collaboration and the ability to deliver on becoming a net zero county.”
Simon Tagg, Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change |
Reasons for the Decision – To receive an update on the formation of the Staffordshire Sustainability Board (SSB)which aims to enable successful collaborative working on climate change and sustainability, across Staffordshire.
Decision – (a) That the formation of the Staffordshire Sustainability Board, which aims to enable successful collaborative working on climate change and sustainability, across Staffordshire, be noted.
(b) That the adoption of the Staffordshire Sustainability Boards – Vision and council commitmentsbe agreed and approved.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Clive Thomson
To update Cabinet with the final financial
position against the 2021/22 budget.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“We continue to do what is necessary to support those who need us most, including vulnerable residents, the care sector, local communities and businesses. Growing our economy, creating better quality jobs and supporting local businesses with their recovery through the Staffordshire Means Back to Business Programme remains a priority. Putting more money in people’s pockets and improving their financial security, especially at a time when living and energy costs are on the increase, is vital.
The cost of social care for adults and children continues to rise, and we face challenges alongside our residents in dealing with increasing inflationary pressures.
Despite the pressures facing councils like ours, we will invest to keep growing the county in a sustainable way to make a positive difference in the lives of our residents. We want Staffordshire people to enjoy a better quality of life, in thriving communities, and live longer in good health”.
Alan White, Leader of the Council
“All council departments continue to deliver against their priorities, whilst progressing with activities in the organisation’s Delivery Plan.
The final financial outturn is an underspend of £3.984m (0.7%). In an organisation of this size this is equivalent to a breakeven position.
Like many local authorities, we still face financial challenges including in adult social care and in children’s social services, but we continue to keep our finances in as strong a position as possible. Well managed finances ensures that we provide good value for money for local tax-payers and means we can continue to invest in our future and growing our economy”.
Ian Parry, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources |
Reasons for the Decision – To receive details of the final financial outturn position of the county council for 2021/22 including delivery of the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
Decision – (a) That the final outturn position be noted.
(b) That the contribution of the underspend of £3.984m into an earmarked reserve for inflationary pressures in future years be approved and that the carry forward requests set out in paragraph 2 of the report be not approved.
(c) That the capital financing arrangements as set out in Appendix 3, including the capitalisation of transformational revenue expenditure, be approved.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Rachel Spain
To provide Cabinet with an update on the
mobilisation of the HWRC's from a contractual to an in-house
service
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“The management and day-to-day running of Staffordshire’s Household Waste Recycling Centres is a large, complex operation and I am delighted that the move to bring the service back in-house has gone so smoothly.
This will ensure we maintain the best service for residents, be sustainable and provide value for money for taxpayers and I know that users are already noticing improvements on the ground. Now we begin to think about long term development and our ambitious plans to improve facilities and encourage more sophisticated recycling methods”.
Simon Tagg, Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change |
Reasons for the Decision – To receive details of the work that has been completed to deliver the successful insourcing of the Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) Network.
Decision – (a) That the work that has been completed to deliver the successful insourcing of the HWRC Network be noted.
(b) That it be noted that there is a current Policy for the Usage of Household Waste Recycling Centres that details how waste from non-household sources will be managed (Appendix 1 to the report).
(c) That the need to review the current infrastructure and mobile plant across the network and invest where appropriate to maintain a modern, efficient network, be noted.
(d) That it be noted that, following input from Prosperous Overview and Scrutiny Committee, it is intended that a report will be submitted to Cabinet in the Autumn on the HWRC network to consider a 5-year costed Maintenance Improvement Plan and reviewed and updated usage policy.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Clive Thomson
To provide an update on Digital Connectivity
in Staffordshire and future priorities for investment.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“Getting as many places as possible gigabit-ready means more digital capacity for everyone through greater bandwidth and lightning-fast connectivity. It is predicated that each home will have over 200 internet-reliant devices in just five years, from central heating to toothbrushes, and for businesses, it could mean hugely improved productivity, resilience and flexible working, to name just a few of the immediate benefits. Our vision is that no-one is left out, even the hard-to-reach places, so the Gigafast Staffordshire team is about working with partners to create the right demand and market conditions so that everyone can get hooked up.”
Simon Tagg, Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change |
Reasons for the Decision – To consider the Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework (DISF) for Staffordshire which includes the vision for the county to achieve 100% gigabit connectivity access by 2030.
Decision – (a) That the Digital Infrastructure Strategic Framework (DISF) for Staffordshire be approved.
(b) That the use of the £4million gainshare funding to resource and support delivery of the DISF through the Digital Connectivity Hub and delivery programme be supported.
(c) That authority be delegated to the Director for Economy, Infrastructure and Skills in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Environment, Infrastructure and Climate Change, to fund digital connectivity projects and programmes that market the opportunity improved digital connectivity brings, demonstrate and test new connectivity technologies and its advantages and pilot connectivity solutions using the gainshare funding.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Anthony Baines
Review and approval of The Corporate Delivery
Plan for 2022/23, a plan of key priorities across the organisation
that identifies the key activities underway across each
directorate
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 15/06/2022 - Cabinet
Decision published: 16/06/2022
Effective from: 22/06/2022
Decision:
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“Hundreds of thousands of residents’ lives are affected by the work of this council: from pre-school children and retired people to families with children at school and college, from those in need of care and support to those wanting to retrain for a more skilled job.
As well as commissioning millions of pounds’ worth of services to support our residents, our continuing investment in training, education and the provision of physical and digital infrastructure keeps Staffordshire working and moving.
Although there are sudden events which require flexibility and adaptability, long-term planning is essential to deliver multi-year strategies and this document details how we will work, individually and in partnership with other local authorities and the NHS, to improve life for Staffordshire residents”.
Ian Parry, Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources |
Reasons for the Decision – To receive an update on the development of the Corporate Delivery Plan 2022-23 which outlines the key priorities across the four directorates which will contribute to delivering against the Council’s Strategic Plan 2022-26.
Decision – (a) That the progress made in developing the Corporate Delivery Plan for 2022/23 be noted.
(b) That the council’s Corporate Delivery Plan for 2022/23 be approved.
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Lead officer: Kerry Dove