Agenda, decisions and minutes

Venue: Committee Rooms 2 and 3, Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH

Contact: Jo Maloney 

Items
No. Item

83.

DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Members to give notice of any interest and the nature of that interest relating to any item on the agenda in accordance with the adopted Code of Conduct.

Minutes:

No declarations were made by Executive Members.

84.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 64 KB

To receive and, if so determined, to approve as a correct record the Minutes of the following meetings:

Additional documents:

Minutes:

RESOLVED – That the Minutes of the Meetings held on 17th February (Budget Meeting) and 22nd February 2016 be approved as correct records.

85.

MATTERS FROM COUNCIL OR OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEES (IF ANY) pdf icon PDF 140 KB

To consider any matters referred by the Council or by the Overview and Scrutiny Committees.

Minutes:

(a) Report of the Scrutiny Committee – Closing the Gap: Reducing Educational Inequalities within the Borough of Trafford

 

Councillor Coupe was in attendance to introduce the key features and recommendations set out in the report, and in doing so expressed thanks on behalf of the Scrutiny Committee to all who had contributed to the review, noting in particular the contribution made by Trafford head teachers. The Executive Member for Children’s Services made some preliminary observations in relation to the review’s findings, and indicated that a formal response on behalf of the Executive would be made in due course. In his concluding comments Councillor Coupe thanked Members who had assisted with the recent call-in of the decision on the review of Children’s Homes; and made a general request for enhanced information in relation to scrutiny enquiries.

 

            RESOLVED -

 

(1)       That the content of the report be noted.

 

(2)       That a formal response be made to the report’s recommendations in due course.

86.

TRAFFORD LOCALITY PLAN 2016-2021 pdf icon PDF 130 KB

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing.

 

The Locality Plan is attached.

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

That the Trafford Plan, 2016 – 2021 be received and adopted.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing introduced the report which presented the plan setting out how the Council and its partners intended to deliver health and social care services. The plan had been developed in the light of wide consultation and would be subject to regular review. In response to a query, the Executive Member advised that he would look further into the issue of awareness of the Care Co-Ordination Centre amongst local health service providers.

 

RESOLVED - That the Trafford Plan, 2016 – 2021 be received and adopted.

87.

OUTCOME OF THE PUBLIC CONSULTATION AND DECISIONS IN RELATION TO THE EXECUTIVE'S PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE COUNCIL'S ALL AGE TRAVEL ASSISTANCE POLICY - WITHDRAWN (This matter will now be considered at an Executive Meeting on 29 March 2016)

To consider a report of the Executive Member Children’s Services.

Minutes:

Consideration of this item was deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Executive.

88.

Residential and Nursing Care pdf icon PDF 120 KB

Decision:

That a 3.8% inflationary uplift to the care fee rates paid by the council for the residential and nursing care market for 2016-17 be approved for the reasons set out in the report.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Community Wellbeing submitted a report which described the process undertaken to engage Trafford’s care market, and in particular Nursing and Residential Care providers, through the Fair Price For Care exercise, and consequently setting out a proposed inflationary fee uplift for 2016/17.

 

RESOLVED - That a 3.8% inflationary uplift to the care fee rates paid by the council for the residential and nursing care market for 2016-17 be approved for the reasons set out in the report.

89.

Homecare pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Decision:

1. That a 4.9% inflationary uplift for the Home Care market for 2016-17 be approved for the reasons set out in this report.

 

2. That consideration be given to an alternative methodology to set homecare prices for 2016/7 as part of a Greater Manchester approach.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Community Wellbeing submitted a report which outlined the review of Trafford’s Homecare provision, to support the identification of a “Fair Price for Care”. It summarised the methodology used over the past four years and made recommendations in respect of an inflationary uplift.

 

            RESOLVED -

 

(1)        That a 4.9% inflationary uplift for the Home Care market for 2016-17 be approved for the reasons set out in the report.

 

(2)        That consideration be given to an alternative methodology to set homecare prices for 2016/7 as part of a Greater Manchester approach.

90.

STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR INTEGRATED PROVISION OF ALL AGE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SERVICES BETWEEN TRAFFORD COUNCIL AND PENNINE CARE FOUNDATION TRUST pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider a report of the Executive Members for Children’s Services and for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing.

Decision:

1. That the establishment of a new S75 agreement between Trafford Council and Pennine Care Foundation Trust be agreed from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2018 (with an option to extend the agreement for a further year) on terms to be agreed by the Director of Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Interim Corporate Director of Children, Families and Well-being.

 

2. That the delegation to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council is conferred on the Chief Executive.

Minutes:

The Executive Members for Children’s Services and for Adult Social Services and Community Wellbeing submitted a report which outlined the arrangements to establish an all age community health and social care service in Trafford, which built on the existing partnership between Trafford Council and Pennine Care Foundation Trust.

 

            RESOLVED -

 

(1)        That the establishment of a new S75 agreement between Trafford Council and Pennine Care Foundation Trust be agreed from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2018 (with an option to extend the agreement for a further year) on terms to be agreed by the Director of Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and the Interim Corporate Director of Children, Families and Well-being.

 

(2)        That the delegation to sign the agreement on behalf of the Council is conferred on the Chief Executive.

91.

CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISALS AND MANAGEMENT PLANS pdf icon PDF 1 MB

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Economic Growth and Planning.

PLEASE NOTE: The full Supplementary Planning Documents set out at Appendices 5-13 are very extensive, and are being published electronically on the Council’s website.

Additional documents:

Decision:

1. That the consultation responses and amendments made to the CAAs for Linotype and  Barton Upon Irwell and CAMPs for Linotype, Barton Upon Irwell, Old Market Place, Stamford New Road, Goose Green, George Street and The Downs, as set out in Appendix 4 to the report, be noted.

 

2. That the following be approved for adoption as Supplementary Planning Documents, as set out in Appendices 5-13 to the report:-

 

·         Linotype CAA

·         Linotype CAMP

·         Barton Upon Irwell CAA

·         Barton Upon Irwell CAMP

·         Old Market Place CAMP

·         Stamford New Road CAMP

·         George Street CAMP

·         Goose Green CAMP

·         The Downs

 

3. That responsibility for approving any minor amendments to the wording of the documents, prior to their publication, be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Economic Growth and Planning submitted a report which provided a summary of the consultation responses received to the draft Conservation Area Appraisals (CAAs) for Linotype and Barton Upon Irwell and draft Management Plans (CAMPs) for Linotype, Barton Upon Irwell, Old Market Place, Stamford New Road, George Street, Goose Green and The Downs. The report sought approval for the final documentation for adoption as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPD). Members were advised of a number of minor corrections which would be made to the documents prior to publication.

 

            RESOLVED -

 

(1)        That the consultation responses and amendments made to the CAAs for Linotype and  Barton Upon Irwell and CAMPs for Linotype, Barton Upon Irwell, Old Market Place, Stamford New Road, Goose Green, George Street and The Downs, as set out in Appendix 4 to the report, be noted.

 

(2)        That the following be approved for adoption as Supplementary Planning Documents, as set out in Appendices 5-13 to the report:-

 

·         Linotype CAA

·         Linotype CAMP

·         Barton Upon Irwell CAA

·         Barton Upon Irwell CAMP

·         Old Market Place CAMP

·         Stamford New Road CAMP

·         George Street CAMP

·         Goose Green CAMP

·         The Downs

 

(3)        That responsibility for approving any minor amendments to the wording of the documents, prior to their publication, be delegated to the Director of Growth and Regulatory Services.

92.

ANNUAL DELIVERY PLAN 2016/17 pdf icon PDF 99 KB

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Transformation and Resources.

Additional documents:

Decision:

That, subject to a number of typographical corrections detailed at the meeting, the Executive agree the contents of the 2016/17 Annual Delivery Plan and receive quarterly reports on progress.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Transformation and Resources submitted a report which set out proposed priority actions to be delivered over the coming year, and the indicators which would be used to measure performance. The Executive was advised of a number of minor corrections to be made to the draft document; and an opportunity was provided for Members to ask questions regarding its content.

 

RESOLVED - That, subject to a number of typographical corrections detailed at the meeting, the Executive agree the contents of the 2016/17 Annual Delivery Plan and receive quarterly reports on progress.

93.

TRAFFORD PARTNERSHIP - LOCALITY WORKING AND PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM pdf icon PDF 239 KB

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Communities and Partnerships.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Partnerships and Communities submitted a report which provided an update on the work of the Trafford Partnership, with particular reference to Locality Working and Public Service Reform. A summary was also provided of the change in structure of the Trafford Partnership to maximise connectivity with both Greater Manchester and local communities.

 

            RESOLVED – That the content of the report be noted.

94.

REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING 2015/16 PERIOD 10 (APRIL 2015 - JANUARY 2016) pdf icon PDF 315 KB

To consider a report of the Executive Member for Finance Chief Finance Officer.

Decision:

That the latest forecast and planned actions be noted and agreed.

Minutes:

The Executive Member for Finance and Chief Finance Officer submitted a report which set out for Members’ information the latest outcomes from the monitoring of the Council’s revenue budget. An opportunity was provided for Members to ask questions on the report’s content.

 

RESOLVED - That the latest forecast and planned actions be noted and agreed.

95.

AGMA COMBINED AUTHORITY / EXECUTIVE BOARD: FORWARD PLANS AND DECISIONS pdf icon PDF 30 KB

To receive and note the following:

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive received for information details of decisions taken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and by the Joint GMCA / AGMA Executive Board held on 26th February 2016. In discussion the Leader of the Council advised that he would circulate to all Members of Council details of the Greater Manchester agreement which had been referred to in the government’s recent Budget announcement.

 

            RESOLVED – That the content of the decision summaries be noted.