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Due to reasons of urgency, this item was resolved at the Council meeting on 10 December 2024. It has been duplicated on this agenda in error and has therefore been withdrawn.

The item was added to the agenda in error and was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

To consider the recommendations arising from the Cabinet meeting scheduled for 10 December 2024. The recommendations will be circulated as soon as practicably possible following the meeting of the Cabinet. A copy of the reports and appendices to the Cabinet have been published and are available on the Councils website on the following link: https://democracy.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=285&MId=5906&Ver=4

Cabinet 10 December - Minute No. 87 – BCP Council Plan for Play

Recommended that Council:

(c)           The allocation of £548,047 of capital funds from various planning obligations and reserves to the Improvement Plan;

(d)           The allocation of £3,390,609 from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to the Improvement Plan; and

(e)           Both (c) and (d) are subject to receiving the subsequent endorsement of the Director of Finance based on the availability of the necessary cash.

Note – resolutions (a) and (b) were resolved matters by the Cabinet.

Cabinet 10 December – Minute No. 93 – Linwood Special School SEND Post 16 Provision at Ted Webster

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet recommends approval of the scheme by Council to develop a satellite of Linwood Special School at the former Ted Webster Children’s Centre providing a total of 60 Post 16 places requiring a capital budget of £1.55m to develop the scheme. The scheme is fully funded from the council’s grant allocation of High Needs Provision Capital and will progress in line with the project programme set out at paragraph 12.

Cabinet 10 December - Minute No. 94 – Transforming Urgent and Emergency Care Services

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(a)          Notes the summary of the diagnostic review, including improved outcomes for residents and financial benefits for the Council.

(b)          Notes that anticipated benefits are significantly in excess of costs to the Council.

(c)          Delegates to the Corporate Director for Wellbeing, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, the Director of Law and Governance and the Director of Finance, authority to finalise and enter into the Partnership Agreement to undertake the proposed transformation programme.

Council was advised that there were three items from the Cabinet meeting earlier that day with recommendations to Council.

Minute No. 87 – BCP Council Plan for Play

The Portfolio Holder for Communities and Partnerships, Councillor Sandra Moore presented the report on BCP Council Plan for Play and outlined the recommendations as set out in the supplementary agenda papers.

Council debated the item and whilst members were supportive of the paper the following aspects were raised: -

·      Would have liked more information on strategic CIL

• There is no mention of paddling pools and in particular the Redhill paddling pool

RESOLVED that Council approved: -

(c)           the allocation of £548,047 of capital funds from various planning obligations and reserves to the Improvement Plan;

(d)           the allocation of £3,390,609 from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to the Improvement Plan; and

(e)           both (c) and (d) are subject to receiving the subsequent endorsement of the Director of Finance based on the availability of the necessary cash.

Note – resolutions (a) and (b) were resolved matters by the Cabinet.

Voting: Unanimous

Minute No. 93 – Linwood Special School SEND Post 16 Provision at Ted Webster

The Portfolio Holder for Children, Young People, Education and Skills, Councillor Richard Burton presented the report on the Linwood Special School SEND Post 16 Provisions at Ted Webster and outlined the recommendations as set out in the supplementary agenda papers.

RECOMMENDED that Cabinet recommends approval of the scheme by Council to develop a satellite of Linwood Special School at the former Ted Webster Children’s Centre providing a total of 60 Post 16 places requiring a capital budget of £1.55m to develop the scheme. The scheme is fully funded from the council’s grant allocation of High Needs Provision Capital and will progress in line with the project programme set out at paragraph 12.

Voting: Unanimous

(Councillors Sara Armstong, Paul Slade and Vikki Slade declared interests in this item and left the meeting for the discussion and voting thereon).

Councillor Julie Bagwell joined the meeting at 8.20pm part way through the debate on this item and therefore did not participate in the vote.

Minute No. 94 Transforming Urgent and Emergency Care Services

The Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor David Brown presented the report on Transforming Urgent and Emergency Care Services and outlined the recommendations as set out in the supplementary agenda papers.

Comprehensive discussion took place on the item with some members raising concerns with regards to the associated risks.

RESOLVED that Council: -

(a)           notes the summary of the diagnostic review, including improved outcomes for residents and financial benefits for the Council;

(b)           notes that anticipated benefits are significantly in excess of costs to the Council; and

(c)           delegates to the Corporate Director for Wellbeing, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, the Director of Law and Governance and the Director of Finance, authority to finalise and enter into the Partnership Agreement to undertake the proposed transformation programme.

Voting: For:58, Against:6, Abstentions:2

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The BCP Council Plan for Play brings forward a strategy that sets out how our play infrastructure should be managed, designed and improved.

This strategy directly aligns and supports many of the Council’s key ambitions. This report highlights the detail contained in the strategy, most notably how our stock of play facilities – play equipment, cycle and BMX facilities – is in severe decline and in need of significant investment.

The Plan for Play includes an Improvement Plan for a phased approach to investing in the equipment that is crucial to our young people and their physical and mental well-being. This investment will make an immediate impact that ensures play areas stay open and create a pathway to work with communities, local business and funders to support our play needs.

Adopting the Plan for Play creates a vision and priorities for future provision across BCP and can be applied as funds become available or decisions are made.

RESOLVED that: -

(a)         The strategy is formally adopted, comprised of:

                        i.         Plan for Play

                      ii.         Design guide

                     iii.         Improvement Plan

                     iv.         Evidence base and appendices;

(b)          The Consultation plan for phase one of the Improvement Plan is approved to ensure it is developed with our communities and partners;

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(c)          The allocation of £548,047 of capital funds from various planning obligations and reserves to the Improvement Plan;

(d)          The allocation of £3,390,609 from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to the Improvement Plan; and

(e)        Both (c) and (d) are subject to receiving the subsequent endorsement of the Director of Finance based on the availability of the necessary cash.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Environment

                             Communities and Partnerships

Reason

Supports the Corporate Strategy in improving our environment and play spaces, making a difference for people and communities.

Supports the aims and principles of the Green Infrastructure Strategy.

Provides an opportunity to invest in new play spaces, modernise our provision and enable future generations to have access to exciting, challenging and contemporary play equipment, fit for future generations.

Supports service improvement in managing our ageing play stock, supports pressures on revenue budgets. The Plan for Play and suite of strategic documents will provide a sounds base for any future investment and funding bids, internally or externally with community partners and funders.

The strategy is required to be able to prioritise improvements and any financial investment, ensuring those areas that need improved spaces the most have first consideration, moving away from an ad hoc, scatter-gun approach to repairs and funding.

Supports Public Health commitments as set out in Dorset’s physical activity strategy, ‘A Movement for Movement’ and a range of health and well-bring drivers seeking to reduce inpatient admissions related to physical and mental health conditions that can be mitigated by time in green space and being more active.

Works to create accessible and inclusive spaces supported by the Equalities Impact assessment.

Supports Planning Policy and the forthcoming Local plan.

The Portfolio Holder for Communities and Partnerships presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'F' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

Cabinet was advised that the BCP Council Plan for Play brings forward a strategy that sets out how our play infrastructure should be managed, designed and improved.

In relation to this Cabinet was informed that the strategy directly aligns and supports many of the Council’s key ambitions, and that the report highlights the detail contained in the strategy, most notably how our stock of play facilities – play equipment, cycle and BMX facilities – is in severe decline and in need of significant investment.

Further to this Cabinet was advised that the Plan for Play included an Improvement Plan for a phased approach to investing in the equipment that is crucial to our young people and their physical and mental well-being, and that this investment will make an immediate impact that ensures play areas stay open and create a pathway to work with communities, local business and funders to support our play needs.

Cabinet was informed that adopting the Plan for Play creates a vision and priorities for future provision across BCP and can be applied as funds become available or decisions are made.

The Chair of the Environment and Place Overview & Scrutiny Committee addressed the Cabinet acknowledging appreciation for the work which had gone into the report and highlighting the briefings the committee had received.

Councillors addressed the Cabinet raising the following points: -

-       Concern was expressed with regards to their being no mention of paddling pools, a fundamental part of some play areas.

-       The acceleration of projects where there is match funding and the lack of opportunity to apply for CIL funding.

In relation to this the Leader advised that applications for CIL funding would be opening again in the new year with the announcement detailing the dates anticipated to be made early next year.

The Portfolio Holder advised that paddling pools were outside of the scope of the plan.

RESOLVED that: -

(a)         The strategy is formally adopted, comprised of:

                        i.         Plan for Play

                      ii.         Design guide

                     iii.         Improvement Plan

                     iv.         Evidence base and appendices;

(b)          The Consultation plan for phase one of the Improvement Plan is approved to ensure it is developed with our communities and partners;

RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(c)          The allocation of £548,047 of capital funds from various planning obligations and reserves to the Improvement Plan;

(d)          The allocation of £3,390,609 from Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy to the Improvement Plan; and

(e)        Both (c) and (d) are subject to receiving the subsequent endorsement of the Director of Finance based on the availability of the necessary cash.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Environment

                             Communities and Partnerships

Reason

Supports the Corporate Strategy in improving our environment and play spaces, making a difference for people and communities.

Supports the aims and principles of the Green Infrastructure Strategy.

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