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143.

Minutes

Minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2017 (previously circulated).

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Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 11 January 2017 be signed as a correct record.

 

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144.

Items Requiring Urgent Attention

Items which in the opinion of the Chairman should be considered at the meeting as matters of urgency.

 

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There was no item raised as a matter of urgency.

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145.

Chairman's Announcements

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Minutes:

There was no announcement by the Chairman at this meeting.

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146.

Petitions

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Minutes:

There was no petition received from a Member of the Public or the Council.

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147.

Question(s) from Members of the Council

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Minutes:

There was no question from a Member of the Council.

148.

Revenue Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy 2017/18 - 2020/21 and Capital Programme 2017/18 - 2021/22 pdf icon PDF 221 KB

In expectation of the final local government settlement for 2017/18 being received in time allowing for proper analysis of that statement, the County Treasurer’s Report on the Council’s Budget for that year will be circulated as soon as it is available; the Cabinet will accordingly consider:

 

(a)         Treasury Management Strategy

 

            The Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee at its meeting on 24 January 2017 considered and endorsed the proposed Treasury Management and Investment Strategy for 2017/18 as set out in the County Treasurer’s Report (CT/17/8) and as now embodied in the proposed budget papers below.

 

(b)        Budget Consultations: Devon’s Business Community, Representatives of Older People and the Voluntary Sector and Trades Unions and Results of the ‘Tough Choices’ online consultation and Town/Parish Council meetings

 

            Report of the County Solicitor (CS/17/10) summarising responses and feedback received, attached.

 

(c)         Scrutiny Committees’ Recommendations

 

            Minutes of the Joint (Health & Wellbeing, Place, People’s and Corporate Services) Scrutiny meeting held on 30 January 2017 relating to the proposed detailed budgets for 2017/18 , attached. 

 

(d)        Other Committees’ Recommendations/Comments

 

            Devon Education (Schools) Forum (Minute 30) –  16 January 2017 (attached).

 

(e)         Impact Assessments

 

            In the exercise of its Public Sector Equality Duty, the County Council must have full regard to and consider the impact of any proposals in relation to equalities prior to making any decisions and any identified significant risks and mitigating action required.  A copy of the impact assessments for the 2017/18 budget has been circulated separately for Members’ attention at this meeting and is also available at:  https://new.devon.gov.uk/impact/published/budget-setting-201718/ alongside any specific quality impact assessments referred to therein undertaken as part of the budget’s preparation also available at: https://new.devon.gov.uk/impact/published/.

 

(f)         Revenue Budget 2017/18, Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2020/21 and Capital Programme 2017/18 - 2021/22

 

Report of the County Treasurer (CT/17/11) (circulated separately)comprising:

 

                                                Introduction

Appendix A                   -               Specimen Statement on Robustness of Budget Estimates and adequacy of the County Council Reserves

Appendix B                   -               Revenue Budget 2017/18 and Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2020/21

Appendix C                   -               Summary Revenue Budget 2017/18

Appendix D                   -               Medium Term Financial Strategy 2017/18 -2020/21

Appendix E                  -               Risk Analysis of Volatile Budgets

Appendix F                   -               County Fund Balance and  Earmarked Reserves for 2017/18

Appendix G                   -               Capital Programme 2018/18 - 2021/22

Appendix H                   -               Treasury Management and  Prudential Indicators 2017/18 - 2021/22

Appendix I                     -               Fees & Charges

                                                        Detailed Revenue Budget & Capital Programmes

 

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Minutes:

(Councillors Connett, Dempster, Greenslade, Hannan, Owen and Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

1. Treasury Management and Investment Strategy

 

The Cabinet noted that, at its meeting on 24 January 2017, the Corporate Services  Scrutiny Committee (Minute *33 refers) had reviewed and endorsed the proposed Treasury Management and Investment Strategy for 2017/18 prepared in line with the CIPFA Code of Practice (CT/17/8). The Strategy, which had not changed from that adopted for the 2016/17 financial year, would inform the preparation and presentation of the Budget for  2017/18 and consequently:   

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Clatworthy, SECONDED by Councillor Hart and

 

RESOLVED that the Treasury Management Strategy for 2017/18 previously considered and endorsed by the Corporate Services Scrutiny Committee be approved and incorporated in the 2017/18 budget. 

 

2. Revenue Budget, Capital Programme &  Medium Term Financial Strategy

 

The Cabinet also considered and had regard to:

 

(i) the Report of the Chief Executive (CS/17/10) summarising the outcomes of and comments/observations made at consultation meetings with representatives of Devon’s Business Community, Trades Unions, representatives of Older People and the Voluntary Sector and through the Tough Choices on-line consultation and Town/Parish Council meetings;

 

(ii) the Minutes of the joint meeting of the Council’s Scrutiny Committees held on 30 January 2017;

 

(iii) Minute 30 of the Devon Education (Schools) Forum held on 16 January 2017 relating to the budget;

 

(iv) an updated 2017/18 Budget Impact Assessment, circulatedto all Members of the Council prior to the meeting and available at  https://new.devon.gov.uk/impact/published/budget-setting-201718/alongside specific quality impact assessments referred to therein and undertaken as part of the budget’s preparation;

     

(v) the Report of the County Treasurer (CT/17/9) (also circulated prior to the meeting in line with Regulation 7(4) of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012)) on the Revenue Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy forthe period 2017/18–2020/21 and the Capital Programme for 2017/18-2021/22, including an assessment of the adequacy of reserves, a range of prudential indicators concerning the financial implications of the capital programme and an assessment of the risks associated with the budget strategy and how those would be managed, comprising in detail:

           

Introduction

Appendix A             -           Specimen Statement on Robustness of Budget Estimates and adequacy of the County Council Reserves

Appendix B             -           Revenue Budget 2017/18 and Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2020/21

Appendix C             -           Summary Revenue Budget 2017/18

Appendix D                        -           Medium Term Financial Strategy 2017/18-2020/21

Appendix E           -           Risk Analysis of Volatile Budgets

Appendix F                         -           County Fund Balance and  Earmarked Reserves for 2017/18

Appendix G            -           Capital Programme 2017/18 - 2021/22

Appendix H             -           Treasury Management and  Prudential Indicators 2017/18 - 2021/22

Appendix I              -           Fees & Charges

Detailed Revenue Budget & Capital Programmes

 

In outlining the background to the preparation of the proposed budget the County Treasurer’s Report indicated that, the final settlement not having yet been received, the draft budget had, for the first time, necessarily and properly been prepared on the basis of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 148.

149.

Heart of the South West - Devolution pdf icon PDF 114 KB

Report of the Chief Executive (CX/17/25) seeking approval to the process for the production of the HoSWD Productivity Plan and the establishment, in principle, of a Joint Committee with HoSWD Partners, attached.

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Minutes:

(Councillors Connett, Dempster, Greenslade, Hook and Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Chief Executive (CX/17/25) on  the process for the production of the HoSWD Productivity Plan and the establishment, in principle, of a Joint Committee with HoSWD Partners.

 

Devolution for the Heart of the South West (HotSW) was being led by Devon and Somerset County Councils, all Somerset and Devon Districts, Torbay Council, Plymouth City Council, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks, the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and the three Clinical Commissioning Groups.  This Group had become an informal partnership working towards a Devolution Deal with government to secure greater power and control and provide a stronger voice for the area. Regular updates on progress and key documents were provided on the Council’s web page https://new.devon.gov.uk/democracy/how-the-council-works/devolution/

 

The Report outlined the proposed Productivity Plan which would  replace the Local Enterprise Partnership’s Strategic Economic Plan - providing the impetus for the recommendations now before the Cabinet.  The Plan would be the key strategic document for partners to engage with Government on a range of investment opportunities and powers emerging from the Industrial Strategy and the National Infrastructure Fund. 

 

The Report also reflected the position reached with the Government on a Combined Authority/Devolution Deal where, with no agreement currently in sight, constituent authorities were now being recommended to put in place an alternative formal collaboration arrangement at HotSW level, at the appropriate time, to maintain and take forward the momentum achieved by the partnership to date.

 

The suggested HotSW Joint Committee would provide a formal strategic partnership to complement and maximise the ability of local sub-regional arrangements to deliver its aspirations, allowing partners to collaborate to agree and deliver the Productivity Plan as well as engage effectively with the Government, other deal areas and other LEPs on a range of policy agendas, working together as a precursor to the establishment of a Combined Authority and  working alongside and influencing the LEP on strategic investment decisions affecting the HotSW area and secure improvements to LEP governance and accountability.

 

Cabinet Members noted concerns expressed by those in attendance under Standing Order 25  at the existing underlying proposals for a devolution deal and its potential for a diminution of local democratic accountability  and to the possible requirement for an elected mayor: a view not shared by the Cabinet or the HotSW Partnership.  Further, and in considering the recommendations set out in the Chief Executive’s Report, Members acknowledged that the new County Council would, after the  elections in May 2017 have the opportunity to confirm this proposal and determine the detailed arrangements for the establishment, composition and administration of any Joint Committee established.

 

The matter having been debated and the options and/or alternatives and other relevant factors (e.g. financial, sustainability, carbon impact, risk management, equality and legal considerations and Public Health impact) set out in the Head of Service’s Report and/or referred to above having been considered:

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 149.

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150.

Admission Arrangements 2018/19

Report of the Head of Education & Learning (EL/17/1) on the proposed admission arrangements for community and voluntary schools and co-ordinated admissions schemes for state funded schools for 2018/2019, including in-year arrangements for 2017/18 and Education Travel Policy 2018/19, attached.

 

The proposed admission arrangements were considered and accepted by the School Organisation, Capital and Admissions Group (Devon Local Admissions Forum) on 10 January 2017.

 

[NB: The  Co-ordinated In-Year Admissions Scheme, the Normal Round Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme have been circulated to Cabinet Members and can be viewed on the Council’s website at: www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements]

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Minutes:

(Councillors Connett, Hook and Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Head of Education & Learning (EL/17/1) on the proposed admission arrangements for community and voluntary schools and co-ordinated admissions schemes for state funded schools for 2018/19 and in-year arrangements for 2017/18 and the Education Travel Policy for 2018/19.

 

Statutory guidance issued in the School Admissions Code required admission authorities, including Councils, to consult annually upon admission arrangements and determine those by 28 February in each year. As the admissions authority for community and voluntary controlled schools and the administrator of the co-ordinated admission scheme the County Council had consulted with schools on all aspects of the admission arrangements relevant to community and voluntary controlled schools.

 

Any school which was an admission authority in its own right was responsible for its consultations. However the Council had once again, in the interests of streamlining the process, offered to host consultations for all such schools including those which had subscribed to the Council’s Admissions Service or who had indicated their wish to participate in this exercise. 

 

The list of consultees, means of consultation and issues raised or comments received  during that consultation were summarised in the Head of Service’s Report (Appendix 5) together with responses and recommendations.     The number of responses received was again low - a number of which related to specific local admissions rather than the overall policy. That situation was consistent with neighbouring authorities. No substantial or significant changes were proposed to the current arrangements which were compliant with the statutory requirements of the School Admissions Code. 

 

The Head of Service’s Report recognised the complexity of the issues involved in devising polices to meet the needs of all categories of schools, satisfy parental preferences and comply with legislative requirements and contained some 10 detailed recommendations  relating not only to the adoption of the admission criteria and countywide policies generally but also to a number of specific matters relating to individual schools affecting, inter alia,  forms of entry and designated areas.

 

The proposed admission arrangements had been considered and endorsed by the School Organisation, Capital and Admissions Group (Devon Local Admissions Forum) on 10 January 2017.

 

An Equality Impact Assessment had been completed as part of this decision making process which was referred to in the Head of Service’s Report and available to all Members at www.devon.gov.uk/admissionarrangements,for the attention of Cabinet at this meeting. It recognised that the proposed admissions policy supported the principle of providing local places for children for local schools.

 

The matter having been debated and the options and/or alternatives and other relevant factors (e.g. financial, sustainable, equality, risk management and legal considerations) and public health impact set out in the Head of Service’s Report and/or referred to above having been considered:

 

It was MOVED by Councillor McInnes, SECONDED by Councillor Hart, and

 

RESOLVED

 

(a) that the consultations undertaken on the proposed admission arrangements for 2018/19 and the outcome thereof be noted;

 

(b) that  ...  view the full minutes text for item 150.

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151.

Tithebarn Link Road Phase (2(a), (2b) and Tithebarn Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge pdf icon PDF 2 MB

Report of the Head of Planning, Transportation & Environment (PTE/17/10) seeking approval to the scheme and estinmate for the completion of the link road to the old A30,attached.

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Minutes:

(Councillor Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

The Cabinet considered the Report of the Head of of Planning, Transportation & Environment (PTE/17/10) seeking scheme and estimate approval for the completion of the Tithebarn Link Road to the old A30.  

 

The scheme now proposed would see the completion of the Link Road, facilitating approved  housing development at Tithebarn Green and Mosshayne in East Devon and mitigating the impact of  traffic at the M5 Junction 29/A30, providing an alternative route for traffic travelling between Exeter and developments in the Growth Point area. The remaining section of road to be constructed was an extension of the existing road incorporating a revised drainage solution. 

 

The scheme would also provide for  new pedestrian/cycle bridge over the M5 which, in combination with high quality pedestrian/cycle facilities on the proposed link road would  encourage short distance/local trips to be made sustainably.

 

Members noted that the delivery of these schemes had been made possible by successfully securing £4,037,000 of grant from Highways England’s Growth and Housing Fund programme, complementing developer contributions.

 

The scheme in its entirety had previously been included in the infrastructure delivery plan, linked to the East Devon Local Plan scrutinised through the Examination in Public process. It has also been subject to formal consultation through the planning process where statutory consultees and public alike had been able to express their views. The plans had been approved as part of the outline planning permission for the Tithebarn Green development (12/1291/MOUT).  Local residents and businesses affected by the prohibition of motor vehicles on Blackhorse Lane, in particular, were satisfied with the proposals. 

 

The Head of Service’s Report also incorporated an Impact Assessment relating to the possible impacts of the proposal, which had been circulated previously for the attention of Members at this meeting in order that as part of its determination of the next steps in the process the Cabinet might have full regard to the responsibilities placed upon it to exercise its Public Sector Equality Duty, under s149 of the Equality Act 2010, where relevant. While that Assessment acknowledged that the environmental aspects of the proposals would be fully assessed through the separate Environmental Impact Assessment process the Head of Service was of the view that the scheme would make a positive impact through improving access for employment, residential and education and to recreational destinations,  easing congestion and reducing queuing and journey times for all users with enhanced, safer, pedestrian and cycle facilities. No unmanageable impacts had been identified.

 

The matter having been debated and the options and/or alternatives and other relevant factors (e.g. financial, sustainability, carbon impact, risk management, equality and legal considerations and Public Health impact) set out in the Head of Service’s Report and/or referred to above having been considered:

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Leadbetter, SECONDED by Councillor Hart, and

 

RESOLVED

 

(a) that approval be given to the Tithebarn Link Road Phase 2b scheme and Tithebarn Pedestrian/Cycle Bridge (shown on drawings A11008/72  ...  view the full minutes text for item 151.

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152.

Place Scrutiny Committee: Agriculture Task Group pdf icon PDF 206 KB

The Place Scrutiny Committee on 10 January 2017 (Minute *36) considered the Report of its Agriculture Task Group (CS/17/1), attached, and resolved that ‘(a) the Committee … endorse the recommendations in the [Task Groups} Report for approval by  Cabinet’ and ‘(b) that a copy of the Report be submitted to the Secretary of State, Devon MPs and other appropriate bodies for endorsement’  .

 

Recommendation: that the Task Group’s Report be welcomed and the Cabinet Member Economy, Growth & Cabinet Liaison for Exeter be requested, in conjunction with Heads of Service to pursue the relevant recommendations with Government and other organisations and to take all necessary action to give effect to those recommendations relating to the County Council’s functions.

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(Councillors Connett, Hook and Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

(Councillor Connett declared a personal interest in this matter by virtue of being a member of the Devon Association of Smallholders).

 

The Cabinet noted that the Place Scrutiny Committee had, on 10 January 2017 (Minute *36), considered the Report of its Agriculture Task Group (CS/17/1) and had resolved that ‘(a) the Committee … endorse the recommendations in the [Task Groups] Report for approval by  Cabinet’ and ‘(b) that a copy of the Report be submitted to the Secretary of State, Devon MPs and other appropriate bodies for endorsement’  .

 

In commending the Report to Cabinet, the Chairman of the Task Group also commented upon recent announcements by DEFRA on payments to farmers which illustrated the need for a better understanding of and approach to the issues, as suggested by the Task Group.  He also expressed has gratitude to his fellow members of the Task Group and to those who had attended and given evidence to the Task Group. The Task Group’s Report was due to be sent to all Devon MPs.

 

Members were also made aware of the outcome of a piece of research undertaken by the University of Plymouth commissioned by the HotSW on agricultural funding generally which complemented the work of the Task Group and could inform any on-going activity.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor Leadbetter, and

 

RESOLVED that the Task Group’s Report be welcomed and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Growth & Cabinet Liaison for Exeter be requested, in conjunction with the Chairman of the Task Group and Heads of Service to pursue the relevant recommendations with Government and other organisations (including District Councils and National Park Authorities) and to take all necessary action to give effect to those recommendations relating to the County Council’s functions.

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153.

Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee: Fair Funding in the NHS Task Group pdf icon PDF 1 MB

The Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee on 19 January 2017 (Minute *48) considered the Report of its Fair Funding in the NHS Task Group (CS/17/3) reviewing  the mechanics of the funding settlement for Clinical Commissioning Groups in Devon provided by Government and in commending it to Cabinet resolved that ‘.. the Cabinet and the NHS in Devon be requested to endorse the report,  make representations to Central Government to review the way in which the NHS is funded and agree to the Task Group - and then relevant Cabinet Member - seeking to present its Report  direct to the Secretary of State for Health.. ‘ to make the case  that the criteria upon which the funding formula is based should be amended to better reflect the needs of the population in Devon taking into account rurality, age of the population and a complete picture of the local health and social care cost

 

Recommendation: that the Task Group’s Report be welcomed noting that it’s contents had been warmly received by the Chairman of the House of Commons Heath Select Committee as a thought provoking and timely piece of work and that the recommendations therein and summarised above be approved and actioned urgently. 

 

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(Councillors Greenslade and Westlake attended in accordance with Standing Order 25(2) and spoke to this item).

 

The Cabinet noted that the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee had on 19 January 2017 (Minute *48) considered the Report of its Fair Funding in the NHS Task Group (CS/17/3) reviewing the mechanics of the funding settlement for Clinical Commissioning Groups in Devon provided by Government.  In commending it to Cabinet, that Committee had resolved that ‘.. the Cabinet and the NHS in Devon be requested to endorse the report, make representations to Central Government to review the way in which the NHS is funded’.  The Scrutiny Committee had also recommended that the Chairman of the Task Group and relevant Cabinet Member should seek to present its Report  direct to the Secretary of State for Health, to make the case more forcefully that the criteria upon which the funding formula was based should be amended to better reflect the needs of the population in Devon taking into account rurality, age of the population and a complete picture of the local health and social care cost.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor Barker, and

 

RESOLVED that the Task Group’s Report be welcomed (noting that its contents had previously been warmly received by the Chairman of the House of Commons Heath Select Committee as a thought provoking and timely piece of work) and that the recommendations therein and summarised above be approved and actioned urgently. 

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154.

Notices of Motion: Health Services in Devon and NHS Success Regime (Minute 82/12 October 2017) pdf icon PDF 87 KB

The Cabinet previously referred to the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee, for consideration alongside its previously planned consideration of the issues, the Notices of Motion submitted  by Councillors Biederman and Greenslade (County Council Minutes 55 & 56 refer).

 

The Scrutiny Committee’s deliberations on the work of its Task Group established to look at current NHS funding in Devon and the national funding formula have been considered elsewhere on this agenda. 

 

The Cabinet is advised that in relation to the wider issues covered by the Notice of Motion the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny  Committee on 19 January 2017 (attended also by Members of the People’s Scrutiny Committee) (attached) considered  those aspects of the Notice of Motion relating to the Wider Devon Sustainability and Transformation Plan alongside a Report from the STP Team and a presentation by the Chief Executive Lead of that Team and CCG and County Council representatives and resolved:

 

(a) that the Report by the STP Team be noted;

 

(b)  that the decision to call for a ‘pause’ in the work of the Success Regime/STP process taken by the County Council on an all-party basis be also noted and that the County Council continue to press for this to happen;

 

(c) that as long as the Success Regime /STP process continues the County Council continues to consider and scrutinise the work being done;

 

(d) that the Success Regime/STP organisation publish a clear Statement of its proposed next steps, including a timetable as soon as possible;

 

(e) that Devon MPs be lobbied to act upon the Notices of Motions passed by Devon County Council and urge them to tackle NHS England and Government to halt the Success Regime/STP process and press for fair funding for Devon;

 

(f) that Devon MPs be also urged to back all party calls for a holistic review of NHS/Social care funding processes;

 

(g) that NHS England representatives be invited to a further meeting of Health and Wellbeing and People’s Scrutiny Committees with a view to seeking an undertaking that surplus assets would be given back to the community.

 

Recommendation: that the advice of the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee be accepted. 

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The Cabinet noted that having previously referred the Notices of Motion submitted by Councillors Biederman and Greenslade (County Council Minutes 55 & 56 refer) to the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee for consideration alongside its previously planned consideration of the issues, that Committee had considered those Notices of Motion at its meeting on 19 January 2017 (in the presence of Members of the People’s Scrutiny Committee) and had resolved:

 

(a) that the Report by the STP Team be noted;

 

(b)  that the decision to call for a ‘pause’ in the work of the Success Regime/STP process taken by the County Council on an all-party basis be also noted and that the County Council continue to press for this to happen;

 

(c) that as long as the Success Regime /STP process continues the County Council continues to consider and scrutinise the work being done;

 

(d) that the Success Regime/STP organisation publish a clear Statement of its proposed next steps, including a timetable as soon as possible;

 

(e) that Devon MPs be lobbied to act upon the Notices of Motions passed by Devon County Council and urge them to tackle NHS England and Government to halt the Success Regime/STP process and press for fair funding for Devon;

 

(f) that Devon MPs be also urged to back all party calls for a holistic review of NHS/Social care funding processes;

 

(g) that NHS England representatives be invited to a further meeting of Health and Wellbeing and People’s Scrutiny Committees with a view to seeking an undertaking that surplus assets would be given back to the community.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor Clatworthy, and

 

RESOLVED that that the advice of the Health & Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee be noted and accepted.

 

[NB: See also Minute 153 above relating to the Cabinet’s consideration of the Scrutiny Committee’s Task Group established to look at current NHS funding in Devon and the national funding formula]. 

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155.

Question(s) from Members of the Public

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There was no question from a Member of the public.

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156.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 109 KB

(a)        Devon Education Forum – 16 January 2017, attached;

 

[NB:Minutes of  the Devon Education (Schools) Forum are published at:  http://www.devon.gov.uk/schoolsforum.htm]

 

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It was MOVED by Councillor Hart, SECONDED by Councillor Clatworthy, and

 

RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Devon Education (Schools) Forum held in 18 January 2017 (excepting Minute 30 considered at Cabinet Minute 148 above) and any recommendations to Cabinet therein be noted.

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157.

Delegated Action/Urgent Matters pdf icon PDF 50 KB

The Register of Decision taken by Members under the urgency provisions or delegated powers will be available for inspection at the meeting in line with the Council’s Constitution and Regulation 13 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.  A summary of such decisions taken since the last meeting is attached.

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The Registers of Decisions taken by Members under the urgency provisions or delegated powers were available for inspection at the meeting in line with the Council’s Constitution and Regulation 13 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012; a summary of decisions taken since the last meeting had been published with the Agenda for this meeting. Decisions taken by Officers under any express authorisation of the Cabinet or other Committee or under any general authorisation within the Council’s Scheme  of Delegation  set out in  Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution may be viewed at  https://new.devon.gov.uk/democracy/officer-decisions/.

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158.

Forward Plan

In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Cabinet is requested to review the list of forthcoming business (previously circulated) and to determine which items are to be defined as key and/or framework decisions and included in the Plan from the date of this meeting.

 

[NB: The Forward Plan is available on the Council's website at:http://democracy.devon.gov.uk/mgListPlans.aspx?RPId=133&RD=0&bcr=1 ]

 

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In accordance with the Council’s Constitution, the Cabinet reviewed the Forward Plan and determined those items of business to be defined as key and framework decisions and included in the Plan from the date of this meeting onwards reflecting the requirements of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 (at http://democracy.devon.gov.uk/mgListPlans.aspx?RPId=133&RD=0)


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