Agenda Item No: 8
Date: 19th November 2012
To the Chair and Members of the
Regeneration and Environment Overview and
Scrutiny Panel
REGENERATION AND ENVIRONMENT OVERVIEW AND
SCRUTINY PANEL WORK PLAN
REPORT 2012/13
Relevant Cabinet Member(s) |
Wards Affected |
Key Decision
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The Mayor Councillor
B Hoyle Councillor P Coddington Councillor C
Ransome |
All |
None |
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
1. This report
provides an update on progress against the Panel’s work plan.
EXEMPT INFORMATION
2. Not exempt
3. The Panel is asked to:
i. Comment on the revised work plan
detailed in Appendix A.
ii. Note the Annex to Appendix A which
details outcomes and impacts of the Panel’s work.
iii. Receive an update on activities
undertaken since the meeting held on 3rd September 2012.
iv. Note the correspondence between the
Executive and the Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel in
Appendix B to F including the Environment Strategy and Work and Skills Update.
v. Note the scoping form for the joint review
being undertaken by Members from the Regeneration and Environment and Schools,
Children and Young People ‘To
Understand And Address Careers Advice And Guidance To Children And Young People
Within Doncaster Pre And Post 16’ to be circulated at the meeting.
vi. Note the agenda for the last Enterprising
Doncaster meeting that was held on the 29th October 2012 in Appendix
G.
4. The Panel agreed its 2012/13 work plan at
its meeting on 15th June 2012. This report
provides an update on key issues relating to the work programme following that
meeting, this is attached at Appendix A. Members are reminded that the work
plan is a live document to be regularly reviewed and updated. Annex 1 to
Appendix A provides an ongoing summary of issues considered together with the
impacts and outcomes resulting from the Panel’s work and this will also be
updated on a regular basis.
Progress on
the Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Work Plan
Environmental Strategy Working Group
5. As part
of the Panel’s workplan, it was agreed that a working group be set up to look
at the Environmental Strategy. A meeting
of the working group therefore took place on the 10th August 2012 at
which Members met with Officers and reviewed the Themes and Priorities of the
draft Environmental Strategy.
6. A copy
of the correspondence regarding the recommendations made as a result of that
meeting can be found in Appendix B, C and D. The final version of the strategy
will be circulated outside of the formal Panel meeting to Panel Members for
comment prior to it being taken to Cabinet on the 5th December 2012.
Work and Skills
7. At its meeting on the 3rd September 2012, the Panel
considered a report updating them on
the work of the Work and Skills Partnership.
As part of the recommendations made, the Panel agreed that a
joint working group should be formed with Members from the Regeneration and
Environment and Schools,
Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel. Please refer to Appendices E and F regarding correspondence
on this topic.
8. Members have been since identified from
both Panels and a scoping meeting has been held. As a result of that meeting a scoping form has
been produced which outlines the purpose and proposed arrangements for the
review. This form will be circulated to
the Panel at the meeting for ratification.
A meeting for the review has been arranged to take place on the 11th
December 2012.
Housing Topic
9. At
its meeting on the 3rd September 2012, as part of the workplan
discussion the Panel agreed that a working group is established to consider the
following piece of work, ‘‘How
can we improve access to finance for developers to meet our housing target and
to assist buyers to purchase their own homes within
OPTIONS CONSIDERED
10. There are no specific options to consider
within this report as it provides an opportunity for the Panel to receive an
update on its 2012/13 work plan.
REASONS FOR RECOMMENDED
OPTION
IMPACT ON COUNCIL’S KEY OBJECTIVES
Priority
Theme |
Mayor’s Priorities
for 2011/12 |
Implications
of this initiative |
1. Creating a strong, connected and inclusive
economy
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· Drive
forward the · Get the
balance of public and private transport right · Promote · Regenerate
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The
Overview and Scrutiny function has the potential to impact upon all of the
council’s key objectives by holding decision makers to account, reviewing
performance and developing policy through robust recommendations, monitoring
performance of council and external partners services and reviewing issues
outside the remit of the council that have an impact on the residents of the
borough. |
2.
Developing stronger communities |
· Encourage
community harmony and cohesion. Treat people as individuals, not by
reference to labels and artificial groupings |
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3. Increasing and improving housing |
· Raise
housing standards |
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4. Protecting and improving all our children’s
lives |
· Continue
to improve education and skills · Build on a
strengthening Children's Service |
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5. Improving health and support for independent
lives |
· Encourage
attitudes of self-reliance, self-improvement and mutual respect within |
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6.
Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour |
· Reduce
crime and all forms of anti-social behaviour |
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7.
Creating a cleaner and better environment |
· Continue
to protect the environment from developers, decay and architectural vandalism |
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8.
Internal Transformation |
· Ensure
local people get value for money from council services |
RISKS
AND ASSUMPTIONS
12. To maximise the
effectiveness of the Overview and Scrutiny function it is important that the
work plan devised is manageable and that it accurately reflects the broad range
of issues within its remit. Failure to
achieve this can reduce the overall impact of the function.
LEGAL
IMPLICATIONS
13. The Council’s Constitution states that
subject to matters being referred to it by other parts of the Full Council,
OSMC or the Executive and any timetables laid down by those references the Regeneration
& Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel will determine its own work
programme (Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 6c).
14. Overview and Scrutiny Panels Terms of Reference
– 3, states that the Panel is empowered to establish ad hoc working groups from
within its membership, to undertake project and policy development work, to
meet the objectives and targets of its annual work plan.
15. Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 15 (a)
states that where, in the opinion of the Chair of an Overview and Scrutiny
Panel, the matters under discussion are relevant to matters referred to other
Scrutiny Panel(s) he/she shall consider to what extent to invite the
participation of the Chair and/or other Members of the other Panel in the
deliberations.
16. Specific legal implications and advice will
be given with any reports when Overview and Scrutiny have received them as
items for consideration.
FINANCIAL
IMPLICATIONS
17. The budget for the support of the
Overview and Scrutiny function 2012/13 is not affected by this report however,
the delivery of the work plan will need to take place within agreed
budgets. There are no specific financial
implications arising from the recommendations in this report. Any financial
implications relating to specific reports on the work plan will be included in
those reports.
CONSULTATION
18. A work planning event was held on the 22nd May 2012
with Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Members with a view to
developing a draft work plan.
BACKGROUND PAPERS
19. None
CONTACT
OFFICER AND REPORT AUTHOR
Caroline Martin
Scrutiny Officer
01302 734941
caroline.martin@doncaster.gov.uk
Peter Dale
Director of
Regeneration & Environment
.Regeneration and Environment Overview
and Scrutiny Workplan 2012/2013
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22nd May 2012, 3:30pm |
15th June 2012, 10am |
29th June 2012, 10am |
3rd September 2012, 2pm |
17th October 2012,
10am |
19th November 2012,
10:00am |
22nd January 2012, 10:30am |
18th March 2012, 10am |
Policy Review/ Development |
SMC Options |
Local Development
Framework - Next Steps |
Gypsy and Traveller
Review |
Work and Skills |
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Tenure
Strategy/Tenancy Policy |
Sites and Policies Development Plan Document |
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Adoption of the |
Gypsy and Traveller
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Place Marketing (Enterprising |
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Performance |
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St Leger
Performance 2011/2012 (Qtr 4) |
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R&E Performance
2012/13 (Qtr 1) St Leger
Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 1) |
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St Leger
Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 2) |
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R&E Performance
2012/13 (Qtr 3) St Leger
Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 3) |
Information Updates |
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Work, Skills And |
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Scrutiny (Holding to Account) |
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Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates: - Peter Davies, Mayor
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Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates: Councillor C Ransome |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates: - Councillor P
Coddington |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates:- Councillor B Hoyle |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates: Peter Davies, Mayor
of |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Updates: - TBC |
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May |
June |
July |
August |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Jan |
Feb |
March |
April |
Briefing Notes |
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Performance
Information – 2011/2012 Quarter 4 |
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Performance Information – 2012/13 Quarter 2 Environmental
Strategy circulated for comment |
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Reviews/ Working Groups: - |
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Environmental
Strategy Working Group |
Report to R&E
O&S – Work & Skills |
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Report to R&E
O&S – Environmental Strategy Work & Skills LMI/Careers &
Guidance Working Group |
Careers &
Guidance Review Meeting |
Housing Topic
Review Meeting Draft Report to
R&E O&S on Careers & Guidance Review |
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Draft Report to
R&E O&S on the Housing Topic Review |
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Members Workshops/ Seminars |
Local Development Framework
– Next Steps (PD) |
CCQ Progress |
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Key Principles of
Allocations Policy Review |
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New Tenancy
Strategy Housing Allocations
Follow Up |
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Regeneration
& Environment Outcomes and Impacts 2012/13 (November Update)
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ISSUE/ OUTCOME |
COMMENT |
WHO |
WHEN |
IMPACT |
22nd May
2012 |
SMC Options The
Panel supported the preferred option and made further recommendations
including that: - 1.
The Athletics club are encouraged to consider being set
up as a trust and in the event that this was to occur, that Elected Members
are included as representatives on the board of that trust. 2.
That the Chief Executive of Doncaster Rovers attends
meetings of the Regeneration & Environment Overview and Scrutiny to present on a quarterly basis a progress
report including relevant feedback and performance information. |
To understand the
options being taken forward and have the opportunity to comment on them and
make recommendations. |
Panel |
Cabinet
1st August 2012 Quarterly
updates from the Chief Executive of Doncaster Rovers to commence January 2013
subject to availability |
Cabinet agreed the final proposals as outlined in
the report.
The
Chief Executive of Doncaster Rovers to attend meetings of the Panel to
present on a quarterly basis a progress report including relevant feedback
and performance information. |
15th
June 2012 |
Local Development
Framework - Next Steps Opportunity for the panel to consider the proposed approach for consultation on
the sites and policies development plan document/draft process for dealing with neighbourhood planning and
the proposed prioritisation of support for those areas identified within the
core strategy as being suitable for most growth and ongoing work to consider
community infrastructure
levy. |
To understand the ongoing work
and proposed consultation and approaches being taken forward in relation to
the LDF. To have the opportunity to
comment on the report and its recommendation and make before a decision is
made at Cabinet. |
Panel |
Decision
taken at Cabinet 4th July 2012 |
The
Panels supported the recommendations being put forward to Cabinet and made a
number of comments which were incorporated into the report which included the
proposed approach to consultation.
This included the need to
ensure that communities in the renewal towns were consulted via parish /town
councils (reflected in paragraph 21) and that it was important that members
were aware of the potential housing and employment sites in their wards, in
advance of the public consultation (officers will ensure this happens). |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Outline: Peter Davies, Mayor of |
To
understand priorities and review progress later in year. During the course of
the year continue to measure aspects through Quarterly Performance reports. |
Panel |
June
2012 meeting and quarterly performance reports Update
early 2013 |
To
provide accountability for improvement and improve transparency. |
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29th
June 2012, |
Gypsy and Traveller
Review To
comment and note on a report and recommendations considered by Mayor and Cabinet on 4th July in relation to findings of the
gypsy and traveller accommodation needs assessment and the strategy to meet
those needs and the progress of the refurbishment scheme at the gibbons lane
site and the extension scheme at land’s end. |
To be informed about the Gypsy
and Traveller Review. To have the
opportunity to comment on the report and its recommendations and make before
a decision is made at Cabinet. |
Panel |
Decision
taken at Cabinet 4th July 2012 |
Revised
recommendations were made at Cabinet which took into account comments made by
the R&E O&S Panel. Agreed
at Cabinet that recommendations, following consultation and the cost/benefit
analysis to be brought back to Cabinet for a decision as soon as possible to
enable compliance with the HCA’s timelines.
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3rd
September 2012 |
Work and Skills
Update |
To receive an annual update on the work of the
Private Sector-led Work & Skills Board in attempting to improve the
Skills our residents have in order to support economic growth across the
Borough. To
consider undertaking a further piece of work around this area. |
Panel |
Cabinet
5th December 2012 |
As part of
the recommendations made, the panel agreed to undertake that a joint working group is
formed with members from the schools, children and young people overview and
scrutiny panel (subject to the agreement of chair of that panel). this group will include members from both
the regeneration & environment and schools, children and young people
overview and scrutiny panel |
Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 1)- DMBC |
Continue to monitor.
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Panel |
Through quarterly report & review |
To hold relevant Directors and
Cabinet Members to account. Focus on key areas of overspend &
underperformance and consider actions for improvement. Identify issues for
future consideration. Ensure concerns identified continue
to be monitored. |
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Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 1) – St Leger |
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Cabinet Members
Portfolio Outline: Councillor C
Ransome |
To
understand priorities and review progress later in year. During the course of
the year continue to measure aspects through Quarterly Performance reports. |
Panel |
September
2012 meeting and quarterly performance reports Update
early 2013 |
To
provide accountability for improvement and improve transparency. |
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17th
October 2012 |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Outline: Councillor P
Coddington |
To
understand priorities and review progress later in year. During the course of
the year continue to measure aspects through Quarterly Performance reports. |
Panel |
October
2012 meeting and quarterly performance reports Update
early 2013 |
To
provide accountability for improvement and improve transparency. |
19th
November 2012 |
Cabinet Members
Portfolio Outline: Councillor B Hoyle |
To
understand priorities and review progress later in year. During the course of
the year continue to measure aspects through Quarterly Performance reports. |
Panel |
November
2012 meeting and quarterly performance reports Update
early 2013 |
To
provide accountability for improvement and improve transparency. |
Adoption of the first Council Environment Strategy |
It was agreed that a working group be set up to look
at the Environmental Strategy.
Following a meeting of the working group on the 10th August
2012 recommendations were made by the working group which were accepted and
have been incorporated into the final version of the strategy. |
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Going
to Cabinet 5th December 2012 |
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Adoption of the Doncaster Council
Statement of Policy (Gambling Policy 2013) |
Statutory
Plan |
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Going
to Cabinet 19th December 2012 |
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Panel |
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Performance 2012/13 (Qtr 2) – St Leger |
Continue to
monitor. |
Panel |
Through quarterly report & review |
To hold relevant Directors to
account. Focus on key areas of overspend & underperformance and consider
actions for improvement. Identify issues for future consideration. Ensure concerns identified continue
to be monitored. |
Councillor for Edenthorpe,
Kirk Sandall & Barnby Dun
Home Tel: 01302
880242
Email: Tony.Revill@doncaster.gov.uk
10th September 2012
Peter Davies
Mayor of
Floor 1
The Council House
College Road
DN1 3AJ
Dear Peter
Environmental Strategy
At the
Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel Meeting held on the 3rd
September 2012, the Panel received feedback and ratified recommendations made
by a working group established by the Panel to feed into the development of the
Environmental Strategy.
Theme 1. Managing our environmental resources
and services
P1. Waste minimisation - Minimise the creation of waste in the Borough and reduce
the amount of waste that is created from going to landfill.
The group agreed that they were satisfied with
this priority and therefore there are no recommendations to be put forward.
P2. Deliver more energy efficient
housing - Improve the energy efficiency of
social and private rented households and ensuring the efficiency of new
developments.
It was acknowledged that within the Local Development Framework
Core Strategy there is a requirement for new housing to be built to Code for
Sustainable Homes Level 3, and to generate 10% of its power from renewable
energy. It was also acknowledged that to
raise the level too high could discourage developers.
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The following recommendations were therefore made: -
Recommendations:-
1.
That the use of renewable energy could be
further promoted through the planning system.
2.
That more positive wording within this section
of the strategy could be considered which would encourage the use of more
renewable energy.
3.
That incentives should be provided to encourage
the use of more renewable energy through the grants system, use of solar panels
and ground source heat pumps.
P3. Effective flood mitigation - Promotion of flood mitigation and further developing local
resident’s knowledge of flood risks in order to increase personal flood
resilience.
The group agreed that they were satisfied with
this priority and therefore there are no recommendations to be put forward.
Theme 2. Ensuring a quality environment
P4. Protect our air and water quality
and address contaminated land issues - Effective
monitoring of air and water Quality and sites with contaminated land, taking
remedial action when required.
The Panel agreed that
regarding air quality there were no recommendations to be made.
When considering
water quality there was a discussion about
contaminated land and the fact that although the person causing the
contamination is responsible for addressing the problem in the event that they
can’t be found, the new owner will take on that responsibility. In light of this ruling, it was noted that
lenders are reluctant to lend money as any defaults on mortgage payments mean
that the provider will take on the responsibility in the event that the land becomes
theirs. It was raised that as a local
authority this is an issue that should be addressed in the future.
The following recommendations were therefore made: -
Recommendations:-
4.
That there needs to be further publicity and
communication to address land contamination issues, in particular those caused
by farmers and industry.
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3. Continued
5.
That further consideration should be given about
the issue of ownership and responsibility to address land contamination and
what it could mean to
P5. Create a more attractive street-scene
- Improve the look and
attractiveness of the borough’s Street Scene to support inward investment and
to create places that people can be really proud of.
Following a brief
discussion about work being undertaken within the Borough, the following
recommendations were made:-
Recommendations:-
6.
That there could to be further publicity
undertaken to encourage members of the public to take responsibility and to
promote good practice in order to create places that people can be proud of.
7.
That further work is undertaken working with
fast food outlets to ensure that they have an understanding about their legal
responsibilities.
8.
That there could be further discussions about
the use of Dog Exclusion Zones.
9.
That reference could be made within the document
to S131 orders alongside a clear explanation of what they mean for residents
and business within
10.
That the wording explaining the process of
reporting others could emphasise the fact that reporting can be undertaken in
confidence, in order encourage members of the public to undertake more.
Theme 3. Valuing our environmental assets
P6. Protect and promote our historic environment - Increase public
understanding of the value of our environment by promoting their social,
cultural and economic benefits, whilst protecting its intrinsic value
The group agreed that they were satisfied with
this priority and therefore there are no recommendations to be put forward.
P7.
Protect and promote our natural environment
It was
acknowledged that a Local Nature Partnership has been established which will
help develop a more co-ordinated approach.
Concerns were raised about the Borough’s trees stock and how sustainable
it is. It was suggested that perhaps we
need to be more proactive as a local authority in maintaining sufficient
stock. A member of the group stated that
it was his belief that when new trees are planted they should be species which
are traditionally native to the
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4. Continued
It was expressed
that as a local authority we need to know what we have got and that there is a
Green Space Audit that it is need of updating which is planned to be undertaken
in the near future.
The following recommendations were therefore made: -
Recommendations:
11.
That an inclusion could be made in the Strategy
to tree planting within the Borough.
12.
That future tree planting could be undertaken to
reflect the natural environment, enable trees to grow to maturity without
causing problems for local residents and also for more trees to be planted
where this would reduce flooding.
P8.
Ensure access to high quality green
spaces and the countryside -
Effective management of our public parks and woodlands and improve access to
our public right of way network
The group agreed that they were satisfied with
this priority and therefore there are no recommendations to be put forward.
On behalf of the Panel, I would like to thank Stephen
Butler, Planning Policy Manager
(Natural Environment), Ian Kellett, Environment
and Education Officer and Richard Ward,
Drainage Engineer for taking the time
to meet with Members as part of the working group. The Panel looks forward to receiving the
final draft at its meeting on the 19th November 2012 and to receive
an update on the progress of the recommendations made. I therefore look
forward to receiving a response from you no later than 10th October 2012 on the recommendations and comments
outlined above.
Kind regards,
Councillor A Revill
Chair – Regeneration and Environment Overview
and Scrutiny Panel
cc. Jo Miller, Chief Executive
Chair/Vice
Chair of O.S.M.C.
Cabinet
Peter
Dale, Director of Development
Gill Gillies, Assistant Director of
Environment
Stephen
Butler, Planning Policy Manager
(Natural Environment)
PD/JB
5th October 2012
Councillor Tony Revill
Chair of Regeneration and Environment
O&S Panel
Scrutiny Offices
DN1 1BN
Dear Tony
Environmental Strategy
Thank
you for your letter dated 10th September 2012 setting out the
recommendations of the Regeneration & Environment Overview & Scrutiny
Panel meeting, held on 3rd September, in relation to the above
strategy.
I
welcome the comments made, and the support of you and your colleagues in moving
this strategy forward. I have discussed
the recommendations with officers to consider the best way of reflecting them
in the strategy; some have resulted in new actions, others in amendments to
existing actions, and others will be key considerations in how the actions
within the strategy are implemented.
Please
find attached a table summarising my initial response to each recommendation,
and these will be reflected in the external consultation version currently
being finalised. I look forward to
receiving the comments of external partners and partnerships, prior to seeking
further comments from Scrutiny colleagues in November.
Yours
sincerely
Peter Davies
Mayor of
Insert Env Strat Recommendations Action
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Councillor for Edenthorpe,
Kirk Sandall & Barnby Dun
Home Tel: 01302
880242
Email: Tony.Revill@doncaster.gov.uk
10th
September 2012
Peter Davies
Mayor of
Floor 1
The Council
House
College Road
DN1 3AJ
Dear Peter
Update
on Work and Skills Partnership
At
the Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel Meeting held on
the 3rd September 2012, the Panel received a report providing an
‘Update on Work and Skills Partnership’. The Panel noted the report and considered the effectiveness of what is
proposed to improve skill levels across the borough.
Following the discussion, members of the Panel
agreed on the following recommendations: -
1.
That a joint working group is formed with
members from the Schools, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel (subject to the
agreement of Chair of that Panel). This
group will include the following Members from the Regeneration &
Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel:
·
Councillor Richard Cooper-Holmes
·
Councillor Nuala Fennelly
·
Councillor Yvonne Woodcock
·
Councillor Monty Cuthbert
Please
note that it is the intention that the Chair and Vice Chair of both Panels meet
informally with officers in the near future to discuss this in more detail.
2. That members of the Regeneration and
Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel
receive the Labour Market Information Survey at a future meeting and invite
members of the Schools, Children and Young People Overview and Scrutiny Panel for that meeting.
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Continued
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3. That
members of the Regeneration and Environment Overview
and Scrutiny Panel receive further information at a future Panel
meeting on new ways of working within the Council to maximise local job
opportunities. This information will
outline to the Panel the process in place in the Planning Team for planners to
flag up to the
Investment Team where job opportunities could occur following contact with
developers submitting planning applications. This process ensures that once such
job opportunities have been identified to the Investment Team, Officers will
try to ensure that we have a local labour force match to meet the new supply.
The
Panel also raised the following comments: -
·
That the role of the Voluntary and Community Sector as part of the work
carried out by the partnership needs further clarification. It was felt by one member of the Panel that
this sector has a great deal to offer, particularly in providing low level
basic skills training.
·
Regarding the involvement of schools and academy schools, Members
believe that utilising governors are essential in enabling the partnership to
become more engaged with them.
Overall,
the Panel expressed that they were pleased that action is being taken to
address the work and skills issue within
On behalf of the Panel, I would like to thank Lee Tillman,
Head of Strategy and Programmes, Jayne Vose, Head of Service for Learner
Engagement for presenting the report and answering questions. I would also like to thank Nigel Brewster, Managing Director, Brewster McBride (and Skills Chair for
the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership) and Dan
Fell, Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of Doncaster Chamber
for attending the meeting and responding to questions from members of the
Panel. I
therefore look forward to receiving a response from you no later than 10th
October 2012 on the recommendations and comments outlined above.
Kind
regards,
Councillor A
Revill
Chair –
Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Panel
cc.
Jo Miller, Chief Executive
Chair/Vice Chair of O.S.M.C.
Cabinet
Peter Dale, Director of Development
Scott
Cardwell, Director of Development
Lee
Tillman, Head
of Strategy and Programmes
Jayne
Vose, Head
of Service for Learner Engagement
PD/JB
1st October 2012
Councillor Tony Revill
Chair of Regeneration and Environment
O&S Panel
Scrutiny Offices
DN1 1BN
Dear Tony
Update on Work & Skills Partnership
Thank
you for your letter dated 10th September 2012 regarding the update
you received in relation to our Work & Skills Partnership. I am pleased that the Panel recognised the
work being undertaken on this vital issue in order to improve the Borough’s
wider economy.
Taking
each of the points you raise in turn:-
1. I
believe that a joint working group between members of the Schools, Children
& Young People Panel and the Regeneration & Environment Panel is a good
idea. I will ask both Lee Tillman and
Iain Thomson from our Strategy & Programmes Team to facilitate this.
2. The
Labour Market Information Survey results should be available in report form in
November, and this will be presented by officers at a future Panel
meeting. This report should give members
a clear idea on the skills requirements and experiences of businesses across
the Borough, and will guide the Partnership’s future work to meet these needs.
3. I
will also ensure that the Panel receives the information requested on
maximising local job opportunities through linking future Planning schemes to
our Business Support functions. I am
extremely keen that the Council actively supports appropriate new schemes in
the Borough, and that it works with Partners to ensure we have a local labour
force that can take advantage of the job opportunities these new schemes will
bring.
4. In
addition, I would like to confirm to Members from the Panel that the Voluntary
and Community sector does play an active role within the Work & Skills
Partnership, and is represented at Board level through the Doncaster
Association of Training Managers (DATM).
5. Finally,
I agree with the Panel that the involvement of Schools & Academies within
this work is absolutely essential. As a
result, I expect Governors to be kept informed of the work of this Partnership
through existing lines of communication from the Council, for example, the
Quarterly Newsletter distributed to all Schools from our Assistant Director for
Education.
I
trust the above is helpful. I would like
to thank you and the Panel once again for considering this important work in
detail, and for raising these recommendations with me to improve what we offer.
Yours
sincerely
Peter Davies
Mayor of
ENTERPRISING
8:30 am Monday 29th October 2012,
Venue: ProAcktive Offices, House
1. |
Welcome, Apologies and Introductions Apologies:
Tracey
Harwood, Interim Assistant Director Strategic Housing; Peter Dale, Director
of Regeneration and Environment; Jo Miller, Managing Director of DMBC |
Jon Whiteley 8:30 |
Items for
Discussion |
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2. |
Enterprising a) Agreement of
Revised Structure b) City Region
Governance |
Jon Whiteley/ Nigel Brewster 8:35 |
3. |
a) Local Economic
Assessment Key Messages (Evidence Base) b) Stocktake
Feedback |
Scott Cardwell 8:45 |
4. |
Current Activity/Champion Lead Update a) Economy b) Skills c) Housing d) Transport –
Champion Interviews 29th October Q: Is the current focus of activity correct in light of
the LEA/Stock Take? |
Jon Whiteley/ Nigel Brewster/ Jim Wren 9:15 |
5. |
Economic Portfolio Holder Updates |
Peter Davies 9:30 |
6. |
Business |
Jon Whiteley 9:45 |
7. |
Place Marketing |
Malcolm Cowing 10.00 |
8. |
Partners
– Updates by exception |
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9. |
AOB
Agreement of 2012/13 proposed meeting
dates:
|
10.25 |
9. |
End of meeting |
10.30 |