Decisions

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17/10/2019 - Direct Payment Support Services ref: 2073    Recommendations Approved

To consider the procurment of a Direct Payment support service for Southampton

Decision Maker: Joint Commissioning Board

Made at meeting: 17/10/2019 - Joint Commissioning Board

Decision published: 17/10/2019

Effective from: 26/10/2019

Decision:

(i)  That the Board note the recommendation from the Joint task Force to carry out a procurement of a Direct Payment Support Service.

(ii)  The Leader of the Council delegates authority to the Director of Quality & Integration, following consultation with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care to decide on the final model of a commissioned Direct Payment Support service.

(iii)  The Leader of the Council delegates authority to the Director of Quality & Integration following consultation with the Service Director Legal & Governance to carry out a procurement process for the provision of a Direct Payment Support service and to enter into contracts in accordance with the Contract Procedure Rules.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sandra Jerrim


17/10/2019 - Proposal for the mainstreaming of Hospital Discharge Pathway 3 for patients/clients with complex needs ref: 2074    Recommendations Approved

The report will be seeking Joint Commissioning Board (JCB) approval to proceed with a proposal to mainstream hospital discharge Pathway 3 for patients/clients with complex needs and approval to establish a pooled fund between the Council and CCG under S75 partnership arrangements to support this. This follows a substantial pilot period and a further subsequent redevelopment of the model based on the learning from the pilot which was outlined in a report presented to JCB in February 2019.

Decision Maker: Joint Commissioning Board

Made at meeting: 17/10/2019 - Joint Commissioning Board

Decision published: 17/10/2019

Effective from: 26/10/2019

Decision:

(i)  To give approval to proceed with  the preferred future Pathway 3 Discharge to Assess option for potential Continuing Health Care (CHC) patients/clients and those with complex social care needs leaving hospital who require a period of assessment.

(ii)  To approve establishment of a fixed contribution by partner fund under S75 partnership arrangements of the Health Act with contributions of £229,183 per annum from Southampton City Council and £421,041 per annum from Southampton City Clinical Commissioning Group to fund the assessment placements required for the operation of the Discharge to Assess scheme.

Lead officer: Andrew Gittins


15/10/2019 - Update on Planning for Brexit ref: 2075    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/10/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 15/10/2019

Effective from: 24/10/2019

Decision:

(i)  To note the current position of Southampton City Council’s planning in relation to UK’s exit from the European Union; and

(ii)  that there had been some updates since it had been written and that Southampton City Council finds itself in an uncertain position due to national negotiations.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Felicity Ridgway


15/10/2019 - Commercial Property Investment ref: 2070    Recommendations Approved

Report of the Cabinet Member for Resources outlining a policy for investment in commercial property

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/10/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 15/10/2019

Effective from: 24/10/2019

Decision:

(i)  Re-affirms the commitment to a property investment fund as a part of the strategy for addressing future budget shortfall.

(ii)  Agrees the approach as outlined in this report and the investment criteria attached to this report.

(iii)  Agrees to delegate to the Service Director – Strategic Finance and Commercialisation, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources, the ability to amend the property investment strategy prior to making the first additional purchase into the Fund.

(iv)  Notes the addition and spend of £200M.  It is proposed to include this sum in the 2019/20 capital programme.  Whilst it will be included in full, in practice it is likely there will be a need to spread such an investment beyond the current year.  This will be funded by Council resources.

 

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Steve Harrison (Finance)


15/10/2019 - Medium Term Financial Strategy to 2023/24 and associated Matters ref: 2071    Recommendations Approved

To consider the Report of the Cabinet Member for Resources updating the current strategy and seeking approval for consultation on budget proposals if required.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/10/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 15/10/2019

Effective from: 24/10/2019

Decision:

i)  Note the high level forecast for the General Fund for 2020/21 onwards and subsequent rebasing of budgets, ensuring budgets are on a sound and robust footing.

ii)  Note the pressures which have been included in the forecast which are set out in paragraphs 17 and 18.

iii)  Note the Executive’s initial investment and savings proposals put forward for conversation and consultation in Appendices 3 and 4.  Savings amount to a cumulative £29.5M by 2022/23, with a significant contribution from income generating initiatives. New investment under these proposals is estimated at around £14.0M in the revenue budget.

iv)  Note that the Executive’s budget proposals for consultation are based on the assumption that they will recommend a Council Tax increase of 1.99% to Full Council as per paragraph 21.

v)  To note the implications for the Capital Programme and to approve the additions to the capital programme as detailed in paragraph 26 to 28 and give approval to spend.

vi)  Note that the Executive’s initial savings set out in Appendices 3, with a clear emphasis on ways to generate income as a key part of ensuring a balanced budget.

vii)  Note the consultation on the Executive’s draft budget proposals will commence on 16th October 2019 and note the consultation proposals and methodology set out in paragraph 35.

viii)  Delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources, to do anything necessary to give effect to the proposals contained in this report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Steve Harrison (Finance)


15/10/2019 - The Future of St Mary's Leisure Centre ref: 2072    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture seeking approval for the potential future arrangements of St Mary's Leisure Centre.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 15/10/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 15/10/2019

Effective from: 24/10/2019

Decision:

(i)  To approve the disposal (by way of lease) of St Mary’s Leisure Centre

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Service Director: Customer, Digital and Policy following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, the Executive Director for Finance and the Service Director: Legal and Governance, to take all necessary steps to  grant a lease and associated contract with the selected bidder following the completion of a competitive bidding process.

 

Wards affected: Bevois;

Lead officer: Paul Paskins