Minutes for Cabinet meeting, Nov 23 2009, 7.00PM official page

In accordance with the Members' Code of Conduct, Members are requested to declare any interests orally at the start of the meeting and again immediately before consideration of the matter. Members are reminded to specify the agenda item number to which it refers and whether the interest is of a personal or prejudicial nature.

Members are also reminded of the requirements of Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 that they should declare and not vote on specified matters if they are two months or more in arrears with their Council Tax payments.

To consider and approve the Minutes of the meeting held on 12 October 2009.

This report seeks Cabinet's approval of the Expression of Interest document for the proposed academy at Shene .

Report of the Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education attached.

This is a key decision.

This report considers the most appropriate method of tendering and the process of awarding the contract for architectural design services in connection with the redevelopment of the existing Hampton Clinic site in Tangley Park Road, Hampton for a new co-located services Children's Centre.

Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources and the Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education attached.

This is a key decision.

This report brings forward a proposal to register the Orleans House charitable bequest of the Hon. Mrs Nellie Ionides with the Charity Commission, and recommends future governance arrangements for the registered charitable trust.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Youth, Culture and Leisure attached.

This is a key decision, elements of which need to be approved by Council.

The purpose of this report is to present to Cabinet proposals for the total transformation of the Adult Social Care delivery system, in itself integral to the successful delivery of personalisation (self directed support and personal budgets) locally. The report seeks agreement from Cabinet that officers can commence the transformation process which will involve a large reorganisation of the Commissioning Care division of Adult and Community Services.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing attached.

This is a key decision.

This report provides details of the outcome of the consultation undertaken following the decision at Council on 14 July 2009 and advises that the Council adopt its preferred model of Leader and Cabinet following the election in May 2010.

Report of the Chief Executive attached.

There are elements of the decision which need to be approved by Council.

This report seeks Cabinet's approval for a 6 month extension to the Insurance Claims Handling contract.

Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources attached.

This report updates Members on the current issues surrounding the Council's day to day Treasury Management activities.

Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources attached.

This report seeks Cabinet's agreement on the joint funding of an appointment, with NHS Richmond, to the NHS post of Director of Public Health, with the Council contributing 30% towards funding the post.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Services, Health and Housing and the Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education attached.

This report provides details of the financial position of the council, both revenue and capital, as at 30 September 2009.

Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources attached.