Agenda and minutes

To approve as a correct record and sign the Minutes of the meeting held on 2 April 2013.

The Minutes (copies of which had been circulated) of the meeting held on 2 April 2013 were approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Councillors and officers were invited to declare any interests they had in any of the items on the agenda for the meeting.

The following interest was declared:-

Personal Interest

To report any urgent action taken under the Constitution since the last meeting of the Executive.

Members of the public are invited to put questions to the Chair and Executive Councillors on any matters within the powers and duties of the Executive, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.  (Questions must be submitted no later than 30 minutes prior to the commencement of the meeting on the card provided.  These are available at the meeting and at local libraries and information centres. You can also submit via the Council’s website at www.stockport.gov.uk/publicquestions)

Members of the public were invited to put questions to the Executive on any matter within its powers and duties, subject to the exclusions set out in the Code of Practice.

One question had been submitted by a member of the public who was not present at the meeting. It was stated that, in accordance with the Code of Practice, a written response would be provided.

To consider whether it is in the public to exclude the public during consideration of the following items which contains information “not for publication by virtue of Category 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority)’ as set out in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended):-

i)     Agenda Item 12, ‘Disposal of Belmont Court Care Home (BoroughCare)

At the time of publication no representations to the statutory notice have been received.

ii)    Agenda item 21 ‘Greater Manchester Loans Fund’ (Note: it had not been possible to provide 28 days’ notice of the intention to consider exempt information contained in this report. The Chair of the Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee has given his consent to this requirement to be waived on the grounds that consideration of the report could not reasonably be deferred because deferral would mean that the Loan Fund cannot begin to operate, thereby limiting the scope of the Fund to contribute to growth in the Greater Manchester economy).

RESOLVED – That in order to prevent the disclosure of information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority) which was not for publication as defined in Category 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), the disclosure of which would not be in the public interest, would not be fair and would be in breach of Data Protection principles, the public and press be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the ‘not for publication’ appendices to the following items, should the content of these appendices need to be discussed:-

To consider a report of the Children & Young People’s Scrutiny Committee.

Stockport has a large number of privately owned Children’s Homes. Children and young people looked after in these Homes originate largely from outside the borough.  They are placed in Children’s Homes because the young people have severe needs. The Homes are concentrated in some parts of Stockport and the perceived behaviour of some of the young people is of concern to local residents. It is these concerns that led to this Scrutiny Review, and which then examined the relationships between the Council agencies, our partners such as the Police and the Children’s Homes.

The Executive is invited to receive the final report and to request that a response be prepared to the recommendations contained within it.

Officer contact: David Tomlinson, 0161 474 3125, david.tomlinson@stockport.gov.uk

The Lead Councillor (Councillor Paul Porgess) of the Scrutiny Review “The Council’s Relationship with Privately Run Children’s Homes” attended the meeting to present the final report of the Review (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for People be requested to prepare a response to the “The Council’s Relationship with Privately Run Children’s Homes” Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Executive Meeting.

(2) That the gratitude of the Executive be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the “The Council’s Relationship with Privately Run Children’s Homes” Scrutiny Review Panel and others involved in the review.

To consider a report of the Adults & Communities Scrutiny Committee.

In recent years loneliness and social isolation have become issues of increased prominence at national and local level. Research indicates that loneliness and social isolation can be issues for anyone, regardless of age and background; and points to a link with wider health and wellbeing outcomes, including increased risk of physical ill health, mental health issues and substance misuse.

Whilst acknowledging that loneliness and social isolation affect a diverse demographic, the Adults and Communities Scrutiny Panel took the decision to focus on loneliness and social isolation amongst older people.

This Scrutiny Review has found that a great deal of work is already being carried out in Stockport, both by statutory organisations and a range of voluntary and community groups, to help prevent and tackle social isolation. This report wishes to acknowledge and raise awareness of this work, whilst making a number of recommendations to support further development.

The Executive is invited to receive the final report and to request that a response be prepared to the recommendations contained within it.

Officer contact: Gaynor Alexander, 0161 474 3186, gaynor.alexander@stockport.gov.uk

The Lead Councillor (Councillor Hazel Lees) of the Scrutiny Review “Loneliness and Social Isolation amongst Older People” attended the meeting to present the final report of the Review (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for People be requested to prepare a response to the “Loneliness and Social Isolation amongst Older People” Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Executive Meeting.

(2) That the gratitude of the Executive be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the “Loneliness and Social Isolation amongst Older People” Scrutiny Review Panel and others involved in the review.

To consider a report of the Health Scrutiny Committee.

In 2008/09 the Health Scrutiny Committee undertook a review of Psychological Therapies prior to the implementation and roll out of Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT), a Government initiative to expand access to psychological therapies for those with anxiety and depression. Many of the recommendations made in the initial Review have been implemented subsequently by various organisations in the wider Stockport health economy. By 2012, the Health Scrutiny Committee considered it was appropriate to revisit some of the issues highlighted in the original Review.

This report sets out the finding of the latest Review and makes a series of recommendations to a number of public sector bodies, including the Council, Clinical Commissioning Group and GMP.

The Executive Meeting is invited to receive the report and request that a response be prepared to those recommendations that fall within the remit of the Council.

Officer contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

The Chair of the Health Scrutiny Committee (Councillor Tom McGee) attended the meeting to present the Committee’s final report of their Scrutiny Review “No Health Without Mental Health: the Stockport Way” (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for People be requested to prepare a response to the “No Health Without Mental Health: the Stockport Way” Scrutiny Review and those recommendations contained therein which were within the remit of the Council for consideration by the Executive Meeting.

(2) That the gratitude of the Executive be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the Health Scrutiny Committee and others involved in the “No Health Without Mental Health: the Stockport Way” Scrutiny Review.

To consider a report of the Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee.

Universal Credit was formally announced in the Welfare Reform Act 2012. This benefit replaces six of the main means-tested benefits and tax credits. Nationally, new applications to universal credit will begin in October 2013, although a small number of Pathfinder authorities will begin implementing Universal Credit from April and July 2013.

This Scrutiny Review Panel has focused specifically on how the Council can prepare for the introduction of Universal Credit when the programme is rolled out to all authorities, it has considered information from; the Department for Work and Pensions, Stockport Homes, Stockport Credit Union, Stockport Citizen’s Advice Bureau and Universal Credit Pathfinder authorities to make a number of recommendations to support further preparations.

The Executive is invited to receive the final report and to request that a response be prepared to the recommendations contained within it.

Officer contact: Holly Rae, 0161 474 3014, holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

The Lead Councillor (Councillor Philip Harding) of the Scrutiny Review “Preparing for the introduction of the Universal Credit Regime” attended the meeting to present the final report of the Review (copies of which had been circulated).

RESOLVED – (1) That the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services be requested to prepare a response to the “Preparing for the introduction of the Universal Credit Regime” Scrutiny Review and the recommendations contained therein for consideration by the Executive Meeting.

(2) That the gratitude of the Executive be recorded for the excellent work undertaken by the “Preparing for the introduction of the Universal Credit Regime” Scrutiny Review Panel and others involved in the review.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

The report sets out a proposal to introduce the concept of play streets in Stockport, which are created on a street by local people who wish to close their road once a week to through traffic to allow children to play. The report sets out feedback received to a consultation on the proposals and the proposed guidance is detailed in the appendices to the report.

The Executive is recommended to

·         consider the comments received approve the proposed policy for Play Streets and related guidance.

·         delegate the approval of the review of the Play Street Policy to the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to approve proposals for the introduction of Play Streets in Stockport that would be created by local people who wished to close their road once a week to through traffic to allow children the opportunity to play in safety.

Executive Councillors welcomed the proposals.

RESOLVED – (1) That the feedback in relation to the consultation on the introduction of Play Streets be noted and the Policy and Guidance as detailed in the report be approved.

(2) That the Corporate Director for Place Management & Regeneration in consultation with Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) be authorised to undertake a review the Play Street Policy following 12 months of its operation.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration)

This report sets out proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge and highlights the likely effects of this change. This hourly charge will enable visitors to easily extend their parking time in one hour increments, encouraging them to spend more time in the borough’s centres and so support their economies. The report also sets out the feedback received to consultation on the proposed change.

The Executive is invited to consider the comments made and approve the proposed changes to the current pay and display tariff as they feel appropriate.

Officer contact: Sue Stevenson, 0161 474 4351, sue.stevenson@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to approve proposals for the changes to the current pay and display parking tariff through the introduction of an hourly charge to encourage more people to spend time in the Council’s Town and District Centres.

The Executive Councillor (Economic Development & Regeneration) highlighted the positive engagement with Traders and the Town Team Forum in the development of these proposals.

RESOLVED – That the feedback on the consultation on changes to the Pay and Display Tariff be noted and the revised charging structure as detailed in the report be approved.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services).

(Note: this report includes information ‘not for publication’ contained in its appendix that has been circulated to executive councillors only)

The Belmont Court Care Home was formerly leased by the Council to Boroughcare forming one of a group of similar properties at various locations across the borough. The building has been vacated and declared surplus to requirements by Boroughcare who are seeking to re-provide the accommodation in a new build facility.  The report proposes the disposal of this site.

The Executive is recommended to agree to:

·         the disposal of the Belmont Court site as set out in the Confidential Appendix.

·         delegate to the Corporate Director of Corporate and Support Services the agreement of the share of proceeds with Boroughcare from the sale of Belmont Court in line with the Executive report of 27 February 2012.  

·         That, In the event that investigations should reveal matters which justify a reduction in the purchase price of the building or that a further offer in excess of that stated in the Confidential Appendix is received before exchange of contracts any subsequent negotiations are delegated to the Corporate Director Corporate and Support Services to agree.

Officer contact: Murray Carr, 0161 474 3649 murray.carr@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider a bid received to purchase the Belmont Court Care Home, formerly leased by the Council to Boroughcare. The Executive had previously given approval to Boroughcare surrendering their lease on this property to allow them to provide more appropriate care in a new facility.

(Note: the report included exempt information ‘Not for Publication’ contained in its appendix that was circulated to executive councillors only)

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services) stated that following consideration of the report by the Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee he had sought clarification on the issues raised by the Committee and was satisfied that the recommendation to sell the site was appropriate. He also corrected the final paragraph of the comments section of the summary sheet to the report to read “I have considered the comments of the CRMG Committee; however, in light of the above it is still recommended to sell the site as identified in the report”.

RESOLVED – That

(i)            the disposal of the site of the Belmont Court Care Home on the terms detailed in the report and exempt appendix be approved;

(ii)          the agreement of the proportion of the proceeds to be shared with Boroughcare from the sale of Belmont Court in line with the Executive decision of 27 February 2012 be delegated to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services;

(iii)         in the event that investigations should reveal matters which justify a reduction in the purchase price of the building or that a further offer in excess of that detailed in the exempt appendix being received before exchange of contracts, any subsequent negotiations be delegated to the Corporate Director for Corporate and Support Services to agree.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance)

The 2013-15 Council Plan sets the strategic direction for the Council to support the delivery of its key priorities and outcomes.

The Council Plan, provided at Appendix 1, has been developed during a time of significant change for local authorities, and the wider public sector. Significant reductions in the levels of funding allocated to the Council mean that we have to do things differently to meet the challenges of having a much reduced budget.

In response to these on-going challenges, the Executive have discussed a suite of eight Priority Outcomes that they believe are fundamental to meeting the Council’s vision for the Borough; these are set out on page 6 of the plan, including an underpinning focus on a vibrant local democracy, transparent leadership and value for money.

The Executive is invited to

·         recommend the Council Plan to Council Meeting for approval;

·         note the timescales for developing the Council Plan performance measures.

Officer Contact: Holly Rae, 0161 474 3014, holly.rae@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the draft Council Plan for 2013-15 that would set the strategic direction for the Council to support the delivery of its key priorities and outcomes. The Plan had been reconfigured to reflect the new executive portfolio arrangements.

RESOLVED – (1) That the Council Meeting be recommended to approve the Council Plan for 2013-15.

(2) That the timescales for developing the Council Plan performance measures as detailed in the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement)

The report provides feedback on the consultation undertaken about proposals to relocate Castle Hill High School from Brinnington to part of the site of the former Offerton High School. The report also details other proposed changes to the school’s provision to accommodate additional pupils.

The Executive is requested to:

(1)       Consider the outcomes of the consultation exercise.

(2)       Approve the publication of a statutory notice for the proposed changes to Castle Hill High School, specifically to:

·      Re-locate the School from its existing site to the Vernon block of the former Offerton School site;

·      Increase provision for 11 to 16 year olds from 160 to 200 places;

·      Add 10 additionally resourced places for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder;

·      Add 24 sixth form places for 16 to 18 year olds (2 year-groups of 12);

·      Change the category of the school’s provision to accurately reflect the needs catered for, ie Severe Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

(3)       Approve delegation of the final decisions to the Corporate Director for People in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement) subject to their being no significant objections during the representation period.

(4)       Approve prudential borrowing to finance the scheme.

(5)       Note the incorporation of the Music Service into the newly developed School building.

Officer contact: Richard Bates/ Stephen Bell, 0161 474 3832, 3846 Richard.bates@stockport.gov.uk / Stephen.bell@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider proposals to improve the education opportunities for students with special educational and complex needs, including the re-location of the Castle Hill School from the Brinnington area to the site of the former Offerton School. The report detailed the results of consultations carried out with parents, governors and the community on the proposals.

RESOLVED – That

(i)      the outcomes of the consultation exercise in respect of the proposals to relocate Castle Hill School and enhance the educational offer be noted;

(ii)     approval be given to the publication of a statutory notice for the proposed changes to Castle Hill High School, specifically to:

·                re-locate the School from its existing site to the Vernon block of the former Offerton School site;

·                increase provision for 11 to 16 year olds from 160 to 200 places;

·                add 10 additionally resourced places for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder;

·                add 24 sixth form places for 16 to 18 year olds (2 year-groups of 12);

·                change the category of the school’s provision to accurately reflect the needs catered for, i.e., Severe Learning Difficulties and Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

(iii)    the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning and Achievement), be authorised to make the final decision on the proposal, subject to there being no significant objections during the representation period;

(iv)   approval be given to prudential borrowing to finance the scheme as detailed in the report; and

(v)    the incorporation of the Music Service into the newly developed School building be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability)

The Stockport Homes Delivery Plan sets out what Stockport Homes will deliver during the period 2013-2014; how it and the Council will work together and how tenants, the Council and other stakeholders can measure the success of Stockport Homes in achieving its objectives. The document is an appendix to the Management Agreement between Stockport Homes and the Council and sets all the outputs of Stockport Homes, the key performance requirement of the services and includes the performance standards expected. The objectives and targets detailed within the Delivery Plan are directly in line with the Council’s Housing Strategy and aims to contribute towards the Council’s wider strategic priorities. The Delivery Plan also details the financial, staffing and governance resources required to enable Stockport Homes to deliver the services with skill, care and diligence.

The Executive is recommended to approve the Stockport Homes Delivery Plan.

Officer contact: Andy Kippax, 0161474 4319, andy.kippax@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Communities and Sustainability) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider the draft Stockport Homes Delivery Plan, setting out Stockport Homes activity for the period 2013-14, how it would work with the Council; and the measures by which stakeholders can measure the success of the its implementation.

RESOLVED – The Stockport Homes Delivery Plan 201314 be approved.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy Reform and Finance) and the Executive Councillor (Economic Development and Regeneration).

(Note: this report includes information ‘not for publication’ contained in its appendix that has been circulated to executive councillors only).

The Greater Manchester Loan Fund (“GMLF”) initiative is a direct response to the failure in the current capital market for loan finance to businesses. Earlier in 2013, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority approved the establishment of a GMLF to provide loan finance for new and growing businesses in Greater Manchester. The report seeks approval for the Council to enter into an indemnity agreement to support the GMLF.

To enable the establishment of the proposed Greater Manchester Loan Fund and to give effect to the decision of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority of 21 January 2013, it is recommended that the Executive:

·                Approves the proposal to enter into a Deed of Indemnity on the terms set out in the report; and

·                Authorises the Council Solicitor to complete the necessary documentation.

Officer contact: Barry Khan / Andy Moran, 0161 474 3202/ 4086, barry.khan@stockport.gov.uk  / Andrew.moran@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to approve a proposal to enter into an indemnity agreement to support the establishment of a Greater Manchester Loan Fund to support small and medium enterprises in Greater Manchester.

(Note: the report included exempt information ‘not for publication’ contained in a confidential appendix that had been circulated to executive councillors only)

The Leader of the Council reported that this item had been exempted from call-in in order to prevent delay in establishing the fund and to co-ordinate the process with the other nine Greater Manchester local authorities. She further stated that the report would nonetheless be considered by the Corporate, Resource Management & Governance Scrutiny Committee on 17 June 2013. It was also clarified that the functioning of the fund and the impact on Stockport would also be the subject of regular monitoring.

Executive councillors welcomed the proposal and the assurances from the Chief Executive that the Fund Managers would be actively seeking companies to support and help grow.

RESOLVED – That, in order to enable the establishment of the proposed Greater Manchester Loan Fund and to give effect to the decision of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority of 21 January 2013:

·         approval be given to enter into a Deed of Indemnity on the terms set out in the report, and

·         the Council Solicitor be authorised to complete the necessary documentation.

To consider a joint report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) and Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services)

This report provides an overview of progress towards achieving the Council’s priorities and budget during 2012/13, including year-end outturn financial and performance data. It is supported by ten Portfolio Performance and Resource Reports, which are published as background papers to this report. These will be considered at the next cycle of Scrutiny Committee meetings.  

The revenue budget is reporting a surplus of just over £3m, with reserves and balances standing at £73.081m. Progress in delivering the £67m capital programme is also reported.

Two thirds of priority measures improved or maintained performance this year, with 70% forecast to meet or exceed targets.

The Executive is asked to;

·         Review progress against delivering Council Plan priorities, portfolio outcomes and capital schemes alongside budget out-turns contained within the report;

·         Approve the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2;

·         Note the cash limit and non-cash limit outturn positions for 2012/13 as set out in sections 2.3, 2.5 and 2.6;

·         Note the Retained Schools Budget and Housing Revenue Account forecast outturn positions as set out in sections 2.7 and 2.8;

·         Approve the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 and note the resulting year end reserves and balances positions;

·         Note the outturn position for the 2012/13 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1;

·         Approve the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in paragraph 3.1.7;

·         Approve the resourcing of the Capital Programme as set out in section 3.4;

·         Identify key areas for further investigation and responsibility for taking forward corrective action to address any existing or forecast issues or risks.

Officer contact: Peter Owston/  Christine Buxton, 0161 474 3274/ 4124, peter.owston@stockport.gov.uk / Christine.buxton@stockport.gov.uk

A joint report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) and the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) was submitted (copies of which had been circulated) setting out the corporate position at the end of 2012/13 in delivering the Council’s priorities, revenue budget and capital programme.

The revenue budget was reporting a surplus of just over £3m; two thirds of priority measures improved or maintained performance this year.

The Leader of the Council highlighted the outturn for all portfolio budgets in 2012/13 being on budget or in surplus.

RESOLVED – That

·         progress in delivering Council Plan priorities, portfolio outcomes and capital schemes and the budget out-turns contained within the report be noted;

·         the virements to the Revenue Budget set out in section 2.2.2 of the report be approved;

·         the cash limit and non-cash limit outturn positions for 2012/13 as set out in sections 2.3, 2.5 and 2.6 of the report be noted;

·         the Retained Schools Budget and Housing Revenue Account forecast outturn positions as set out in sections 2.7 and 2.8 of the report be noted;

·         the contributions to/from earmarked reserves and balances as set out in section 2.9 of the report be approved and the resulting year end reserves and balances positions be noted;

·         the outturn position for the 2012/13 Capital Programme as set out in section 3.1 of the report be noted;

·         the changes to the Capital Programme as set out in paragraph 3.1.7 of the report be approved; and

·         the resourcing of the Capital Programme as set out in section 3.4 of the report be noted.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services).

The report provides an overview of complaints received in the 4th quarter of 2012/13 and provides a summary of complaints received in the year. The report covers the following complaints procedures:

·                     Corporate Complaints.

·                     Adult Social Care Complaints.

·                     Children’s Social Care Complaints.

·                     Stockport Homes’ complaints

·                     Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) complaints.

The report also outlines lessons learnt as a result of complaints.

The Executive is invited to:

·                     Review performance information contained in this report, and

·                     Comment on the performance measures reported and suggest any additional information that might be collected in future.

Officer contact: Anwar Majothi, 0161 474 3182, anwar.majothi@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing the Executive Meeting with an overview of complaints received for the fourth quarter of 2012/13, comparisons with previous quarters and with the previous year, and any lessons learnt from these complaints.

RESOLVED – That performance in relation to complaints received in the fourth quarter of 2012/13 be noted.

To consider a report of the Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance).

The report sets out proposed nominations for representatives of the Council on various associated and outside bodies.

The Executive is recommended to:-

·         approve the appointment or nomination for appointment of Council representatives to outside and associated bodies for 2012/13, as set out in the attached schedule at sections (a) and (b);

·         approve the Council’s nominations to represent AGMA/GMCA on outside bodies as set out in section (c) of the attached schedule;

·         ratify the nominations and appointments made by the Annual Council Meeting on 21 May 2013 in respect of those bodies detailed in section (d) of the attached schedule; and

·         authorise the Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant party group leader, to finalise the schedule of appointments and nominations prior to the next Executive Meeting on 16 July 2013.

Officer contact: Jonathan Vali, 0161 474 3201, jonathan.vali@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider nominations of representatives of the Council to sit on outside and associated bodies.

An addendum to the report was submitted (copies of which were circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to agree to an additional nomination of the Service Director (Adult Social Care) to sit on the Board of Individual Solutions SK.

RESOLVED – That

·         the appointment or nomination for appointment of Council representatives to outside and associated bodies for 2013/14, as set out in sections (a) and (b) of the schedule attached to the report be approved, including the additional nomination of the Service Director (Adult Social Care) to the Board of Individual Solutions SK;

·         the Council’s nominations to represent AGMA/GMCA on outside bodies as set out in section (c) of the schedule attached to the report be approved;

·         the nominations and appointments made by the Annual Council Meeting on 21 May 2013 in respect of those bodies detailed in section (d) of the schedule attached to the report be ratified; and

·         the Chief Executive, in consultation with the relevant party group leader, be authorised to finalise the schedule of appointments and nominations prior to the next Executive Meeting on 16 July 2013.

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer and Community Services)

The report details proposals for the making of an amendment to the Members’ Allowances Scheme to re-establish the position of ‘Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee’ as a remunerated post within the Scheme.

The Executive is invited to recommend to the Council Meeting that:

(1) the SRA for the Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee should be set at a level of 8% of the Executive Leader’s SRA which computed to an indicative allowance of £2,284.99, being a reduction of 1.35% from the former amount;

(2) the proposed allowance be backdated to 21 May 2013 in line with all other amendments to the Scheme introduced as part of its recommendations in September 2012;

(3) the Independent Remuneration Panel be invited to reassess the allowance for the Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee in 12 months’ time.

Officer contact: Craig Ainsworth, craig.ainsworth@stockport.gov.uk

The Executive Councillor (Corporate, Customer & Community Services) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to consider a proposal from the Independent Remuneration Panel to amend the Members’ Allowance Scheme to re-establish the position of Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee as a remunerated post within the Scheme.

RESOLVED – That the Council Meeting be recommended to:

·         set the SRA for the Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee at a level of 8% of the Executive Leader’s SRA which computed to an indicative allowance of £2,284.99, being a reduction of 1.35% from the former amount;

·         backdate the proposed allowance to 21 May 2013 in line with all other amendments to the Scheme introduced as part of its recommendations in September 2012;

·         invite the Independent Remuneration Panel to reassess the allowance for the Chair of the Employment Appeals Committee in 12 months’ time.