Agenda and minutes
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Membership The Director of Law to report that there are no changes. Minutes: 1.1 It was noted that there was no changes to the Membership.
1.2 The Chairman welcomed Councillor David Harvey (Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Education and Skills) and Councillor Richard Beddoe (Cabinet Member for Place Shaping and Planning) to the meeting.
1.3 The Chairman advised Members that she would like all future Committee meetings to start at 6.30pm instead of 7pm and that the Committee Clerk would email Members confirming the new time for the meetings.
1.4 The Chairman welcomed Alexander Jan (Director/Chief Economist – Arup), Sarah Bevan (Programme Director, Planning and Development London First) and Mark Henderson (Chairman- Gieves & Hawkes) who took part in the discussion on the Draft City Plan 2019-2040 – Economic Growth.
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Declarations of Interest To receive declarations of interest by Members and Officers of any personal or prejudicial interests. Minutes: 2.1 No further declarations of interests in respect of items to be discussed were made, other than those noted in the circulated schedule as set out below in paragraph 2.2.
2.2 Table of Member’s interests tabled at the Committee Meeting was as follows:
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To agree the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2018. Minutes: 3.1 RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 19 November 2018 be approved for signature by the Chairman as a true and correct record of the proceedings.
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Councillor David Harvey (Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Education and Skills) and Councillor Iain Bott (Cabinet Member for Sports, Culture and Community) to update the Committee on current and forthcoming issues in his Portfolio. Minutes: 4.1 The Committee received a written update from the Cabinet Member who responded to questions on the following topics:
· the Connect Westminster Project, the consultation on the Markets Strategy and the opportunities for including financial data in reports.
4.2 The Committee congratulated Ark Paddington Green Academy and Barrow Hill Junior School on their recent Ofsted inspection that judged the education at both schools to be good with significant strengths.
4.3 ACTIONS
1. The Committee requested that the Independent Operational Review on the Early Years’ Service be circulated to the Committee.
2. The Committee requested a briefing note on how residents were being informed of the 30 hours free childcare for working parents of 3 & 4 year olds.
3. Councillor Harvey to arrange a meeting with Councillor Barraclough to discuss the data/financial implications for particular services.
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Cabinet Member for Place Shaping and Planning PDF 105 KB Councillor Richard Beddoe (Cabinet Member for Place Shaping and Planning) to update the Committee on current and forthcoming issues in his Portfolio. Minutes: 5.1 The Committee received a written update from the Cabinet Member who responded to questions on the following topics:
5.2 ACTIONS
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School Performance Report 2018 PDF 560 KB To evaluate areas of success and areas to be developed. Additional documents:
Minutes: 6.1 The Committee received a report summarising the outcomes of this year’s tests and examinations in primary and secondary schools in Westminster and the key priorities for school improvement that emerge from the results. The report also included a summary on OFSTED inspection outcomes for Westminster schools.
6.2 The Committee discussed the education achievement data and each point of assessment, future challenges and considered key areas of success and areas to be developed. The key themes that emerged from the Committee discussion were:
6.3 ACTIONS
6.4 RESOLVED: The Committee concluded with the following comments, which would be forwarded to the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Education and Skills:
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Draft City Plan 2019-2040 - Economic Growth PDF 176 KB To review the draft City Plan and provide comment as part of the consultation process. Additional documents:
Minutes: 7.1 The Committee received a report on how the proposed policies in the Draft City Plan aim to support and encourage Westminster’s continued economic growth that could provide opportunities for all in line with the priorities of City for All.
7.2 The Committee welcomed the following witnesses who outlined their organisations particular interest in economic growth in Westminster:
7.3 Mark Henderson (Chairman, Gieves and Hawkes/Chair, Mayfair Forum) commented on Mayfair as a world-renowned centre of excellence and luxury, including tailors, auction houses and hotels. He observed that there were 150 working tailors on Savile Row and a strong tradition of apprenticeships (80 completed). He emphasised the importance of protecting areas like Savile Row, especially given the extensive reach and impact on the UK economy.
7.4 Alexander Jan (Director/Economist, Arup) commented on the remarkable contribution that Westminster makes to the national economy. He observed that the challenge and dilemma was to determine the level to which the area could continue to accommodate levels of growth without damaging the “ecosystem” and cited the experience of RBKC as a way to inform how Westminster embraces opportunities for good growth.
7.5 Sarah Bevan (Programme Director, Planning and Development, London First) talked about the challenges of striking a balance between supporting good growth, respecting residents and delivering housing. She commented that, using the evidence base for the London Plan, growth projections were based on very different employment densities and ways of working.
7.6 The Committee then discussed the following issues with the witnesses:
7.7 The Chairman thanked everyone who had given up their time to attend the meeting and contribute to the discussion.
7.8 RESOLVED: The Committee concluded with the following comments, which would be forwarded to the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Education and Skills:
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Tracker and Work Programme PDF 147 KB a) To note the progress in implementing the Committee’s Recommendation and Action Tracker.
b) To provide comment and input into the Work Programme for 2018/19. Additional documents: Minutes: 8.1 ACTION AND RECOMMENDATION TRACKERS
8.1.1 RESOLVED: That the Action and Recommendation Trackers be noted.
8.2 COMMITTEE WORK PROGRAMME
8.2.1 RESOLVED: The Committee agreed to review Employment Support and Libraries at its next meeting.
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