Decisions

That the Cabinet Spokesperson:-

1.    Approves arrangements leading to the refurbishment of the Athersley ‘I Know I Can’ centre into a satellite facility for pupils with special educational needs as summarised in this report, with effect from the 2022/2023 school year.
 

2.    Approves the commissioning of up to 30 places for pupils with SEND including complex needs at the Athersley provision as detailed in this report.

3.    The financial implications arising from this report, be included in the Capital Programme and released in accordance with the financial regulations code of practice C5.2(a).

4.    That, as part of this report’s proposals, approval be given for the granting of a new lease to the Waterton Academy Trust for up to 25 years at the Athersley IKIC Centre at nil rent.

5.    That the Head of Property Services be authorised to finalise Heads of Terms for the new lease to the Waterton Academy Trust.

6.    That the Service Director Law and Governance be authorised to complete the new lease to the Waterton Multi Academy Trust.

1.    The Cabinet Spokesperson approves to proceed withreducing the number and specification of MFD devices across the Borough.

2.    Delegated authority is given to the Service Director, Regeneration and Culture, to oversee and approve procurement and change management activities relating to the project.?

To accept funding of up to £200,000 from the Friends of Cannon Hall Gardens for renovation work at Cannon Hall which they have received as a legacy. In addition for Barnsley Council to act as Accountable Body for the entire fund. There are no match funding requirements.

1.         The Cabinet Spokesperson approves the business case to proceed with the project as agreed by Capital Oversight Board on 8 June 2022. With the estimated overall cost of £398,048.

2.         Delegated authority is given to the Service Director Regeneration and Culture to oversee and approve procurement and change management activities relating to the project. 

1.      Therapeutic support for children - pilot  

BMBC Contribution = £95k 2021-2023

The Domestic Abuse Act amends the definition of domestic abuse to include children exposed to domestic abuse as victims/survivors in their own right, highlighting the importance of adopting a whole family approach when responding to domestic abuse. Early findings from the needs assessment highlight that domestic abuse is a risk factor in nearly three-quarters of cases coming to child protection conferences, indicating a significant cohort of children affected by domestic abuse. The needs assessment also identified that support for children who are residing in the refuge with their parent is limited. 

We propose using funding to develop an increased offer of therapeutic trauma informed support to children who have been affected by domestic abuse, working with colleagues in Children’s Social Care to ensure that the offer of therapeutic counselling is the norm for all children affected by domestic abuse and not just those residing in the refuge.  

2.      Matched contribution to OPCC funding given to IDAS for Young person’s IDVAand LGBT+/BME communities development posts 

BMBC Contribution = £52,500k

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have recently awarded IDAS approximately £70k funding to develop a Young Person’s IDVA, and half of the post for an LGBT worker and half of the post for a BME worker. We propose increasing our core service funding to enhance this provision and enable the service to create two full posts working with LGBT+ and BME victims/survivors.  
 
The needs assessment identified that 2.4% of IDAS clients identify as Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual, and 1.2% of clients are transgender, and that 7% of IDAS clients are from non-White British backgrounds. Enhancing this provision contributes to the inclusivity of IDAS’ services and ensures that LGBT and BME victims/survivors can access appropriate support. 

Total BMBC Contribution = £147,500k (for the period of 2021 – 2023)

RESOLVED that Cabinet note the Annual Report, in conjunction with the progress of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board in meeting its responsibilities to keep adults in Barnsley safe.

RESOLVED that Cabinet receives the Annual Report of the Barnsley Local Safeguarding Children Partnership and notes the progress made by the LSCP in relation to its statutory role and functions, as part of Cabinet’s continued consideration of the Borough’s arrangements for safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.

RESOLVED that Cabinet notes the proposed draft Scrutiny Work Programme for 2022/23 as outlined in sections 2.3 and 2.4 of the report and acknolwedges that this is subject to change should any urgent issues arise.

As part of our enduring commitment to improving the range of outcomes for children in care and young people leaving care and in anticipation of changes in national policy through the independent review, to present the first Children in Care and Care Levers Strategy for approval and adoption by Full Council.

RESOLVED that Cabinet approves for adoption the Barnsley Children in Care and Care Leavers’ Strategy as part of the continuing ‘Pledge’ to children in care together with the Local ‘Offer’ to young people leaving care.

To procure a new HWRC Contract.

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.    Approves the option of undertaking a collaborative procurement jointly with both Doncaster Borough Council and Rotherham Borough Council leading to the award of a single joint contract between the councils and the successful service provider for the provision of the councils’ HWRCs managed service including for the four (4) HWRCs in the borough. The council delegates to Doncaster Borough Council the lead role in procuring the single joint contract using the Contract Procedure Rules of Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council. Once the single joint contract is awarded (and during mobilisation and operation) the council will perform the lead operational contract management role under the single joint contract on behalf of itself and the other councils.

2.    Approves the leasing of the four (4) HWRCs to the successful service provider.

3.    Receives a further update on the responses to the procurement exercise and seek Cabinet approval before awarding the new single joint contract.

4.    Approves the changes to the practices (including operational policies) at the HWRCs to align with Defra’s final national proposals following its consultation on household DIY waste. The BDR councils have responded to this consultation and are awaiting the response from Government.

5.    Authorises the Council’s Head of Property to agree terms for the lease of each HWRC site in readiness for service commencement of the new single joint contract to commence in late October 2023 and to instruct the Council’s Legal Services team to complete the lease documentation alongside the managed service contract.

Approval required to recommission the service for people aged 16-24 years with multiple support needs.

RESOLVED that Cabinet approves the re-commissioning of the Multiple Needs Service for 16–24- year-olds as detailed in the business case appended to the report, via a competitive procurement process.

To accept funding of £65,000 from UK Government Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for Changing Places Toilet Scheme at Elsecar Heritage Centre and Barnsley Fire Station. In addition for Barnsley Council to act as Accountable Body for the entire grant, including Barnsley Fire Station and commence the works. There are no match funding requirements.

To submit an application and accept funding of £85,000 from UK Government Department for Levelling Up, Parks Fund for improvements to green spaces within the identified parameters of the scheme. In addition for Barnsley Council to act as Accountable Body for the entire grant. There are no match funding requirements.

To replace the current contract with a 5 year contract which will run from 01/10/2022 to 30/09/2027 at a cost of £25000 p/a, total expenditure £125000.