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Councillor Sue Fennimore expressed her delight that these contracts would give an opportunity to the residents unable to afford legal advice to have access to it. The three contracts would be funded for 10 years.

The Leader reiterated the Council’s support in ensuring that the most vulnerable people in the borough could receive free legal advice.

Councillors Lisa Homan and Wesley Harcourt declared a personal interest on this item as they were both trustees of Hammersmith & Fulham Citizens’ Advice. They did not participate on the debate nor vote.

RESOLVED:

1          That 10-year contracts are awarded for the following:

2          Lot 1: Generalist Community Advice and Information and Management Community Library and Neighbourhood Centre, [exempt information], be awarded to Hammersmith & Fulham Citizens’ Advice.

3          Lot 2: Specialist Community Legal Advice, Casework, and Representation, [exempt information], be awarded to Hammersmith & Fulham Law Centre.

4          Lot 3: Specialist Community Advice for disabled people (Adults and Children), [exempt information], be awarded to Action on Disability.

5          All three contracts to start on 1 April 2018 and run for a 10-year period until 31 March 2028.