Issue - decisions

1.         That Appendix 1 to this report be exempt from disclosure on the grounds that it/they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of a particular person (including the authority holding that information) under Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, and in all circumstances of the case.

2.         To approve the purchase in increments of up to the maximum number of 1,500 laptops and connectivity from the Centralised Purchasing Body London Grid for Learning to be funded from crowdfunding raised by United HF.

3.         To approve that in the event that United HF does not raise sufficient funds through crowdfunding, the shortfall will be funded from Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) (of up to £90,000), with any additional shortfall funded through Covid emergency grant to the extent that this is available. Where purchases remain unfunded, these costs will need to be met through annual revenue contingency budget or reserves.  The maximum total cost would be £322,300.

4.         To approve the funding of £10,000 to United HF to raise funds through crowdfunding and administer the scheme to be funded from Neighbourhood CIL.