Decisions

Since June 2018 we have been working to increase the capacity of a property to enable permanency for a family. Following two procurement exercises, to ensure best value, we are seeking approval to appoint a contractor to complete the works.

1.    To note that Exempt Appendices 1 to 3 are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

That the Strategic Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal Services:

2.       Approves the Council entering into the deed of legal charge relating to the property, protecting the Council’s interest.

3.       Approves the Council entering into a licence to occupy and carry out works at the property. 

That the Strategic Director for Finance and the Cabinet Member for Finance:

4. Approves the required budget as outlined in the Financial Impact to enable the contract to be awarded.

That the Strategic Director of Children’s Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children and Education:  

5. Approves the award of the contract to Etec Contract Services Ltd for the completion of the works (subject to the deed of legal charge application having been submitted to the land registry for registration). 

1.    Notes that Exempt Appendices 1 to 4 are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

2.    Approves the award of a contract to Turning Point for the delivery of a Young People’s Integrated Substance Misuse and Sexual Health (ISMASH) Service, for an initial three-year period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2026. This will include the option to extend for a further two periods of two years each (up to seven years in total). The value of the initial three-year term is £600,000. Rising to a maximum of £1,400,000 should all options to extend the contract be taken up.

This report requests approval to award a contract to T Loughman Ltd of £402,788.08 to facilitate the construction and installation of the community garden in Frank Banfield Park, and allocate sums as recommended to ensure the good management and involvement of the Friends of Frank Banfield Park in the project. These works are wholly funded using secured S106 monies (AKA 716).

The new community garden will provide a new facility for residents to enjoy. This project will contribute to the Council’s priorities and aspirations, becoming the country’s greenest borough and ‘doing things with residents not to them’.

1.    To agree that Appendices 1 and 2 are not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information) as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended). 

2.    That the Strategic Director of Environment agrees, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Public Realm, to award a contract of £402,788.08 to T Loughman Ltd to facilitate the construction and installation of a new community garden at Frank Banfield Park.