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Decisions

18/06/2019 - Gateway 3: Contract variation in relation to Willow Walk and deed of settlement ref: 6856    Recommendations Approved

To approve a variation to the original contract for works at Willow Walk

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 20/06/2019

Effective from: 28/06/2019

Decision:

That the following be approved:

 

1.  The variation to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd (‘Balfour Beatty’) for pre-construction services, early works and main works contracts in respect of the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project for a total variation of £1,156,761. This applies to each contract as follows:

 

2.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for pre-construction services (PCSA) relating to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project. .

 

3.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for enabling works related to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project.

 

4.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for main works related to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project.

 

 

 

 

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; St George's;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


28/06/2018 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval : Area Z Camberwell Old Cemetery - Remediation Works Contract ref: 6537    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision published: 28/06/2018

Effective from: 06/07/2018

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the award for the remediation works contract at Area Z Camberwell Old Cemetery at a contract value of £1,102,963.80 for a period of 21 weeks from 23 July 2018 to Vertase FLI Ltd be approved.

 

2.  That the allocation of a contingency totalling £434,209 which will be held within the capital project budget be approved.

 

 

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


06/03/2018 - Volunteer Strategy ref: 6452    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the Volunteering Strategy refresh

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure

Decision published: 07/03/2018

Effective from: 15/03/2018

Decision:

That the refresh of the Southwark Volunteering Strategy 2017- 2020 as set out in Appendix 1 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


17/01/2018 - London Councils grants levy 2018-19 ref: 6399    Recommendations Approved

To approve the Southwark levy contribution for 2018-19

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure

Decision published: 18/01/2018

Effective from: 26/01/2018

Decision:

That Southwark Council’s contribution to the London Councils Grants Scheme of £237,688 for 2018-19 be approved, subject to approval of the council budget by the Council Assembly in February 2018.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


18/12/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - managed service provider for agency staff ref: 6386    Recommendations Approved

1.  To approve the award of a temporary agency resources contract commencing on 1 April 2018 for a contract period of three years (at an estimated value of £60.3m, based on existing usage data) with the option to extend by a further year making an estimated total contract value of £75m, taking into consideration the council’s Workforce Strategy target to reduce its reliance on agency staff from 7% to 4% by 2020.

 

2.  To note that of the £75m spend, the majority of this spend is paid from the contracted organisation to the agencies they have contracted to when providing the agency workers to the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision published: 18/12/2017

Effective from: 03/01/2018

Decision:

1.  That the award of a temporary agency resources contract commencing on 1 April 2018 for a contract period of three years (at an estimated value of £60.3m, based on existing usage data) with the option to extend by a further year making an estimated total contract value of £75m, taking into consideration the council’s Workforce Strategy target to reduce its reliance on agency staff from 7% to 4% by 2020, be approved.  

 

2.  That it be noted that of the £75m spend, the majority of this spend is paid from the contracted organisation to the agencies they have contracted to when providing the agency workers to the council.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


05/12/2017 - Adding schemes to the New Homes programme ref: 6385    Recommendations Approved

Including new schemes into the New Homes programme

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Regeneration and New Homes

Decision published: 08/12/2017

Effective from: 16/12/2017

Decision:

1.  That the schemes listed in paragraph 11 of the report and outlined individually below be added to the New Homes Programme and the schemes be developed in accordance with the Charter of Principles and statutory consultation under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985.

 

a)  Rennie Estate disused garage site

b)  157 – 177 Commercial Way, Lindley Estate

c)  213 – 219 Rotherhithe New Road

d)  275 & 275a Underhill Road

e)  Garages by St Vincent House, St Saviours Estate

f)  Parking area, garages & pramsheds by Woodville House, St Saviours Estate

g)  Heaton House car park

h)  Abbeyfield former area housing office

i)  1 – 27 Rodney Place

 

2.  That it be noted that a further report addressing the rehousing strategy for tenants and leaseholders affected by the schemes referred to in paragraph 11 of the report will be brought forward in line with the Council’s constitution.

Wards affected: College; East Walworth; Grange; Livesey; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; The Lane;

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


15/11/2017 - Polling districts, polling place and polling stations review ref: 6331    Recommendations Approved

To agree the new polling districts following the ward boundary changes

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 15/11/2017

Effective from: 23/11/2017

Decision:

 

1.  That the recommendations contained in paragraph 21 of the report with regard to the polling districts mentioned therein be approved.

 

2.  That the recommendations on the polling stations contained in paragraph 21 of the report be identified as the likely polling stations to be used for elections in those polling districts.

 

3.  That the remaining scheme for polling districts, polling places and polling stations as drafted be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


28/09/2017 - Gateway 3: Contract extension - property insurance ref: 6293    Recommendations Approved

To agree the extension of the property insurance contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 28/09/2017

Effective from: 06/10/2017

Decision:

1.  That the extension of the property insurance and related insurances contract, with Zurich Municipal (ZMI) for a period of one year with effect from 1 October 2017 at a total maximum estimated contract value of the extension of £1,500,000 be approved.

 

2.  That changes to the insurance cover that may reduce the estimated contract value be considered and approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


16/08/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - light commercial vehicles for the traded services division ref: 6259    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision published: 16/08/2017

Effective from: 24/08/2017

Decision:

That the award of the contract for supply of light commercial vehicles for the traded services division to Essential Fleet Services Limited with a total value of £1.88 million for a period of 5 years be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


19/07/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - landscaping framework for parks capital programme and Burgess Park west ref: 6248    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm

Decision published: 19/07/2017

Effective from: 27/07/2017

Decision:

1.  That the the award of the parks landscape multi-supplier framework contracts to the following contractors for a period of four years be approved:

 

 

Contract Name

Name of the company

Framework

LOT 1

All projects value under £500,000

 

Warwick Landscaping Ltd

Framework LOT2

All projects value over £500,000 (not including Burgess Park West project)

 

1.  Ground Control Ltd

2.  Blakedown Landscapes SE Ltd

3.  Tilhill Forestry Ltd

 

2.  That the decision to award the individual contracts via mini-competition under LOT2 be delegated to the Director of Leisure.

 

3.  That the award of the Burgess Park West main contract to Ground Control for a period of 47 weeks at a total contract value of £2,361,458.74 be approved.

 

4.  That a contingency sum of £453,393.87 for the Burgess Park West main contract be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


11/07/2017 - Youth and Play Grants Programme October 2017 - March 2019 ref: 6213    Recommendations Approved

That the cabinet member for communities and safety approves the Youth and Play grant awards 2017-19, as attached at Appendix 1 of the report, effective from 1 October 2017 to 31 March 2019.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure

Decision published: 12/07/2017

Effective from: 20/07/2017

Decision:

That the youth and play grant awards 2017-19, effective from 1 October 2017 to 31 March 2019, be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


29/06/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Reablement interim arrangements ref: 6196    Recommendations Approved

To approve a single supplier negotiation for interim reablement contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 03/07/2017

Effective from: 11/07/2017

Decision:

That the award of a contract to Medacs Healthcare (Medacs) to deliver therapy led staff-based, New Reablement Services (NRS) from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018 at an estimated cost of £848,000 with a provision to extend by a further year at an additional cost of £1.150m, making a maximum contract value of £1.998m be approved. That it be noted that this contract was commenced on 1 April for 3 months under emergency action powers until funding was agreed so the new contract will be formalised from 1 July 2017.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


29/06/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Mint Street Adventure Playground building and landscape ref: 6194    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract for the construction of a new adventure playground building and landscaping in Mint Street Park

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 30/06/2017

Effective from: 29/06/2017

Decision:

1.  That thwe award of the Mint Street Adventure Playground main contract to Neilcott Construction Ltd for a maximum value of £1,914,701.76, including enabling works and early orders, for the period of 30 weeks commencing on 3 July 2017 be approved.

 

2.  That the prior approval of an enabling works package awarded to Neilcott Construction Ltd to the value of £87,952.70, which is not in addition to the main contract but forms part of the total contract award value, for the reasons stated in paragraph 23 of the report be confirmed.

 

3.  That the prior approval of an early order package awarded to Neilcott Construction Ltd to the value of £23,400.00 which is not in addition to the main contract but forms part of the total contract award value, for the reasons stated in paragraph 23 of the report be confirmed.

Wards affected: Cathedrals;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


30/06/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Light commercial vehicles for the waste and cleansing division ref: 6195    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision published: 30/06/2017

Effective from: 08/07/2017

Decision:

 

That the award of the contract for supply of light commercial vehicles for the waste and cleansing division to Lex Autolease Limited with a total value of £1.28 million for a period of 5 years be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


31/05/2017 - Tenant fund budget 2017-18 ref: 6177    Recommendations Approved

To approve the tenant fund budget for 2017-18

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 31/05/2017

Effective from: 09/06/2017

Decision:

1.  That the proposed 2017/18 Tenant Fund budget of £518k as summarised in Appendix 1 following consultation with the Tenant Fund Management Committee (TFMC) and Tenant Council (TC), be approved.

 

2.  That the specific budget commitments for projects to develop tenant and resident skills and participation, and the grant budget for Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO) of £239k for 2017/18, be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


16/05/2017 - High Street Challenge - Round 6 ref: 6175    Recommendations Approved

Decision to award small grants to organisations through to Round 6 of the High Street Challenge

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Business, Culture and Social Regeneration

Decision published: 16/05/2017

Effective from: 24/05/2017

Decision:

That £119,950 of grant funding from The High Street Challenge, for projects recommended for award as set out in Appendix 1, be allocated.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


11/05/2017 - Traffic and Highway improvement projects (1617Q4) - determination of statutory objections (Kerfield Place etc.) ref: 6163    Recommendations Approved

1.  It is recommended that the objections received against non-strategic traffic management orders are considered and determined as detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised in Figure 1.

 

2.  It is recommended that for each case where the proposals are to be implemented, having either rejected the objections or modified the scheme accordingly, the proposals shall now be implemented

 

3.  It is recommended that officers write to all objectors to detail the outcome of the process.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm

Decision published: 16/05/2017

Effective from: 24/05/2017

Decision:

1.  That the objections relating to Kerfield Place (Objection 1), Union Street between Great Guildford Street and Southwark Bridge Road (Objection 3), Edmund Street, Notley Street, Southampton Way, Dobson Walk and Sam King Walk (Objection 6) and Newcomen Street between Borough High Street and 68 Newcomen Street (Objection 7) as summarised in Figure 1 and detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be rejected and the proposals be implemented.

 

2.  That consideration of the objections relating to Village Way (Objection 2) and road junctions in the Dulwich Community Council Area (Objection 5) as summarised in Figure 1 and detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be deferred pending further analysis of the objections and impacts by officers.

 

3.  That officers write to all objectors to detail the outcome of the process.

Wards affected: Brunswick Park; Camberwell Green; Cathedrals; Chaucer; College; East Dulwich; Village;

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


10/05/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - revitalise Peckham Rye ref: 6162    Recommendations Approved

To approve an award of contract for new facilities including playroom, changing rooms and play area in Peckham Rye Park and Common

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 10/05/2017

Effective from: 18/05/2017

Decision:

That the award of the design and build contract for Revitalise Peckham Rye to Neilcott Construction Ltd for £2,897,794, and a contingency amount as detailed in the closed report, for the main works over a contract period of 46 calendar weeks commencing in May 2017 and completing in March 2018, be approved.

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


09/05/2017 - Youth and play commissioning framework ref: 6161    Recommendations Approved

Decision to approve the commissioning framework for youth and play VS grants for 2017-19

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure

Decision published: 10/05/2017

Effective from: 18/05/2017

Decision:

That the commissioning plan for the grants programme for youth and play for the period October 2017 to March 2019, designed to support the delivery of the activities for children and young people strategy (ACYPS) be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


04/05/2017 - Non-strategic traffic and highway improvement projects (1617Q4) (Silver Walk etc.) ref: 6150    Recommendations Approved

To approve for implementation the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements, detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised in figure 1, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm

Decision published: 05/05/2017

Effective from: 13/05/2017

Decision:

That the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements detailed in the appendices to the report and summarised in Figure 1, be approved subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

Wards affected: Cathedrals; Chaucer; East Dulwich; East Walworth; Faraday; Grange; Livesey; Peckham Rye; Riverside; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; Surrey Docks; The Lane; Village;

Lead officer: Matthew Hill


21/03/2017 - Development management items ref: 6124    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Made at meeting: 21/03/2017 - Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 28/04/2017

Effective from: 21/03/2017

Decision:

ADDENDUM REPORT

 

The addendum report had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting, nor had it been available for public inspection during that time.  The chair agreed to accept the item as urgent to enable members to be aware of late observations, consultation, responses, additional information and revisions.


21/03/2017 - Dulwich and Sydenham Hill Golf Club, Grange Lane, London SE21 7LH ref: 6127    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Made at meeting: 21/03/2017 - Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 28/04/2017

Effective from: 21/03/2017

Decision:

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/0072

 

Report: see pages 73 to 84 of the agenda pack.

 

PROPOSAL:

 

Erection of a single storey timber frame building to house ancillary training facility for the golf course.

 

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer. There were no questions from members to the planning officer.

 

There were no objectors present who wished to speak.

 

The applicant and applicant’s agent were not present to address the sub-committee.

 

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

 

There were no ward members present who wished to speak.

 

Members debated the application.

 

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/0072 be granted, subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

Wards affected: College;


21/03/2017 - 176-178 Bermondsey Street, London SE1 3TQ ref: 6126    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Made at meeting: 21/03/2017 - Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 28/04/2017

Effective from: 21/03/2017

Decision:

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/4727

 

Report: see pages 47 to 72 of the agenda pack and pages 2 and 3 of the addendum report.

 

PROPOSAL:

 

Demolition of existing building and replacement with a new part four store, part three storey and part two storey plus basement level for use as 7 rooms of visitor accommodation, ground floor restaurant and basement bar together with plant,  green roof and other associated works.

 

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer. Members asked questions of the officers.

 

There were no objectors who wished to speak.

 

The applicant’s agent addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the applicant’s agent.

 

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

 

There were no ward members present who wished to speak.

 

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

 

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That planning permission for application number 16/AP/4727 be granted, subject to the conditions outlined in the report and addendum report.

 

2.  That conditions 3 and 6 of the report should be fully considered in regard to the transport plans and the archaeological detail outlined in the report.

Wards affected: Grange;


21/03/2017 - 18 Amelia Street, London SE17 3PY ref: 6125    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Made at meeting: 21/03/2017 - Planning Sub-Committee A (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 28/04/2017

Effective from: 21/03/2017

Decision:

Planning application reference number: 16/AP/3623

 

Report: see pages 12 to 46 of the agenda pack and pages 1 and 2 of the addendum report.

 

PROPOSAL:

 

Demolition of existing 3-storey hotel and erection of a new part 6, part 4 storey hotel (53 bedrooms) with a basement floor and an ancillary retail unit at ground-floor (Use Class C1).

 

The sub-committee heard an introduction to the report from a planning officer. Members asked questions of the officers.

 

There were no objectors who wished to speak.

 

The applicant’s agent addressed the meeting. Members asked questions of the applicant’s agent.

 

There were no supporters of the application living within 100 metres of the development site who wished to speak.

 

There were no ward members present who wished to speak.

 

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

 

A motion to grant the application was moved, seconded, put to the vote and declared carried.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission for application number 16/AP/3623 be granted, subject to the conditions outlined in the report and addendum report.

Wards affected: Newington till 2018;


28/04/2017 - Variation in Temporary Accommodation Charges for Private Sector Leased and Self-contained properties 2017-18 ref: 6147    Recommendations Approved

Retrospective approval of 2017-18 Temporary Accommodation charges following Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmation of Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and new grant funding regime.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 28/04/2017

Effective from: 09/05/2017

Decision:

1.  That the retrospective variation in charges for private sector leased and self-contained properties with effect from 3 April 2017 be agreed.

 

2.  That the removal of the Temporary Accommodation Management Fee (TAMF) and replacement grant funding through Flexible Homelessness Support Grant with effect from 3 April 2017 be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ian Young


27/04/2017 - Proposed acquisition of Freehold Interest in Land in the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/05/2017

Wards affected: Chaucer; Peckham; South Bermondsey;

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Policy and resources strategy 2018-19 to 2020-21 update

To note the council’s deliberations for the 2018-19 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Approval of the HRA budget 2018-19 and rent setting

To approve the HRA budget for 2018-19 and rent setting

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Council Plan annual performance report 2016-17    Recommendations Approved

To note the Council Plan annual performance report 2016-17

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Gateway 0: Consideration of options for broadband in Rotherhithe    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the strategic options assessment for the provision of broadband in Rotherhithe

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Gerri Scott

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Section 77 applications - change in use/disposal of school playing field land    Recommendations Approved

Decision to proceed with section 77 application to Secretary of State for the proposed change in use of school playing field land at Beormund Primary/SiLS 4 PRU (Crosby Row, SE1 3PS), Angel Oak Academy (Burcher Gale Grove, SE15 6FL) and Cherry Gardens School (Macks Row, SE16 3XU)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: Grange; Peckham; South Bermondsey; The Lane;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Gateway 1 & 2: Procurement strategy approval - Queens Road 4 council offices

To approve the strategy for procuring works and professional services for new council offices at Queens Road 4

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2018

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Cator Street (2) works

To approve the award of contract for works in relation to Cator Street (2)

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision due date: 01/2019

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Air quality strategy and action plan    Recommendations Approved

Approve and ratify the air quality strategy and action plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins

Notice of decision: 27/04/2017


27/04/2017 - Tenants and residents social improvement grant (former JSI) grants programme 2017-18 ref: 6146    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of Tenants and Residents Social Improvements Grants (TRSIG) for 2017-18 for the delivery of estate based Tenants and Residents Association activities with community partners

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 27/04/2017

Effective from: 06/05/2017

Decision:

That the Tenants and Residents Social Improvements Grant programme recommendations for 2017-18 for a total sum of £180,000 to the 27 organisations detailed in Appendix 1 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


25/04/2017 - Grant awards to Children's Centre providers ref: 6137    Recommendations Approved

Approval of request for grant awards to lead agencies for the delivery of the Children’s Centres programme for the 2017/18 financial year

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children and Schools

Decision published: 26/04/2017

Effective from: 05/05/2017

Decision:

1.  That the progress in implementing a new model of managing the delivery of Children’s Centres in Southwark during 2016-17 be noted.

 

2.  That the grants to lead agencies for the delivery of the Children’s Centres programme for the 2017/18 financial year, as set out in paragraph 45 of the report, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


25/04/2017 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval: Construction contract for Pullens Gardens Redesign ref: 6142    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision published: 25/04/2017

Effective from: 04/05/2017

Decision:

1.  That the award of the contract to deliver construction of Pullens Gardens Redesign to the preferred contractor for a contract period of 16 weeks be approved.

 

2.  That the award of this contract with a client contingency of 9.5% be approved.

 

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


29/03/2017 - Refresh and update of the Community Infrastructure Project List (CIPL) to guide S106 and CIL expenditure in each community council ref: 6130    For Determination

Decision Maker: Borough, Bankside and Walworth Community Council

Made at meeting: 29/03/2017 - Borough, Bankside and Walworth Community Council

Decision published: 25/04/2017

Effective from: 08/04/2017

Decision:

Note: This is an executive function for decision by the community council. 

 

Alistair Huggett introduced the item. In response to questions from the floor and from councillors, he explained that Southwark allocated 25% of CIL funds collected on local priorities in the area where the development was situated, with the rest going to major infrastructure projects (see also attached briefing note). He also invited residents and councillors to contact him, if they had any suggestions for future projects at Alistair.Huggett@southwark.gov.uk or 020 7525 5576. 

 

Councillors discussed the information included in the report and that the allocation process for projects had yet not been agreed.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the funded schemes set out in Appendix 2 of the report be noted.

 

2.  That the update of the Community Infrastructure Project List (CIPL) for this community council, set out in Appendix 2 of the report, be agreed.

 

3.  That a report with a full list of projects and outlining the process, by which allocations will be decided, be brought back to the June meeting of the community council.  

 


29/03/2017 - Disclosure of members' interests and dispensations ref: 6129    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Borough, Bankside and Walworth Community Council

Made at meeting: 29/03/2017 - Borough, Bankside and Walworth Community Council

Decision published: 25/04/2017

Effective from: 29/03/2017

Decision:

There were none.


21/04/2017 - Gateway 0: Strategic options assessment for service provision of a managed services provider for temporary staff ref: 6141    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the strategic options assessment for temporary staff provision

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision published: 21/04/2017

Effective from: 29/04/2017

Decision:

That the strategic options assessment for delivery of a managed service provider for temporary staff for Southwark Council be approved, and that the next steps as set out in the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


20/04/2017 - Proposed Estate Parking Scheme - Goldwin Close and Pomeroy Street ref: 6140    Recommendations Approved

To approve an estate parking scheme on Goldwin Close and Pomeroy Street.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment and the Public Realm

Decision published: 20/04/2017

Effective from: 28/04/2017

Decision:

That the following local traffic and parking amendments be approved for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures:

 

·  Goldwin Close parking spaces off York Grove - to be included in the estate parking scheme

 

·  Parking spaces by 210 - 240 Pomeroy Street (close to the garages) to be included in the estate parking scheme

 

·  Upon approval, the next process will be to draft a traffic management order (TMO), prepare the relevant TMO schedule, drawings and design to aid implementation of scheme, advertise the TMO in line with statutory consultation procedure and carry out the markings and signs.

 

·  It is anticipated that the scheme will go live around August 2017.

 

Wards affected: Nunhead;

Lead officer: Paul Langford


19/04/2017 - Southwark Council's response to consultation on the proposed merger of Lewisham Southwark College with Newcastle College Group ref: 6139    Recommendations Approved

To reaffirm the council’s position in not supporting a merger of Lewisham Southwark College with the Newcastle College Group (NCG) and submit the formal consultation response.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 19/04/2017

Effective from: 27/04/2017

Decision:

1.  That the council’s position in not supporting a merger of Lewisham Southwark College with the Newcastle College Group (NCG) be re-affirmed. In the council’s view the best interests of Southwark’s learners are served by a local solution involving a merger with another London provider. This approach was endorsed at March cabinet as part of a broader response to the area based review of further education in central London.

 

2.  That the formal consultation response set out in Appendix 1 of the report be submitted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


25/03/2017 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2017-18: Capital Funding Allocation ref: 6122    For Determination

To approve projects to be funded from the 2017-18 Cleaner Greener Safer programme

Decision Maker: Dulwich Community Council

Made at meeting: 25/03/2017 - Dulwich Community Council

Decision published: 19/04/2017

Effective from: 05/04/2017

Decision:

Councillors considered the information contained in the report and responded to queries by residents regarding how the Melbourne Grove project would be delivered and who would be consulted.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the following amounts of 2017-18 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme funding be allocated to the following projects:

 

Project Ref:

Project name

Amount awarded

694030

Traffic Calming Melbourne Grove (south)

£15,000

689970

Safer Cycles in Southwark

£20,000

 

 

Andrea Allen, Senior Projects Officer, gave an overview of projects which had recently been completed of which there were 50 in total. 

Wards affected: College; East Dulwich; Village;

Lead officer: Deborah Collins


25/03/2017 - Allocation of Neighbourhoods Fund 2017-18 ref: 6123    For Determination

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2017-18 round

Decision Maker: Dulwich Community Council

Made at meeting: 25/03/2017 - Dulwich Community Council

Decision published: 19/04/2017

Effective from: 05/04/2017

Decision:

Councillors considered the information contained in the report. 

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the following allocations of funds for the Neighbourhoods Fund 2017-18 in the Dulwich Community Council area be approved:

 

College ward

 

 

Ref:

Name of  the group

Project name

Amount  awarded

734563

Dulwich Festival

Dulwich Festival May 2017

£1,000.00

734880

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery Bicentenary Art Skills Workshops

£1,000.00

732843

Give it a try!

Give it a try! End of Season Festival of Rugby

£833.33

734897

Link Age Southwark

Communities Reducing Social Isolation for Older People

£2,000.00

734762

2nd Southwark Scout Group

2nd Southwark Scouts go Camping!

£1,000.00

733433

Athol House, Leonard Cheshire Disability

Fun Filled Activity Holiday

£2,500.00

734853

Dawson Heights Residents Group

Solar power for Dawson Heights

£2,000.00(for a feasibility study)

722983

Dulwich Society

Design charrette for Grove Tavern site

£1,125.00

735159

Glazebrook Growers & Croxted Road Estate TRA

Croxted Road Community Garden

£1,000.00

728396

KETRA

Kingswood Festival

£5,000.00 (Awarded on condition that the event is part of the Dulwich Festival)

732332

Kingswood Community Shop (CPCDT)

Health and Wellbeing activities

£4,274.00

(£2,000 awarded for health and wellbeing activities and £2,274 for IT activities)

731902

Love West Dulwich

Love West Dulwich Spring Fair

£4,000.00

735004

New Leaf Educational Gardens CIC

New Leaf Botanic Timeline and Community Bookshop

£2,500.00

731809

Paxton Green Time Bank

Time 4 kingswood!

£2,000.00

734201

St Stephen’s Church “Out and About” Club

St Stephen’s Church “Out and About” Club

£3,000.00

 

East Dulwich ward

 

Ref:

Name of  the group

Project name

Amount  awarded

734563

Dulwich Festival

Dulwich Festival May 2017

£2,000.00

734880

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery Bicentenary Art Skills Workshops

£1,000.00

732843

Give it a try!

Give it a try! End of Season Festival of Rugby

£833.33

734897

Link Age Southwark

Communities Reducing Social Isolation for Older People

£3,190.33

734738

Silver London

Silver London classes

£1,408.00

728456

Southwark Explorers Club

Southwark Explorers Club

£400.00

730208

Bangladeshi Welfare Association

Life After 50+

£4,525.00

731795

East Dulwich Community Centre Association

Open day

£1,922.00

730259

SNUB

Hanging baskets

£3,500.00 (for Lordship Lane, Grove Vale and Northcross Road)

734861

Vale Residents' Association

Raise awareness and membership of VRA

£500.00

734869

Vale Residents' Association

VRA street parties & summer fete

£1,500.00

 

Village ward

 

Ref:

Name of  the group

Project name

Amount  awarded

734563

Dulwich Festival

Dulwich Festival May 2017

£2,000.00

734880

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Dulwich Picture Gallery Bicentenary Art Skills Workshops

£1,000.00

735002

Faces in Focus

Therapeutic Groups and Family Therapy

£500.00

732843

Give it a try!

Give it a try! End of Season Festival of Rugby

£833.33

735017

Good Health Wealth Org

Community Abundance

£826.67

734897

Link Age Southwark

Communities Reducing Social Isolation for Older People

£3,190.33

734738

Silver London

Silver London classes

£1,408.00

728456

Southwark Explorers Club

Southwark Explorers Club

£400.00

734663

Southwark Legends (Legends Academy)

Basketball in the Community

£500.00

733937

Southwark Street Pastors

Southwark Street Pastors

£200.00

733336

Arts Against Abuse (currently registering as CIC)

Victory Over Violence – promoting safe relationships

£1,180.00

734948

Centric Learning Tree

Centric Learning Tree

£1,650.00

731654

Delawyk Residents Management Organisation

Autumn outing

£1,972.00

712484

Dulwich Music Festival

Dulwich Harpsichord Festival (workshops and recitals)

£1,150.00

734401

Dulwich Park Friends

Dulwich Park Fair 2017

£1,500.00

734441

Dulwich Park Friends

Lewisham Concert Band at Dulwich Park

£500.00

734796

Herne Hill Velodrome Trust

Launch of the new Herne Hill Velodrome

£2,000.00

730122

Lively Minds

Reaching Out

£1,955.00

731201

Southwark Hindu Centre

Diwali (Festival Of Lights) Celebrations

£300.00

732374

Southwark Hindu Centre

Day trip for senior citizens

£500.00

721448

St Faith's Summer Play Scheme

St Faith's Summer Play Scheme

£2,225.00

 

Wards affected: College; East Dulwich; Village;

Lead officer: Gerri Scott


29/03/2017 - Review of the Charter of Principles for delivery of new council homes

Approve recommendations on changes to the way in which we deliver the principles to reflect the outcomes of the review

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - landscape architectural services for parks capital programme under ADUP Lot 4

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Safety and Leisure

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - December 2017

Write off of council tax debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - December 2017

Write off of housing benefit overpayment debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - National non-domestic rates write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

Write off of NNDR debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 01/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - home care short term contracts

Contract award for the provision to provide short term contracts to incumbent home care providers to allow for safe mobilisation of new home care contracts

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Adult Care and Financial Inclusion

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - external solicitors panel    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Council tax base 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To set the council tax base and note that the NNDR base will be signed off by the s151 officer

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Indicative HRA budget and rent setting 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To note the draft HRA budget and indicative rent increase

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Policy and resources strategy 2018-19 to 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

To note the council’s deliberations for the 2018-19 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process and the 2018-19 fees and charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Walworth Town Hall mandate review    Recommendations Approved

Decision to agree a change in the project mandate for Walworth Town Hall

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: East Walworth;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


29/03/2017 - Gateway 1: Procurement strategy approval - external solicitors panel    Recommendations Approved

Approval of procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/03/2017


01/03/2017 - Treasury management - mid year update 2017-18

To note treasury management operational activity at mid-year

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/03/2017


01/03/2017 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - September 2017

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/03/2017


01/03/2017 - ICT shared service with Brent and Lewisham    Recommendations Approved

Approval to enter into an ICT shared service with Brent and Lewisham

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott

Notice of decision: 01/03/2017


01/02/2017 - Policy and resources strategy: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2017-18

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/02/2017


01/02/2017 - Policy and resources strategy: 2018-19 to 2010-21 update    Recommendations Approved

To note the council’s deliberation for the 2018-19 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/02/2017


01/02/2017 - Policy and resources strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast capital outturn position and to approve amendments to the capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/02/2017


23/12/2016 - Policy and resources strategy 2018-19 to 2010-21: Scene setting report

To note the outcomes and implications of the local government funding position for the council and agree the MTFS and efficiency statement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 23/12/2016


23/12/2016 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - September 2017

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 23/12/2016


23/12/2016 - National non-domestic write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - September 2017

Write off of NNDR debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 23/12/2016


23/12/2016 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - September 2017

Write off of housing benefit overpayment debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 23/12/2016


23/12/2016 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - September 2017

Write off of council tax debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 09/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 23/12/2016


01/12/2016 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - provision of cycle hangars

Contract award for provision of cycle hangars

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision due date: 09/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Collins

Notice of decision: 01/12/2016


01/11/2016 - Treasury management performance - 2016-17 - annual report and prudential indicators

To note the treasury management performance and outturn for prudential indicators on capital finance, debt and investments

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/11/2016


01/11/2016 - Policy and resources strategy: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2016-17    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2016-17, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/11/2016


01/11/2016 - Policy and resources strategy: capital monitoring reports outturn 2016-17 and capital programme refresh 2017-18    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital outturn position for 2016-17 and approve a refresh to the capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/11/2016


30/09/2016 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - June 2017

Write off of housing benefit overpayment debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2016


30/09/2016 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - June 2018

Write off of housing benefit overpayment debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 06/2018

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2016


30/09/2016 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 - June 2017

Write off of NNDR debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Modernisation and Performance

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2016


30/09/2016 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - June 2017

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2016


01/08/2016 - Council owned large format advertising hoardings - influence on type of advertisements

To consider the recommendations of the Health and Wellbeing Board that the use of Council owned large format advertising hoardings should be re-purposed to convey key and positive social messages, taking into account the wishes of the Board, the advice of the Director of Public Health and the financial implications

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/08/2016


01/06/2016 - Webber Row electrical upgrade

Approval of contract award

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 05/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Gerri Scott

Notice of decision: 01/06/2016


03/03/2016 - Gateway 2: Procurement strategy approval - for Cator Street (2) professional services

To approve the variation of the original contract for professional services with regard to Cator Street (2)

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 02/2018

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Gerri Scott

Notice of decision: 03/03/2016


03/03/2016 - Gateway 1: Procurement strategy approval - reablement services

Report seeking approval to procure a new supplier of reablement services

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 03/03/2016


29/01/2015 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Redriff Primary School works - main contract

To approve the award of contract to expand the existing school by 1FE on the existing site

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 10/2017

Wards affected: Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 29/01/2015