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Decisions

24/05/2021 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval for main contractor works for Old Kent Road Petrol Station ref: 7343    Recommendations Approved

Authority to award contract to undertake main works for delivery of new council homes on the Old Kent Road petrol station site

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 25/05/2021

Effective from: 03/06/2021

Decision:

That the award of the main contract works through the Notting Hill Genesis Constructor’s framework for the construction of 24 new homes on the Old Kent Road Petrol Station site (Penry Street) to Glenman Corporation Ltd in the sum of £7,404,829.00, together with a provisional sum allowance of £288,470.00, for a period of 27 Months commencing on 7 June 2021, be approved.

 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


13/05/2021 - Gateway 3 Contract Variation: Communal Ventilation ref: 7339    Recommendations Approved

To agree a 3 year extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 13/05/2021

Effective from: 21/05/2021

Decision:

That the variation of the communal ventilation replacement contract to Ductclean UK Ltd to extend the term of the contract for a period of two years from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023 at an estimated additional cost of £770k making a total revised estimated contract value of £2.695m be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


09/04/2021 - Direct Debit Incentive Scheme ref: 7332    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Approval to set fees/charges following consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 09/04/2021

Effective from: 17/04/2021

Decision:

That the proposed removal of the Direct Debit Discount Scheme from the Fairer Contributions Policy be agreed.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


31/03/2021 - GW2 Mardyke & Naylor QHIP 20-21 ref: 7331    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 31/03/2021

Effective from: 10/04/2021

Decision:

That the award of the Mardyke and Naylor Houses QHIP 2020-2021 call-off contract via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to Standage & Co. Ltd for a period of 40 weeks be approved.

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


22/03/2021 - Final design of the intermediate rent housing list ref: 7323    Recommendations Approved

To agree the final design of the intermediate rent housing list including eligibility and priority system

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 22/03/2021

Effective from: 30/03/2021

Decision:

1.  That the Southwark Intermediate Rent Policy (Appendix A of the report) including the eligibility criteria and priority system be agreed.

 

2.  That it be agreed to review the Southwark keyworker definition on a two yearly basis based on emerging evidence of recruitment and retention issues.

 

3.  That it be agreed to delegate authority to the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation to adjust the Southwark Intermediate Rent Policy as required to accommodate GLA requirements in relation to particular discount market rent products, and changes in the Council’s planning and housing policy.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


11/03/2021 - Former tenant arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 ref: 7322    For Determination

Write off of former tenant arrears debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 12/03/2021

Effective from: 20/03/2021

Decision:

1.  That the write-off of the debts detailed in Appendix 1 of the report totalling £797,581.26 (multiple write-offs) be approved.

 

2.  That it be agreed that the cabinet member advise any further action they require on any write-offs not agreed within this report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


18/11/2020 - Gateway 3 Leasehold and Ancillary Buildings Insurance Contract ref: 7201    For Determination

To approve a twelve month extension to this contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 18/11/2020

Effective from: 26/11/2020

Decision:

That the contract extension of the Leasehold and Ancillary Properties Buildings Insurance contract to Zurich Municipal for a period of 1 year from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022 at an estimated cost of £5.1m be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


10/11/2020 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Construction of new build units at Bassano St, Henslowe Rd and Underhill Road SE22 ref: 7198    Recommendations Approved

Contract award to contractors to build 10 new houses 

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 11/11/2020

Effective from: 19/11/2020

Decision:

1.   That the award of a works contract for Underhill Road, Bassano Street and Henslowe Road, SE22 to Faithdean PLC for the contract sum of £3,603,429 for a period of 60 weeks from site possession commencing 1 February 2021 be approved.

 

2.   That the total project costs as detailed in paragraph 60 of the report be noted.

 

Wards affected: Dulwich Hill; Goose Green;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


30/10/2020 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval Landscape construction works for Dickens' Fields ref: 7194    Recommendations Approved

To approve award of lead contractor to deliver construction works

Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

Decision published: 03/11/2020

Effective from: 11/11/2020

Decision:

1.  That the award of the contract to deliver landscape construction works for  Dickens’ Fields to Tilhill Forestry Ltd (trading as Tilhill) for a contract period of 31 weeks commencing 23 October 2020 be approved.

 

2.  That the award of this contract with a client contingency to address the items identified in paragraph 61 of the report be approved and that approval of the contingency fund be delegated to the Director of Leisure.

 

Wards affected: Chaucer;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


12/10/2020 - Gateway 2 - SBS Building Material Supplies ref: 7166    Recommendations Approved

To approve the contract award for the purchase of building material supplies for Southwark Building Services (SBS) through an existing Pretium framework.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 13/10/2020

Effective from: 21/10/2020

Decision:

1.  That the contract award for the purchase of building material supplies for Southwark Building Services (SBS) through an existing Pretium framework from Travis Perkins Trading Company Ltd (TPTC) at an estimated sum of £1.5m per annum for a period of two years from 9 October 2020 making a total estimated contract value of £3m be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that an options assessment for future building material supplies will be developed and presented to the cabinet member for housing in six months.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


06/10/2020 - Gateway 2 Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Nunhead Lane ref: 7165    Recommendations Approved

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 09/10/2020

Effective from: 17/10/2020

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the award of works contract for Nunhead Lane, appointing Cosmur Construction (London) Limited for a fixed period of 56 weeks be approved.

 

2.  That the total scheme costs includes associated on-costs and a 5% contingency sum be noted.

 

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


29/09/2020 - GW3 Property and related insurances ref: 7160    Recommendations Approved

To approve contract extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 29/09/2020

Effective from: 29/09/2020

Decision:

1.  That the extension of the property and related insurances contract with Zurich Insurance plc, trading as Zurich Municipal (ZM), for a period of up to five years with effect from 1 October 2020 with an estimated annual value of £1,500,000 up to a total estimated maximum extension value of £7,500,000 be approved.

 

2.  That it be considered and approved as appropriate any changes to the insurance coverage that may be offered.

 

3.  That it be noted that the contract will be extended by way of deed of variation to the original contract.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


29/09/2020 - GW3 Corporate Liability insurances ref: 7159    Recommendations Approved

To approve contract extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 29/09/2020

Effective from: 29/09/2020

Decision:

 

1.  That the extension of the corporate liability insurance contract with QBE Insurance Ltd via RMP Ltd and Arthur J Gallagher (AJG) for a period of one year with effect from 1 October 2020 with an estimated annual value of £520,510 be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the associated extension and approves the associated spend as detailed in paragraph 7 of the liability insurance claims handling contract to Gallagher Bassett International Ltd in line with the liability insurer’s requirement for a period of one year with effect from 1 October 2020 with an estimated annual value of £77,290.

 

3.  That it be considered and approved as appropriate any changes to the insurance coverage that may be offered and that the change in the sub limit in relation to legal expenses for inquests and public enquiries be noted.

 

4.  That it be noted that the contracts will be extended by way of deed of variation to the original contracts.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


07/09/2020 - GW2 Galvanised Tank Replacement Phase 2 QHIP 20-21 ref: 7156    Recommendations Approved

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 07/09/2020

Effective from: 15/09/2020

Decision:

 

That the award of the Boroughwide Tank Replacement QHIP 20/21 call-off contract via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to K & T Heating Ltd for a period of 26 weeks be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/09/2020 - Covid-19 – Post lockdown highway schemes Batch 3 ref: 7153    Recommendations Approved

To approve a number of highway schemes across the borough will assist social distancing and promote cycle and pedestrian safety

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 03/09/2020

Effective from: 11/09/2020

Decision:

That the traffic and highway improvements, detailed in the appendices to the report and summarised in Table 1, be approved for implementation subject to the completion of any necessary procedures.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


18/08/2020 - Gateway 2: Procurement strategy approval commercial fleet ref: 7144    Recommendations Approved

To approve the use of alternate commercial fleet framework for procurement of commercial fleet over 7.5 tonnes

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 18/08/2020

Effective from: 26/08/2020

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the use of the Crown Commercial Service RM6096 framework to procure light goods vehicles and specialist vehicles for the period 15 August 2020 to 28 February 2022 up to a total value of £3.42m over the full term of the relevant lease period be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that contract awards under the Crown Commercial Service Agreement RM6096 framework will be made in line with Contract Standing Orders as set out in paragraph 33 of the report. 

 

3.  That it be noted that all commercial vehicles procured under the relevant frameworks will be compliant with the requirements of the Ultra Low Emission Zone and allows the procurement of electric or hybrid vehicles where they are available. 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


05/08/2020 - Non-strategic Traffic and Highway improvement projects (19/20 Batch 4) ref: 7143    Recommendations Approved

To agree non-strategic traffic and highways improvements

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 07/08/2020

Effective from: 15/08/2020

Decision:

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

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dale Foden


31/07/2020 - GW2 contract award - Construction of social rent homes at Nunhead Lane

Award of construction contractor

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity Healthy Streets Improvements

To approve a number of highway schemes that promote cycle and pedestrian safety and help to encourage active travel in areas of the borough where public health is of particular concern to the Guy's & St Thomas' Charity

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - To add additional schemes to the New Homes Programme

Seeking approval to include additional schemes in the New Homes Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 1 - Future option for the Leisure Centres    Recommendations Approved

To approve the future management of the leisure centres

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 2 Contract Award Tenda Road Reprocurement of Main Contractor

Procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Social Regeneration, Great Estates and New Council Homes

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 2 Re-ablement Services

Contract Award approval following the outcomes of tender activity for the provision of re-ablement services

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - GW2 Children's Centres 2021-23

To approve funding to lead agencies for the delivery of the Children's Centres programme for 2021 - 2023

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 update

To note the council's deliberations for the 2021-22 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 1 Provision of Mental Health Homelessness Hostels

Report seeking approval for the procurement of the delivery of  homelessness hostel services for people with mental health issues

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract Variation Supplementary Care at Home Profad Care Agency

Contract Variation to provide supplementary Care at Home service up to 31 March 2021

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 3 Re-ablement Services

Contract extension Gateway 3. Requesting approval for extension of the current re-ablement contract until June 2021. This will allow for the completion of the required procurement process.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract Variation Supplementary Care at Home Thames Homecare

Contract Variation to provide supplementary Care at Home service up to 31 March 2021

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - GW2 SEND Independent School Placements

To approve the contract award for joining the Commissioning Alliance Framework Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Adult Care

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - GW1 SEND Independent school Placements

To approve the procurement strategy for joining the Commissioning Alliance Framework Dynamic Purchasing Vehicle

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Adult Care

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Refresh of the Council Plan 2018-2022

To recommend the proposed refresh of the council plan 2018=2022 for agreement by Council Assembly in November 2020

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Southwark Stands Together Programme

To review programme of work and agree recommendations arising and next step action

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - QR4 Pause and reconsider    Recommendations Approved

Pause the QR4 Project to reconsider and test our approach

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Acquisition of 13 S106 residential units on Crimscott Street SE1

To approve the acquisition of 13 Residential S106 Units in Crimscott St SE1

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Acquisition of development site on Old Kent Road SE15

To approve the acquisition of a mixed use development with 111 residential units on the Old Kent road

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 update

To note the council's deliberations for the 2021-22 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


27/07/2020 - Neighbourhood Planning - Application for the designation renewal of the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum ref: 7141    Recommendations Approved

To agree the Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum renewal for consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Growth, Development and Planning

Decision published: 28/07/2020

Effective from: 05/08/2020

Decision:

1.  That the application from the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum (OBNF) to renew its Neighbourhood Forum status that is due to expire 13 August 2020 be noted.

 

2.  That the publicity of the application for Neighbourhood Forum renewal from the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum (OBNF) for consultation in accordance with regulation 9 of the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012, and the Council’s Neighbourhood Planning Decision Making report of 6 March 2015 be agreed.

 

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Chaucer; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; St George's;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


01/07/2020 - 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 and Resources

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - Gateway 0 Future Direction of the Tree Service    Recommendations Approved

To approve the future direction of the tree service

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Rooftop development at Southampton Way Estate

Contract Award of the infill project to design and build approximately 60 new homes, associated major works, estate improvement and landscaping

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - Gateway 2 approval to the appointment of the main works contractor for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project

Contract award for the appointment of the main works contractor to deliver phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project which includes the  main school entrance, admin areas, hall, music facilities, sixth form facilities, ASD resource, multi-use games areas and general landscaping

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/06/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report, including treasury management 2020-21

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Tustin Estate Rebuilding Option

To approve the Landlord Offer for the ballot of residents on the preferred option for rebuilding the Tustin Estate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Treasury Management Strategy 2021-22 including capital strategy, annual investment strategy, prudential indicators and annual minimum revenue provision statement

To note the treasury management strategy and agree the capital strategy, investment strategy, capital financial and treasury indicators, and provisions for debt

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Setting the council tax 2021-22

To set the council tax levels

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24

To agree a 2021-22 general fund revenue budget

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Gateway 3: Extension of contract: Adult Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System

Approval to extend the Adult Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System contract

Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Gateway 2 – Major works constructor framework Lot 3 Borough wide Tank Replacement (Phase 2) QHIP 20-21

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - February 2021

Write off of any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 update

To note the council's deliberations for the 2021-22 general fund revenue budget and agree budget proposals to be recommended to Council Assembly

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - Barnwell House, St. Giles Road, London SE5 7RP - Disposal of freehold interest

To approve the terms of disposal of the Council's freehold interest in Barnwell House to Peabody

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/05/2020 - Approval of the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2021-22 and rent setting    Recommendations Approved

To approve the HRA budget for 2021-22 and rent setting

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/05/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 update    Recommendations Approved

To note the council's deliberations for the 2021-22 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process and approve 2021-22 fees and charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/05/2020 - Asset Management Strategy - Refresh    Recommendations Approved

To approve a refresh to the 2016 Asset Management Strategy taking into account new Council priorities such as carbon neutrality and the impact of Grenfell  To approve the draft framewowrk and direction for the new asset management strategy taking into account the equality impact assement of draft proposals

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/05/2020 - GW2 Asbestos Removal Services Contract A and B

Contract award approval of Asbestos Removal Services to Engineering Services

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/05/2020 - Discretionary Community Infrastructure Levy Relief

To approve use of discretionary CIL relief for intermediate (discounted market sale) homes

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/04/2020 - Southbank and Waterloo Neighbours Neighbourhood Plan

To agree the SOWN NAP and to send it to Council Assembly for adoption

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Gateway 2 - contract award for main contractor for phases 2 and 3 of Peckham Rye Station Square

Approval of contract award for the main contractor for phases 2 and 3 of Peckham Rye Station Square

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Gateway 2 Silverlock QHIP 2019/20

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Greenhive and Rose Court Lift Replacement (Anchor Lifecycle Programme)

To approve the award of the contract to replace the existing lifts at Rose Court and Greenhive Residential Care Homes for the Elderly and install a second passenger lift at Greenhive

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care

Decision due date: 05/2021

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road; Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Former tenant arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

Write off of former tenant arrears debts over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Implementation of North-East Peckham Parking Zone T

To approve the implementation subject to statutory consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road; Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 update

To note the council's deliberations for the 2021-22 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process and the 2021-22 fees and charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Indicative HRA budget and rent setting 2021-22

To note the draft HRA budget and indicative rent increase

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Council tax base 2021-22

To set the council tax base and note that the NNDR base will be signed off by the s.151 officer

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Update on Fairer Future Procurement Framework    Recommendations Approved

To review and update the Fairer Future Procurement Framework and make recommendations if appropriate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Tustin Estate Rebuilding Option - Resident Ballot result

To note the results of the Resident Ballot and agree the next steps for rebuilding the Tustin Estate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - GW2: Contract Award - Care at Home and in the Community for Children and Young People    Recommendations Approved

To approve providers for Southwark Council’s framework.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Equality Framework    Recommendations Approved

Review of the approach to equality and adoption of equality framework

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Diversity Standard

review and amendment of existing diversity standard

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Volunteer policy

Policy and handbook that sets out how we will work with volunteers in the council

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Heat networks strategy and investment plan    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the heat networks strategy and investment plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - 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 and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


28/02/2020 - Homeowner Improvement Plan

To review and agree the proposed homeowners improvement plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - December 2020    Recommendations Approved

To write off of any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Pupil Place Planning Report    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking to agree proposals for the provision of primary and secondary school places

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Southwark Housing Strategy 2020

To agree to update the Southwark Housing Strategy to take account of changes since the previous strategy was agreed in January 2015

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Treasury Management - mid year update 2020-21

To note treasury management operational activity at mid year

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


31/01/2020 - GW1 Targeted Short Breaks (new service)

To approve the redesign and retender of the targeted short breaks service

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 11/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/01/2020 - TMO allowance review

To review the allowances that TMO receive from the council

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/12/2019 - 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, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Former tenant arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - National non-domestic write offs over £50,000 - September 2020

To write off of any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2021-22 to 2023-24 scene setting report

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


31/12/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report, including treasury management 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


02/12/2019 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval for Main Works for Flaxyard and Peckham Library Square

Authority to award contract to deliver new council homes on the Flaxyard and Peckham Library Square sites

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/12/2019


02/12/2019 - Gateway 3 - Contract Variation Heating and Water Contracts A&B

To agree a 3 year extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/12/2019


01/11/2019 - GW2 Redman House QHIP 20-21

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


01/11/2019 - GW2 Nelson Square Gardens Phase 2 QHIP 20-21

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


01/11/2019 - GW2 Rockingham & County Street QHIP 20-21

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Chaucer;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


01/11/2019 - Acquisition of unregistered land on Old Kent Road using Compulsory Purchase powers

To approve the acquisition of small parcels of unregistered land off Old Kent Road using CPO powers to enable development

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


01/08/2019 - Connected Southwark (2021-23)

Approval of the strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/08/2019


01/05/2019 - Gateway 2: Lost Peck Flood Alleviation & Environmental Improvement Scheme

Approval to procure scheme implementation through the EA’s Next Generation Supplier Arrangement (NGSA) subject to securing FDGIA funding

Decision Maker: Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/04/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services 66 Linden Grove

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2021

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of Pre Contract Services Agreement (PCSA) for Sceaux Gardens (Phase 1)

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/03/2019 - Gateway 1: The Provision of Mental Health Supported Housing and Outreach Services

Report seeking approval for the procurement of the delivery of supported housing and homelessness services for people with mental health issues

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/06/2018 - GW2 Professional Technical Services

Contract award approval of the provision of professional technical services to the major works team on the delivery of the housing capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2018