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Decisions

04/03/2021 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval for Cator Street 2 Main works - Stage 1 ref: 7313    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of the stage 1 contract for works in relation to Cator Street (2)

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 08/03/2021

Effective from: 16/03/2021

Decision:

 

1.   That in consultation with the cabinet member for housing prior approval be formalised of the revised procurement strategy for the enabling works package as set out in paragraph 12 of the report.

 

2.   That in consultation with the cabinet member for housing that the award of the pre-construction services agreement (PCSA), stage one of the design and build contract, for the construction of 50 extra care housing units, additional seven wheelchair units and a multi-purpose community space to Engie Regeneration Limited in the sum of £724,500 for a period of 30 weeks commencing on 16 March 2021 be approved.

 

3.   That in consultation with the cabinet member for housing that the award of the enabling works package, to run concurrently with the PCSA, for the substation relocation to Engie Regeneration Limited for the sum of £370,500 be approved.

 

4.   That in consultation with the cabinet member for housing that the client contingency sums as set out in paragraph 89 of the closed report be noted.

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


23/06/2020 - GW2: Canada Estate QHIP 17-18 ref: 7122    Recommendations Approved

GW2: Contract award approval – Canada Estate QHIP

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 23/06/2020

Effective from: 01/07/2020

Decision:

 

That the award of the Canada Estate Phase 2 (2017-18) QHIP Works call-off contract via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to Durkan Ltd for a period of 60 weeks be approved.

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


18/05/2020 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services Sedgmoor Place ref: 7097    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 18/05/2020

Effective from: 27/05/2020

Decision:

1.  That the award of a works contract for 13 new homes at Sedgmoor Place SE5 to Neilcott Construction Limited for a period of 65 weeks including mobilisation be approved.

 

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

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/04/2020 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Salisbury Estate ref: 7040    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 01/04/2020

Effective from: 09/04/2020

Decision:

 

That the award of a works contract for 26 new homes on land at Salisbury Close Estate, SE17 to Glenman Limited for a period of 83 weeks be approved.

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


23/12/2019 - Adding Schemes to the New Homes Programme ref: 6987    Recommendations Approved

To add the schemes listed in the report to the New Homes Programme.

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

Decision published: 23/12/2019

Effective from: 09/01/2020

Decision:

1.  That the schemes listed in paragraph 14 of the report and outlined individually below, be added to the New Homes Programme in accordance with the Charter of Principles and statutory consultation under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985:

 

a)  Woodland Rd Estate grassed area

b)  Site Adjacent 55 – 77 Fenwick Road

c)  Kington Estate garage site 

d)  Old Peckham Library

e)  Leroy Street garages, Creasy Estate 

f)  Pynfolds Estate parking court

g)  Ann Moss Way, Ex NHS building

h)  Charles Mackenzie Estate garage site

i)  Eveline Lowe Estate garage site and parking area

j)  Longfield Estate, corner of Fort Road & Balaclava Road, by Dartford Houses

k)  Priory Court: Green space and garage site off Reynolds Road

l)  Vauban Estate: Car park site.

 

2.  That it be noted that further sites towards the New Homes Programme targets in on the Forward Plan for February 2020.

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood; (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


19/12/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval Walworth Library and Southwark Heritage Centre (Design and Build) ref: 6982    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract for design and build contract in relation to 145 – 147 Walworth Road

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

Decision published: 19/12/2019

Effective from: 19/12/2019

Decision:

That the award of contract to Lendlease to deliver the Design and Build for Walworth Library and Southwark Heritage Centre to a value of £3,250,000 (including a 10% works contingency to be held by the client) to commence on 20 December 2019 for a period of 2 years be approved.

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers


05/12/2019 - Leathermarket Development Management - New Council Homes

Approval of the overarching grant agreement with Leathermarket CBS to deliver 161 council homes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 17/12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


17/10/2019 - Gateway 2 - Contract Ward Approval - Works Contract for the New Home Delivery Programme - Rye Hill Park Garages, London SE15 ref: 6955    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 22/10/2019

Effective from: 30/10/2019

Decision:

 

 

 

That the award of a works contract for Rye Hill park Garages, to Engie Regeneration Ltd for the contract sum of £6,039,681 commencing from 17 February 2020 for a period of 70 weeks be approved.

 

That the total scheme cost as detailed in paragraph 59 be noted.

 

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


18/10/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Goschen Estate ref: 6946    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 21/10/2019

Effective from: 29/10/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of a works contract for Goschen Estate to Guildmore Ltd. for the sum of £6,454,990, commencing 20 January 2020 for a period of 74 weeks from site possession until approximately 16 July 2021. The proposed works will provide 17 new units within two blocks, be approved.

 

2.  That the scheme costs in paragraph 65 be noted.

Wards affected: Camberwell Green;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


09/10/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement services - Haddonfield Estate ref: 6942    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 10/10/2019

Effective from: 18/10/2019

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the award of a works contract for 14 new homes on land at Haddonfield Estate, SE8 to Guildmore Ltd in the sum of £4,229, 439 for a period of 52 weeks be approved.

 

2.  That the total scheme cost of £4,878,493 which includes associated on-costs of £437,582 and a 5% contingency sum of £211,472 be noted.

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/10/2019 - GW2: Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Commercial Way ref: 6935    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 02/10/2019

Effective from: 10/10/2019

Decision:

That the award of works contract for the 109 unit scheme located on Commercial Way, appointing Durkan Limited commencing from 8 August 2019 for a period of 98 weeks plus 12 weeks for mobilisation from posession, be approved.

 

That an anicipated contingency sum and a further unanticipated contigency sum in the total scheme costs, be approved.

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


04/09/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Rutley Close ref: 6923    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 05/09/2019

Effective from: 13/09/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of a works contract for 39-44 Rutley Close, to Guildmore Ltd for the contract sum of £5,698,915 commencing from 9 December 2019 for a period of 84 weeks be approved.

 

2.  That the total scheme costs as detailed in paragraph 59 of the report be noted.

Wards affected: Newington;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


26/07/2019 - Gateway 0 - Strategic Options Assessment for service provision of Children and Young People's (0 - 19) Public Health Services ref: 6914    Recommendations Approved

To note the strategic options assessment for delivery of these services for Southwark Council and approve the next steps

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health

Decision published: 26/07/2019

Effective from: 03/08/2019

Decision:

1.  That the Strategic Options Assessment for delivery of Children and Young People’s (0 – 19) Public Health services for Southwark Council, and the recommendation set out at paragraph 87 of the report to consider securing external provision for this service, be approved.

 

2.  That the next steps set out in the report be noted:

 

·  the council to work with the commissioned services to engage with the community on the proposed outcomes for the services;

·  the council to conduct an open book accounting exercise with the commissioned services, in order to inform future changes to services; and,

·  the council to conduct further work on a detailed procurement strategy for the re-commissioning of the service against the proposed outcomes, once they are agreed, to be presented to cabinet for decision.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


24/07/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award - Camberwell Old Cemetery Area Z Placement - Appointment of Works Contractor ref: 6913    Recommendations Approved

Appointment of a works contractor for the Camberwell Old Cemetery Area Z Placement landscaping and finishing works.

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

Decision published: 25/07/2019

Effective from: 02/08/2019

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the award for the Area Z Camberwell Old Cemetery, Placement & Landscaping Works contract for a period of 32 weeks to Blakedown Landscapes Ltd, in accordance with the Landscape Framework for the parks capital programme, be approved.

 

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

 

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers


24/07/2019 - Determination of Statutory Objections relating to Parking Control Measures in Parks ref: 6912    Recommendations Approved

To consider and determine any objections received to the proposed introduction and/or amendment of parking controls in existing park carparks.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Equalities and Communities

Decision published: 24/07/2019

Effective from: 01/08/2019

Decision:

1.  That:

 

·  The 388 representations and objections (Appendix A of the report) received in response to the proposed traffic management orders (TMO) be noted.

 

·  Officers be instructed to make the TMO in accordance with the statutory process to implement parking control measure in park car parks that will apply at all times during park opening hours, except in Belair Park which will be deferred until further notice.  Maps of areas are shown in Appendix D of the report.

 

·  Officers be instructed that the order should be made with an exception for Emergency ‘A’ permit holders.

 

·  Officers be instructed to write to each person who made representations and to inform them of the council’s decision.

 

·  Officers be instructed to undertake a full review 12 months after implementation as set out in paragraph 34 of the report.

 

·  Officers be instructed to increase cycle parking within the affected parks by 50% within 12 months to encourage travel to parks by bicycle. Dulwich Park will be the first location to receive extra bicycle parking provision, which will be installed before any car parking charges are applied.  Southwark currently has 24 sites (112 stands) allocated to cycle parking in parks with car parks.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers


18/07/2019 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Professional Technical Services Contracts    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

To approve an extension to the Housing professional technical services contracts.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: Not before 01/08/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


11/07/2019 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services - Welsford Street ref: 6891    Recommendations Approved

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 12/07/2019

Effective from: 20/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of a works contract for Welsford Street, SE1 to Bonds Builders and Contractors Limited for a contract sum of £2,957,576 for a period of 52 weeks from site possession commencing 19 September 2019 be approved.

 

2.  That the total project costs as detailed in paragraph 59 of the report be noted. 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


02/07/2019 - 91 Newington Causeway ref: 6870    Recommendations Approved

Permission to dispose of the 11 affordable units secured by the council on shared ownership terms

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 02/07/2019

Effective from: 10/07/2019

Decision:

That the disposal on shared ownership terms of the 11 affordable units to be acquired by the council at 91 Newington Causeway be agreed.

Wards affected: Chaucer;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/07/2019 - Gateway 2- Contract Award Approval, Disposal of Lease and Acquisition of Sub Lease, Southwark Regeneration In Partnership Programme, Lot A3, 345 Southwark Park Road, SE16 ref: 6867    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of SRPP Lot A3, 345 Southwark Park Road

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Place and Wellbeing

Decision published: 01/07/2019

Effective from: 09/07/2019

Decision:

 

1.  That the award of the Southwark Regeneration in Partnership Programme Lot A3, 345 Southwark Park Road, to Lovell Partnerships Ltd for a period of two and half years commencing from November 2019 and completing in January 2022 at a residual land value of £489,961, to deliver 46 new homes (of which 22 will be council homes) and 580m2 of commercial space that will be retained by the council be approved.

 

2.  That the council making a capital contribution of £1,400,000 to Lovell Partnerships 50% at start on site, and the balance 50% at practical completion stage, further details of which are noted at paragraph 14 of the report be approved.

 

3.  That the director of regeneration be authorised to grant on satisfaction of the conditions precedent to the Development Agreement, a 250 year lease at a peppercorn rent.

 

4.  That the director of regeneration be authorised to enter into a “250 year lease less one day” sub lease in the social rent and commercial units to be granted on practical completion of the development, and at a peppercorn rent.

 

5.  That it be noted that the strategic director of place and wellbeing is taking the acquisition decision in the absence of the director of regeneration, and in consultation with the strategic director of housing and modernisation, and the cabinet member for social regeneration, great estates and new homes.

 

6.  That it be noted that the award is based on the developer’s overage payment to the council at 50% of sales above the developer’s projected total sales of the private units at the final bid submission stage of £14,500,000 less any increase in build costs by reference to the BCIS Index.

 

7.  That it be noted that the council will receive a total benefit of £6,045,917 as laid out in paragraph 85 of the report and taking into account a capital contribution by the council of £1.4m, results in a value which is approximately £545,917 greater than if the land was sold on the open market with an estimated value of £5,500,000, further details of which are noted at paragraph 56, Table 4 of the report.

 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


01/07/2019 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval: Reablement Services (Interim arrangements) ref: 6868    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking approval to award a contract for reablement services

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 01/07/2019

Effective from: 09/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of the Reablement Services (interim arrangements) contract to Thames Homecare Limited for a period of 15 months from 1July 2019 to 30 September 2020, for an estimated value of £1.8m be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the council has negotiated a reduction in rate which is back dated to the start of the council’s financial year 1  April 2019.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


14/06/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval electrical works ref: 6862    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

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

Decision published: 26/06/2019

Effective from: 04/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of Contract A for Traded Services to BCS (Electrical & Building) for the estimated maximum contract sum of £350,000 for a period of 24 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

2.  That the award of Contract B for Traded Services to Craftus Building Services for the estimated maximum contract sum of £340,000 for a period of 24 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

3.  That the award of Contract C for Traded Services to E & E Building Services for the estimated maximum contract sum of £310,000 for a period of 24 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas


14/06/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval drainage works ref: 6861    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

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

Decision published: 26/06/2019

Effective from: 04/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of Contract A for Traded Services to MSJ Drainage and Maintenance for the estimated maximum contract sum of £525,000 for a period of 24 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

2.  That the award of Contract B for Traded Services to Technical Drain Solutions for the estimated maximum contract sum of £475,000 for a period of 24 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas


14/06/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval Void Works for Traded Services ref: 6860    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract

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

Decision published: 26/06/2019

Effective from: 04/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the award of Contract A – Void Works for Traded Services to BCS (Electrical and Buidling) Ltd for the estimated maximum contract sum of £350,000 per annum for a period of 12 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

2.  That the award of Contract B – Void Works for Traded Services to GC Construct Ltd for the estimated maximum contract sum of £340,000 per annum for a period of 12 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

 

3.  That the award of Contract C – Void Works for Traded Services to Sandersons Building Services Ltd for the estimated maximum contract sum of £310,000 per annum for a period of 12 months commencing from 1 July 2019 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas


25/06/2019 - Positive Futures Fund - Phase One ref: 6858    Recommendations Approved

Phase One funding award in relation to applications received for Positive Futures Fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health

Decision published: 25/06/2019

Effective from: 03/07/2019

Decision:

1.  That the funding recommendations (set out at paragraph 22 of the report)  for phase 1 of the Positive Futures Fund that aims to support community organisations to provide inspiring opportunities for young people that divert them away from crime be approved.

 

2.  That officers work with the applicant of the ‘Dear Future Me Project’ to further develop the proposal and to identify funding for the project (£225).

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


20/06/2019 - Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy    Recommendations Approved

Approval of 5 year VAWG Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 16/07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


19/06/2019 - Gateway 3: Northgate revenues and benefits managed services ref: 6855    Recommendations Approved

To extend the contract for the provision of managed service and support NPS revenues and benefits and Information@Work solutions with Northgate

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 19/06/2019

Effective from: 27/06/2019

Decision:

That the extension of the revenues and benefits information technology managed service contract with Northgate Public Service (UK) Ltd for a period of two years from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021 at an estimated yearly cost of £887,500 and total contract cost of £1,775,000 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


11/06/2019 - Tenants and Residents Social Improvements Grant (TRSIG) 2019 - 20 ref: 6840    Recommendations Approved

Award of Tenants & Residents Social Improvements Grant (TRSIG) 2019/20

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision published: 12/06/2019

Effective from: 20/06/2019

Decision:

That the Tenants & Residents Social Improvements Grant (TRSIG) programme recommendations for 2019-20 for a total sum of £162,044.03 to the 26 organisations detailed in Appendix 1 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


17/05/2019 - Implementing fixed penalty notices under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations 2015 ref: 6819    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the enforcement policy and penalty matrix for implementing fixed penalty notices under the Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detector Regulations 2015

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision published: 17/05/2019

Effective from: 25/05/2019

Decision:

1.  That the adoption of the Private Sector Housing – Enforcement Policy Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations Statement of Principles, in Appendix 1 of the report, for use by the duly authorised officers be approved.

 

2.  That authority for enforcement of the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015 be delegated to the strategic director of environment and leisure.

 

3.  That authority to make minor amendments to the enforcement policy and statement of principles in Appendix 1 of the report to reflect any legal changes by way of regulations and/or guidance be delegated to the strategic director of environment and leisure.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas


15/05/2019 - Proposed 2019/20 Fees and charges for fishing at Burgess Park ref: 6816    Recommendations Approved

To approve the price increase for fishing day tickets at Burgess Park.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Equalities and Communities

Decision published: 15/05/2019

Effective from: 23/05/2019

Decision:

That the price increase for fishing day tickets at Burgess Park as set out in paragraph 11 of the report be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers


09/05/2019 - Non-strategic Traffic and Highway improvement projects (Morley Street one-way system) ref: 6815    Recommendations Approved

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport Management and Air Quality

Decision published: 13/05/2019

Effective from: 21/05/2019

Decision:

1.  That a non-strategic traffic and highway improvement scheme, specifically a one way operation system in Morley Street, be approved for implementation subject to there being no unresolved objections following statutory consultation and procedures.

 

2.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought should there be unresolved objections to the proposed improvement project (Morley Street one way system). 

 

Wards affected: St George's;

Lead officer: Ian Smith


02/05/2019 - The High Street Challenge Round 7 grant awards (further development group - part three) ref: 6812    Recommendations Approved

To allocate £15,000 of grant funding from The High Street Challenge for Round 7 of this funding. The project recommended for award is set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Innovation

Decision published: 02/05/2019

Effective from: 11/05/2019

Decision:

That £15,000 of grant funding from the High Street Challenge be allocated for Round 7 of this funding. The project recommended for award is set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell


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


01/05/2019 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval for main works Flaxyard and Peckham Library Square

Authority to tender for a contractor to deliver new council homes on the Flaxyard and Peckham Library Square sites

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2019

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Polling district and polling station review

Statutory polling district and polling station review

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Gateway 1 - Procurement strategy approval for Old Kent Road petrol station

Authority to procure works and services to deliver new council homes on the Old Kent Road petrol station site

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - GW3: Extension to the Consolidated Facilities Management Contract

Extension of the current contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Gateway 1: Procurement Strategy approval community advice services

Approval of the procurement strategy 2020 to 2025

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Equalities and Communities

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Temporary Accommodation Allocation, Procurement and PRSO Policies

Approval of the proposed personalisation of service for homeless people

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Approval of the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2020-21 and rent setting    Recommendations Approved

To approve the HRA budget for 2020-21 and rent setting

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2020-21 to 2022-23 update

To note the council’s deliberations for the 2020-21 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - GW2: Contract Award for FM Contract for the council's operational estate

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Approach to community engagement    Recommendations Approved

Report that outlines how we will deliver the vision and principles agreed at April Cabinet

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Council Plan Annual Performance Report 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To note performance against the council plan 2018 – 2022

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Healthy Advertising Policy    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking approval of a Healthy Advertising policy across the council

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/05/2019 - Faith Strategy Action Plan

Report that outlines how we will deliver the faith strategy agreed in March 2019

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


30/04/2019 - Adoption of the Council's Movement Plan (Transport Plan) and Local Implementation Plan 3 ref: 6809    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking adoption of the Movement Plan and submission of Local implementation plan 3 to Transport for London

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the ‘Movement Plan 2019 - 2041, Setting a direction for transport’ be agreed.

 

2.  That Southwark’s Local Implementation Plan (Lip) 3 be agreed.

 

3.  That a report back on the implementation of the movement plan be received in 12 months’ time by cabinet and annually thereafter.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


30/04/2019 - Removal of Single Use Plastic from Operational Estate ref: 6807    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the draft single use plastic strategy for the council’s operational estate as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be agreed.

 

2.  That the responsibility for the implementation of the action plan set out in Appendix 2 of the report be delegated to the strategic director of housing and modernisation.

 

3.  That it also be noted the Fairer Future commitment to halving single use plastic across the borough and that a strategy to achieve this is currently being developed. The vital role of community groups in achieving this aim be recognised and it therefore be agreed that the council pledges to support all plastic free initiatives in the community.

 

4.  That it be agreed to have relevant members on the Plastic Free Communities steering committees. That Councillor Andy Simmons be nominated as the representative for Plastic Free East Dulwich and Councillor Jasmine Ali as the representative for Plastic Free Peckham.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2019 - Impact of Brexit on Southwark - Progress Report ref: 6811    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

The report had not been circulated five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept the report as urgent as cabinet had requested a progress report on Brexit impact and preparedness ahead of the European Parliamentary elections planned for 23 May 2019. The next available cabinet after this meeting is scheduled to take place on 18 June 2019 and would therefore have been too late.

 

Cabinet expressed their thanks and commended the election team for their hard work in preparation for the European Parliamentary elections on 23 May 2019.

 

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That progress on local work in preparing for European Union (EU) exit be noted.

 

2.  That it be agreed to convene a further meeting of the cross-party Brexit Panel following the annual council meeting and outcome of the EU Parliamentary Elections.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2019 - Styles House and Southwark Underground Station - Enabling Principles to Facilitate New Council Homes and New Employment Space ref: 6803    Recommendations Approved

Approval of principles governing the involvement of Styles House Tenant Management Organisation in bringing forward development proposals at Styles House/Southwark Underground Station and the arrangements for a land transfer to enable this to proceed.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the undertakings set out in paragraphs 32 and 33 of the report given to the residents of Styles House that give its tenant management organisation the lead in respect of the residential element of the proposed development be noted.

 

2.  That pursuant to s32 of the Housing Act 1985, that the land shown hatched red on the plan at Appendix A of the report be transferred to Transport for London provided that at the time of transfer that land is vacant and not subject to any housing tenancies.

 

3.  That pursuant to s120 of the Local Government Act 1972 and s9 of the Housing Act 1985, the land shown hatched blue on the plan at Appendix A of the report be acquired from Transport for London provided that at the time of transfer that land is vacant and not subject to any leases, tenancies or licences.

 

4.  That pursuant to s120 of the Local Government Act 1972 and s9 of the Housing Act 1985, the council be authorised to acquire the leasehold interests held by Transport for London in four dwellings in Styles House, the addresses of which are specified in the closed version of the report.

 

5.  That the recommendations specified at 2 – 4 above be implemented at the same time and be contingent on each other.

 

6.  That the terms agreed with Transport for London for the proposed land exchange set out substantially in paragraph 25 of the report and fully in paragraph 8 of the closed report be agreed.

 

7.  That authority be delegated to the director of regeneration to agree the detailed land exchange agreement including if it is prudent to do so and in consultation with the cabinet member for social regeneration, great estates and new council homes any variation to the exchange boundaries.

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


30/04/2019 - Gateway 1 - Nursing Care ref: 6804    Recommendations Approved

The procurement strategy for the purchase of nursing care beds in good quality homes situated within the borough of Southwark

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the procurement strategy for the purchase of nursing care beds in good quality homes situated within the Borough of Southwark, namely to advertise (through an OJEU notice) contract opportunities using a negotiated approach with providers either currently operating or planning to operate nursing care homes, within the borough, be approved. 

 

2.  That it be noted that this procurement strategy will require separate negotiations with individual providers resulting in separate contract awards which will be approved through individual gateway 2 reports.

 

3.  That the approval of the award of contracts, following these individual negotiations be delegated to the strategic director for children’s and adults’ services, in consultation with the cabinet member for children, schools and adult care.

 

4.  That it be noted that the total estimated maximum figure for the contracts is in the region of £7.3m per annum.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


30/04/2019 - Development Consultation Charter ref: 6808    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the draft Development Consultation Charter at Appendix A of the report be agreed for public consultation from May 2019 - September 2019.

 

2.  That the use of the draft Development Consultation Charter in validation of planning applications be agreed.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/04/2019 - Former Joseph Lancaster School and Land at the Lawson Estate, SE1 ref: 6810    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the reason set out in paragraph 5 of the report that the new housing will be delivered directly by the council rather than by Leathermarket Community Benefit Society Limited as approved by cabinet on 13 March 2018 be noted.

 

2.  That the land shown hatched red on the plan at Appendix A of the report that is currently held for education purposes be confirmed as no longer required for those purposes and that the appropriation of the land to planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of the development proposals for the area in accordance with section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

 

3.  That the land shown hatched green on the plan at Appendix A of the report that is currently held for housing purposes be confirmed as no longer required for those purposes and that the appropriation of the land to planning purposes to facilitate the carrying out of the development proposals for the area in accordance with section 226 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

 

4.  That following completion of the appropriations at decisions 1 and 2 above, the land shown hatched red and green on the plan at Appendix A of the report be confirmed as no longer required for planning purposes and that the appropriation of the land to housing purposes in accordance with section 9 of the Housing Act 1985 and section 122(1) of the Local Government Act 1972 be approved.

Wards affected: Chaucer;


30/04/2019 - Review of the Council's Approach to Community Engagement ref: 6806    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract for community advice services from October 2019

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the vision and principles for consultation and engagement set out in paragraphs 10 and 11 of the report be approved.

 

2.  That it be agreed that the vision and principles outlined will inform the way in which the council works with residents throughout the borough on any matters which involve engagement and consultation.

 

3.  That it be noted that this is the first stage of the council’s work to develop its approach to community engagement. Following adoption of a vision and principles for community engagement, the council will continue to work collaboratively with the community to develop a thorough plan for how to uphold the vision and principles throughout every department and in all dealings with residents.

 

4.  That officers return to cabinet in September 2019 to present a detailed report on the council approaches. This report will outline how the council will engage across the range of community engagement tasks including statutory consultations, service reviews engagement activities, inclusion work, work to build and strengthen communities, and developing and maintaining key partnerships with the community and voluntary sector.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


30/04/2019 - Active Southwark - Sport and Physical Activity Strategy 2019 to 2023 ref: 6802    Recommendations Approved

To approve adoption of the strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

Decisions of the Cabinet

 

1.  That the ‘Active Southwark - Sport and physical activity strategy 2019 to 2023’ and key deliverables be agreed.

 

2.  That the following be noted:

 

·  Progress towards the delivery of a pilot scheme to deliver the council plan target of free swimming lessons for all residents as detailed in paragraphs 40 to 57 of the report as a key action to be delivered as part of the strategy.

 

·  That within six months an update will be brought to cabinet on the strategy action plan, and also on progress with the council plan commitment of making the free swim and gym scheme more flexible.

 

Decision of the Leader of the Council

 

3.  That further detail on the pilot scheme and the general offer be delegated to the cabinet member for culture, leisure, equalities and communities.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ian Smith


30/04/2019 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Parking and Traffic Enforcement and Associated Services ref: 6805    Recommendations Approved

To approve the procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in the report for the parking and traffic enforcement services contract - namely that the council will procure a new contract externally for the provision of parking and traffic enforcement and associated services to commence 1 April 2020, for a period of four years with two possible three-year extensions at an estimated annual value of £4.2m, meaning £16.8m across the initial term and up to £42m if both contract extensions are used, each having a value of £12.6m, be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the services detailed in paragraph 4 of the report will be brought in-house as outlined in the Gateway 0 report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Ian Smith


29/04/2019 - Gateway 3: Variation Decision IT Managed Services - Capita Secure Information Solutions Limited (Data Hosting and Bulk Printing) ref: 6800    Recommendations Approved

Approval of proposals to extend data hosting and bulk printing

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

That the extension of the IT Managed Service contract with Capita Secure Information Solutions Limited (Capita) for data centre hosting, bulk printing and SAP support desk services for a period of 12 months with effect from 1 May 2019, with an option to extend the data centre hosting element by a further 6 months on a month by month basis at a maximum cost (if the full 6 month option is used) of £991,704 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


30/04/2019 - Commissioned Youth and Play Service extension 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 ref: 6799    Recommendations Approved

To approve the extension of grant funding to currently commissioned youth and play service voluntary and community organisations for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.

 

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure, Equalities and Communities

Decision published: 01/05/2019

Effective from: 10/05/2019

Decision:

That the extension of grant funding to currently commissioned youth and play service voluntary and community organisations for a period of 12 months from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 as shown in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Aileen Cahill


30/04/2019 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval: Approval Phase 1 construction for Peckham Rye Station project ref: 6798    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of contract for the construction works of phase 1 on Peckham Rye Station project

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Place and Wellbeing

Decision published: 30/04/2019

Effective from: 09/05/2019

Decision:

That the award of the Phase 1 Construction for Peckham Rye Station to KN Group Ltd for the value of £4,915,868 for a period of 16 months commencing in May 2019 be approved.  

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton


12/12/2018 - Castle Square and Elephant Road, London SE1 6TW ref: 6679    Recommendations Approved

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

Made at meeting: 12/12/2018 - Planning Sub-Committee B (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 29/04/2019

Effective from: 12/12/2018

Decision:

Planning application reference number: 18-AP-2108

 

Report: see pages 10 to 41 of the agenda pack and pages 1 to 3 of the addendum report.

 

PROPOSAL

 

Erection of a temporary 2/3 storey structure comprising 517 sqm of retail (Class A1-A5) floorspace, 14.8 sqm of estate management office (B1) floorspace, 33.1 sqm of welfare services/storage (Sui Generis) floorspace; 23 cycle stands and associated hard landscaping works, for a period of 5 years.

 

The sub-committee heard an officer’s introduction to the report and addendum report. Members of the sub-committee asked questions of the officer.

 

The objectors that were present addressed the sub-committee meeting and responded to questions from members.

 

The applicant and the applicant’s agent were present to address the meeting and responded to questions from members.

 

There were no supporters that lived within 100 metres of the development site present who wished to speak.

 

Councillors Darren Merrill and Rebecca Lury were present to address the sub-committee in their capacity as ward councillors and responded to questions from members.

 

An officer from Strategy and Partnerships responded to questions from members.

 

The legal officer responded to further questions from members.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

At 8.35pm the meeting adjourned for five minutes. The meeting reconvened at 8.40pm.

 

Members debated the application and asked further questions of officers.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That the planning application 18-AP-2108be deferred to allow the applicant to submit further details concerning current rent levels for small units at the Elephant and Castle shopping centre and to allow the council to verify this information.


23/04/2019 - Tenant Fund Budget 2019/2020 ref: 6797    Recommendations Approved

To approve the Tenants Fund budget for 19/20

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision published: 25/04/2019

Effective from: 03/05/2019

Decision:

1.  That the proposed 2019/20 Tenant Fund budget of £541K as summarised in Table 1 of the report following consultation with the Tenant Fund Management Committee (TFMC) and Tenant Council (TC) and subject to review in light of decisions adopted by Cabinet arising from the ongoing Resident Involvement Review be approved.

 

2.  That the grant budget for Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO) of £228k for 2019/20 attached as Appendix 2 and the KPIs attached as Appendix 3 of the report be noted and approved.

 

3.  That retrospective approval be given for £16,875 from 2018/19 budget to fund the Citizens Advice Southwark digital inclusion support project from September 2018 to March 2019.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


23/04/2019 - Continuation of grant arrangements for services that are in scope of the Community Hubs Development ref: 6796    Recommendations Approved

To agree continuation of grant arrangements

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

Decision published: 24/04/2019

Effective from: 02/05/2019

Decision:

1.  That a continuation of the current grant arrangements for a period of one year from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020 be agreed, and that a further two months’ extension from 1 April 2020 to 31 May 2020 also be agreed in principle, should this be required, to the provider organisations delivering a range of information, advice and preventative services to residents across the borough and who are in scope of the development work of the Community Hubs. The need for an extension will be dependent upon the length of the negotiation phase of the procurement process, which will shortly be initiated.

 

2.  That it be noted that the total sum of this extension inclusive of the two months’ extension be £742,758 for Older Peoples Services and £257,417 for Disability Services.

 

3.  That it be noted that the continuation of the current arrangements will ensure alignment with the planned commencement date for the Older Peoples Hub and All Age Disability Hub.

 

4.  That the cessation of grant funding for the Life Long Family Links Service from 1 July 2019 be agreed, subject to a well managed transition process of three months.

 

5.  That it be noted that this proposal is recommended by the Better Care Fund Planning Group made up of officers of the council and the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) following a review of the Better Care Fund (BCF) programme to continue funding in this area for 2019-20.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


01/04/2019 - 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: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2020-21 to 2022-23 update

To note the council’s deliberations for the 2020-21 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process and the 2020-21 fees and charges.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Indicative HRA budget and rent setting 2020-21

To note the draft HRA budget and indicative rent increase

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Council tax base 2020-21

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: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Southwark Late Night Levy Consultation

To consider the implementation of a late night levy within the borough

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Creative Southwark: Cultural strategy mid-term review    Recommendations Approved

To consider the mid-term review of Creative Southwark: cultural strategy 2017 to 2022 noting achievements and emerging priorities

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Gateway 1: Care at Home - Additional Provision (adults)    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking approval to procure care at home additional provision (adults)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Data Centre Migration Programme and Future Strategy for Data Centre Services

Agree the recommendation of halting the migration to the Shared ICT Service (SICTS) DC provision and adopt a ‘Cloud First’ strategy for DC services for the council.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Southwark Skills Strategy - Delivery Plan update

To note progress on implementation of the Skills Strategy Delivery Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nina Dohel, Stephen Gaskell

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Gateway 3: Care at Home

To extend the contract with supplementary providers

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Annual Home Care Report    Recommendations Approved

Care at Home update

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - Disposal of freehold interest in 4 D'Eynsford Road, London SE5

Dispose of the council’s freehold interest to facilitate the development of a new care home in support of the corporate commitment towards improved provision in the borough.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2020

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - 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: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/04/2019 - 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: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

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


01/04/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval for general building repair works

To approve the award of contract

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

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


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 - Gateway 1: Housing Aids and Adaptations Contracts (North & South)

Procurement Strategy Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/03/2019 - Treasury Management - mid year update 2019-20

To note treasury management operational activity at mid-year

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/03/2019 - Pupil Place Planning Report    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking to inform members as to the adequacy of provision of primary and secondary school places

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/03/2019 - School Standards Yearly Report

Report seeking to inform members of School Standards Yearly Report

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/03/2019 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - October 2019

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


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


01/03/2019 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval temporary accommodation refurbishment

To approve the award of contract

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

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mick Lucas

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/03/2019 - Local Community Infrastructure Release    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking approval of Community Investment Plan implementation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/03/2019 - Southwark Food Insecurity Action Plan    Recommendations Approved

Report seeking approval of the Southwark Food Insecurity Action Plan to go to Cabinet

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2019


01/02/2019 - Southwark Pioneers Fund    Recommendations Approved

To approve proposals for the Southwark Pioneers Fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


01/02/2019 - Adoption of new library bylaws under Section 19 of the Public Libraries and Museums Act 1964

Council to adopt new library bylaws

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


01/02/2019 - Gateway 1: The provision of learning disabilities support and accommodation services

Report seeking approval for the procurement of the delivery of support and accommodation services for people with learning disabilities

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


01/02/2019 - Youth Justice Plan 2019-20

To approve the youth justice plan 2019-20, which is an annual review of the provision of youth justice services and the functions of the Youth Offending services as required by Section 40 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


01/02/2019 - Housing allocations scheme

Authorise the proposed housing allocations scheme to be the subject of a formal 12 week consultation period

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


01/02/2019 - Quietway Peckham Rye to Dulwich

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

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

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: Dulwich Village; Goose Green; Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Mick Lucas

Notice of decision: 01/02/2019


02/01/2019 - 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: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - Former tenants 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, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - 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: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - 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: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2020-21 to 2022-23    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - September 2019

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2019-20    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report, including treasury management 2019-20    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


02/01/2019 - Policy and Resources Strategy: financial remit 2020-21 and scene setting    Recommendations Approved

To note the financial remit for 2020-21

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 02/01/2019


30/11/2018 - Joint Strategic Needs Assessment on serious youth violence    Recommendations Approved

Interim youth report on joint strategic needs assessment and framework for public health approach to preventing youth violence

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 30/11/2018


30/11/2018 - Fairer Future Procurement Framework    Recommendations Approved

To agree the updated Fairer Future Procurement Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/11/2018


30/11/2018 - LBS Housing Rents Income Collection Policy    Recommendations Approved

To note new rent income collection policy developed in response to Government welfare reform and Universal Credit

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/11/2018


06/11/2018 - Sydenham Hill 20mph

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport Management and Air Quality

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: Mick Lucas

Notice of decision: 01/11/2018


06/11/2018 - GW2: Print document management services

Contract award for a replacement print document management service

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 09/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2018


06/11/2018 - Treasury Management Performance - 2018-19 annual report and prudential indicators

To note the treasury management performance and outturn for prudential indicators on capital finance, debt and investments 2018-19

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/11/2018


01/10/2018 - 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: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - 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: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - 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, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report outturn 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital outturn position for 2018-19

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2018-19    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2017-18, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - June 2019

Write off of any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


01/10/2018 - Gateway 1 - Major Building Works    Recommendations Approved

Procurement Strategy Approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/10/2018


31/08/2018 - Resident Involvement Review recommendations    Recommendations Approved

To note the recommendations on resident involvement and agree further consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2019

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/08/2018


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


01/12/2017 - Peckham QHIP 2018-2019 - Batch 5

To approve the upcoming major works programme under JCT Framework tender.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2017


01/11/2017 - Elephant and Castle Centre Compulsory Purchase Order

To seek compulsory purchase powers that may be needed to secure the consented redevelopment of the Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2020

Wards affected: North Walworth; St George's;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2017


01/11/2017 - Elephant and Castle shopping centre progress report

To provide the progress report called for by Cabinet on 9 May 2017 and to set out next steps to deliver a new shopping centre.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2020

Wards affected: North Walworth; St George's;

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2017


01/11/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Southwark Athletics Centre Building (Main Contractor)

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Environment and Social Regeneration

Decision due date: 01/2020

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers

Notice of decision: 01/11/2017


01/11/2017 - Gateway 2: Contract Award approval for the delivery of Mixed Tenure Development, Schools and Commercial units at Beormund School Site - Southwark Regeneration in Partnership - Lot A5

To approve the award of contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Kevin Fenton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2017


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