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18/08/2021 - Gateway 1 – Access Agreement for Transport for London Framework Contracts

Approval of Framework Contacts; Highways Maintenance and Projects; and Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


02/06/2021 - Resident Participation Fund 2021-22 ref: 7349    For Determination

To approve Resident Participation budget for 2021/22

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Equalities, Neighbourhoods and Leisure

Decision published: 02/06/2021

Effective from: 10/06/2021

Decision:

 

1.  That the proposed 2021-22 budget for the £900,000 Resident Participation Fund plus £15,000 from the former Homeowner Fund previous years’ underspend as shown in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

 

2.  That a £114,000 grant to SGTO to provide Independent Advice for residents for the period April to September 2021 be approved; and that the further provisions for this service beyond October 2021 [outlined] in paragraphs 20 and 21 of the report, be noted.

 

3.  That a grant to Citizens Advice Bureau - Independent Leaseholder Advice Service of £45,000 from April 2021 to September 2021 (made up of £30,000 from the Resident Participation Fund and £15,000 from previous years’ underspend) be approved; and that the further plans for this service beyond October 2021 [outlined] in paragraph 23 of the report, be noted.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


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


10/05/2021 - Gateway 2 - Contract award approval - CCTV repairs and maintenance ref: 7335    Recommendations Approved

To approve award of contract to delivery repairs and maintenance service for CCTV

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

Decision published: 11/05/2021

Effective from: 19/05/2021

Decision:

1.  That the award of the contract for the council’s CCTV repairs and maintenance to Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd (trading through Tyco Integrated Fire and Security) for a period of four years at a total contract value of £516,569.92 commencing 7 April 2021, be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the contract will be awarded as a call off from the new framework agreement which has been set up by the lead borough of Hounslow following a four borough procurement exercise detailed below.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


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


12/03/2021 - Southwark coordinated admission schemes for primary, junior and secondary admissions 2022 ref: 7318    Recommendations Approved

To agree the Southwark coordinated admission schemes for primary, junior and secondary admissions for September 2022

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools

Decision published: 12/03/2021

Effective from: 20/03/2021

Decision:

1.  That it be noted that the coordinated admission schemes for Primary (Reception), Junior (Year 3), Secondary (Year 7) and 14-19 University Technical College (UTC) transfer have worked effectively for Southwark residents during the last academic year and have not been changed for the 2022/23 admissions year.

 

2.  That the 2022/23 coordinated admission schemes for Primary (Reception), Junior (Year 3), Secondary (Year 7) and 14-19 UTC transfer admissions attached as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of this report, be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


12/03/2021 - Admission arrangements for community primary schools - September 2022 ref: 7317    Recommendations Approved

To agree the admission arrangements for community primary schools for September 2022

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools

Decision published: 12/03/2021

Effective from: 20/03/2021

Decision:

That the Southwark Community Primary Schools Admission Arrangements (“the Arrangements”) for September 2022 be agreed.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


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


18/02/2021 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy Leasehold Building Insurance    Recommendations Approved

To approve the procurement strategy for a leasehold building insurance

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


10/02/2021 - Gateway 3 – Variation Decision Major Works Framework Extension ref: 7290    Recommendations Approved

Contract variation (extension)

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 11/02/2021

Effective from: 19/02/2021

Decision:

1.   That the variation of Lot 1 Major Works Framework to the five providers (as detailed in paragraph 13 of the report) to extend the term of the framework agreements for a period of 12 months from 16 February 2021 to 15 February 2022, be approved.

 

2.   That the variation of Lot 2 Major Works Framework to the five providers (as detailed in paragraph 13 of the report) to extend the term of the framework agreements for a period of 12 months from 16 February 2021 to 15 February 2022, be approved.

 

3.   That it be noted that the value of the proposed variations will not exceed total contract values approved for the initial 4 year term and the current 12 month extension as detailed in paragraph 11 of the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


31/01/2021 - London Councils pan London grants programme 2021-2022: Southwark levy ref: 7277    Recommendations Approved

To approve the Southwark contribution to the London Councils  grants programme  for 2021-22

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision published: 01/02/2021

Effective from: 09/02/2021

Decision:

That it be agreed that the recommendation of the London Councils’ Leaders’ Committee that the proposed overall level of expenditure of the London Councils’ Grants Scheme for 2021-22 be £6.668 million to be shared by all London Councils and approves Southwark Council’s contribution of £237,225 to the London Councils Grants Scheme 2021-22, subject to approval of the council budget by Council Assembly in February 2021.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


19/01/2021 - Tustin Estate Low Rise Programme - Confirmation of undertaking a Tustin Estate Residents' Ballot    Recommendations Approved

Confirmation to proceed to Tustin Estate Residents'' Ballot on the preferred option including council commitments to residents and other estate based stakeholders

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


12/01/2021 - Tenant Management Organisations (TMOs) Allowance Review 2020 ref: 7261    Recommendations Approved

To approve the outcome of the TMO allowance review exercise

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 12/01/2021

Effective from: 20/01/2021

Decision:

 

1.  That the outcome of the TMO allowance review exercise, the methodology applied and the increase and decrease of allowances set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.

 

2.  That it be agreed that this be applied on an ongoing basis until the next review.

 

3.  That the revised management allowances payable to 16 TMOs totalling £3,714,064, an overall reduction of £102,065 compared to the previous year, be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


11/12/2020 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy Approval: Main contractor procurement: Major building works and fire remedial works schemes ref: 7242    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the procurement strategy.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 11/12/2020

Effective from: 19/12/2020

Decision:

1.  That the procurement strategy outlined in this report for multiple minor works contracts through the South East Consortium (SEC) internal and external building works framework and fire remedial works framework for various major building works and fire remedial works schemes for a maximum estimated total value of £14.5 million commencing January 2021 for a period of 2 years be approved.

 

2.  That an exemption from contract standing orders 6.5.2(h) requiring consideration of approval reports by the relevant DCRB for works being instructed through these SEC frameworks be approved.

 

3.  That it be noted that the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation will take the decisions for the major building and fire remedial works being instructed through the SEC frameworks in line with his scheme of delegation as further detailed in paragraphs 12 and 13 of the report.

 

4.  That it be noted that the council became a member of the SEC Group on 16 December 2019 for an annual fee of £10,000.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dave Hodgson


08/12/2020 - Repurposing Democracy Fund 2020/21 and New Application Process ref: 7239    Recommendations Approved

To approve the repurposing of the Democracy Fund for the current year to support the Connecting at Christmas Southwark Campaign.

 

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 08/12/2020

Effective from: 16/12/2020

Decision:

1.  That the repurposing of the £20,000 Democracy Fund for the current year to support the Connecting at Christmas Southwark Campaign be approved.

 

2.  That the annual roll-on application period from 2021/22 round rather than fixed quarterly application window be agreed.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


08/12/2020 - Conditions of Funding: For the Food hubs and Food bank that support the Southwark Community Support Alliance ref: 7238    Recommendations Approved

To approve the conditions of funding to the fund eight food hubs and one-food bank

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 08/12/2020

Effective from: 16/12/2020

Decision:

That the conditions of funding to the fund eight food hubs and one-food bank as detailed in paragraph 16 and 17 of the reportfor the period October 2020 to March 2021 for a total sum of £199,732 be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


03/12/2020 - Gateway 3: Contract Variation - Adult Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System ref: 7237    Recommendations Approved

Approval of a contract extension for the Adult Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System service

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 03/12/2020

Effective from: 11/12/2020

Decision:

 

1.  That the extension of the AIDATS contract with change, grow, live services limited (cgls) for a maximum period of 12 months commencing on 1 April 2021 at a contract value of £3,420,731, and with a 3 month break clause be approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the need for this variation has arisen as a direct consequence of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the procurement of a new service contract in 2020-21 and is necessary to ensure service continuity whilst the delayed procurement is planned and delivered in 2021-22.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


01/12/2020 - Decision on the final option for the Tustin Estate Improvement and Rebuild Programme ref: 7217    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 01/12/2020

Effective from: 09/12/2020

Decision:

1.  That it be agreed to take forward redevelopment of the low-rise homes as the final option to be put to a Resident Ballot in the Tustin Estate Improvement and Rebuild Programme as described in Option 5.

 

  This option results in:

 

·  The demolition and replacement with new homes of Bowness House, Heversham House, Hilbeck Close, Kentmere House & Ullswater House

·  Retention of the houses in Manor Grove with improvements to the tenanted homes

·  New houses in between the houses and on Manor Grove itself

·  A new park in the centre of the estate

·  A new Pilgrims’ Way School

·  New retail and business spaces on the Old Kent Road and Ilderton Road

 

2.  That it be agreed that council tenants’ housing needs and preferences of all residents on the estate, including those that are not due for redevelopment section, be considered as part of any Local Lettings Plan in the event of a positive ballot and development of new homes.

 

3.  That it be agreed that all residents on the estate, including those that are not due for redevelopment section, continue to have an opportunity to contribute to design options for the wider estate.

 

4.  That it be agreed that this option will be subject to securing planning permission and a delivery partner alongside further financial scrutiny.

 

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Mike Tyrrell


01/12/2020 - Peckham Quality Homes Investment Programme 2018/19 Batch 5

Contract Award approval of contractor to carry out communal fire safety works and external works to various street properties within the Peckham Housing Area

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - GW2 Contract award - Care at Home and in the Community for Adults

To approve the providers for Southwark Council's framework

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract Variation for Residential Care Provision

To approve variation on Anchor Residential Care Contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy for Residential Care provision    Recommendations Approved

To approve procurement strategy for Residential Care provision

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Consultation on Proposals for the Private Rented Sector 2021-2026    Recommendations Approved

Private rented sector discretionary licensing proposals for public consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 2 approval to the appointment of a preferred bidder and award of a Pre-Contract Services Agreement for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project

Approval to the appointment of a preferred bidder and award of a  Pre-Contract Services Agreement for the construction of phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich to complete the school facilities including: main school entrance,  admin space, sixth form, lecture hall, music, ASD resource, multi-use games areas and general landscaping

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - GW1 Children's Centres 2021-23

Procurement Strategy approval

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Grant Extension Children's Centres

Extension of grant current arrangements

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Volunteer policy    Recommendations Approved

Decide on council wide policy and practice for volunteers with the council

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Corporate Asset Management Plan 2021

Approve strategic framework for management of council's real property operational, investment and regeneration assets

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Response on housing scrutiny commission report - District Heating and Heat Networks

To approve the response to the scrutiny commission report on district heating and heat networks

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Response to recommendations for Care Home quality Assurance (Older People)

To note and respond to the report by the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Aylesbury Regeneration Programme: Delivery of new council homes on the First Development Site    Recommendations Approved

To approve the detailed delivery arrangements with Notting Hill Genesis for the delivery of council homes at the First Development Site (Phase 1b/1c) of the Aylesbury Estate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 3 Mental Health and Homelessness Supported Housing Contract Extension up to 30.09.21

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - 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: 07/2022

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 3 - Extension of advertising contract for 12 months

To approve the extension of the current roadside advertising contract with JC Decaux for another 12 months

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

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


01/12/2020 - Gateway 3 Variation to the Leisure Management Contract

To approve a variation to the current leisure management contract

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

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2020


27/11/2020 - Adopt the amendment to the Section 106 Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Supplementary Planning Document 2015 - Carbon Offset - Green Fund Calculation Clause ref: 7212    Recommendations Approved

To adopt the Carbon Offset – Green Fund Calculation Clause

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety 2021-23

Decision published: 27/11/2020

Effective from: 05/12/2020

Decision:

That it be agreed to adopt the amendment to the Section 106 (S106) and CIL Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 2015 in relation to the cost per tonne of carbon as set out on page 21 of S106 and CIL SPD from £60 per tonne of carbon to £95 per tonne of carbon.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Juliet Seymour


25/11/2020 - Gateway 1 procurement Strategy for Approval of the Architects Design Services Framework 1.1 ref: 7211    Recommendations Approved

Approves the procurement strategy the for expanding the Architectural Design Services Framework, which is already established by the London Housing Consortium (LHC) in partnership with Southwark Council

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 25/11/2020

Effective from: 03/12/2020

Decision:

 

1.  That it be approved that the procurement strategy for delivering the Architects Design Services (ADS1) Framework, which is to be delivered by the LHC (previously known as the London Housing Consortium) in partnership with Southwark Council and will expand on the Architects Design Services (ADS1) framework, for a contract period commencing September 2021 to end on 16June 2024 to co-terminous with the ADS1 framework.

 

2.  That it be noted that the original framework had a forecast total contract value of £52.5m, and £10.5m annually, and this value will continue to apply once the framework is extended. See paragraph 60 of the report.

 

3.  That it be approved that the council entering into a new Partnering Agreement with the LHC which is incorporate the new ADS1.1 framework as noted in paragraphs 44 and 46 of the report.

 

4.  That it be noted that, subject to satisfactory review by the Director of Regeneration, LHC will be responsible for awarding places on the extended ADS1.1 Framework to successful bidders for the reasons detailed in paragraph 55 of the report.

 

5.  That it be noted that the LHC (who are the contracting authority) will be placing the OJEU, and the council’s use of the frameworks will be subject to approval of this report and future approval of orders

 

6.  That the process for placing orders up to £2m under the framework once extended, as detailed in paragraph 55 of the report, be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly


25/11/2020 - Non-domestic Rates - Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum policy ref: 7210    Recommendations Approved

To agree the policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision published: 25/11/2020

Effective from: 25/11/2020

Decision:

1.  That the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) (Closed) Addendum policy set out within Appendix 1 be agreed..

 

2.  That it be agreed that the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) (Closed) Addendum policy is extended as required in the event there is an extension of the current national lockdown restrictions, currently due to end on 2 December 2020.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


25/11/2020 - 2020-21 Getting Involved Grants (GIG) ref: 7209    Recommendations Approved

To approve the grant programme recommendations

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision published: 25/11/2020

Effective from: 03/12/2020

Decision:

That the Getting Involved Grants (GIG) programme recommendations for 2020-21 for a total sum of £47,739 to fund 16 projects by 14 organisations as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report, with the added variation detailed in the signed record of decision,be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


25/11/2020 - Guy's and St Thomas' Charitable Trust Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (Part 2) ref: 7208    For Determination

Approve the Guy’s and St. Thomas’ Charitable Trust Low Traffic Neighbourhood (Part 2) scheme for implementation

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

Decision published: 25/11/2020

Effective from: 03/12/2020

Decision:

That the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Charitable Trust Low Traffic Neighbourhood (Part 2) scheme for implementation, as shown in the location plan (Appendix 2), subject to detailed design amendments and the necessary statutory procedures be approved.

 

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


23/11/2020 - Guys & St Thomas' Charitable Trust highway schemes ref: 7205    Recommendations Approved

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' Charitable Trust.

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

Decision published: 24/11/2020

Effective from: 02/12/2020

Decision:

That the Guy’s and St Thomas’s Charitable Trust Low Traffic Neighbourhoods highways schemes for implementation, as shown in the outline designs (Appendix 1 and 2), subject to detailed design amendments and the necessary statutory procedures be approved.

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Faraday; St Giles;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


23/11/2020 - Implementation of the Additional Restricted Grants scheme ref: 7204    Recommendations Approved

The establishment of an Additional Restrictions Grant scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Culture and Skills

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 23/11/2020

Decision:

1.  That the establishment of an Additional Restrictions Grant scheme, as outlined in this report, for immediate implementation be agreed.

 

2.  That it be agreed that future decisions on recommended grant awards made through the Additional Restrictions Grant scheme will be delegated to the Chief Executive, on recommendation of the assessment panel.

 

3.  That it be agreed that the Additional Restrictions Grant scheme is extended as required under the same conditions in the event that there is a further continuous period of national restrictions (currently anticipated to cease on 2 December 2020) or where Southwark enters into ‘very high’ local restrictions immediately thereafter.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell


20/11/2020 - Beormund Community Centre ref: 7203    Recommendations Approved

To consider the termination of the Common Purpose grant funding to the Beormund Community Centre.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

That the termination of the Common Purpose grant funding to the Beormund Community Centre be approved as the organisation has closed and that no further payments will be made to the Centre including the suspended payment which was due on 1 October 2020.

 

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


20/11/2020 - Southwark School Streets - 2020/21 Batch 3 ref: 7202    Recommendations Approved

To approve the implementation of the traffic and highway improvements,

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

Decision published: 23/11/2020

Effective from: 01/12/2020

Decision:

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

Wards affected: Dulwich Hill; Faraday; Goose Green; North Bermondsey; Rotherhithe; St Giles;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


23/11/2020 - Adopt the amendment to the Section 106 Planning Obligations and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Supplementary Planning Document 2015 - Carbon Offset - Green Fund Calculation Clause

To adopt the Carbon Offset - Green Fund Calculation Clause 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety 2021-23

Decision due date: Not before 27/11/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Juliet Seymour

Notice of decision: 23/11/2020


03/11/2020 - Notification of any items of business which the chair deems urgent ref: 7195    Information Only

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

Made at meeting: 03/11/2020 - Planning Committee (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 21/11/2020

Effective from: 03/11/2020

Decision:

The chair announced that the following additional documents had been circulated before the meeting:

 

1.  Supplemental Agenda No.1 containing item 6.2

2.  Supplemental Agenda No.2 containing:

o  Members’ pack

o  the addendum report relating to items 6.1 and 6.2


19/11/2020 - Community Investment Plans - Allocation of local Community Infrastructure Levy Phase 1

To approve community infrastructure plans for the first phase of completed wards

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 19/11/2020


30/10/2020 - Gateway 2 approval to the stage 1 appointment of the main works contractor for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project

Stage 1 selection 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, Autism Spectrum Disorder resource, multi-use games areas and general landscaping

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


30/10/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy: financial remit 2022-23 and scene setting

To note the financial remit for 2022-23 and medium term

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


30/10/2020 - Approval of the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2021-22 and rent setting

To consider the opportunity to acquire housing to be built at this location

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


30/10/2020 - Treasury Management Performance - 2020-21 annual report and prudential indicators

To note the treasury management performance and outturn for prudential indicators on capital finance, debt and investments 2020-21

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


01/10/2020 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000 - May 2020

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2020-21, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report outturn 2020-21    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital outturn position for 2020-21

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - 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: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - 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: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - 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: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - To include new schemes to the New Homes Programme

Seeking approval to add new schemes in the New Homes Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - 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: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - Gateway 1: Tier 4 Drug and Alcohol Placements Dynamic Purchasing System

Approval of a further funding allocation for, and use of, the Tier 4 Dynamic Purchasing System to procure Tier 4 residential drug and alcohol treatment placements

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 01/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


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 - 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


01/07/2020 - Prevention Outbreak Control Plan for Southwark

To agree the Prevention Outbreak Control Plan for Southwark

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health

Decision due date: Not before 09/07/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

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 - 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 - 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


01/06/2020 - 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 - 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: 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 - 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


01/05/2020 - 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


01/04/2020 - 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


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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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


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 - 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


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


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


01/08/2019 - 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


01/03/2019 - 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