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Decisions

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

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

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 25/05/2021

Effective from: 03/06/2021

Decision:

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

 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


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

To agree a 3 year extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 13/05/2021

Effective from: 21/05/2021

Decision:

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

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


10/05/2021 - GW3 Quality Auditing of Mechanical Services ref: 7333    For Determination

To agree a 5 year extension to the contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 10/05/2021

Effective from: 18/05/2021

Decision:

 

 

 

 

1.  That it be agreed that prior approval be granted for the variation of the quality auditing of mechanical services contract to Gas Advisory Services Ltd (trading as Phoenix Consultancy Management) (PCM) to extend the term of the contract for a period of five years from 4 January 2021 at an estimated additional cost of £185k per annum making a total estimated extension cost of £925k and estimated contract value of £1.85m for 10 years.

 

2.  That the shortening of the written notice period provision to be given to PCM from 3 months to one month for this variation, be noted.

 

 

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


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

Approval to set fees/charges following consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 09/04/2021

Effective from: 17/04/2021

Decision:

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

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


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

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 31/03/2021

Effective from: 10/04/2021

Decision:

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

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


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


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


10/02/2021 - Gateway 3 Contract variation Adams Gardens QHIP Major Works Housing and Asset Management ref: 7291    Recommendations Approved

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 11/02/2021

Effective from: 19/02/2021

Decision:

That formal prior approval be given to the additional spend for Adams Gardens QHIP 2018/19 call-off contract with A&E Elkins Ltd.

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


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


02/02/2021 - Minor Traffic Schemes 20/21 Batch 2 ref: 7285    Recommendations Approved

To implement non-strategic traffic and highway improvements

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

Decision published: 04/02/2021

Effective from: 12/02/2021

Decision:

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

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


05/01/2021 - To add new schemes to the New Homes Programme  ref: 7257    Recommendations Approved

Seeking approval to include new schemes in the New Homes Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 05/01/2021

Effective from: 13/01/2021

Decision:

 

1.  That it be agreed that the schemes listed in paragraphs 32 and 37 of the report and outlined individually below are worked up in accordance with the individually identified recommendations and in line with the Charter of Principles and statutory consultation under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985for inclusion in the New Homes Delivery Programme; 

 

Refurbishment / Remodeling former hostel sites

a)  Camberwell Road 76-78

b)  Queens Road 225-227

c)  Southampton Way 75-77

d)  Trafalgar Avenue 25-27

e)  Trafalgar Avenue 46

f)  Grove Lane 93

g)  Herne Hill 93

h)  Wood Vale 17-19

i)  Linden Grove No 2

 

New Build

j)  Priter Road 1-36

 

 

Estate Infill sites

k)  49-56 Dodson Street and garages

l)  Rochester Estate: Parking Court

 

2.  That it be noted that the programme of relocation of existing hostel residents to self-contained accommodation as a result of the response to Covid 19, and acknowledgment that units are no longer suitable for housing residents.

 

3.  That it be noted that the majority of the hostels are now empty and the units have been secured 

 

4.  That it be noted that a further report addressing the rehousing strategy for tenants and leaseholders affected by the scheme referred to in paragraph 41 of the report will be brought forward in line with the council’s constitution.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


04/01/2021 - Addition of Roof Top Home development opportunities to the New Homes Programme ref: 7256    Recommendations Approved

Seeking approval for the addition of Roof Top Home Development opportunities to the new Homes Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing

Decision published: 04/01/2021

Effective from: 12/01/2021

Decision:

 

1.  That it be agreed that the schemes listed and outlined individually below, are added to the New Homes Programme in accordance with the Charter of Principles and statutory consultation under Section 105 of the Housing Act 1985 to enable further co design with local residents and consultation.

 

a)  Southampton Way

b)  Gaywood Estate

c)  Lancaster Estate

d)  Rockingham Estate

e)  Pennack Road

f)  Clifton Estate

g)  Rennie Estate

h)  Nunhead Estate

i)  100-138b Camberwell Grove

j)  Unwin and Friary Estate

 

2.  That it be noted that the rooftop development proposals offer a sustainable and low carbon alternative of delivering new council homes.  Co-designed with residents they can enhance the local amenity, meet fire safety requirements, maintain or improve the structural integrity of proposed blocks and deliver high levels of modern methods of construction.

 

3.  That it be noted that the new sites are estimated to deliver 237 new homes for council in the borough, of which 196 will be roof to development (RTD) homes and 23 will be homes on infill sites in these estates.

 

4.  That it be noted that a further decision for the Cabinet Member for Housing on further sites towards the New Homes Programme targets is on the forward plan for January 2021.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


28/12/2020 - Common Purpose 2 year grants programme 2021-23 ref: 7255    Recommendations Approved

To agree the award of common purpose 2 year grants

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision published: 04/01/2021

Effective from: 12/01/2021

Decision:

That the funding recommendations for voluntary sector organisations delivering services under the 2 year ‘community engagement’ Common Purpose grants programme 2021-23, be approved subject to Council Assembly approval of the council’s budget. The recommendations are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


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


12/11/2020 - Fairer Contributions Policy - Further Consultation (Direct Debit discount) ref: 7199    Recommendations Approved

To give permission to approach the affected residents through consultation to set fees/charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency

Decision published: 12/11/2020

Effective from: 20/11/2020

Decision:

That  the proposed consultation on changes to the Adult Social Care “Fairer Contributions Policy” be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


06/11/2020 - COVID-19 Test & Trace Support Payments ref: 7197    Recommendations Approved

To agree Southwark’s Test and Trace Support Payment Scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision published: 06/11/2020

Effective from: 06/11/2020

Decision:

1.  That the introduction of the COVID-19 Test and Trace Support policy with effect from 12 October 2020 and payments made to date be approved.

 

2.  It be agreed that the Strategic Director Finance and Governance be provided with the delegated responsibility to make future decisions on amendments to the scheme following further review and consultation. 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dominic Cain


04/11/2020 - Agreement on pay, terms and conditions of service for trade, craft and associated employees ref: 7196    Recommendations Approved

Approval to implement revised pay, terms and conditions of service for trade, craft and associated employees

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

Decision published: 05/11/2020

Effective from: 13/11/2020

Decision:

It be agreed that the Strategic Director Environment and Leisure in consultation with the Strategic Director Housing and Modernisation:

a)  Notes the changes to the pay and conditions of service for trade and craft workers within Building Services, Pest Control Services and Asset Management Services which has been agreed ‘in principle’ through collective bargaining with the recognised Trade Unions, Unite, Unison and GMB.

b)  Approves the revised career pay scheme and agrees to a formal offer being communicated to the Trade Unions which varies the terms and conditions of trade and craft workers within the above-mentioned services through the implementation of a career grade structure (appendix 1of the closed report) which has been designed to work with and alongside the ‘Red’ Book Craft Workers terms and conditions of service.

 

c)  Notes the outcome of the job evaluation of the Pest Control Technician job description.

d)  Notes the timetable of events to be actioned to achieve implementation of the new pay scheme. 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


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

To approve award of lead contractor to deliver construction works

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

Decision published: 03/11/2020

Effective from: 11/11/2020

Decision:

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

 

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

 

Wards affected: Chaucer;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


30/10/2020 - Gateway 3 – Variation Decision Manor Place and Braganza Street Development Agreement and Underwriting Costs

Approval of change to the Development Agreement for the Manor and Braganza sites, so that any costs that council underwrites or becomes liable for can be repaid, when the agreement becomes unconditional

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: Newington;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


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 - GW2 contract award - Construction of social rent homes at Heaton Road

Award of construction contractor

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 04/2021

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


30/10/2020 - Aylesbury Programme - Appropriation of land

Appropriation of Council owned land to planning purposes: 57-76 Northchurch (including ramp) with respect to the detailed consent for Aylesbury Plot 18; and Package B site (subplots 5 and 6,part), with respect to the detailed consent for First Development Site (FDS) 

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


30/10/2020 - Covid-19 – Post lockdown highway schemes Batch 6

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

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

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

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


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 - Discretionary Service Charge Loan Policy Review

To approve a change in the discretionary service charge loan policy review

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/10/2020


28/10/2020 - Neighbourhood Planning - The designation renewal of the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum (OBNF) ref: 7193    Recommendations Approved

To note the consultation and agree the designation renewal of the neighbourhood forum

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety 2021-23

Decision published: 28/10/2020

Effective from: 05/11/2020

Decision:

1.  That it be noted that the consultation on the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum (OBNF) designation renewal closed on 17 September 2020, and 146 representations have been received.

 

2.  That it be agreed to designate the Old Bermondsey Neighbourhood Forum as the Neighbourhood forum the neighbourhood area known as Area A.

 

Wards affected: Chaucer; London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Juliet Seymour


27/10/2020 - GW3 Responsive Repair and maintenance - Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable Contracts (North and South) ref: 7191    Recommendations Approved

To agree a 1 year extension to the contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 27/10/2020

Effective from: 04/11/2020

Decision:

 

 

1.   It be agreed that the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation formalizes his prior approval for the variation of Contract A (north of the borough) Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable contract to Bridgewater Roofing Contractors Ltd to extend the term of the contract for a period of 8 months from 1 October 2020 (as further detailed in paragraph 14) at an estimated additional cost of £960k making a total revised estimated contract value of £3.29m.

2.   It be agreed that the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation formalizes his prior approval for the variation of Contract B (south of the borough) Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable contract to A&E Elkins Ltd to extend the term of the contract for a period of 8 months from 1 October 2020 (as further detailed in paragraph 14) at an estimated additional cost of £584k making a total revised estimated contract value of £2.2m.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/10/2020 - Gateway 3 Re-ablement Services

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

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/10/2020


01/10/2020 - GW2: Contract Award - Nursing Care Provision

Contract Award  for Tower Bridge Nursing Care Home

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

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


01/10/2020 - Procurement: accessibility and social value

To note the report back by the cabinet member for finance and resources on the recommendations of the Education and Business Scrutiny Commission on procurement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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


01/09/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract variation Kirby Estate QHIP Major Works Housing and Asset Management

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract variation Parkers Row QHIP Major Works Housing and Asset Management

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract variation Addy House QHIP Major Works Housing and Asset Management

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Gateway 3 Contract variation Brydale House QHIP Major Works Housing and Asset Management

To agree additional spend

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Review of Void Disposal Strategy

Review of Void Disposal Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - GW2 - Southwark Professional Services contract (highways

To approve the award of the highway Professional Services contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - School Standards Report 2020

Yearly School Standards Report 2020

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Strategic Review of Youth Services 2020

To agree the recommendations and proposed action plan following the strategic review of youth services

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


01/09/2020 - Proposed New Housing Allocations scheme

To commence a comprehensive consultation exercise for a proposed housing allocations scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/07/2020


31/07/2020 - 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 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


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


01/07/2020 - GW3 Ledbury Estate - Fire wardens

To approve the contact extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 04/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - 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


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

To agree a 2021-22 general fund revenue budget

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - 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 - 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 - 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 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 - 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


01/05/2020 - 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 - Gateway 2 - contract award for main contractor for phases 2 and 3 of Peckham Rye Station Square

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

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care

Decision due date: 05/2021

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

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

To note the draft HRA budget and indicative rent increase

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - 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


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 - Southwark Housing Strategy 2020

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - 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


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


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

Approval of the strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/08/2019


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

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

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

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


01/03/2019 - 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