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Decisions

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


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


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

To approve contract extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 29/09/2020

Effective from: 29/09/2020

Decision:

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

 

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

 

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

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


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

To approve contract extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 29/09/2020

Effective from: 29/09/2020

Decision:

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


22/09/2020 - Resident Participation Fund ref: 7158    Recommendations Approved

To agree allocation of elements of the resident participation fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Equalities

Decision published: 22/09/2020

Effective from: 30/09/2020

Decision:

1.  That the proposed 2020-21 budget expenditure for the newly established £930k Resident Participation Fund. (See Appendix 1) be approved.

2.  That it be noted and approved that the grant budget for Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO) of £228k for April 2020 to March 2021, attached as Appendix 2, and the KPIs, attached as Appendix 3 and noted that this is a departure of what was agreed by Cabinet in February 2020 in response to the current pandemic situation. As part of its condition of grant funding, SGTO will be expected to produce a programme of work for the year 2020-21, indicating the activities it intends undertaking in respect of the grant funding, and the outcomes it aims to achieve through this expenditure.

3.  That it be noted and approved that the grant budget for Citizens Advice Bureau - independent Leaseholder Advice of £90k from April 2020 to March 2021 - attached as Appendix 4 and noted that this is a departure of what was agreed by Cabinet in February 2020 in response to the current pandemic situation.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


08/09/2020 - Gateway 2 approval to the appointment of the demolition contractor for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project ref: 7157    Recommendations Approved

Contract award for the appointment of a contractor to carry out demolition and enabling works on the phase 2 site of The Charter School East Dulwich project to prepare it for the  main works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 08/09/2020

Effective from: 16/09/2020

Decision:

 

1.  That the award of the demolition and enabling contract for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project to John F Hunt Regeneration Limited in the sum of £1,589,524 consisting of £676,690 plus a provisional sum not to exceed £912,834 for asbestos removal costs be approved.

 

2.  That a project contingency sum of £122,476 to meet any unforeseen costs be approved. This sum is the difference between the £1.712m approved at GW1 stage and £1,589,524.

 

3.  That the decision to approve any spend against the project contingency sum be delegated to the Director of Education.

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


01/09/2020 - Gateway 2 - Supply of gas and electricity to Southwark Council ref: 7150    Recommendations Approved

To approve the suppliers and purchasing decisions within the framework agreement

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

Decision published: 02/09/2020

Effective from: 10/09/2020

Decision:

 

 

1.  That in consultation with the cabinet member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency, that the use of LASER’s appointed energy framework suppliers for the supply of gas and electricity through the framework duration (October 2020 to March 2025) be approved. The total cost is estimated at £67.5m. The breakdown of contract spend between the appointed suppliers is estimated at; Npower (LASER Framework Y18003 - corporate electricity supplies, HRA and street lighting) at £5m per annum (up to £22.5m over 4.5 years), and Corona Energy (LASER Framework Y18002 - corporate gas supplies) at £10m per annum (up to £45m over 4.5 years).

 

2.   That the management options and purchasing strategies be approved as follows:

 

·  The council use the fully managed service for all meters where the additional fee is equivalent to less than 3.6% of the annual billed cost of each meter, and to use the procurement only approach for the meters where the fee would equate to above 3.6% of the total annual cost.

·  The council uses the PIA purchasing strategy for both electricity and gas for an initial 18month period.

Further detail on these options can be found in paragraphs 10-21 of the report.

 

3.   That the use of the Renewables Energy Guarantee of Origin (REGO) backed ‘green’ tariff for Corporate Estate (Schools, Civic Buildings, Street Lighting etc.), as part of the council’s commitment to carbon reduction as detailed in paragraphs 22-26 of the report be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


18/08/2020 - Covid-19 – Post lockdown highway schemes Batch 2 ref: 7148    Recommendations Approved

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

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

Decision published: 01/09/2020

Effective from: 09/09/2020

Decision:

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

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


28/08/2020 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Void Works for Traded Services Contract A & B & C ref: 7147    Recommendations Approved

To agree an 18 month extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 01/09/2020

Effective from: 09/09/2020

Decision:

1.  That the variation of the Void Works for Traded Services Contract A to BCS (Electrical And Building Services) Ltd (BCS) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 12 months from 1 September 2020 at an estimated additional cost of £900,000 making a total estimated contract value of £1,659,955 be approved.

2.  That the variation of the Void Works for Traded Services Contract B to GC Construct Ltd (GCC) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 12 months from 1 September 2020 at an estimated additional cost of £900,000 making a total estimated contract value of £1,499,472 be approved.

3.  That the variation of the Void Works for Traded Services Contract C to Sandersons Building Services Ltd (Sandersons) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 12 months from 1 September 2020 at an estimated additional cost of £900,000 making a total estimated contract value of £2,733,329 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


28/08/2020 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Temporary Accommodation Void Works for Traded Services Contract A & B ref: 7146    Recommendations Approved

To agree an 18 month extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 01/09/2020

Effective from: 09/09/2020

Decision:

 

1.  That the variation of the Temporary Accommodation (TA) Void Works for Traded Services Contract A to BCS (Electrical And Building Services) Ltd (BCS) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 12 months from 1 September 2020 at an estimated additional cost of £489,030 making a total estimated contract value of £989,030 be approved.

 

2.  That the variation of the Temporary Accommodation (TA) Void Works for Traded Services Contract B to GC Construct Ltd (GCC) to extend the term of the contract for a period of 12 months from 1 September 2020 at an estimated additional cost of £550,577 making a total estimated contract value of £1,050,577 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


13/07/2020 - Southwark Outbreak Prevention and Control Plan for Pandemic Coronavirus, 2020 ref: 7140    Recommendations Approved

To approve the draft Southwark Outbreak Prevention and Control Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Public Health

Decision published: 13/07/2020

Effective from: 13/07/2020

Decision:

That the draftOutbreak Prevention and Control Plan for Southwark be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Jin Lim


06/07/2020 - Leisure Management Contract - Post COVID review and management arrangements    Recommendations Approved

Interim management arrangements post COVID to enable a full review and evaluation of the options for the long-term management of the council’s leisure centres in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Rebecca Towers

Notice of decision: 06/07/2020


03/07/2020 - Determination of Objections - South East Bermondsey CPZ ref: 7129    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision published: 03/07/2020

Effective from: 11/07/2020

Decision:

1.  That the three objections received during statutory consultation relating to the proposal to introduce a new parking zone in the South East Bermondsey area be rejected and that officers be instructed to provide a response directly to each objection individually. The officer’s response to each of the objections is outlined in Appendix A of the report.

 

2.  That the implementation of a parking zone in the South East Bermondsey area as shown in Appendix B of the report, including making the Traffic Orders, be approved. 

 

3.  That it be noted that officers will review the parking zone in six to nine months after implementation and will advise on whether operation days and times should be retained or amended in consideration of the consultation results.

 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


03/07/2020 - Gateway 3: Variation Decision – Extension to the Garages minor works and maintenance contract ref: 7128    Recommendations Approved

To approve an eighteen month extension to the contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 03/07/2020

Effective from: 11/07/2020

Decision:

That the contract extension of the garages minor works and maintenance contract (the contract) to PRB Estates Ltd (PRB) for a period of 18 months from 15 July 2020 to 31 January 2022 with a three month break clause at an estimated cost of £923,000 be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


03/07/2020 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - Southwark Athletics Centre Building (Main Contractor) updated to include carbon reduction measures

To approve the award of contract updated to include carbon reduction measures

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

Decision due date: 07/2020

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/07/2020 - Gateway 2: Contract Award Approval - Barrister Framework ref: 7126    Recommendations Approved

Contract award decision

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision published: 01/07/2020

Effective from: 09/07/2020

Decision:

1.  That the council joining the London Boroughs’ Legal Alliance (LBLA) as an associated member to enable use of their barrister framework to provide barrister services to the council for a period of up to three years and six months from July 2020 at an estimated annual value of £900,000 and an estimated total value of £3.2m be approved.

 

2.  That the council entering into an access agreement with the City of London Corporation for participation in the LBLA framework and an agreement with Kennedy Cater Limited, who manage the framework at an estimated annual cost of £6,463, making an estimated total fee of £22,620 as further detailed in paragraph 17 of the report be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


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 2 approval to the appointment of the main works contractor for phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich project

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

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/07/2020


01/07/2020 - 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 - 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 - Nursing Care Provision

In borough beds at Tower Bridge Nursing Care Home

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 08/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

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


01/07/2020 - 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


29/06/2020 - Gateway 2: Contract award approval - South Dock Marina: Lock Gates and Structural Works ref: 7125    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of the contract

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

Decision published: 29/06/2020

Effective from: 07/07/2020

Decision:

 

That the award of the South Dock Marina: Lock Gates and Structural Works contract to DiveCo Marine Ltd in the sum of £834,947.14 for a period of 8 months commencing on 5 October 2020 be approved..

 

That the allocation of a contingency budget totalling £166,989.43 (20%), which will be held within the capital project budget if the contingency is utilised the total contract value will be £1,001,936.57, be approved.

 

Wards affected: Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


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 - Tustin Estate Rebuilding Option

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


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

To set the council tax levels

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


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

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

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

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2020


01/06/2020 - 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 - GW2 Asbestos Removal Services Contract A and B

Contract award approval of Asbestos Removal Services to Engineering Services

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/05/2020


01/05/2020 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy for Main Works at 21-23 Parkhouse Street

Procurement Strategy to deliver new council homes at 21-23 Parkhouse Street

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

Decision due date: 08/2020

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

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 - Inclusion of Scheme within the New Homes Programme

Seeking approval to include further schemes in the New Homes Programme

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

Decision due date: 08/2020

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 - Gateway 2 Silverlock QHIP 2019/20

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Director of Adult Social Care

Decision due date: 05/2021

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

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

To approve providers for Southwark Council’s framework.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Equality Framework    Recommendations Approved

Review of the approach to equality and adoption of equality framework

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Diversity Standard

review and amendment of existing diversity standard

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


01/04/2020 - Volunteer policy

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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

Approval of the heat networks strategy and investment plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2020


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 - Treasury Management - mid year update 2020-21

To note treasury management operational activity at mid year

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Southwark Housing Strategy 2020

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Homeowner Improvement Plan

To review and agree the proposed homeowners improvement plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 28/02/2020


28/02/2020 - Housing Allocations Scheme

Commence a 12 week consultation exercise with housing associations. Partners and households on the housing register relating to the proposed new housing allocations scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

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


31/01/2020 - TMO allowance review

To review the allowances that TMO receive from the council

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Housing Management and Modernisation

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 31/01/2020


31/12/2019 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Finance, Performance and Brexit

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


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

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2019


02/12/2019 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Asbestos Consultancy Services Contract A & B

To agree a 2 year extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/12/2019


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

To agree a 3 year extension to the contracts

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2020

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/12/2019


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

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2020

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Eleanor Kelly

Notice of decision: 01/11/2019


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

Approval of the strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2021

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/08/2019


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

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

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

Decision due date: 02/2021

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/05/2019


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

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2021

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2019


01/03/2019 - 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