Decisions

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

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.

GW2: Contract award approval – Canada Estate QHIP

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

Contract award approval

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

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

Contract award approval

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

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

Contract award approval

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

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

Approval of the procurement strategy

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

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

Contract award approval

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

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

To approve the council’s entry into an agreement with Lambeth Council for £1,433,333 in Strategic Investment Pot grant funding to deliver workspace projects under the cross-borough South London Innovation Corridor programme.

1.  That the council’s entry into an agreement with Lambeth Council for £1,433,333 in Strategic Investment Pot grant funding to deliver workspace projects under the cross-borough South London Innovation Corridor programme be approved.

2.  That the additional support for talent development and entrepreneurship in the creative digital industries for Southwark residents that will also be available under the programme be noted.

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

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

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

Contract award approval

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To approve a variation to the original contract for works at Willow Walk

That the following be approved:

1.  The variation to Balfour Beatty Construction Ltd (‘Balfour Beatty’) for pre-construction services, early works and main works contracts in respect of the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project for a total variation of £1,156,761. This applies to each contract as follows:

2.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for pre-construction services (PCSA) relating to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project. .

3.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for enabling works related to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project.

4.  A variation to the contract with Balfour Beatty for main works related to the Willow Walk new temporary hostel accommodation and general needs housing project.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To approve appointment of providers to Southwark Works Framework. To approve award of call off contracts.

1.  That the establishment of the Southwark Works framework agreement, for the period July 2019 – July 2023, appointing the suppliers specified below to the framework be approved.

2.  That the individual call-off contracts from the framework as set out below for an initial period of 2 years from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2021 with the option to extend for a further two years be approved.

3.  That it be noted that call-off contracts for Lot 1 will be procured later in 2019, to start in October 2019, and that a further Gateway report will be brought forward for approval.

4.  That it be noted that no providers have been appointed to Lot 9 and that alternative plans are being developed to procure pre-apprenticeship provision, as set out in paragraph 30 of the report.  Approval for these plans will be sought via further Gateway reports as necessary.

To approve the principles detailed throughout the report for the use of Burgess Park Sport Centre by community groups and the formalisation of the ‘free hours scheme’.

1.  That the principles detailed throughout the report for the use of Burgess Park Sport Centre by community groups be approved.

2.  That the formalisation of the ‘free hours scheme’ for the benefit of identified ‘partner clubs’ (paragraphs 25 -31 of the report) be approved.

Note:  Officers recommended the following amendments to the report in light of representations received (amendments set out below):

Paragraph 4 – amend to ‘…under an agreement lasting until 2025’

Paragraph 12 – add ‘Burgess Sport’ to the list of organisations in the bullets

Paragraph 26 – amend to ‘Hours for the after school programme are between 4.00pm and 6.00pm’

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

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

To approve the Tenants Fund budget for 19/20

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

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

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

Variation of contract to transfer the services from CGL to CGL Services Limited

That the variation of the Adult Integrated Drug & Alcohol Treatment System (AIDATS) contract with Change, Grow, Live (CGL; a registered charity delivering health and welfare services) in order to novate the contract to Change, Grow, Live Services Limited (CGL Services; a wholly owned, non-charitable, trading subsidiary) for a period of nine months from 4 April 2019 with the option to extend for a further period not exceeding one year and up to a remaining maximum contract value of £6,518,134 be approved.

1.  To approve the write-off of £111,549.93 of debt detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

2.  To advise any further action required on any write-offs not agreed within the report.

That approval is given for the write off of £111,549.93 of debt detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (multiple write-offs).

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

That approval is given for write off of £955,432.15 of debts set out in Appendix 1 of the report for accounting purposes.

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

That the write off of £84,018.01 of debt detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (multiple write-offs) be approved.

Write off of NNDR over £5,000 but under £50,0000

That approval is given for the write-off of £966,662.84 of debt detailed in Appendix 1 of the report (multiple write-offs).

To agree the 2019-20 discretionary relief policy for revaluation relief and retail relief.

That the 2019-20 discretionary relief policy for revaluation relief and retail relief set out within Appendix 1 of the report be agreed.

Contract award approval

That the award of the District Hearing Network Replacement at Salisbury Estate 2016/17 via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to MPS Housing Ltd for a period of 52 weeks be approved.

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

1.  That the implementation of a new parking zone in the North Peckham area, operating Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm, be approved subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures.

2.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought should there be any statutory objections to the traffic order required to implement the new parking zone.

3.  That the position and type of parking bays and restrictions for the new parking zone and surrounding streets as shown in the outline design save for any amendments which may be required at the implementation stage which may be determined by officers (Appendix 2 of the report) be approved.

4.  That the proposed junction changes on Wells Way, St George’s Way and Commercial Way to facilitate safer walking and cycling be approved, subject to the necessary statutory procedures and minor changes resulting from the detailed design process (Appendix 2 of the report). It should be noted that St George’s Way closure would be under an experimental traffic management order.

5.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought should there be any statutory objections to the traffic order required to implement the cycling and walking interventions.

Approval of Gateway 2: Contract Award Report

1.  That the cabinet member for children, schools and adult care, in consultation with the cabinet member for housing management and modenisation, approve the award of two contracts for the 16+ support and resettlement services to Oasis Aquila Housing and the Salvation Army for a period of 4 years from 1 July 2019 with an option to extend for a further 2 years (1+1). The total estimated maximum value of both contracts for 4 years is £5.6m as further detailed in paragraph 32 with an estimated maximum contract value of £8.6m should the contract extensions be used for both contracts.

-  Contract A (North) Oasis Aquila Housing – Total estimated maximum contract value £2.8m (4 years).

-  Contract B (South) The Salvation Army – Total estimated maximum contract value £2.8m (4 years).

2. That it be noted that the third lot for specialist ‘high needs‘ unit that was approved in the gateway 1 report will not be procured at this time and the business case is being explored with a timescale of June 2019 for considering options.

Southwark’s Council for the Voluntary Sector (CVS), infrastructure and volunteering services and the Emergency Support Scheme 2019-24

That the award of the Council for the Voluntary Sector (CVS), infrastructure and volunteering service and Southwark Emergency Support Scheme (SESS) contract to Community Southwark for a total  annual sum of £783,000 over a period of up to five years (4 + 1 years for both service areas), from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024, making a total maximum contract sum of £3,915,000 be approved.

To allocate £35,000 of grant funding from The High Street Challenge for Round 7 of this funding. The projects recommended for award are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

That £35,000 of grant funding from The High Street Challenge for Round 7 of this funding be allocated to the projects recommended for award in Appendix 1 of the report.

To vary the contract with Capita for resilience processing predominantly for housing benefit and council tax reduction scheme

That the extension of the revenues and benefits processing resilience contract with Capita Business Services Ltd for a period of two years from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2021 at an estimated cost of £750,000 bringing the total estimated contract value for the extension to £1.5m be approved.

The renewal of the lease at Northcott House hostel, which provides temporary, supported accommodation for people in the borough.

1.  That the extension of the lease on Northcott House for a period of 5 years, subject to acceptable terms being agreed with the landlord, with a view to using and managing the buildings as ‘step down’ accommodation for vulnerable adults, deemed able to live independently, pending their move into either a social or private rented tenancy be agreed.   

2.  That authority be delegated to the head of property to agree detailed lease terms and to complete a lease of the premises on the terms (or better) as set out in the report.

To approve debt write off

That the write off of £320,036.54 for the three debts set out in the report be approved.

To recommend that the provision of cycle hangers and associated waiting restrictions as detailed in the appendices and summarised in Table 1 of the report are approved for implementation, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

That the provision of cycle hangers and associated waiting restrictions, detailed in the appendices to the report and summarised in Table 1 of the report, be approved for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

implementation of a footway improvement scheme along Shad Thames

That the implementation of a footway improvement scheme along Shad Thames between the junctions with Queen Elizabeth Street and Tooley Street as shown in the outline design (Appendix A of the report) subject to the necessary statutory procedures be approved.

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

RESOLVED:

1.  That the following be noted:

·  the general fund outturn forecast for 2018-19 of £0.354m under spend, before application of the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) deficit (Table 1 of the report)

·  the continuing pressures on the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG), £7.0m in 2018-19 (paragraphs 21 to 22 of the report)

·  cost pressures in housing and modernisation, largely relating to temporary accommodation (£3.5m) and No Recourse to Public Funds (£0.6m) (paragraph 25 to 32 of the report)

·  the £4m contingency is utilised in full to mitigate the impact of cost pressures within temporary accommodation and No Recourse to Public Funds (paragraph 40 of the report)

·  the general fund outturn forecast indicates a net increase in reserves of £7.0m (paragraphs 51 to 55 and Table 3 of the report), excluding DSG reserve (paragraphs 21 to 22 of the report), arising principally as a result of the creation of the London Devolution Deal Reserve (paragraphs 56 – 57 of the report)

·  the housing revenue account forecast set out in Table 2 of the report (paragraphs 42 to 50 of the report)

·  the treasury management activity to date in 2018-19 (paragraphs 58 to 60 of the report).

2.  That the general fund budget movements that exceed £250,000, as shown in Appendix A of the report be approved.

3.  That it be noted that allocations from the London Devolution Deal Reserve were presented within the policy and resources budget report 2019-20, considered by cabinet on 22 January 2019.

To approve the procurement strategy

RESOLVED:

1.  That it be noted that the current parking enforcement and associated services contract ends on 31 March 2020 providing the council with an opportunity to review the way in which those services are delivered.

2.  That the recommended strategic delivery option (paragraphs 22 to 32 of the report) to bring essential services such as school crossing patrols, correspondence, early appeals decision making and permit services under the direct control of the council’s parking services team be approved.

3.  That it be noted that a gateway 1 report will be prepared for the purpose of obtaining approval of the procurement strategy for the remaining out-sourced works and services based on the cabinet’s decision.

To allocate £30,000 of grant funding to a single Round 7 applicant that has received support from the council to develop their application further. The project recommended for award is set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

That £30,000 of grant funding be allocated to a single Round 7 applicant that has received support from the council to develop their application further. The project recommended for award is set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

To approve the amended statement of licensing policy 2019-2021 as recommended by the licensing committee

Approval of the proposals to reform community councils

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

Report seeking approval of the investment recommendation to secure the future of Walworth Town Hall

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

To approve proposals for the Southwark Pioneers Fund

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

To approve the grant of an option to purchase council owned land at Latona Road SE15

To approve the acquisition of land and buildings at the Old Kent Road SE15

To set out the option to develop a scheme for introducing new water fountains throughout Southwark

To approve adoption of the strategy

Council to adopt new library bylaws

To approve the procurement strategy

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

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

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

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

The decision is a strategic options assessment for the provision of support and accommodation services for adults with mental health needs or adults who are at risk of homelessness due to mental health.

The Commission discussed how to take the review forward, in light of the previous officer presentations and subsequent discussions.

RESOLVED

Field work will be done by conducting focus groups on the issues outlined in the scoping document. These will be done in junction with secondary schools and with youth & community networks, particularly ones those that members have links with.

Social media will be considered.

Primary and secondary school governing bodies, headteachers and safeguarding leads and networks will be contacted with a survey and through direct contacts, where there are relationships

Trafficking and modern slavery will be addressed in a future meeting.

The chair invited Sharon Ogden, Safer Communities Team Manager, Southwark Council, to presentthe report on VAWG circulated with the agenda.  Kate Moriarty-Baker, Director of Quality & Chief Nurse, NHS Southwark CCG imputed.

The following points were made in the Commissions subsequent discussions with officers:

Is the impact of the Women’s Safety Charter being assessed? Members suggested this could be worthwhile, with a follow up survey of women and premises. This follow up would also be an opportunity to bring the charter to the attention of premises once again, as the original staff who signed it may have moved on. Members asked if signing up to the charter could be a licencing condition.

There was a discussion on rolling this out to other councils. Officers said that there have been other initiatives; such as ‘Ask Angela’ and a wave project. MOPAC also have a night safety charter. Evaluation would establish whether this was an impactful initiative and if promotion more widely could be justified. A map would be useful to see coverage to date.

 Officers explained that there were not plans to evaluate this in the work programme and this would incur significant officer time. As such it would need to be planned for; this could be a Commission recommendation.

A map would be useful to see coverage to date.

Kirsten Watters, Public Health consultant, presented on the preventative strand of Southwark’s sexual and reproductive health strategy; Healthy and Fulfilling Relationships – enclosed with the minutes.  

There was a discussion on defining what a healthy relationship was and the different cultural views; it is important to acknowledge these differ. Stigma is an issue preventing people accessing timely treatment. Officers were asked how to combat this and they responded that research and targeted communication can help.

Officers were asked what outcomes they were looking for and they highlighted a focus on prevention and promoting healthy relationships. The approach is to have a more integrated system strategy.

Officers were asked on their views on the present government consultation on Sexual Health teaching – Public Health has provided a professional submission.

A member highlighted the success of the ‘Ask Frank’ drugs information portal and asked if something similar had been considered for sexual health. Officers said that this is not presentably being considered, however the London online testing service is considering a user generated online forum with questions.

Members asked if there was specific Southwark PSHE guidance. Offices said they do suggest toolkits. There is a RE Southwark specific syllabus. Members said it is worth bearing in mind that Academies are exempt from the requirement to teach sex and relationship education. Trusts and standalone schools are more likely to approach the local authority for resources; where as large academy chains may have in-house resources.  A recent Southwark sexual health event saw high attendance from teachers.

Nina Dohel, Director of Education, presented on changes to the delivery of sex education and safeguarding in schools.

Members asked if there was a duty to report back to the local authority. The Director said abuse must be recorded and schools will then consider whether they need to make a report to the safeguarding hub (MASH), the police, or both. A member asked how much reliance can be placed on teachers given their primary focus is on teaching. The Director agreed that schools cannot be the only place for reporting and there is an increasing emphasis on a multi-agency approach by Ofsted which would encompass the school nurse, social workers etc., Ofsted will also look at if children feel able to report concerns, this is often a result of good relationships.  Teachers do have an important role, as do governing bodies in reviewing how safeguarding is working. A member commented that he is somewhat concerned that nobody has to report to the council. The Director responded that Ofsted will look to see if schools are making appropriate action on safeguarding issues. Ofsted and the council will also pick up local intelligence. There have been concerns about a couple of schools becoming closed off; good working relationships are important.

 All schools want to be able to concentrate on the job of teaching, and there are concerns about social issues such as the impact of social media and the rates of youth violence. There are good local networks and process around safeguarding, and good engagement with 60 teachers attending a recent meeting on healthy relationships.

A member asked what is not working so well and the Director said that warning signs are high turnover of staff. The local authority said that they also link with CEO of local Trusts which are growing.

There was a discussion about using online apps to report abuse .Officers said multiple channels are important; and most important are trusted adults in children and young people lives.

Officers were asked if Southwark has high rates of sexual harassment. The community safety lead said one of the issues was young women framing sexual harassment as abuse as increasingly exploitative behaviour has become normalised. Members raised concerns about this. The officer said she had been to a recent conference on Pornography and how this impacts on notions of consent.

Members asked about statistical rates. Officer reported that Harassment is high, others are lower. It also depends on how crimes are recorded. Domestic Abuse is well recorded and officers are satisfied that the data on this is reliable. However for other criminal and harmful practices we can be less sure; part of the VAWG strategy will be to cover this. Members asked if there is consultation with community groups to sense check the data and look for under reporting trends.

The recent domestic abuse campaign has been focused on raised awareness; and there has been a 62% increase in referrals. This could be in large part a result of raised awareness and improved communications – however there has also been a national trend upwards. Members commented on the huge increase and asked what could be done. Officers said that they are recommissioning a wide range of services and considering adding more capacity. Scrutiny could influence this re-commissioning process, as could the emerging VAWG strategy; however the challenge is the financial envelope remains the same.

A member asked about child abuse and referral .There is a national IRIS programme and GPs will refer from there to specialised domestic abuse services. Members asked for more information on this.

RESOLVED

A map from licencing listing all the premises that have adopted the Women Safety Charter will be requested.

A refresh and impact assessment of the Women’s Safety Charter would be timely; and could be a recommendation for cabinet to agree in the VAWG review report.

Data on the IRIS programme will be supplied by officers on the number of GP practices trained in recognising Domestic Abuse and also the referrals made.

Cllr Alice Macdonald declared that she is a trustee of Glitch, which works to tackle VAWG.

Cllr David Noakes said he works for a council as a Community Safety officer, however he advised this is not a conflict.

Cllr Nick Johnson sent apologies, with Cllr David Noakes present as a substitute.

The co-opted education representatives, Lynette Murphy-O'Dwyer and Martin Brecknell,  sent apologies. 

To approve the scheme for implementation of the Forest Hill Road 20 mph scheme.

That the scheme for implementation of the Forest Hill Road 20mph scheme, as shown in the draft outline design (Appendix A of the report), subject to the required statutory procedures be approved.

Decision to extend current domestic abuse service for a further 9 months at the end of its current contract end date of October 2019

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

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

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

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

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

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

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

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

To note the financial remit for 2020-21

To agree the principles of the Estate Improvement Plans, which are a part of the Great Estates Programme

To approve the contract for supporting peoples services mental health

To approve the contract variations for supported housing for 16+

To agree the updated Fairer Future Procurement Strategy

Agreement to sub-phases for rehousing purposes. Agreement to principle of local letting scheme for Plot 18. Approve draft Social Regeneration Charter for Walworth. Note update on programme delivery.

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

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

Report seeking approval of a council strategy for working with faith organisations

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

To approve the Home Owner Fund budget for 19/20

Approval to implement subject to statutory consultation

Contract award for a replacement print document management service

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

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2019-20 round

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2019-20 round

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

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

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

To note the capital outturn position for 2018-19

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

Write off of any NNDR debts over £50,000

To approve appropriation of land for planning purposes and disposal of land to adjacent owner to facilitate a residential – led development, including re-provision of Hollington club

Procurement Strategy Approval

To approve the procurement strategy

Seeking to approve procurement approach as part of the sub-regional framework for residential and independent fostering

To note the recommendations on resident involvement and agree further consultation

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

To dispose of the council’s freehold interest in the properties at auction

To approve the procurement strategy for the works in relation to Cator Street (2)

Contract award approval

That the award of the Elizabeth Estate QHIP 2017-18 via a mini-competition from the major works constructor framework to Saltash Enterprises Ltd for a period of 46 weeks be approved.  

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

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

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

To approve the award of contract

To approve the award of contract

Report seeking approval to procure a new supplier of reablement services