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Decisions

28/03/2023 - Bermondsey Street Streetspace Schemes ref: 7843    Recommendations Approved

To instruct officers to proceed with detailed design stages and any statutory requirements to implement the scheme.

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

Decision published: 28/03/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

1.  That the 290 responses received in relation to the proposed street improvements on Bermondsey Street and the recommendations made by highways officers regarding the future of the scheme based on the consultation report in Appendix 1, further details in Appendix 2 and 3, and wider council policies be considered.

 

2.  That officers be instructed to proceed with detailed design stages and any statutory requirements to implement the scheme as shown in Appendix 4 of the report which supports the council’s Streets for People aspirations. 

 

3.  That it be noted that a further report will be brought to the cabinet member should the council receive objections at the statutory consultation stage.

 

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


27/01/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - Provision of cycle hangars ref: 7806    Recommendations Approved

Contract award provision of cycle hangars

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

Decision published: 30/01/2023

Effective from: 07/02/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Environment and Leisure approves the award for the supply of bicycle hangars to Cyclehoop. The initial contract period will be two years commencing on 01 March 2023 and ending on 28 February 2025, with a provision for two one-year extensions (2+1+1) at the Councils discretion, based on performance.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


16/01/2023 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 ref: 7798    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 17/01/2023

Effective from: 25/01/2023

Decision:

1.  That the write-off of £1,415,559.04 detailed in Appendix 1 (multiple write-offs) of the report be approved.

 

2.  That it be agreed that the cabinet member advises of any further action they require on any write-off not agreed within the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield


07/12/2022 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Old Peckham Library ref: 7775    For Determination

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 07/12/2022

Effective from: 15/12/2022

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The award of the Peckham Library Refurbishment contract to Stonegrove Ltd in the sum of £2,310,797 for a period of 22 weeks commencing on 3 January 2023 be approved by the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation

 

2.  That the total cost for the works, including relocation costs to the temporary library at Bournemouth Rd of £50,000, Corporate Facilities Management (CFM) fees of £188,864 is £2,549,661 and the allocation of a contingency sum for the reasons outlined in paragraph 59 be noted by the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation.

 

 

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


04/11/2022 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7740    Recommendations Approved

To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 2 2022/23)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 04/11/2022

Effective from: 12/11/2022

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The write-off of £97,402,57 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be authorised by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.

 

2.  That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing advise on any further action they require on any write-offs not agreed within this report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


12/10/2022 - GW2 21/23 Parkhouse Street

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/09/2022 - Gateway 3 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance – Communal Repairs Chargeable Contracts (North & South) ref: 7717    Recommendations Approved

Extension of existing arrangements whilst out to procurement

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 30/09/2022

Effective from: 08/10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


21/09/2022 - Approval of the second round Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Fund ref: 7711    Recommendations Approved

The applications to the second round of the Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Fund, and the decision on projects to be funded (Small to Large grants) be approved.

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

Decision published: 21/09/2022

Effective from: 29/09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


15/09/2022 - GW1 Procurement Strategy Approval Main contractor re-procurement - Wickway Community Centre redevelopment ref: 7710    Recommendations Approved

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 21/09/2022

Effective from: 29/09/2022

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The re-procurement strategy outlined in this report for a single stage tender through the Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) framework – for Construction Works and Associated Services, for the redevelopment of the Wickway Community Centre for an anticipated period of 110 weeks commencing on 24 February 2023, at an estimated contract value of £33,880,000 be approved by the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness.

 

2.  The procurement strategy noted in paragraph 1 replacing the original procurement strategy approved by cabinet on 04 July 2021following the termination of that procurement process as further detailed in paragraphs 9-12 be noted by the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness.

 

3.  The original procurement route selected under the under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework was terminated for the reasons outlined in paragraph 9 be noted by the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness.

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


18/08/2022 - Gateway 3 Variation decision - Parking and traffic enforcement and associated services contract ref: 7698    Recommendations Approved

Contract variation

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision published: 18/08/2022

Effective from: 26/08/2022

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Finance and Governance;

  i.  notes the contents of this report and;

  ii.  approves a variation of the existing contract with APCOA for parking enforcement and associated services as outlined in paragraphs 6 to 8 in the sum of £1,307,383 to enable the purchase of additional automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) safety cameras for school streets, bus stop enforcement and traffic enforcement at banned turns, no entry points and bus lanes from 15 August 2022 to 31 May 2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Wade


09/08/2022 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7695    Recommendations Approved

To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 1 2022/23)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 10/08/2022

Effective from: 18/08/2022

Decision:

1.  That the write-off of £106,411.95 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be authorised.

 

2.  That it be agreed that the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing advise on any further action they require on any write-offs not agreed within the report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


29/07/2022 - Draft Heat Metering Policy ref: 7693    Recommendations Approved

Setting out how the council will manage metering and billing within its heat networks to ensure fair treatment of residents as well as pursuing energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Approval is sought to publish the draft policy for consultation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 01/08/2022

Effective from: 09/08/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


18/07/2022 - Cox's Walk Footbridge - proposed refurbishment works ref: 7682    Recommendations Approved

To approve the proposed option for the refurbishment of Cox's Walk Footbridge

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

Decision published: 18/07/2022

Effective from: 26/07/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for the Parks, Streets and Clean Air approves the proposed refurbishment works to the Cox’s Walk Footbridge as set out in option of the report. This is to use new steel portal frames with pile foundations in front of the abutments and partial abutment/wingwall reconstruction with backfill replacement. The option retains the two oak trees.

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


11/07/2022 - GW2 Older People's Residential Care Provision (Country Court) ref: 7679    Recommendations Approved

Approval of contract award for the provision of older people's residential care

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 13/07/2022

Effective from: 21/07/2022

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Children’s and Adults’ Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, approve the award of a block contract to Country Court Care Homes Limited for a period of ten years from 16 May 2022 to 15 May 2032 with an option to extend for a period or periods of up to five years to purchase 52 nursing care rooms at the Camberwell Lodge Care and Nursing Home in Southwark.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


04/07/2022 - GW2 Alternative Education Provision ref: 7664    Recommendations Approved

To approve the providers for Southwark Council's framework

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 05/07/2022

Effective from: 13/07/2022

Decision:

 

 

1.  That it be agreed that the strategic director for children’s and adults’ services, in consultation with the deputy leader and cabinet member for Children and Young People and Education, approve the establishment of a multi lot framework agreement and approve the appointment of the suppliers in table 1 of the report, for the provision of alternative education for a period of four (4) years from 1 September 2022 for an estimated maximum annual contract value of £1.3m and a whole life contract value of £5.2m.

 

2.  That it be noted that the approved changes to the procurement strategy which were made following approval of the Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy report as set out in paragraphs 7 and 8 of the report.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


23/06/2022 - Haddonfield - Local Lettings Scheme ref: 7662    Recommendations Approved

To approve the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Haddonfield Estate.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 24/06/2022

Effective from: 02/07/2022

Decision:

 

 

 

1.  That  the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Haddonfield Estate where 50% of the properties will be allocated to existing council tenants within the local area be approved.

 

2.  That the further criteria applied to tenants of the local lettings scheme be noted:

 

  i.  The local area is defined as tenants on the immediate estate where the development is located and the nearby estate:

 

-  Haddonfield Estate

-  Nearby blocks and street properties.

 

  ii.  Rent arrears of less than four weeks or £50 if claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of offer.

 

  iii.  Households can only move upon successful completion of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the councils published allocation scheme.

 

  iv.  Only households assessed in a housing need (bands 1-3) will be allocated a property through the local lettings scheme. Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands and priority stars in accordance with our published allocations scheme.

 

  v.  Requests for additional bedrooms above the assessed need will not be considered unless there is a medical grounds confirmed through the Housing Solutions medical assessment. Equally households will not be permitted to move into the new homes if the property is below their assessed bed need, creating a situation of overcrowding.

 

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Ricky Bellot


24/06/2022 - Gateway 1 Styles House New Homes SE1 ref: 7661    Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy prior approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 24/06/2022

Effective from: 02/07/2022

Decision:

1.  That it be approved for the procurement strategy of inviting tenders via the Hyde Framework Agreement as detailed within the report for the construction of new homes in the Styles House Estate at an estimated cost of £14.5m.

 

2.  That the two phases of the project as detailed in paragraph 33 of this report be noted.

 

3.  That the award of the Phase 2 works contract be delegated to the Strategic Director of Housing and Modernisation via a Gateway 2 report for the reasons set out in paragraph 41 of the report.

 

4.  That it be agreed to defer the repayment of the land exchange contract sum of £12.5m and demolition costs of £0.855m until the long-stop date of 11 August 2025 the latest.

 

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


23/06/2022 - Local Lettings scheme - Rich Estates (Willow Walk and Tannery Way) (Peabody) ref: 7660    Recommendations Approved

To approve the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Rich Estates and the local lettings criteria for Willow Walk and Tannery Way.

 

 

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 23/06/2022

Effective from: 01/07/2022

Decision:

1.  That the local lettings scheme for the new homes at Rich Estates where 50% of the properties will be allocated to existing council tenants within the local area and residents of the local Peabody-owned homes who are registered on the council’s waiting list be approved.

 

2.  That the local lettings criteria for Willow Walk and Tannery Way as shown below be approved:

 

  i.  The local area is defined as tenants on the immediate estate where the development is located:

 

-  Setchell Estate

-  Astley Estate

-  Rennie Estate

-  Lynton Road Estate

-  Longfield Estate

-  Jacob Island House (Peabody Housing Trust)

-  Nearby surrounding properties.

 

  ii.  Only rent arrears of less than four weeks or £50 if claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of offer will be permitted.

 

  iii.  Households can only move upon successful completion of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the council’s published allocation scheme.

 

  iv.  Only households assessed in a housing need (bands 1-3) will be allocated a property through the local lettings scheme. Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands and priority starts in accordance with our published allocations scheme.

 

  v.  Requests for additional bedrooms above the assessed need will not be considered unless on medical grounds confirmed by Housing Solutions medical assessment. Equally households will not be permitted to move into the new homes if the property is below their assessed bed need therefore creating a situation of overcrowding.

 

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Ricky Bellot


21/06/2022 - Community Support and Maintenance – Dementia Grant ref: 7658    Recommendations Approved

To formalise a decision to extend a one-year grant to the Alzheimer’s Society for the sum of £164,000 effective from 1 April 2022.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 21/06/2022

Effective from: 29/06/2022

Decision:

That the decision to extend a one year grant to the Alzheimer’s Society for the sum of £164,000 effective from 1 April 2022, in order to continue to provide post-diagnostic support to people living with dementia and the continued development of a Dementia Action Alliance (as part of the wider council commitment to an Age Friendly Borough), be formalised.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


17/06/2022 - Old Kent Road parking zone ref: 7657    Recommendations Approved

Consider the consultation results and make a decision whether to proceed to statutory consultation

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

Decision published: 17/06/2022

Effective from: 25/06/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Parks, Streets and Clean Air:

 

1.  Approves the implementation of a new controlled parking zone (“CPZ”) in Old Kent Road area, operating Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.30pm, subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory procedures. Rationale detailed in Appendix A.

 

2.  Notes that a further report will be brought to the Cabinet Member should there be any statutory objections to the traffic management order required to implement the new CPZ.

 

3.  Approves the position and type of parking bays and restrictions for the new CPZ 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 B).

 

Wards affected: Old Kent Road; South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


16/06/2022 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k)    Recommendations Approved

To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 3 2022/23)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 06/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


15/06/2022 - Gateway 2 Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Taxi Framework ref: 7655    Recommendations Approved

Approval for new procurement of Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Taxi Framework

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 16/06/2022

Effective from: 24/06/2022

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Children’s and Adults’ Services;

 

1.  Approves the appointment of the following companies a Taxi transport  Framework Agreement that the council is establishing:

 

·  Healthcare and Transport Services (HATS)

·  Access Mobility Transport Limited 

·  Allfor Care 

 

for the provision of Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) taxi for children, young people and vulnerable adults for a period of four years commencing on 1 September 2022 at an estimated annual value of £3.3m, making an estimated total Framework Agreement value over the four years of £13.2m.

 

2.  Approves the award of Call Off Contracts (these values are included in the framework value above) for the first year in respect of SEND taxi transport based on the expected levels of activity as follows:

 

·  HATS 48 transport rounds - £1.995m

 

·  Access Mobility Transport Limited, 9 transport rounds – £422k

 

·  Allfor Care, 15 transport rounds – £346k

 

·  additional rounds to be awarded to the value of approximately £537k.

 

3.  Notes that the value of these Call-Off Contracts may be subject to change due to finalisation of operational detail as noted in paragraphs 39 to 41 of this report and agree that any changes will be approved by the Director of Education.

 

4.  Note that in-year changes to Call Off Contracts or award of new rounds will be awarded without the need for a separate gateway report in line with the Children’s and Adults’ Services scheme of management.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nina Dohel


13/06/2022 - Tustin Hidden Homes - Local Lettings scheme ref: 7654    Recommendations Approved

To approve the local lettings scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 14/06/2022

Effective from: 22/06/2022

Decision:

1.  That it be approved that the local lettings scheme for the allocations of the 13 Hidden Homes located on the Tustin Estate where 100% of the  properties will be prioritised for existing tenants in the local area.

 

2.   That it be approved that the local lettings criteria for the Hidden homes is as shown below:

 

  i.  100% of the hidden homes located at Tustin Estate to be advertised through the Homesearch bidding website.

 

  ii.  The local area is defined as tenants on the Tustin Estate. Additional priority is given to tenants on Hillbeck Close before the rest of the tenants on the Tustin Estate, due to the need to move the tenants by September 2022 for the regeneration scheme of the estate to commence. 

 

  iii.  Households residing on the Tustin estate and registered on the councils waiting list prior to February 2020 will also be given preference for the hidden homes through this local lettings scheme.

 

  iv.  Only rent arrears of less than four weeks or £50 if claiming housing benefit at point of application and point of offer will be permitted unless there is a payment plan in place to clear the arrears.

 

  v.  Households can only move upon successful completion of pre-tenancy inspection and interview as per section 5.26 of the councils published allocation scheme.

 

  vi.  Households will be prioritised in existing priority bands and priority stars in accordance with our published allocations scheme.

 

  vii.  Tenants downsizing as part of the regeneration scheme will be entitled to 1 bedroom above their assessed bedroom need. In line with the commitment made by the council in the Tustin Estate Residents manifesto. However, residents will not be permitted to move into accommodation that creates overcrowded circumstances.

 

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


01/06/2022 - Appropriation of Land for Planning Purposes at Mandela Way SE1    Recommendations Approved

Appropriation of Councils freehold land for Planning Purposes at Mandela Way Bermondsey SE1

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 06/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Variation of the Aylesbury Estate Development Partnership Agreement

To approve a further variation of the Development Partnership Agreement with Notting Hill Genesis

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Generic Emergency Plan

To approve the revised generic emergency plan in line with resilience standards for London and lessons learned from C19.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Seavington House

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: Champion Hill;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW2 Children and Family Centres (Areas Camberwell and Dulwich)

To approve funding to lead agency for the delivery of the Children's Centres Programme (Areas Camberwell and Dulwich) for 1 Oct 2022 - 31 March 2024

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW2 ADS Framework Architectural Services for Rooftop Developments Package 2

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Gateway 3 Variation Decision: Adult Integrated Drug and Alcohol Treatment System

Approval of contract variation

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Construction costs for Corelli Court

To agree the funding to write off the debt for Corelli Court building control works

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: South Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Gateway 3 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance - Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

Extension of existing arrangements whilst out to procurement

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval: Enabling works contract including demolition for the Tustin Estate Low Rise Redevelopment Programme

Award a contract to provide enabling works including demolition and site mobilisation for Phase 1 of the Tustin Estate Low Rise Redevelopment Programme

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW3 2 Linden Grove and 17-19 Wood Vale

Works contract sum variation

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW3 - Works contract variation for Daniels Road

Works contract sum variation

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Creation of a Library of Things in the borough

Approval of capital funding for the installation and running of a Library of Things in the borough

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Borough's Tree Works Programme

Contract award approval

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26

To agree a 2023-24 general fund revenue budget

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report, including treasury management 2022-23

To note the forecast revenue outturn position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2022-23

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Treasury Management Strategy 2023-24 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: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Setting the council tax 2023-24

To set the council tax levels

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26

To note the council's deliberations for the 2023-24 general fund revenue budget and agree budget proposals to be recommended to Council Assembly

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources - Capital Programme Update

To note the capital programme refresh and to approve amendments to the capital programme

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Policy and Resources - Capital Programme Update 2022-23    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital monitoring position and any amendments to the capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Asset Management Strategy

Approval of the asset management strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Developing Southwark’s new Borough Plan    Recommendations Approved

To note the process and timetable for developing Southwark’s new Borough Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - Schools Inclusion Charter

Cabinet to approve and sign the Inclusion Charter

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


01/06/2022 - GW2 Technology Transformation Roadmap

Procurement strategy approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/06/2022


29/04/2022 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Gateway 3 Variation Decision - Waste PFI Contract, National Insurance

To approve Veolia cost claim for the increase in the National Insurance Employer's Secondary Threshold contribution rate.

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - 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 Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Former tenant arrears writte offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Gateway 3 Variation Decision - Waste PFI Contract, London Living Wage

To approve Veolia cost claim for adjustment to the payment towards London Living wage.

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - 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 Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - 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 Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Housing benefit overpayment writte offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Former tenant arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW1 Southwark Construction - Employers Agent and Architects Procurement Strategy

Procurement strategy approval for Employers Agents and Architects

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Borough's Tree Works Programme

Contract award approval

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Access to Borough controlled bus lanes

To consider allowing non-blue light emergency service vehicles (ie patient transport) into Borough controlled bus lanes on a trial basis

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

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26 update

To note the council's deliberations for the 2023-24 general fund revenue budget and agree the next step in the budgeting process and to approve the 2023-24 fees and charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Approval of the Housing Revenue Account Budget 2023-24 and rent setting    Recommendations Approved

To approve the HRA budget for 2023-24 and rent setting

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - Policy on remuneration reward and incentives for participants in engagement activity

To set out council wide approach to paying residents for taking part

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW1 Southwark Construction - Contractor Procurement Strategy

Procurement strategy approval for Southwark Construction contractors

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Leroy Street Garages

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Woodland Road Estate

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Fenwick Road

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Pynfolds Estate

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Seavington House

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


29/04/2022 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Kingston Estate

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 29/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26 update    Recommendations Approved

To note, as necessary, any changes and/or progress following the financial remit report submitted in October 2022 including provisional budget options, updates and fees and charges

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Council tax base 2023-24    Recommendations Approved

To set the council tax base and note that the National Non-Domestic Rate base will be signed off by the s.151 officer

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Indicative HRA budget and rent setting 2023-24

To note the draft HRA budget and indicative rent increase

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - School Standards Report 2022

Yearly Standards Report for 2021/22

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Gateway 1 for delivery of new council homes at PC World & B&M, Old Kent Road    Recommendations Approved

Procurement Strategy Approval for main works at PC World & B&M, Old Kent Road

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Gateway 1 for delivery of new council homes at former Folgate Estates

Procurement Strategy Approval for main works at former Folgate Estates

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Recommissioning strategy for Sexual and Reproductive services

GW0/1 report for the recommissioning of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services across Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/04/2022 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Integrated Domestic Abuse Service

Approval of procurement strategy for an integrated domestic abuse service

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


01/03/2022 - Procurement of a Delivery Partner (Developer Contractor) & Financial Plan for the Tustin Estate Low Rise Redevelopment Programme    Recommendations Approved

Enter into a Development Agreement with a Delivery Partner (Developer Contractor) and approve financial plan for delivery of the Tustin Estate Low Rise Redevelopment Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/03/2022


01/03/2022 - Economic Strategy 2023-2030

To approve a new economic strategy for Southwark

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/03/2022


01/03/2022 - Stoney Street and Bedale Public Realm Improvements Stoney Street closure to vehicular traffic

Decision on the implementation of an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO) to close Stoney St. to vehicular traffic’ and changes to Bedale

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

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/03/2022


01/02/2022 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26 update    Recommendations Approved

To note, as necessary, any changes and/or progress following the financial remit report submitted in July 2022

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/02/2022


01/02/2022 - Gateway 2 - New Caledonian Wharf Jetty Replacement

Gateway 2 - Contract award approval for contracts valued over £150,000 (Goods & Services) or £500,000 (Works) for New Caledonian Wharf Jetty Replacement

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

Decision due date: 10/2022

Wards affected: Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2022


01/02/2022 - School Streets 2022-23 Batch 1

Implementation of school streets

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

Decision due date: 08/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2022


31/12/2021 - Queen's Road parking zone

Implementation of a controlled parking zone in the Queens Road area subject to statutory consultation

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

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 31/12/2021


31/12/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report, including treasury management 2022-23    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue position, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2021


31/12/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy 2023-24 to 2025-26 update

To note, as necessary, any changes and/or progress following the financial remit report submitted in July 2022

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2021


31/12/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report, including capital programme update 2022-23    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast current capital programme position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 31/12/2021


31/12/2021 - Air Quality Action Plan 2023 - 2027

Approve draft Air Quality Action Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 31/12/2021


01/12/2021 - GW2 Older People's Nursing Care Provision (Country Court)

Approval of contract award for the provision of older people's residential care

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2021


01/12/2021 - Climate Emergency Annual Progress Report and Update of the Climate Strategy and Action Plan    Recommendations Approved

To agree the annual progress report on the climate emergency and to make changes to the climate action plan and strategy.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2021


01/12/2021 - Climate Change Citizen Jury    Recommendations Approved

To respond to the recommendations of the Southwark Climate Change Citizen Jury including any changes to council policy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/12/2021


01/12/2021 - Gateway 2 – Contract Award Approval Abbeyfield Estate HINE (Maydew House) works Stage 2 (award of the construction phase)

Approval of the contract award

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2021


01/11/2021 - Gateway 2 - Contract award for new homes at Abbeyfield (Former Housing Office site)

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2022

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2021


01/11/2021 - GW2 Learning Disabilities Supported Living Provision

Approval of contract award for the provision of learning disabilities supported living

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2021


01/11/2021 - To add further schemes to the New Homes Programme

Seeking approval to include additional Roof Top Development schemes in the New Homes Programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2021


01/11/2021 - GW2 Mental Health Supported Living Provision

Approval of contract award for the provision of mental health supported living

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2021


01/11/2021 - GW1 Children's Residential Provision

Approval of the procurement strategy for children's residential care provision

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2021


30/09/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2021-22    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2021-22, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2021


30/09/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report outturn 2021-22    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital outturn position for 2021-22

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2021


30/09/2021 - Policy and Resources Strategy: financial remit 2023-24 and scene setting    Recommendations Approved

To note the financial remit for 2023-24 and medium term

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2021


30/09/2021 - Heat metering policy

To approve a heat metering policy which is fair and transparent, encourages efficient use of heat, avoids fuel poverty, and meets legal requirements. The number of heat meters operated within Southwark will rise significantly in the coming years.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/09/2021


01/07/2021 - Gateway 1: The Provision of Care Services in Flexi Care Housing

Approval for the procurement of the delivery care services in of extra care housing

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/07/2021


01/07/2021 - GW2 Works Contract Award for Longfield Estate

Award of new homes construction works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2022

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2021


30/04/2021 - Gateway 2 - Contract award for the construction of new homes at Rotherhithe New Road, SE16

Contract award to contractors to build new homes

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2022

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/04/2021


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