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Decisions

12/02/2024 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 8030    Recommendations Approved

To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 3 2023/24)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 12/02/2024

Effective from: 20/02/2024

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing authorise the write-off of £21,993.48 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Greenwood


09/01/2024 - Positive Futures for Young People Fund 2024-26 allocations ref: 8006    Recommendations Approved

To agree funding allocations for the Positive Futures for Young People Fund April 2024 – March 2026.

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 09/01/2024

Effective from: 17/01/2024

Decision:

That the Leader of the Council approves the recommendations for the ‘Positive Futures for Young People Fund’ grants programme for the period 1 April 2024 – 31 March 2026 as set out in paragraphs 17 to 21 of the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Eva Gomez


14/12/2023 - Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 ref: 8001    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance

Decision published: 15/12/2023

Effective from: 16/12/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet member for Communities, Democracy and Finance approves the write-off of the debts detailed in Appendix 1 of the report, totalling £396,276.45 (multiple write-offs).

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Charlotte Crane


05/12/2023 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000 ref: 7991    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance

Decision published: 05/12/2023

Effective from: 13/12/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance approves the write-off of the debts detailed in Appendix 1 of the closed report totalling £245,758.51 (multiple write-offs).

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Charlotte Crane


28/11/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract award approval: CCTV upgrade ref: 7980    Recommendations Approved

To approve the contract award for the CCTV Upgrade

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

Decision published: 28/11/2023

Effective from: 06/12/2023

Decision:

That the award of the contract for the council’s CCTV upgrade to Tyco Fire and Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd, for a period of 3 years commencing 1 December 2023, with no extension periods, and a total estimated value of £2.75 million, be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


12/11/2023 - Proposal for a community partner grant programme to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy    Recommendations Approved

To approve the offer of a community partner grant programme to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


06/11/2023 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7971    Recommendations Approved

To approve the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 06/11/2023

Effective from: 14/11/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing authorises the write-off of £71,413.21 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Deborah Greenwood


01/11/2023 - GW2 The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 construction contract stage 2 ref: 7968    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the award of the stage 2 contract to construct  Phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich

 

 

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 01/11/2023

Effective from: 09/11/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services approves the award for the main works contract for Phase 2 of The Charter School East Dulwich to Neilcott Construction Limited for a contract sum of no more than £11,450,000 for a period of 50 weeks commencing on 27 November 2023, subject to the Department for Education confirming the funding.

 

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: Claire Boadu


28/09/2023 - Thriving High Streets Fund (Part 2) ref: 7945    Recommendations Approved

Approve grant funding from the Thriving High Streets Fund.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business

Decision published: 28/09/2023

Effective from: 06/10/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business agrees to the award of £109,449 of grant funding from the Thriving High Streets Fund. The projects recommended for award are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nazmin Yeahia


16/08/2023 - Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Grant awards - Round 3 ref: 7932    Recommendations Approved

To award capital grant awards to community groups applying to round 3 of the ASOL grant.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision published: 16/08/2023

Effective from: 24/08/2023

Decision:

That the 10 organisations listed in Table 3 of the report be awarded the funding set out in Table 3 of the report (a total of £101,854) to deliver their projects under the Active Southwark Olympic Legacy Grant scheme to support residents to be more physically active.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


02/08/2023 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7925    Recommendations Approved

The write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 1 2023/24) was approved.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 04/08/2023

Effective from: 12/08/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


31/07/2023 - Parking Enforcement Protocol ref: 7918    Recommendations Approved

Approves the parking enforcement protocol

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets

Decision published: 31/07/2023

Effective from: 08/08/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air & Streets approves the parking enforcement protocol.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Wade


26/07/2023 - Minor Traffic Schemes Tranche 1 23-24 ref: 7916    Recommendations Approved

To implement non-strategic traffic and highway improvements including parking regime changes.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets

Decision published: 26/07/2023

Effective from: 03/08/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air & Streets

 

1.  Considers and approves the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary Streetspace measures, detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised in Table 1.

 

2.  Notes the highway measures are subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

 

3.  Instructs officers to proceed with the making of the permanent TMOs which fully support the Council’s Streets for People aspirations.

 

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Camberwell Green; Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; North Bermondsey; North Walworth; Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham Rye; Rotherhithe; Rye Lane; South Bermondsey; St Giles;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


25/07/2023 - Gateway 2 - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Buses Contract Award ref: 7913    Recommendations Approved

Approval of contract award

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 25/07/2023

Effective from: 25/07/2023

Decision:

1.  That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services  in consultation with the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees formalises the prior approval to award the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Bus contract to Healthcare and Transport Services (HATS),for a period of two years from 1 September 2023 with an option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

 

2.  That the Strategic Director, Children and Adult Services and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, note the estimated value of this contract is £6.6 million with a lifetime value of £10.1 million if the 12 month extension option is agreed. 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


18/07/2023 - Gateway 3 – Variation Decision: The Charter School East Dulwich Phase 2 demolition and strip out works ref: 7911    Recommendations Approved

Contract variation approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 18/07/2023

Effective from: 26/07/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services;

 

1.  Approves the variation of the contract with John F Hunt Regeneration Limited for demolition and enabling works for The Charter School East Dulwich Phase 2 by £887,402 excluding VAT for the additional costs to the end of June 2023.

 

2.  Approves the variation of the contract with John F Hunt Regeneration Limited for demolition and enabling works for The Charter School East Dulwich Phase 2 by £101,242 excluding VAT for security and scaffolding costs to the end of October 2023.

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


03/07/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 temporary teaching accommodation ref: 7897    Recommendations Approved

Approval of award of the contract for the supply of temporary modular teaching accommodation for phase 2

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 03/07/2023

Effective from: 11/07/2023

Decision:

 

 

That the Strategic Director,  Children and Adult Services;

 

1.  Approves the award of The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 temporary teaching accommodation contract to REDS10 Ltd. in the sum of £689,085.50 for a period of 13 months commencing July 2023.

 

2.  Notes that £185,058.87 of the costs relate to the Autism Spectrum Disorder resource and will be funded from agreed council budgets.

 

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


26/06/2023 - Implementation of School Streets on the Kingswood Estate ref: 7895    Recommendations Approved

To consider the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets

Decision published: 26/06/2023

Effective from: 04/07/2023

Decision:

 

1.  That the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary streetspace measures for Kingswood Estate, incorporating Dulwich Wood Primary School and as detailed in the appendices of this report, be considered and approved.

 

2.  That it be noted that the implementation to be subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

 

3.  That officers be instructed to proceed with the making of the permanent Traffic Management Order (TMO).

 

4.  That it be noted that the scheme supports the Council’s Streets for People aspirations.

 

Wards affected: Dulwich Wood;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


19/06/2023 - Summer of Food and Fun 2023 holiday programme grant recommendations ref: 7894    Recommendations Approved

To approve the recommended grant allocations for the Food and Fun Summer 2023 holiday programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 23/06/2023

Effective from: 01/07/2023

Decision:

1.  That the use of £806,674 for 37 providers identified for the Summer of Food and Fun Holiday Programme as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme for 2023, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be approved by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.

 

2.  That the use of the remaining £105,000 of the summer grants budget to support providers to make places available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities be approved by the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


20/06/2023 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy Approval New contract for Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) and volunteering: 2024 onwards ref: 7893    Recommendations Approved

To approve the procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023

Decision published: 20/06/2023

Effective from: 29/06/2023

Decision:

That the procurement strategy in this report for the delivery of a Council for the Voluntary Sector (CVS), infrastructure and volunteering, through a single supplier negotiation with Community Southwark for a total annual sum of £401,283 over a period of up to five years (4+1 years) 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029, making a total fixed contract sum of £2,006,415, be approved.

Lead officer: Jessica Leech


09/06/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - Leisure Insourcing Commercial Cleaning Services Contract. ref: 7888    Recommendations Approved

To approve the award of the Commercial Cleaning Services contract commencing  June 2023.

 

 

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

Decision published: 09/06/2023

Effective from: 09/06/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth approves the award of the Commercial Cleaning Services contract, required for the eight insourced leisure facilities, to Constellia Public Limited, who will sub-contract services to Rapid Commercial Cleaning Services Limited, for a total contract value of £1,299,372 (i.e. £649,686 per annum) for a period of one year plus one year commencing 20 June 2023.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Pugh


07/06/2023 - Community Support and Maintenance - Dementia Grant ref: 7889    Recommendations Approved

Approval of multi-year grant funding

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 09/06/2023

Effective from: 17/06/2023

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing;

 

1.  Formalises prior approval of a three-year grant awardto the Alzheimer’s Society for the sum of £164,000 per year, effective from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2026, the total grant value over the three-year period will be £492,000.

 

2.  Notes the multi-year arrangement will be subject to a termination clause (notice period of 4 months) regarding availability of funding from the Better Care Fund (BCF).

 

3.  Notes that this proposed decision is supported by the Better Care Fund Planning Group made up of officers from Southwark council and NHS South East London (SEL) Integrated Care Board (ICB) who are working under the planning assumption that BCF funding continues for 2023-24 and beyond.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


08/06/2023 - More Vim, More Life Project Grant ref: 7890    Recommendations Approved

Grant funding approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 09/06/2023

Effective from: 17/06/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing approve the allocation of £4,950 to Southwark Black Parents Forum via a one-off grant fund. This grant will part-fund the delivery of their More Vim, More Life Project in Southwark over two dates in June 2023.

 

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Akeema Paul


07/06/2023 - St George's Way - Decision on experimental traffic filter ref: 7886    Recommendations Approved

The consultation and monitoring proposals were approved.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets

Decision published: 07/06/2023

Effective from: 15/06/2023

Wards affected: Faraday; Peckham; St Giles;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


02/06/2023 - Economic Strategy 2023-30    Recommendations Approved

To approve a new economic strategy for Southwark

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 2 - 66 Linden Grove Main Work Contractor Appointment

Contract award approval for main works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 2 Ledbury Estate Development RIBA 3+/4A Architect Appointment

Confirmation of contract Award Approval for Architect Appointment

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 3 – Variation Decision Albion and Renforth – Deed of Variation to the Main works contract

Deed of Variation to the Main works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: CCTV Upgrade

To approve the procurement strategy for the delivery of the CCTV upgrade

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

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - 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, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023

Decision due date: 01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Rent arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

Write off rent arrears over £5,000 but under £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy and Finance May - Jul 2023

Decision due date: 01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - New prices for access to community pitches

New prices for Mint St Park pitch and Leathermarket Gardens pitch due to new management arrangements

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Grant programme for cycling initiatives

Decision to award grants to various external organisations for the promotion of cycling initiatives

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Cycle Future Route 12 - Rotherhithe to Peckham decision to proceed to statutory consultation

Decision to implement walking and cycling improvements following public consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision due date: 07/2023

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

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Queen's Road Controlled Parking Zone

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Nunhead Controlled Parking Zone

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road; Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Extension of New Youth Deal Funding

Extension of New Youth Deal Funding by 12 months

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25

Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 02/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Treasury Management Mid Year update 2023-24

To note the update for 2023-24

Decision Maker: Council Assembly

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Waste PFI Contract, Separate Food Waste Collections

To approve the roll-out of food waste collections to all households in Southwark

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

Decision due date: 06/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Toni Ainge

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Generic Emergency Plan    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the Generic Emergency Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - GW1 SEND Buses Procurement Strategy    Recommendations Approved

Approval of Single Supplier Negotiations

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


02/06/2023 - Gateway 2-Ledbury Estate Development RIBA 3+/4A Architect Appointment

Confirmation of contract Award Approval for Architect Appointment

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/06/2023


01/06/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Peckham Rye Station Square Phase 1 - Approval of final account and settlement Agreement with Circet Ltd for Phase 1 contract ref: 7879    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Planning and Growth

Decision published: 01/06/2023

Effective from: 01/06/2023

Decision:

That the Director of Planning and Growth;

 

1.  Approves the variation of the contract with Circet Ltd (formerly KN Networks Services Ltd) in the sum of £961,800 to reflect contract variations and the Settlement Agreement negotiated with Circet Ltd in order to complete the Works of Phase 1 Peckham Rye Station Square, as detailed in paragraphs 7 to 15 and paragraph 30 of this report, making a total contract value of £6,811,118.

 

2.  Notes any delay in signing this  Gateway will put the new Practical completion of the 14 August 2023, as  stated in the Settlement Agreement, at risk and expose the Council to  further claims for extensions of time by Circet Ltd.  The Settlement  Agreement must be sealed no later than Thursday 1 June 2023.   

 

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Jon Abbott


31/05/2023 - Health Promotion and Campaign pilot project ref: 7877    Recommendations Approved

To approve the allocation of £100,000 grant funding for a Health Promotion and Campaign pilot project

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 31/05/2023

Effective from: 08/06/2023

Decision:

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing;

 

1.  Approves the allocation of £100,000 grant funding for a Health Promotion and Campaign pilot project for the period of 11 months from May 2023 to March 2024.

 

2.  Approves the proposal of how the grant funding will be used, which is detailed in paragraphs 14 and 30 of the report.

 

3.  Note the accompanying slides (Appendix 1) give a detailed breakdown of locations and dates for the events, which will align with national public health and health promotion events.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


31/05/2023 - Beam Up Limited Scheme - to provide services for guests under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme ref: 7878    Recommendations Approved

The award of grant funding to Beam Up Limited to provide services and support for guests under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme be approved.

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

Decision published: 31/05/2023

Effective from: 08/06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


02/05/2023 - Framework for the Positive Futures for Young People Fund 2024-26

To agree the approach and funding envelope for the Positive Futures for Young People Fund grants post March 2024

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - GW2 Style House Contract award of main contract work for phase 2

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Copeland Road Car Park works Contract

Approval of cost increase to contract sum and on cost

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - GW2 - Group Exercise Equipment Purchase Contract

To approve the contract award for the group exercise studio equipment at the insourced leisure centres

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

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off by BT Openreach 2025

Release spend on technology spend corporate wide relating to the switch off of telehphone lines in 2025.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - GW3 Parking and Traffic enforcement and associated services contract

To approve the extension and variation of the parking and traffic enforcement and associated services contract

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - Streets for People Strategy    Recommendations Approved

To approve draft Streets for People transport strategy including:

Delivery of controlled parking/“Ward focused” delivery programme/Strategy documents for consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - Culture and Libraries Strategies consultation framework

To agree proposals for consultation and development of a new Culture Strategy and a new Libraries and Heritage Strategy

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

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


31/03/2023 - 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: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - 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: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - 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: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - GW1 Adult Social Care Lifecycle Programme 2023-2026

To approve a programme of  life-cycle projects to be carried out across the Adult Social Care portfolio of properties over a 2 year period

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - GW2 Mental Health Supported Living Provision

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Policy and Resources: Capital monitoring report 2023-24

To note the forecast capital outturn position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Policy and Resources: Revenue monitoring report 2023-24

To note the forecast revenue outturn position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Streets for People Strategy

To approve a revised transport strategy for Southwark (previously known as the Movement Plan 2019)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Policy and Resources: revenue monitoring report 2023-24    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Policy and Resources: Capital monitoring report and capital programme update

To note the forecast capital outturn position and note the update to the capital programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - LBS Cost of Living Response 2023-24

Note plan for delivery of a new Cost of Living Fund and other support for residents most affected by the cost of living crisis in 2023-24

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - GW1 Integrated sexual and reproductive health services procurement strategy    Recommendations Approved

To approve the recommended procurement strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Amalgamation of Camelot and Cobourg Primary Schools    Recommendations Approved

To approve the amalgamation of Camelot and Cobourg Primary School, entailing the closure of Cobourg Primary School

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Ethical, equitable and excellent care - a vision for Southwark

Approval of the vision for ethical care services in Southwark

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Construction of Beormund Primary School

Approval of award of the main works contract for the construction of Beormund Primary School at the former Bellenden School site

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 03/2024

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - 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: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - GW2 for Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)

Approval of the GW2 for Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs) for Areas 2 and 3 of the borough.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Champion Hill; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; North Bermondsey; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Peckham Rye; Rotherhithe; Rye Lane; South Bermondsey; St Giles; Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Dave Hodgson

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Gateway 3: Deed of Variation Waste PFI

Approval to agree variations to the Waste PFI contract

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

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Clive Palfreyman

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Climate Change Strategy Annual Progress Report and Action Plan Update    Recommendations Approved

To review delivery of the climate change action plan, and progress towards Net Zero by 2030 and approve any changes to the climate strategy and action plan to include climate resilience and adaptation.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Policy and Resources Strategy: financial remit 2024-25 and scene setting    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Senior Management Reorganisation: Phase 2

Approval of the second phase of the council's senior management reorganisation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Communal lighting and landlords electrical installations

To extend the current contracts with BCS (Electrical and Building Services) Ltd & Spokemead Maintenance Ltd whilst a new procurement exercise is carried out and completed.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Heating and Water Repairs, Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement Works

Approval of procurement strategy for district heating refurbishment and replacement works

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Individual Heating & Water repairs and maintenance works    Recommendations Approved

Approval of procurement strategy for repairs and maintenance provision of individual heating and water

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/02/2023 - GW3 - Flaxyard Variation Decision for variation valued over £500,000 (Works)

Approval of cost increase to main works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - Fleet Management Strategy

To approve adoption of a new Fleet Management Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - GW0 - Commercial Fleet Procurement

To approve recommendations for the procurement of commercial fleet vehicles

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - Amendment to the Home Purchasee Grant scheme

To expand the policy to include 1 bedroom properties

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 09/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


30/12/2022 - Refresh of Procurement Framework to support Southwark 2030

Refresh of the Fairer Future Procurement Framework that supports the delivery of Southwark 2030 and includes provision of the Procurement Act

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 10/2024

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Doreen Forrester-Brown

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


01/12/2022 - Gateway 2 - Lift Maintenance, Refurbishments and Replacement

Contract Award

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/11/2022 - Gateway 3: Extension of the Southwark Solicitors Framework

Extension of the existing framework by a further period of up to 18 months

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Doreen Forrester-Brown

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


30/09/2022 - Gateway 0: SEND Buses

Report detailing the Strategic Options Assessment for SEND Buses service provision

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

Decision due date: 11/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/09/2022


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


01/04/2022 - 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


01/11/2021 - 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


01/07/2021 - 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