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Decisions

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


10/05/2023 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7865    Recommendations Approved

To authorise the write-off of unrecoverable client contributions debt between £5k and £50k (Quarter 4 2022/23).

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 11/05/2023

Effective from: 19/05/2023

Decision:

That the write-off of £245,620.78 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report be authorised.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


12/04/2023 - GW2 Integrated Community Equipment Service ref: 7853    Recommendations Approved

Approval of contract award for the provision of the integrated community equipment service

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 12/04/2023

Effective from: 20/04/2023

Decision:

 

 

1.  That the award of a contract to Nottingham Rehab Limited (trading as NRS Healthcare) as part of the single supplier framework agreement for the provision of Integrated Community Equipment Services (ICES), which has been procured by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) as lead commissioner for the London Community Equipment Consortium be approved by the Strategic Director for Children and Adult Services.

 

2.  That the Framework Agreement for these services is planned to commence on 1 April 2023 for a period of five years, with an option to extend for a further two years (maximum term of seven years) at an annual cost to the council of £980,000, an estimated five year total cost of £4.9m and an estimated total cost, including extension of £6.8m for seven years be noted by the Strategic Director for Children and Adult Services.

 

3.  That the risk and/or impact of ongoing litigation as referenced within paragraphs 33-34 of this report be noted by the Strategic Director for Children and Adult Services.

 

4.  That the intended use of a fleet of electric vehicles, described in paragraph 64, to deliver the community equipment be noted by the Strategic Director for Children and Adult Services.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


28/03/2023 - Druid Street - Walking and Cycling Improvements ref: 7844    Recommendations Approved

Decsion on the proposals for Druid Street based on monitoring and consultation

 

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 consultation data and monitoring data collected since the scheme was implemented be considered.

2.  That officers be instructed to proceed with a detailed design to improve on the temporary scheme, and address the issues that have been raised in the consultation feedback and the Stage 3 Road Safety Audit.

3.  That officers be instructed to carry out the formal consultation procedure, as required by the Road Traffic Management Act 1984 and the Local Authorities Traffic Orders (Procedure) Regulations 1996, in order to make the experimental measures implemented on Druid Street and Gedling Place permanent.

 

Wards affected: London Bridge & West Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


28/03/2023 - Contract for the Supply of Agency Workers: Gateway 2 Approval ref: 7841    For Determination

Contract award for the supply of agency workers

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 28/03/2023

Effective from: 28/03/2023

Decision:

 

That it be agreed that the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance:

 

1.   Approves the award of a contract for the supply of agency workers via Lot 1 of the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources (MSTAR3) to Matrix SCM Ltd commencing on 4 April 2023 for a period of three years and three months with service delivery commencing on 1 July 2023 at an estimated annual value of £38m.

 

2.   Approves the inclusion of an option to extend the contract for up to two years in one year increments, making a total estimated maximum contract value of £190.5m inclusive of the extensions.

 

3.   Notes that no fees will be payable to Matrix SCM Ltd until service delivery commences on 1 July 2023.

 

4.   Notes the large majority of contract spend will be paid by Matrix SCM Ltd to the agencies in their supply chain who provide temporary workers to the council.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick


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


27/02/2023 - Easter of Food and Fun 2023 grant recommendations ref: 7818    Recommendations Approved

To approve the recommended grant allocations for the Easter of Food and Fun Holiday Programme for 2023

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 28/02/2023

Effective from: 08/03/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing:

 

1.  approves the use of£162,558 for 31 providers identified for the Easter of Food and Fun Holiday Programme as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for 2023. The recommendations are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

2.  approves the use of the remaining £25,500 of the Easter grants budget to support providers to make places available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


14/02/2023 - Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k) ref: 7814    Recommendations Approved

To authorise the write-off of £99,343.88 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, and to advise on any further action required on any write-offs not agreed within the report.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 16/02/2023

Effective from: 24/02/2023

Decision:

That the cabinet member for health and wellbeing authorises the write-off of £99,343.88 of debt as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


09/02/2023 - GW2 Older People's Residential Care Provision ref: 7811    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: 09/02/2023

Effective from: 17/02/2023

Decision:

 

 

That it be agreed that in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, that the contract award for Older People’s Residential Care provision to Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd be approved or an initial period of ten years from 1 May 2023 with an option to extend for a further five years (+5) for an estimated annual contract value of £9.3m and a whole life contract total value of £139.6m.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


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


25/01/2023 - Southwark coordinated admission schemes for Primary, Junior, Secondary and Year 10 - 2024 ref: 7802    Recommendations Approved

To agree the Southwark coordinated admission schemes for primary, junior,  secondary and year 10 admissions for September 2024

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

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 02/02/2023

Decision:

That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People Education and Refugees;

 

1.  Notes that the coordinated admission schemes for Primary (Reception), Junior (Year 3), Secondary (Year 7) and 14-19 University Technical College (UTC) transfer (Year 10) have worked effectively for Southwark residents during the last academic year and have not been changed for the 2024/25 admissions year.

 

2.  Agrees the 2024/25 coordinated admission schemes for Primary (Reception), Junior (Year 3), Secondary (Year 7) and 14-19 UTC transfer (Year 10) admissions attached as Appendix 1, Appendix 2, Appendix 3 and Appendix 4 of this report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


25/01/2023 - Admission arrangements for Community Primary Schools – September 2024 ref: 7801    Recommendations Approved

To agree the admission arrangements for community primary schools for September 2024

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

Decision published: 25/01/2023

Effective from: 02/02/2023

Decision:

That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People Education and Refugees agrees to the Southwark Community Primary Schools Admission Arrangements (“the Arrangements”) for September 2024 onwards as set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


23/01/2023 - London Councils pan London grants programme 2023-2024: Southwark levy ref: 7800    Recommendations Approved

The Southwark contribution to the London Councils grants programme for 2023-24 be approved.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 23/01/2023

Effective from: 31/01/2023

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


12/01/2023 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy Approval - Southwark Works Network Coordination ref: 7796    Recommendations Approved

Procurement Strategy Approval

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 12/01/2023

Effective from: 20/01/2023

Decision:

That the Chief Executive approves the procurement strategy outlined in this report to secure a provider for the Southwark Works network coordination service for an initial period of two years from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025 for an estimated total annual value of £300,000 with an option to extend for a further two years, making the total estimated maximum contract value £1.2m.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Patrick Doherty


11/01/2023 - Minor Traffic Schemes Batch 3 22/23 ref: 7793    Recommendations Approved

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

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

Decision published: 11/01/2023

Effective from: 19/01/2023

Decision:

That the non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary street space measures, detailed in the appendices to this report and summarised in Table 1, be approved for implementation subject to the outcome of any necessary statutory consultation and procedures.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


03/01/2023 - Common Purpose Grants 2019-23: 1 year extension 2023-4: grant allocations ref: 7791    Recommendations Approved

Common Purpose Grants

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 10/01/2023

Effective from: 18/01/2023

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The Common Purpose grants allocations be approved for an additional year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024 by the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance. The Total annual budget for the programme is £801,451. The funding recommendations are listen in appendix 1.

 

2.  It be approved by the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance that one organisation, Cambridge House, no longer be funded as they no longer meet the criteria for a Common Purpose grant.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


22/12/2022 - Approval of Southwark Pioneers Fund Social and Community Programme ref: 7783    Recommendations Approved

To approve the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Social and Community Programme and to agree a grant award of £500,000 of SPF to the Southwark Local Access Partnership.

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Business and Town Centres

Decision published: 22/12/2022

Effective from: 07/01/2023

Decision:

1.  That the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Social and Community Programme as set out in the report be approved.

 

2.  That a grant award of £500,000 of SPF to the Southwark Local Access Partnership (via Renaisi as the accountable body) to support businesses in the social economy be agreed.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Gaskell


12/12/2022 - Walworth Streets for People - Browning Street improvements ref: 7776    For Determination

To approve the implementation of the Walworth Streets for People improvements on Browning Street, subject to statutory requirements, and to instruct officers to proceed to detailed design and statutory consultation.

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

Decision published: 12/12/2022

Effective from: 20/12/2022

Decision:

1.  That the implementation of the Walworth Streets for People improvements on Browning Street, as shown in Appendix 1 of the report, be approved, subject to statutory requirements.

 

2.  That the outcome of the public consultations (Appendices 2 and 3 of the report) be considered.

 

3.  That officers be instructed to proceed to detailed design and statutory consultation.

 

4.  That it be noted that should any objections be received during statutory consultation that officers are unable to resolve so that they are withdrawn then a further report will be presented to the cabinet member for determination of the objections.

 

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


15/11/2022 - Repurposing Democracy Fund 2022/23 ref: 7774    Recommendations Approved

Funding Approval

Decision Maker: Leader of the Council

Decision published: 06/12/2022

Effective from: 14/12/2022

Decision:

That the Leader of the Council:

 

Approve the repurposing of the £20,000 Democracy Fund for the current year (2022/23) to support the Connecting at Christmas Southwark Campaign.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Forid Ahmed


18/11/2022 - 2022/23 Getting Involved Grants (GIG), part of the Resident Participation Fund (RPF) - Review ref: 7753    Recommendations Approved

The recommendations regarding the Review of GIG Grant Administration and Stage 1 decision making, be approved.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 21/11/2022

Effective from: 29/11/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);


17/11/2022 - Common Purpose Grants programme 2019-23: 1 year extension 2023-4 ref: 7752    For Determination

To agree a 12 month extension to common purpose year grants

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 17/11/2022

Effective from: 25/11/2022

Decision:

That it be approved that the extension of the Common Purpose grants programme 2019-23 at the current grant amounts for an additional year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The total annual budget for the programme is £801,451.  The funded organisations are listed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


17/11/2022 - Adoption of Southwark Council Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Approach ref: 7751    Recommendations Approved

Transfer of Southwark Council’s unspent apprenticeship

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision published: 17/11/2022

Effective from: 25/11/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance;

 

1.  Approves an approach to the transfer of Southwark Council’s unspent apprenticeship levy working in partnership with the London Progression Collaboration (LPC) and the GLA.

 

2.  Agrees that operational decisions in regards to implementation of this approach is delegated to the Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Oli Newman


16/11/2022 - Westmoreland Road traffic reduction - experimental scheme ref: 7750    Recommendations Approved

To approve the introduction of an experimental traffic reduction scheme in the Westmoreland Road area.

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

Decision published: 16/11/2022

Effective from: 24/11/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets & Clean Air;

 

1.  Approves the implementation of a camera-enforced traffic filter on Westmoreland Road, under an Experimental Traffic Management Order (ETMO), see Appendix A.

 

2.  Approves the removal of the traffic filter on Phelp Street under Traffic Management Order (TMO), TMO2122-037_WS Merrow Street’ at the junction of Westmoreland Road to improve vehicle access and egress.

 

3.  Instructs officers to communicate the decision through a mail-out to local residents, provided in advance to local councillors and Cabinet member.

 

4.  Instructs officers to carry out a review with residents 6-8 months after the ETMO live date, to inform a permanent decision on the proposal.

 

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


10/11/2022 - Implementation of trial of Bookable Loading Bays ref: 7748    Recommendations Approved

Approve implementation of trials of bookable loading bays

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

Decision published: 10/11/2022

Effective from: 18/11/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air approves the proposals to introduce bookable loading bays in three locations in the borough for implementation through Experimental Traffic Management Orders (ETMOs) in order to assess the effectiveness of the proposal.

 

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; North Walworth;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


09/11/2022 - Winter of Food and Fun 2022 holiday programme grant recommendations ref: 7745    Recommendations Approved

To approve the recommended grant allocations for the Food and Fun winter 2022 holiday programme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 09/11/2022

Effective from: 17/11/2022

Decision:

1.  That the use of £822,976 for 39 providers identified for the Summer of Food and Fun Holiday Programme as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme for 2022 be approved. The recommendations are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

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 (SEND) be approved.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


09/11/2022 - Independent Calling and Visiting Service ref: 7747    Recommendations Approved

Approval of multi-year grant award for the provision of the Independent Calling and Visiting Service

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 09/11/2022

Effective from: 17/11/2022

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing approves the award of a multi-year grant for two plus two (2+2) years to Age UK Lewisham and Southwark for the sums indicated in the table below effective from 1 October 2022, in order to continue to provide the Independent Calling and Visiting service.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


09/11/2022 - Award of funding to increase immigration advice capacity ref: 7746    Recommendations Approved

Grant funding approval

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

Decision published: 09/11/2022

Effective from: 17/11/2022

Decision:

That the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education & Refugeesapproves the award of grant funding to fund Citizen’s Advice Bureau for the period of 1 year a total sum of £60,000 to cover the cost of a full time specialist immigration caseworker.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Douglass


12/09/2022 - Disclosure of Members' interests and dispensations ref: 7741    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Planning Sub-Committee B (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Made at meeting: 12/09/2022 - Planning Sub-Committee B (decommissioned, for planning committees after 20 May 2023, please click the "Committees" tab on the right)

Decision published: 07/11/2022

Effective from: 12/09/2022

Decision:

The following member made a declaration regarding the agenda item below:

 

Agenda item 7.3 – Glengall Wharf Garden, 64 Glengall Road Southwark, London SE15 6NF

 

Councillor Richard Livingstone, a non-pecuniary interest, as the application is in his ward. He had not received any written representations, and agreed to approach this application with an open mind.


07/11/2022 - Determination of Objections for Walworth Streetspace - Cooks Road improvements ref: 7742    Recommendations Approved

Improvements on Cooks Road

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

Decision published: 07/11/2022

Effective from: 15/11/2022

Decision:

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

 

  i.  Considers the 16 valid representations (10 support, 6 objections) for the Walworth Streetspace measures on Cooks Road as summarised in Table 1, received during the statutory consultation.

 

  ii.  Considers the officer’s response to the objections received in relation to the Walworth Streetspace measures on Cooks Road as set out in Appendix 1.

 

  iii.  Instructs officers to write to those that made representations to ensure that they are informed of the outcome of the Council’s decision.

 

  iv.  Instruct officers to make the necessary Traffic Management Order(s). (TMO) to retain the traffic filter at Cooks Road (junction with Otto Street).

 

Wards affected: Newington;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


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


01/11/2022 - Harper Road Improvements

Decision to implement proposals based on outcome of the consultation

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

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Chaucer;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Grant award extension Disability Advice service

To approve the Southwark Community Wellbeing Grant extension for the Southwark Disablement Association service

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - North Peckham Healthy Streets

To approve permanent proposals for the cycle improvements on St George's Way based on monitoring and consultation

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

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Single Supplier contract with Everyone Health

To approve the single contract with Everyone Health to deliver Exercise on Referral, Healthy Lifestyle Hub and Child Weight Management for a period of 9 months and 10 days.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - GW1 Procurement Strategy Approval: Beormund Primary School

To approve the procurement strategy for appointing a contractor for enabling works and the construction of Beormund Primary School

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

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - GW3 The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 demolition and strip out works

Approval to increase the value of the contract for demolition and strip out works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Aylesbury Estate Future Phases Strategy

Alyesbury Estate Future Phases Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Responsive and Planned Maintenance – Fire Protection Chargeable Contracts

Award of contracts A (north of the borough) and B (South of the Borough)

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 04/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - GW2 The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 temporary teaching accommodation

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 due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Locally Led Alternative Housing Delivery Models

Agree governance structure for the disposal of land to organisations such as CLTs

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Land at Elephant & Castle – making a CPO    Recommendations Approved

To use CPO powers to obtain vacant possession of land at Elephant & Castle to enable development to take place.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: North Walworth; St George's;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Refurbishment of 729-733 Old Kent Road

To submit an application for the refurbishment of 729-733 Old Kent Road

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Approval to take a lease of Joe Richards House, SE 15 2QT and Manor Place Hostel, SE17 3BH and of the principle heads of terms

Report seeks authority to complete the leases on the basis of the appended Heads of Terms

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

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

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - GW2 Sceaux Gardens Main Contractor Procurement    Recommendations Approved

SCAPE Framework - main works contract for the delivery of Sceaux Gardens redevelopment scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Closure of St Francis Cabrini Primary School

Closure of St Francis Cabrini Roman Catholic Primary School

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Peckham Rye;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - GW2 18 St Mary's Road main works contract

Approval of award of the main works contract for the refurbishment of 18 St Mary's Road to create a new children's home

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: Goose Green;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Insourcing of the borough's Leisure Services    Recommendations Approved

Issues associated with the insourcing of the leisure service in summer 2023.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Driving up Standards for the Private Rented Sector - Phase 2    Recommendations Approved

To approve the proposal to make an application to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities for selective licensing in 14 additional wards

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Controlled parking implementation and changes to enforcement

Approve controlled parking implementation and changes to enforcement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Gateway 3 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance – Communal Repairs Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

Extension of existing arrangements whilst out to procurement

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Gateway 2 for Intrusive External Wall Surveys

Contract Award for Intrusive External Wall Surveys for High Rise Residential Buildings

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Gateway 0 heating and water

Procurement options assessment for new heating and water service delivery for residential council owned buildings

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Gateway 2 for Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs)

Contract Award for FRAEWs for High Rise Residential Buildings

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


01/11/2022 - Camberwell and Dulwich Children and Family Centre - Grant Award

To approve the extension of the grant award to Dulwich Wood Primary School to operate the Camberwell and Dulwich Children and Family Centre

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

Decision due date: 12/2022

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

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


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


01/11/2022 - Abbeyfield Estate - A Way Forward    Recommendations Approved

To agree a way forward for Maydew House and to start consultation on options for Damory and Thaxtred Court

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/11/2022


31/10/2022 - Pan London E-scooter Trial and Southwark E-bike Trial ref: 7739    Recommendations Approved

To approve extension of Pan London E-scooter trial and proposals for e-bike trial in Southwark.

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

Decision published: 31/10/2022

Effective from: 08/11/2022

Decision:

That:

 

1.  The council’s participation in an extension of the Pan London e-scooter trial and any further subsequent trials should they occur up until 31st May 2024 be approved by the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air.

 

2.  The proposal to trial e-bikes in the borough until 31st May 2024 through entering a memorandum of understanding with each operator of e-bikes be approved by the Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks, Streets and Clean Air.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


25/10/2022 - Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

PLEASE NOTE:

 

This IDM on council tax write-offs (outlined below) has temporarily been withdrawn until further notice. 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


30/09/2022 - Thriving High Streets Fund    Recommendations Approved

Agree delivery model for the Thriving High Streets Fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 30/09/2022


30/09/2022 - Gateway 2 - Procurement Strategy Approval Leasehold and Ancillary Properties Buildings Insurance

To approve the award of the leasehold and ancillary properties building insurance to the successful contractor

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/09/2022


30/09/2022 - Gateway 1: SEND Buses

Report seeking approval for the procurement of the delivery of SEND Bus services

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/09/2022


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


30/09/2022 - GW0 Strategic Needs Assessment for Children and Family Centres

To consider the strategic options for improving outcomes for Children and Young people and families in relation to Children and Family Centres provision.

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: 30/09/2022


30/09/2022 - Gateway 1 - Voids Works Contracts    Recommendations Approved

Procurement Strategy Approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Statement of Community Involvement and Development Consultation Charter    Recommendations Approved

To adopt the Statement of Community Involvement and Development Consultation Charter following consultation

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Appropriation of Land at the Ledbury Estate

Approval to appropriate land at Ledbury Estate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Appropriation of Land for Planning Purposes on the Tustin Estate, Ilderton road SE16

To approve the appropriation of land for Planning Purposes on the Tustin Estate Ilderton Road SE16

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - GW1 Southwark Construction - Contractor Procurement Strategy

Procurement strategy approval for Southwark Construction contractors

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: St Giles;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Fire Door Contracts

Approval of the strategy and procurement of specific contracts

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Air Quality Action Plan 2023-2027    Recommendations Approved

Approve draft Air Quality Action Plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Devolved highways budget 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (North East)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Devolved highways budget capital programme in the North East Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: North East multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Devolved highways budget 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (South)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Devolved highways budget capital programme in the South Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: South multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (North West)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the North West Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: North West multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Chaucer; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; St George's;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Asset Management Strategy

Approval of the asset management strategy (investment in council homes)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (North East)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the North East Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: North East multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (East Central)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the East Central Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: East Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

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

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (West Central)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the West Central Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: West Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Faraday; Newington; North Walworth; St Giles;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Devolved highways budget 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (North West)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Devolved highways budget capital programme in the North West Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: North West multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Chaucer; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; St George's;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Cleaner Greener Safer 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (South)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme in the South Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: South multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Devolved highways budget 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (East Central)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Devolved highways budget capital programme in the East Central Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: East Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

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

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/09/2022 - Devolved highways budget 2023-24: Capital Funding Allocation (West Central)

To approve the allocation of funds for the 2023-24 Devolved highways budget capital programme in the West Central Multi Ward Area

Decision Maker: West Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Faraday; Newington; North Walworth; St Giles;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/09/2022


01/08/2022 - Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2023-24

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2023/24 round

Decision Maker: North East multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/08/2022 - Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2023-24

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2023/24 round

Decision Maker: East Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

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

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/08/2022 - Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2023-24

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2023/24 round

Decision Maker: South multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Champion Hill; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Dulwich Wood; Goose Green;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/08/2022 - Contract for the Supply of Agency Workers: Gateway 1 Approval    Recommendations Approved

Procurement strategy approval for the supply of agency workers

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/08/2022 - Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2023-24

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2023/24 round

Decision Maker: West Central multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green; Faraday; Newington; North Walworth; St Giles;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/08/2022 - Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2023-24

Approval of awards to successful projects for NsF 2023/24 round

Decision Maker: North West multi-ward forum

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Chaucer; London Bridge & West Bermondsey; St George's;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/08/2022


01/07/2022 - GW2 - Approval of the procurement of contractor services - 66 Linden Grove

Contract award approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Nunhead & Queen's Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

To write off any NNDR debts over £50,000

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - 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: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - 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: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - 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: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - GW2 Main Contractor Ledbury Estate Towers    Recommendations Approved

Approval to procure services of main contractor - paper to include tender report and total scheme cost update.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


01/07/2022 - Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval for Solicitors Framework

To approve the procurement strategy to use the London Boroughs Legal Alliance for solicitors services.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Doreen Forrester-Brown

Notice of decision: 01/07/2022


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 - 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


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 - 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 - 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


01/04/2022 - GW2 Peckham Library Refurbishment

To approve the award of the contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 12/2022

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/04/2022


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 - 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


01/04/2022 - 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


01/03/2022 - 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


01/03/2022 - 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


01/11/2021 - 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 - 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


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