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Decisions

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


30/11/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Communal ventilation repairs and replacements ref: 7994    Recommendations Approved

To extend the current contract with Ductclean (UK) Ltd  whilst a new procurement exercise is carried out and completed.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision published: 12/12/2023

Effective from: 20/12/2023

Decision:

 

 That it be agreed that the Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services on behalf of the Strategic Director of Housing approves the variation of the communal ventilation replacement contract to Ductclean UK Ltd t/a DCUK FM to extend the term of the contract for a period of one year from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024 (as further detailed in paragraph 9) at an estimated additional cost of £638k making a total revised estimated contract value of £3.573m.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


24/11/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision for variations valued over £500,000 (Works) - Lomond Grove - Deed of Variation to the Works Contracts ref: 7995    Recommendations Approved

Approval of cost increase to main works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance

Decision published: 12/12/2023

Effective from: 20/12/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Finance:

 

1.  Approves a variation to the works contract for the development at Lomond Grove with Glenman Corporation Limited (Glenman) from £7,783,403 to £8,804,964 an increase cost of £1,321,561 for the reason noted in paragraphs 13 -14 (of the report), of which £956,116 is a retrospective approval.

 

2.  Notes the revised total scheme costs from £9,420,681 to £11,212,314 including land acquisition and on-costs further details of which are in the closed report.

 

3.  Notes a revised practical completion date of 22 May 2024, an additional 40 weeks.

 

4.  Notes an additional variation to the capital programme in the sum of £436,747 is required for the reason noted in paragraphs 46-47 (of the report).

 

Wards affected: Camberwell Green;

Lead officer: Rita Bailey


27/11/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Door Entry and Warden Call Contract ref: 7978    Recommendations Approved

To extend the current contract with Silk & Mackman Sevices Ltd  whilst a new procurement exercise is carried out and completed.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance

Decision published: 27/11/2023

Effective from: 05/12/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Finance approves the variation of the Door Entry and Warden Call Contract to Silk and Mackman Services Ltd to extend the term of the contract for a period of 16 months from 1 October 2023 to 31 January 2025 (as further detailed in paragraph 10) at an estimated additional cost of £1.2m making a total revised estimated contract value of £6.476m

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dave Hodgson


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


23/08/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - Responsive and Planned Maintenance - Fire Protection Chargeable Contracts (North and South) ref: 7933    Recommendations Approved

Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval

 

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 23/08/2023

Effective from: 01/09/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Housing;

 

1.  Approves the award of Contract A –Fire Protection Contract to PRB Estates Ltd for the estimated sum of £2m per annum for a period of three years from 1 November 2023 with the option to extend (at the council’s discretion) by a further one year making a total estimated contract value of £8m.

 

2.  Approves the award of Contract B –Fire Protection Contract to Ductclean (UK) Ltd trading as DCUK FM for the estimated sum of £2m per annum for a period of three years from 1 November 2023 with the option to extend (at the council’s discretion) by a further one year making a total estimated contract value of £8m.

 

3.  Notes that both PRB Estates Ltd and Ductclean (UK) Ltd trading as DCUK FM will operate as a backup contractor to each contract area in the event of the failure to deliver the service using their own tendered rates should this be required.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Dave Hodgson


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


25/07/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval: Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for other blocks (Areas 2 and 3) ref: 7917    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the GW2 for Type 4 Fire Risk Assesments for Areas 2 and 3 of the borough.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 26/07/2023

Effective from: 03/08/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Housing approves:

 

1.  The contract award to Seville Developments Ltd for the provision of Type 4 Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) (via the NFP Public Procure - Building Refurbishment Framework) for various blocks within Areas 2 and 3 of the borough at a value of £1,449,463 for a maximum period of 46 weeks commencing in July 2023.

 

2.  The cost of the surveys and contractor design fees is £1,449,463 plus a 5% client contingency of £72,473 and fees of £41,372 resulting in a total capital project cost of £1,563,308.

 

3.  The Council issuing re-decoration vouchers with a provisional sum of £50,000 to be accounted for in revenue giving a total cost of £1,613,308. 

 

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: Desmond Vincent


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


04/07/2023 - Thriving High Streets Fund grant awards (Round 1) approval ref: 7909    Recommendations Approved

Approval of grants to successful THSF applicants

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business

Decision published: 04/07/2023

Effective from: 12/07/2023

Decision:

1. That the award of £135,235 of grant funding from the Thriving High Streets Fund be agreed. The projects recommended for award are set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

 

2. That the applicants listed in Appendix 2 of the report, who are being recommended for support from council officers in order to develop their applications further, be noted. An additional report for award of funding will be presented once the process is complete (Thriving High Streets Fund (Part 2))

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick


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


13/06/2023 - Interim allocations of local CIL Southwark

Allocate additional CIL funding to a selection of existing projects.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


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


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


25/05/2023 - Southwark Pioneers Fund grant awards (Round 1) approval ref: 7875    Recommendations Approved

To approve the grants for Southwark Pioneers Fund

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business

Decision published: 25/05/2023

Effective from: 03/06/2023

Decision:

1.  The the award of £17,500 for Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Launchpad grants (Round 1) to the organisations and for the amounts listed in the Appendix to this report, be approved.

 

2.  The the award of £32,500 for SPF Grow Your Enterprise grants (Round 1) to the organisations and for the amounts listed in the Appendix to this report, be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


23/05/2023 - Reconciliation of leisure centre fees and charges ref: 7874    Recommendations Approved

Adjustments required to align current leisure centre fees and charges schedule (Everyone Active) with insourced service (June 2023)

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Leisure and Parks

Decision published: 24/05/2023

Effective from: 01/06/2023

Decision:

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

 

a)  Approves changes to the fees and charges for leisure services from 21 June 2023 as further detailed in paragraphs 9 to 27;

 

b)  Notes that with the exception of those changes in the fees and charges which are to correct pricing/membership anomalies identified as part of the mobilisation activity for transfer of the leisure service to the council, the changes proposed are to ensure that users of the service continue to benefit from the existing pricing arrangements;

 

c)  Delegates to the Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth approval to agree special offers and discounted programmes/products to be offered to service users post transfer of the leisure service and notes that amendments are to be made to the Scheme of management for the Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth department as further detailed in paragraph 29 to exercise this approval;

 

d)  Approves the delegation of further changes to the fees and charges for leisure services in respect of any other pricing/membership anomalies that are identified during the mobilisation activity and for the period of up to 6 months from 21 June 2023 to the Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce


19/05/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Aylesbury First Development Site (FDS) A ref: 7868    Recommendations Approved

Variation to works contract with Hills Partnership Ltd for FDS A

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 19/05/2023

Effective from: 27/05/2023

Decision:

That the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness;

 

1.  Approves of £2,256,989 to allow the final account for First Development Site (FDS) A with Hill Partnership Limited to be agreed and payments to be made as set out in paragraphs 42-45.

2.  Notes that this paper brings in line all previous approvals for FDS A between 2020 and 2023.

3.  Notes that an increased total scheme cost of £95,476,285 was approved in the cabinet paper of January 2023.

4.  Notes the total scheme cost of £ 97,732,474, now that the estimated final account has been negotiated and agreed.

5.  Notes that approval for incremental increases has taken place during the course of the project.

6.  Notes the revised anticipated contract completion date of July 2023.

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Angela Ohen


15/05/2023 - Gateway 3 - Variation Decision for variations valued over £500,000 (Works) - Works Contract for the New Homes Delivery programme - Tissington Court ref: 7866    For Determination

Approval of cost increase to main works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision published: 16/05/2023

Effective from: 24/05/2023

Decision:

1.  That a variation to the works contract for the New Homes Delivery programme for Tissington Court with Guildmore Limited in the sum of £767,841.32 be approved, making a revised total contract value of £14,227,628.01.

 

2.  That it be noted that other additional works costs of £239,281.74 for the district heating, £7,313.51 for the gas enclosure and the increased associated on costs of £156,851.18 have been approved outside of this Gateway (GW) 3 approval, which following approval of recommendation 1 above will increase the total scheme costs to £17,193,403.00 representing an increase of 7.3% from the total scheme costs noted in the GW 3 approval of £16,022,115.00 on 19 January 2023.

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Stuart Davis


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


10/05/2023 - Rose Voucher Grant Fund Scheme ref: 7864    Recommendations Approved

The allocation of £100,000 to Alexandra Rose Charity via a one-off grant fund which will part-fund the delivery of the Rose Voucher scheme in Southwark for 12 months from May 2023 be approved.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 11/05/2023

Effective from: 19/05/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/05/2023 - GW3 Aylesbury First Development Site B

Cost variation to works contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: 05/2023

Lead officer: Camilla Jean-Baptiste

Notice of decision: 05/05/2023


05/05/2023 - Fenham Road Garages development (Clotelle Court) - Local lettings ref: 7863    Recommendations Approved

To approve the local lettings scheme

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 05/05/2023

Effective from: 16/05/2023

Decision:

The Lead Member for Council Homes and Homelessness;

 

1.  Approves the local lettings scheme for 5 new homes at Clotelle Court, Fenham Road where 50% of the properties will be allocated to existing tenants within the local area.

 

2.  Notes the further criteria applied to residents of the local lettings scheme:

 

i.  The local area is defined as tenants within the immediate area where the development is located on Fenham Road.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

v.  Requests for additional bedrooms above the assessed need will not be considered unless additional rooms are sought on medical grounds that are confirmed by a medical assessment undertaken on behalf of Housing Solutions

 

vi.  Households within the defined local lettings area will be permitted to move into new homes which are one room less than their assessed bed need for three or more bedroomed homes.

 

vii.  Households within the defined local lettings area will not be permitted to move into new one or two bedroomed homes if the property is below their assessed bed need.

 

viii.  Households on the general register not in the defined local lettings area will not be permitted to move into any of the new homes if the property is below their assessed bed need.

 

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Karen Shaw


04/05/2023 - Determination of Objections for Windsor Walk: Denmark Hill accessibility improvement ref: 7862    Recommendations Approved

That the recommendations set out in the report, which includes, representations received during the statutory consultation period be approved.

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

Decision published: 05/05/2023

Effective from: 16/05/2023

Wards affected: Champion Hill; St Giles;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


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 - Gateway 3 – Variation Decision for Works Contract for the New Homes Delivery programme – Salisbury Estate

Approval of cost increase to main works

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 08/2023

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - Gateway 2 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance - Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Housing

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

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 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 - 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


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 - 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 - Keeping Education Strong Recommendations    Recommendations Approved

For cabinet to approve the recommendations of the Keeping Education Strong Strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


02/05/2023 - GW3 SEND Buses contract variation

Approval of contract variation and extension for the provision of SEND Buses

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 07/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 02/05/2023


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 - Closure of Townsend Primary School    Recommendations Approved

To approve the closure of Townsend Primary School

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: North Walworth;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 31/03/2023


31/03/2023 - Appropriation of Land at the Ledbury Estate

Approval to appropriate land at Ledbury Estate

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: Old Kent Road;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

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 - 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 - 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 - Supporting Southwark Tenants with Mental Health

To approve the procurement strategy to establish a project scoping the Mental Wellbeing needs in a number of social housing settings and co-producing interventions to meet identified needs.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

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 - 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 - GW2 Contract Award Approval for Construction works at Riverside Primary School

Approval of award of the main works contract for the demolition and construction works at Riverside Primary School

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

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


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 - 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


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 - 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: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - 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: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - 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: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - 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: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

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: revenue monitoring report outturn, including treasury management 2021-22    Recommendations Approved

To note the forecast revenue outturn position for 2022-23, including treasury management

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 01/03/2023


01/03/2023 - Policy and Resources Strategy: capital monitoring report outturn 2021-22    Recommendations Approved

To note the capital outturn position for 2022-23

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

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 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Door entry and warden call

Approval of procurement strategy for provision of door entry and warden call works

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

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: Electrical Installations Works

Approval of procurement strategy for provision of electrical installations works

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Councillor Darren Merrill

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


01/03/2023 - Local Development Order for the Southwark district heating network (connected to SELCHP)    Recommendations Approved

Adoption of the Local Development Order to grant planning approval for the Southwark district heating network (connected to SELCHP)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: Faraday; North Bermondsey; Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Rotherhithe; South Bermondsey; St Giles;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

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


01/02/2023 - Gateway 1 Procurement Strategy Approval for South Dock Marina Health and Safety Works

Approval of procurement strategy

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

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - Gateway 1 Procurement approval for South Dock Marina Boatyard Crane

Approval of procurement strategy for supply, installation and maintenance of replacement crane for boatyard

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

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: Rotherhithe;

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


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 - GW3 - Slippers Place 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: 06/2023

Wards affected: North Bermondsey;

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - GW3 Voids & Temporary Accommodation Voids Works for Traded Services

Gateway 3 - Variation

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

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


01/02/2023 - GW3 - Meeting House Lane 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: 07/2024

Wards affected: Peckham;

Lead officer: Osinaike, Hakeem

Notice of decision: 01/02/2023


01/02/2023 - GW3 - Comber House 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: 08/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green;

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


23/12/2022 - General Exception Notice: Common Purpose grants programme 2019-23: 1 year extension 2023-4: grant allocations

That the Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance approves the Common Purpose grants allocations for an additional year from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The total annual budget for the programme is £801,451. 

 

The Cabinet Member approves that one organisation, Cambridge House, will no longer be funded because they no longer meet the criteria for a Common Purpose grant.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

Decision due date: 23/01/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of decision: 23/12/2022


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


01/12/2022 - Sustainable food strategy    Recommendations Approved

To approve sustainable food strategy

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 06/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


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 - 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 - 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


01/07/2022 - 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


01/06/2022 - 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


01/03/2022 - 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


01/07/2021 - 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