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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


17/05/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - Southwark Works Framework Appointment and initial Call-off Contracts approval ref: 7867    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the appointment of the Southwark Works Framework providers and initial call off contracts

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 17/05/2023

Effective from: 25/05/2023

Decision:

That the Chief Executive;

 

1.  Approves the establishment of the Southwark Works Framework Agreement, for a period of four years commencing 1 July 2023 with an estimated total contract value of £5,814,809, and agrees to the appointment to the framework of the providers specified in Table 1, paragraph 12 of this report.

 

2.  Approves the individual Call-off Contracts from the Southwark Works Framework and their values as set out in Table 2 (paragraph 13) for an initial period of two years from 1 July 2023, with the option to extend for a further two years the total value of all the Call-off Contracts for the initial two year period (1 July 2023 to 30 June 2025) is £2,907,404.

 

3.  Notes that no providers have been recommended a contract for lot 1a and that alternative plans are being developed for this target client group (young people with learning difficulties or disabilities), as set out in paragraph 15 of this report and approval for these plans will be sought via further Gateway reports in line with council Contract Standing Orders (CSOs).

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Danny Edwards


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


21/04/2023 - Culture Together Grants 2023/24 Funding Award Recommendations ref: 7860    Recommendations Approved

Allocation of Culture Celebration Grants and Culture Together Grants  2023/24

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

Decision published: 21/04/2023

Effective from: 29/04/2023

Decision:

That the recommendations for Culture Together Grants and Cultural Celebrations Fund Grants for 2023-24 as set out in paragraphs 39-40 and 52-53 of the report be approved.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michelle Walker


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


24/03/2023 - GW3 Sexual and Reproductive Health Services ref: 7846    Recommendations Approved

To approve extension  of the sexual and reproductive health services  contracts with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) for a period of one year from 1 April 2023 – 31March 2024

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision published: 28/03/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

1.  That the extension of the use of the sexual and reproductive health services contract that Lambeth Council have with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH) for a period of one year from 1April 2023 – 31 March 2024 at an estimated value of £1,418,571 be approved.

 

2.  That the extension of the use of the sexual and reproductive health services contract that Lambeth Council have with Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT) for a period of one year from 1 April 2023 – 31March 2024 at an estimated value of £2,897,368 be approved.

 

3.  That it be noted that a procurement strategy to commission these sexual and reproductive health services from 1 April 2024 will be brought forward for decision in summer 2023.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Nick Sinclair


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


28/03/2023 - Minor Traffic Schemes Batch 4 22/23 ref: 7845    Recommendations Approved

To implement non-strategic traffic and highway improvements and complementary streetspace measures

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

Decision published: 28/03/2023

Effective from: 05/04/2023

Decision:

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

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; Camberwell Green; Chaucer; Dulwich Hill; Dulwich Village; Faraday; Nunhead & Queen's Road; Old Kent Road; Peckham; Rotherhithe; Rye Lane; St George's; Surrey Docks;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


10/03/2023 - Decision to make permanent traffic management order on Valentine Place ref: 7836    Recommendations Approved

To approve permanent traffic management order on Valentine Place

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

Decision published: 15/03/2023

Effective from: 18/03/2023

Decision:

 

1.  That the 87 responses received in relation to the experimental traffic scheme in place under ‘TMO2122-EXP15_Valentine Place/Barons Place Scheme’ on Valentine Place/Barons Place be considered and the recommendations made by highways officers regarding the future of the scheme based on the Consultation Report in Appendix 1 and Officer Responses in Appendix 2 be agreed.

 

2.  That officers be instructed to make the necessary Traffic Management Order(s) (“TMO”) required to make the experimental traffic restrictions on Valentine Place/Barons Place permanent.

 

Wards affected: Borough & Bankside; St George's;

Lead officer: Councillor Catherine Rose


14/03/2023 - Approval of Publication of Closure Proposals for Townsend Primary ref: 7834    Recommendations Approved

To agree to publish proposals to close Townsend Primary School from the 31 August 2023 onwards.

 

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

Decision published: 14/03/2023

Effective from: 22/03/2023

Decision:

That it be agreed to publish proposals to close Townsend Primary School from the 31 August 2023 onwards.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton


07/03/2023 - Gateway 2: Solicitors Framework

Approval to join the London Boroughs Legal Alliance Solicitors Framework

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Finance and Governance

Decision due date: Not before 03/03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


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


17/02/2023 - Gateway 2 - Contract Award Approval - Southwark car club contracts ref: 7817    Recommendations Approved

To approve Southwark car club/car sharing contracts

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

Decision published: 20/02/2023

Effective from: 28/02/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Director of Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth approves the award of three contracts; two to ZipCar and one to HiyaCar providing at total income of £384k per annum for three years from 1 April 2023 with two possible one year extensions.  If all extension are taken all contracts would last for five years with an estimated total revenue of £1.9M.  This report is being sought as a single composite report which encompasses all contracts for administrative expediency.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: John Wade


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


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


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 - Outdoor Events Policy refresh with Events Environmental Sustainability Guide ref: 7794    Recommendations Approved

To agree the refresh of the Outdoor Events Policy and adopt the new Events Environmental Sustainability Guide.

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

Decision published: 11/01/2023

Effective from: 19/01/2023

Decision:

That the refresh of the Outdoor Events Policy (see Appendix 1 of the report), to include adopting the new Events Environmental Sustainability Guide (see Appendix 2 of the report), be agreed.

Lead officer: Toni Ainge


11/01/2023 - Determination of Objections for Southwark Spine package 4 ref: 7795    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision published: 11/01/2023

Effective from: 19/01/2023

Decision:

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

 

1.  Considered the representations received during statutory consultation for TMO2223-018 Spine 4 Bellenden Rd and TMO02223-018 Spine 4 Bellenden Rd 2 as summarized in Tables One and Two. The consultations relate to proposed changes along Bellenden Road between the junctions with Chadwick Road and Danby Street to facilitate safer walking and cycling for members of the public in the area (“Proposal”), which will form part of the Southwark Spine cycleway improvement scheme.

 

2.  Considered the officer’s response to the representations received and reject the grounds for objections and/or approve amendments proposed by the officer to the Traffic Management Order(s) (TMO).

 

3.  Instructs officers to write to each person who made representations to inform them of the council’s decision.

 

4.  Instructs officers to make the necessary traffic order (TMO2223-018 Spine 4 Bellenden Rd 2)

 

5.  Approves the amendments proposed by officers in response to the objections received as shown in paragraph 22 of the report.

 

Wards affected: Rye Lane;

Lead officer: Dale Foden


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


10/01/2023 - Gateway 0 - Strategic Options Assessment for Service provision for domestic heating and water to the council's housing portfolio ref: 7784    Recommendations Approved

Options assessment for the future of heating and water services to the council’s social housing homes

 

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision published: 10/01/2023

Effective from: 18/01/2023

Decision:

That the Strategic Options Assessment for the delivery of domestic heating and water services for Southwark Council housing portfolio be approved and that the next steps set out in the report be noted.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer


30/12/2022 - Marie Curie Independent Review    Recommendations Approved

To note the updates on the Council's response to the recommendations from the review.

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - Approval to take a lease of 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: 02/2023

Wards affected: Newington;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - Appropriation of the site known as FDS C at Aylesbury Estate    Recommendations Approved

Appropriation for residential development

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - Funding for Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund bid

To approve Council match-funding for retrofit scheme to street properties in Nunhead and Peckham

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

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

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - Adventure Play Grants

Decision on grant funding allocation for 2023/24 to  deliver adventure play services from Dog Kennel Hill and Betwin Adventure Playgrounds

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

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Caroline Bruce

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - Client contributions debt write-off (over £50k)    Recommendations Approved

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

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


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


30/12/2022 - GW0 School Food Commissioning and Procurement

Commencing a procurement strategy for commissioning and pooling school food procurement

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - GW1 Procurement of Smoking Cessation marketing Campaign

To request approval to procure a marketing campaign to promote local smoking cessation services and the benefits of quitting smoking.

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - GW3 METRO Peer and Fmaily HIV Support Contract Extension

Approval of extension of METRO Peer and Family HIV Support for contract extension

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


30/12/2022 - 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: 02/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Duncan Whitfield

Notice of decision: 30/12/2022


01/12/2022 - GW2- Southwark Works Network Coordination contract award

Approval of the award of the Southwark Works Network Coordination

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision due date: 04/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/12/2022 - GW3 Contract Extension for Pharmacy Based Emergency Hormonal Contraception Provision

Approval of contract extension for pharmacy based EHC provision from April 1 2023 for a period to be determined

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/12/2022 - GW3 ChemSex Provision

Approval sought for outcome of an options appraisal which will assess whether to either extend contract by activating +1 contract clause; absorb funding and service requirements into existing substance misuse service provider contract

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: David Quirke-Thornton

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/12/2022 - Gateway 2 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance - Roofing and Rainwater Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

Contract Award Approval

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

Decision due date: 04/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/12/2022 - Appropriation of the site known as FDS C at Aylesbury Estate

Appropriation for residential development

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 02/2023

Wards affected: Faraday;

Lead officer: Althea Loderick

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


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 - GW1 Procurement of Young Person Sexual Health Service

To approve a procurement process for Young Person's Sexual Health Service utilising a new delviery model for implementation from 1 October 2023 for an expected contract term of 5 years which will incorporate extension options.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Decision due date: 03/2023

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


01/12/2022 - Southwark Construction Strategic Plan    Recommendations Approved

Approval of the Southwark Construction strategy (development of new council homes)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Michael Scorer

Notice of decision: 01/12/2022


01/12/2022 - GW2 The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 construction contract stage 1

Approval of the award of the stage 1 contract to construct phase 2 of the school

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

Decision due date: 05/2023

Wards affected: Goose Green;

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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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


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 - 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 - 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


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 - 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


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 - 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 - 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 (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 - 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


01/09/2022 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 (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 - 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


01/08/2022 - 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


01/08/2022 - 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: 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 - Camberwell Station Road: Good Growth Fund Public Realm Project

Decision to implement improvements to Camberwell Station Road subject to statutory consultation

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

Decision due date: 03/2023

Wards affected: Camberwell Green;

Lead officer: Stephen Platts

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


01/07/2022 - 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


01/06/2022 - 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


01/04/2022 - 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


01/11/2021 - 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