Forward plan

Forward Plan September 2023  (01/09/2023 to 30/04/2024, Leader of the Council)

Plan items
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Part 1: The following matters will be considered by the full cabinet under Southwark Council's constitution

1.

Amendment to the Home Purchasee Grant scheme

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2023

2.

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

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023

3.

Response to the report of the Care Contributions Scrutiny Review Report from Health and Social Care
Scrutiny Commission - 13 June 2023 Cabinet
New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

4.

Response to the report of the Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission: Review of mitigating falling pupil numbers in schools - 13 June 2023 Cabinet New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

5.

Manor Place Terrace - Letting of Commercial Space New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

6.

Gateway 0 The Provision of Care Services in Flexi Care Housing New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Russell Jones

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

7.

Policy and Resources: revenue monitoring report 2023-24

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   September 2023

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

8.

Policy and Resources: Capital monitoring report and capital programme update

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

9.

Economic Strategy 2023-30

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

10.

Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Communal lighting and landlords electrical installations

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023

11.

GW0 - Commercial Fleet Procurement

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2023

12.

Fleet Management Strategy

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2023

13.

Gateway 1: The Provision of Care Services in Flexi Care Housing

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2021

14.

Generic Emergency Plan

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Stephen Gaskell

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

15.

Annual school place planning report financial and academic year 2023-24 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

16.

Policy and Resources Strategy Report: Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) Update New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

17.

Refresh of Procurement Framework to support Southwark 2030

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   December 2024

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/12/2022

18.

Ethical, equitable and excellent care - a vision for Southwark

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

19.

Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Integrated Domestic Abuse Service

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/04/2022

20.

Policy and Resources - Capital Programme Update

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2022

21.

Treasury Management Mid Year update 2023-24

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

22.

Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Waste PFI Contract, Roll-Out of Separate Food Waste Collections

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   July 2024

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

23.

Council tax base 2024-25 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

24.

School Standards Report 2022-2023 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

25.

Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2022-23 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

26.

HRA Indicative Rent and Charges report 2024-25

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

27.

Addition to the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan – Resilience and Adaptation

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

28.

National non-domestic rates write offs over £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

29.

Medium Term Financial Strategy and Capital Update New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

30.

Approval of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) rents and charges

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

31.

Policy and Resources: Revenue monitoring report 2023-24

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

32.

Policy and Resources: Capital monitoring report 2023-24

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

33.

Policy and Resources Strategy: 2024-25 Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS) New!

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

34.

Setting the council tax 2024-25 New!

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

35.

Policy and Resources Strategy Report: MTFS update and 2024-25 General Fund Budget Proposals New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

36.

Treasury Management Strategy 2024-25

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Part 2: The following matters will be decided by individual cabinet members in accordance with part 3D (Matters referred to individual cabinet members for decision) of the Southwark Constitution

37.

Thriving High Streets Fund (Part 2)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Jobs, Skills and Business

    Decision:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Nazmin Yeahia

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

38.

Walworth Streets for People - Amelia Street, Alberta Street and Chapter Road Pocket Parks

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

    Decision due:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

39.

Latin American weight management programme grant fund

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

40.

Update of the Southwark Tenancy Strategy and Southwark Council Tenancy Policy

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Council Homes 2022-23

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

41.

Common Purpose Grants

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

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

42.

Ann Bernadt Nursery School Consultation New!

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

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Georgia Pritchard

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

43.

Continued funding of the Nest’s In-reach service to school communities in Southwark New!

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

    Decision:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Suzanne Green

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

44.

Implementation of School Streets New!

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

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Dale Foden

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

45.

Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) switch off by BT Openreach 2025

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/05/2023

46.

National non-domestic rates write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

47.

Former tenant arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

48.

Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

49.

Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Equalities and Finance

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

50.

GW2 The Charter School East Dulwich phase 2 construction contract stage 2

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  Claire Boadu

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/11/2022

51.

Charlotte Sharman Primary School and St Jude's Primary School Consultation New!

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

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

52.

Comber Grove Primary School Consultation New!

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

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

53.

St Mary Magdalene Primary School Consultation New!

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

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Ric Euteneuer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

54.

Winter of Food and Fun 2023 holiday programme grant recommendations New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Homes, Communities & Finance, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

55.

Gateway 0: SEND Buses

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

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/09/2022

56.

Proposal for a community partner grant programme to support delivery of the Sustainable Food Strategy

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

57.

Gateway 2 - Lift Maintenance, Refurbishments and Replacement

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Council Homes and Homelessness

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/12/2022

58.

Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  Deborah Greenwood

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023

59.

Rent arrears write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

60.

Housing benefit overpayment write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Charlotte Crane

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

61.

Council tax write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Charlotte Crane

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

62.

National non-domestic rates write offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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

    Decision due:   January 2024

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

63.

Positive Futures for Young People Fund 2024-26 allocations

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision:   Not before 19 Dec 2023

    Lead officer:  Eva Gomez

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/05/2023

64.

London Councils pan London grants programme 2024-25: Southwark levy

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Communities, Democracy & Finance

    Decision:   Not before 26 Feb 2024

    Lead officer:  Andrew Matheson

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

65.

Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision:   February 2024

    Lead officer:  Deborah Greenwood

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

Part 3: The following matters will be decided under delegated authority by chief officers in accordance with the Southwark Constitution

66.

Gateway 2 - Contract award approval: CCTV upgrade

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   November 2023

    Originally due:   31 Oct 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

67.

Gateway 2 - 66 Linden Grove Main Work Contractor Appointment

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

68.

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

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

69.

GW2 Group Exercise Equipment Purchase Contract New!

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Caroline Bruce

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

70.

Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Communal ventilation repairs and replacements

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023

71.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Door Entry and Warden Call Contract

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   Not before 21 Nov 2023

    Lead officer:  Dave Hodgson

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2023

72.

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

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2023

73.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Copeland Road Car Park works Contract

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/05/2023

74.

Gateway 3 – Variation Decision Albion and Renforth – Deed of Variation to the Main works contract

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/06/2023

75.

Gateway 3 - Variation to Works Contract valued over £500,000 (Works) - Rye Hill

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   December 2023

    Lead officer:  Nannette Sakyi

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

76.

Gateway 2 Contract Award for South Dock Marina Boatyard Crane New!

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   July 2024

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

77.

Gateway 3 Contract Extension 16+ Support and resettlement service contract South - Salvation Army New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

78.

Gateway 1 - Access UK LTD (Mosaic) Annual Licence and Hosting, Additional Functionality and Services New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

79.

Gateway 2 Contract Award Approval Access UK LTD (Mosaic) Annual Licence, Maintenance and Hosting New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

80.

GW3 Goshen (Harold Moody & Prout House) Variation Decision for variation valued over £500,000 (Works) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  Michael Scorer

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

81.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for Construction works at Riverside Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   September 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

82.

Gateway 2 Contract Award for Greenland Dock Electrical Works New!

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   July 2024

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

83.

GW1 Reproductive sexual health in pharmacies New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   November 2023

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

84.

Approval of Councils Generic Emergency plan New!

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    Decision maker:  Chief Executive

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Stephen Gaskell

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2023

85.

Polling district and polling station review

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    Decision maker:  Chief Executive

    Decision due:   October 2023

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/06/2023

86.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Construction of Beormund Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   March 2024

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023

87.

GW3 - Meeting House Lane Variation Decision for variation valued over £500,000 (Works)

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   September 2024

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2023

Part 4: The following matters will be decided by multi-ward area forums in accordance with the Southwark Consitution