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RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To agree the distribution of the household support fund 6 as outlined in this report.

1.2. To note the previously agreed funding of holiday free school meals will be distributed from October half term through to Easter 2025.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATION

To review the performance report (App.1) and letter from the LGSCO on complaints (App.2), note performance issues and discuss any further actions.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATION, noting in particular the letter of 17 July 2024 from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To agree the adoption of the proposed heating service standard set out in paragraph 3.8 and appendix A of this report from October 2024.

1.2. To confirm the process for increasing the update of tenant charges from 9th December 2024.

1.3. To seek delegated authority for the Corporate Director of Housing to make changes to the heating service from time to time, following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods, and following consultation with residents.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

Noted.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To receive the report of the Environment and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee 1.2. To note that the Executive Member’s response will be reported to a future meeting of the Executive, including having due regard to any relevant implications of the Committee’s recommendations.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS, noting that the Executive’s response to the recommendations would follow in due course.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATION:

To note the report and its recommendations.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATION, noting that the Executive’s response to the recommendations would follow in due course.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1 To note the report and its recommendations.

1.2 To note that the Executive Member’s response will be reported to a future meeting of the Executive, including having due regard to any relevant implications of the Committee’s recommendations.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS, noting that the Executive’s response to the recommendations would follow in due course.

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To utilise government asylum dispersal and refugee resettlement grant funding to deliver a £500,000 Sanctuary Grant Programme for local projects that support refugees, migrants and residents seeking asylum in the borough.

1.2. To endorse the establishment of a council-led project team to ensure due diligence for the delivery of this major grants programme and adherence to government resettlement and asylum dispersal funding requirements.

1.3. To approve an innovative participatory grant making approach, with ‘experts by experience’ shaping the delivery of the Sanctuary Grant Programme through a well-supported and informed Sanctuary Grants Community Panel.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To approve the policy for vacant school premises manager’s and other caretaker’s houses, attached as Appendix 1 to this report.

1.2. To delegate authority to the Corporate Director of Community Wealth Building, following consultation with the Executive Member for Finance and Performance, for key decisions made in line with the policy.

1.3. To note that any decisions and proposals relating to vacant houses taken in line with this policy will be subject to the approval of separate business case proposals, detailed implementation plans, and communication and engagement with impacted schools.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2.1. To approve the procurement strategy to procure and award contracts for the maintenance and repair of housing mechanical systems as set out in this report.

2.2. To delegate authority to award the contracts to the Acting Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, following consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2.1. To approve the procurement strategy for testing, repairs, servicing works for door entry, access control, vehicle access barriers, and security shutter systems.

2.2. To delegate authority to award the contract to the Acting Corporate Director of Homes and Neighbourhoods, after consultation with the Executive Member for Housing and Neighbourhoods, following completion of the tender process.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To note the business case for Phase 3 of the programme and the projected benefits from the investment in this programme of work.

1.2. To note the council’s approach to resourcing the programme – in particular, the use of permanent resourcing to reduce the investment needed.

1.3. To note that Phase 3 of the programme will deliver £2.775m in net savings over four years, with a total payback period for Phases 1, 2 and 3 of 5.24 years.

1.4. To approve the allocation of £4.411m to fund Phase 3 of the Resident Experience Programme, to be drawn down over 3 years commencing Quarter 3 of 2024/25.

1.5 To note ongoing expenditure from 25/26 onwards of up to £0.539m will be required for licensing and support of new technical solutions. Approval of these costs will be requested via a separate growth bid.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

RECOMMENDATIONS:

2.1. To approve the procurement strategy to utilise the LBLA Barristers Framework Agreement and LBLA Solicitors Framework Agreement and subsequent contract awards from 1 January 2024 until 31 December 2026 (36 months) with an option to extend for a further 12 months to 31 December 2027

2.2. To note the extensive range of social value benefits which LBLA members can access through its frameworks in support of the council’s resident and community initiatives.

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none

Confirmed

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1.1. To endorse the strategy.

1.2. To deliver the commitments and work with partners to fulfil the commitments in the strategy.

1.3. To note that the strategy links to, and aligns with, the Council’s Strategic Asset Management Plan

DECISIONS:

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for the decision – as detailed in the report

Other options considered – as detailed in the report

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted – none