Decisions made

1.    That approval be granted to declare land at Cunnery Meadow surplus to Council requirements to enable a sale to the adjoining residents.

2.    That authority be delegated to the Director of Business Development and Growth to approve terms for the sale.

3.    That approval be granted for the issue of instructions to Legal Services to complete the posting of all statutory Notices and the completion of the Legal Transfers.

That the Executive Member for Resources have delegated authority to approve the terms for all leases at the Strawberry Fields Digital Office Hub where the proposed terms are in accordance with commercial rates and the financial model, and to authorise the Director of Governance to complete leases on the approved terms.

To exclude the public and press.

1.    To approve the framework and develop a project mandate for the implementation of the framework as a 2020/2021 Corporate Strategy project.

2.    To review and update the framework annually so that it remains current and takes advantage of developments and changes that influence its delivery.

1.    To note the cessation of the IHIS service with effect from 31st March 2020.

2.    To approve the recommendation for the Council to enter into a Collaboration Agreement with LCC in respect of the Minor Aids and Adaptations service, to take effect on 1st April 2020.

3.    To approve the recommendation for the Council to conduct a procurement exercise to appoint a sub-contractor to deliver the Minor Aids and Adaptations contract.

4.    To give delegated authority to the Executive Member (Resources) to approve the appointment of a sub-contractor following the procurement exercise.

5.    To note LCC’s intention to withdraw from the supply and maintenance of lifting and other equipment which is provided to applicants for Disabled Facilities Grant.

6.    To permit Officers to explore alternative arrangements, including framework options, for the supply and maintenance of lifting and other equipment. It is further recommended

7.    That a decision on the future arrangements for the supply and maintenance of lifting equipment be the subject of an Executive Member Decision (EMD) by the Executive Member (Home and Housing).

1.    To approve an open tender procurement for the appointment of a contractor to complete the remaining Whittle GP surgery design and construction of Whittle GP Surgery.

2.    To approve the evaluation criterion.

3.    To approve the use of a JCT (2016) Design and Build Contract for the appointment of a Contractor to complete the Whittle GP Surgery development.

4.    To approve the appointment for undertaking Employer’s Agent responsibilities under the JCT Contract, on behalf of the Council.

5.    That the contract award for the JCT design and build Contract to the most economically advantageous tenderer is delegated to Executive Member (Resources).

6.    To acknowledge the programme for the procurement and progress of the development.

That Members agree the contents of this report in order to start the budget consultation process and note the following proposed budget items, in particular:

·         No proposed increase in council tax for 2020/21 and no proposed cuts to services.

·         The forecast balanced budget for 2020/21 and the forecast budget position in 2021/22 and 2022/23.

·         The changes to the capital programme 2020/21 to 2022/23.

That the proposed 2% increase in fees and charges outlined in table 2 of the report be approved and it be further noted that the proposals will form part of the final budget papers to be presented to Full Council in February 2020.

That the terms are approved and authority is granted to issue instructions to the Director of Governance for the completion of the Lease

1.    That the Executive Member (Resources) approves the award of the grounds maintenance equipment contract under delegated powers, as authorised at Executive Cabinet on 17 October 2019 for three of the four machines (2 lots).

2.    That the Executive Member (Resources) approves the decision not to award a contract in respect of one ride on cylinder mower (1 lot).