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Delegated decisions linked to this meeting
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...to approve a £6.2m supplementary capital estimate for the Bromley North Housing Project, revise the scheme's financing, note further recommendations regarding the works contract award, approve a tenure change for Block 02 to affordable housing, and note that the scheme's progression is subject to a Secretary of State Direction regarding the Housing Revenue Account.
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CONNECT TO WORK PROGRAMME
Deleted...to accept and spend a DWP grant estimated at £1.14m per annum over five years for the Connect to Work programme, including recruiting a lead officer and delegating grant funding allocation to the Director of Housing, Planning, and Regeneration.
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WELFARE FUND - ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD GOODS PART 1 (PUBLIC) REPORT
Recommendations Approved...to decommission the Welfare Fund service related to essential household goods, as detailed in paragraph 3.17 of the report, resulting in an estimated annual saving of £250,000.
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TO CONFIRM THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 27 NOVEMBER 2024 AND 9 DECEMBER 2024
Recommendations Approved...to confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 27 November 2024 and 9 December 2024.
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QUESTIONS
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations related to a question for written reply.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no declarations of interest.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations, noting that there were no apologies for absence.
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HOMES FOR UKRAINE
Recommendations Approved...to note the contents of the report regarding current activities under the Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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APPROPRIATION FOR PLANNING PURPOSES IN RELATION TO PROPERTY AT BECKENHAM CAR PARK AND PROPERTY AT MANORFIELDS AND APPROVAL OF A TENDER FOR THE BECKENHAM HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PART 1 (PUBLIC) REPORT
Recommendations Approved...to authorize the appropriation of land at Beckenham car park and Manorfields for planning purposes, approve proceeding to procurement for a design & build works contract at Beckenham, and delegate authority for related actions including compensation agreements, legal documentation, and procurement strategy approval, subject to a Secretary of State Direction regarding housing revenue account considerations.
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DRAFT BUDGET 2025/26 AND UPDATE ON THE COUNCIL'S FINANCIAL STRATEGY
Recommendations Approved...to approve the initial draft 2025/26 budget, refer it to relevant committees, note financial projections and uncertainties, increase certain rent levels by 2.7%, delegate the schools' budget setting, note the schools grant deficit recovery plan, agree a contribution to the London Boroughs Grant Committee, note consultation outcomes and the local government financial settlement, and acknowledge the budget gap and impact of decisions on future projections.
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TRANSFORMING BROMLEY 2024-28 & YEAR ONE PROGRESS REPORT 2024/25
Recommendations Approved...to note the progress of the Transformation Programme's first year, endorse £19 million in savings proposals for 2025/26, and agree to achieve £2 million in staffing budget savings through vacancy management and realignments.
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EXEMPT MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS HELD ON 27 NOVEMBER 2024 AND 9 DECEMBER 2024
Recommendations Approved -
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT 1972 AS AMENDED BY THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT (ACCESS TO INFORMATION) (VARIATION) ORDER 2006 AND THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000
Recommendations Approved...to move to Part 2 of the meeting.
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CONSIDERATION OF ANY OTHER ISSUES REFERRED FROM THE EXECUTIVE, RESOURCES AND CONTRACTS POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
Recommendations Approved...to approve the recommendations referred from the Executive, Resources and Contracts Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee.
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...to award the main works contract for Phase 1 of the Crystal Palace Park Regeneration Plan to either the first or second placed bidder, increase the Capital Budget to £27,702,284, approve applying for and accepting grants for the works, and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services to authorise land appropriation and sign legal documentation related to planning purposes.
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COUNCIL TAX SUPPORT SCHEME FROM 2025/26
Recommendations Approved...to implement a Council Tax Support scheme from 2025/26 that restricts entitlement for working-age claimants to 50% of their Council Tax liability, simplifies the scheme, and recommends increasing the Discretionary Hardship Fund to £260k per annum.
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BROMLEY HOMES FOR BROMLEY RESIDENTS - ACQUISITION PROGRAMME
Recommendations Approved...to approve a £22.05m capital program, including accepting up to £10m in GLA acquisition funding, to acquire properties for Bromley residents, with delegated authority for property purchases, legal documentation, and procurement services, subject to Secretary of State direction regarding housing revenue account management.
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...to move the consideration of the Welfare Fund - Essential Household Goods Report to Part 1 of the meeting agenda.
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...to approve a £580,578.32 variation to the Development Management Agreement with Alliance Leisure Services for enabling works at West Wickham Leisure Centre.
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