Dawn Calvert

Local Development Scheme – Thurrock Local Plan

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

The report introduces the Revised Local Development Scheme (LDS) for the emerging replacement Thurrock Local Plan. Thurrock Council published a revised scheme in December 2023 and this report explains why it has not proved possible to adhere to the timetable set then.

For Determination

Re-Tender of the Council's Motor Insurance

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

For Determination

Housing Development – Garage Sites

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

To approve procurement and subsequent contract awards to main contractors for redevelopment of sites within the Housing development programme that have obtained full planning permission

For Determination

Microsoft Licensing - Reprocurement

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

To grant permission to proceed to tender for a 3 year Microsoft Software Licence contract, using the CCS Frameworks aggregated buying scheme for Microsoft licences under Technology Products & Associated Services 2 (RM6098). Under this aggregation scheme, CCS Frameworks brings together customers with similar requirements, conducting the Competitive tender on behalf of the buyer, to maximise savings. The new contract will be a 3 year term, with an expected value of £1,769,000. The vast majority of the Council’s line of business applications are delivered using Microsoft technology. Traditional desktop operating applications of Word, Email and Excel are now complemented by a much more extensive range of online applications within the MS365 suite such as Sharepoint and Teams Chat, enabling a more anytime, anywhere, collaborative and highly efficient way of working for all Council staff.

For Determination

Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th October, 2024 7.00 pm - October 09, 2024

This report outlines the progress regarding the development and implementation of a comprehensive Planning Service Transformation & Improvement Programme (PSTIP) in response to a Planning Advisory Service (PAS) Review conducted in association with the Local Government Association (LGA) in late 2023.

For Determination