Paul Kitson

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Tuesday 25th November 2025

In a delegated decision, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director Inclusive Economy Housing and Culture, in consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Finance and Resources, approved the award of twelve corporate security contracts across four lots for a period of four years. The contracts, valued at a maximum of £11 million across all lots, aim to provide better control over spending, ensure fair pay, and promote innovative security methods. The decision is subject to call-in[^2].

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Monday 15th September 2025

In a delegated Officer Key Decision, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture, in consultation with Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz OBE, Portfolio Lead for Inclusive Economy, Strategic Housing & Culture, and Conrad Hall, Corporate Director of Resources, approved land transactions related to the Pier Road Land Assembly project. This decision, made on 17 September 2025, involves acquiring long-term interests in land to the north and south of Pier Road to facilitate the construction of 350 new homes, with 127 designated for social rent. The end of the call-in period for this decision is midnight on 26 September 2025, and implementation can begin from 27 September 2025.

Officer Key Decision Officer

Officer Key Decision - Friday 8th August 2025

This Officer Key Decision meeting saw the approval of a tender for Year 2 of the Stock Condition Surveys, which will inform the council's future investment requirements for its housing stock. The decision, delegated to the relevant officer, was made to ensure the council continues to meet its commitments to the Social Housing Regulator and to inform its Asset Management Strategy.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee Officer

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Tuesday 22nd July 2025 1.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee convened to interview candidates for the position of Director of Housing Services. The recommendation of the sub-committee was scheduled to be subject to consultation with Cabinet members. Councillors were also expected to declare any interests they may have in the matters being considered.

Officer Key Decision

Officer Key Decision - Friday 13th June 2025

In a delegated officer key decision, Paul Kitson, Corporate Director of Inclusive Economy, Housing & Culture, approved the award of a contract to John Rowan and Partners (JRP) to conduct stock condition surveys on the council's social housing properties. This decision, made on 18 June 2025, continues a previously agreed three-year programme and aligns with commitments to the Regulator of Social Housing. The decision is subject to call-in, with the call-in period ending on 25 June 2025, and can be implemented from 26 June 2025.