Sheila Murphy

Housing Responsive Repairs & Planned Maintenance Contract Modification

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 13, 2024

To approve the Contract Modification by extending the contract term for Mears PLC for the delivery of the Responsive Repairs, Voids and Related Works to the Council’s housing stock from 28th February 2025 to 30th June 2026. The increase to the contract value for this contract extension for Responsive Repairs, Planned Maintenance and Void refurbishment works awarded to Mears PLC for the remaining term of the Contract to 30th June 2026. The total contract value is to be increased to £102,000,000 Plus VAT

For Determination

Acquisition of Temporary and Resettlement properties using R3 LAHF funding

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 13, 2024

This report details the Government's Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) initiative, designed to support the Council in expanding its housing stock to meet local demand while providing accommodation for Afghan families under the Government's resettlement schemes.

For Determination

Approval of new Performance Management and Assurance Framework (PMAF) Core Policy and Year 1 Corporate Plan Milestones and Metrics

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 13th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 13, 2024

Recommendations Approved

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

Freeport Progress Report

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

Thames Freeport is forecast to generate 21,000 jobs, £4.6bn of public and private sector investment together with funding to support the delivery of Freeport objectives. The Council has three roles in relation to the Freeport, as Accountable Body, as a partner and as a Billing Authority. As Accountable Body (AB) for Thames Freeport, the Council is accountable to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for the use of public funding and for the good governance of the Freeport including the Thames Freeport Governing Body. As a Billing Authority the Council also has responsibility for the use of retained business rates. This report updates Members on delivery of the Freeport programme with a particular focus on governance arrangements, business rates and the seed capital funding programme. It also seeks to reaffirm delegated decisions to enable the Council to carry out its responsibilities as Accountable Body for the Freeport in an effective and efficient manner.

For Determination