Sheila Murphy

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

Belhus Park Conservation Management Plan

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

The Belhus Park is a Grade-II Registered Park and Garden in the west of the borough. In 2018, the Park was added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. The Conservation Management Plan (CMP) has been prepared as a mechanism for the Council to understand, manage and protect the significance of the Heritage Asset. It was prepared by Place Services on behalf of Thurrock Council, with funding from National Highways, and in partnership with stakeholders involved in the management and understanding of the site. The CMP reflects the need to fully understand the significance of the park and prescribes policies and specific management proposals to support this significance. The CMP recognises that Belhus Park is a special place in terms of the historic and natural environment as well as recreational and amenity value. However, the significance of the park is affected by a wide range of issues, including the impact of the M25, fragmented management responsibilities, and the fact that the park is no longer perceived as a single entity. Many of the issues affecting the park’s significance can be resolved through a variety of opportunities that are available to the multiple organisations involved in its management. The identification of these issues and opportunities within the CMP has resulted in the formulation of conservation policies, which will help guide the immediate and future management of the park. This report reviews the development and content of the CMP.

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

Re-Tender of the Council's Motor Insurance

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

For Determination