To consider a progress report on the
redevelopment of Kings Square and to approve the capital budget
required to implement the scheme.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/10/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/10/2020
Effective from: 23/10/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
(1) the Head of Place in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Environment, the Head of Policy and Resources and the Council Solicitor is authorised to enter into a construction contract with a Principal Contractor to implement the Kings Square Redevelopment Scheme within the existing capital programme approved by Council in February 2020
(2) authority be delegated to the Head of Place in consultation with the Council Solicitor to take all necessary steps and undertake necessary procedures, including entering into any legal arrangements or other documentation as may be required to implement or facilitate the Kings Square Redevelopment Scheme
(3) progress be noted on the regeneration and refurbishment of Kings Square and the updated procurement strategy which led to the recommended choice of Principal Contractor.
Wards affected: Westgate;
Lead officer: Ian Edwards
To adopt the Social Value Policy and tool kit
following consultation.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 14/10/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 15/10/2020
Effective from: 23/10/2020
Decision:
RESOLVED that:
(1) the adoption of the Social Value Policy in Appendix 1 of the report, to be implemented as part of the City Council’s procurement process be approved; and
(2) responsibility be delegated for the management of the Social Value Toolkit and Gloucester TOM’s measurement framework to the Head of Communities, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods and the City Council Solicitor; and
(3) it be noted that by engaging Social Value Portal Limited to support the City Council and bidders in the delivery of social value, successful bidders for City Council contracts will be required to pay a fee to the Social Value Portal as set out in Appendix 3 of the report.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Adam Wassell
To award a contract for services to provide an
updated and refreshed “Visit Gloucester” website to
Simpleview/New Mind Internet Consultancy
Decision Maker: Corporate Director
Decision published: 14/10/2020
Effective from: 14/10/2020
Decision:
To award a contract for services to provide an updated and refreshed “Visit Gloucester” website to Simpleview/New Mind Internet Consultancy
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Jonathan Lund
As detailed in the exempt decision record.
(Exempt by virtue of Paragraph 3 Schedule 12A of the Local
Government Act 1972).
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision published: 08/10/2020
Effective from: 08/10/2020
Decision:
As detailed in the exempt decision record. (Exempt by virtue of Paragraph 3
Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972)
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Greg Maw
1. White City CIC has changed its status to a
CIO. Authority is granted to the Head of Communities in
consultation with the Council Solicitor and Chief Finance Officer
to agree Deeds of Novation to cover previous grants for this
project.
2. As a result of project changes, the impact of Covid 19 and the
requirement to progress fundraising, authority is granted to the
Head of Communities in consultation with the Council Solicitor and
Chief Finance Officer to agree a Deed of Variation in respect of
the 2018 grant agreement. Notably this increases the grant from
£50k to £69,977.
3. Authority is granted to the Head of Communities to agree a new
Deed of Grant for the remaining funds (£92,023) which removes
the requirement for £50k to be withheld until
completion.
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods
Decision published: 07/10/2020
Effective from: 15/10/2020
Decision:
Wards affected: Matson and Robinswood;
Lead officer: Ruth Saunders