Decisions

RESOLVED that:

(1)  it be noted that the engagement work carried out to create the draft Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy and the involvement of key stakeholders, including pre-consultation engagement

(2)  the Draft Housing, Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy can go out to public consultation

(3)  the Rough Sleeping Action Plan be adopted.

RESOLVED that:

(1)  the review of the grass cutting trial in Podsmead ward as delivered by the  Stewkley Enterprise Agency be noted 

(2)  it be approved that the continuation of grass cutting in Podsmead ward and note that the Head of Communities will, following the grant of a waiver of the Council’s Contract Rules, in consultation with the Council’s Solicitor, enter into a new services contract with by the Stewkley Enterprise Agency following engagement with stakeholders to confirm contract scope

(3)  plans to explore a further trial of the scheme in Matson & Robinswood ward and any other community which comes forward be approved

(4)  it be noted that if the Podsmead Clearance Team and Podsmead Big Local become a legal entity, the Head of Communities will consider whether to terminate the contract with Stewkley Enterprise Agency and enter into a new arrangement with the new entity (subject to the grant of waiver).

RESOLVED that the contents of the report be noted.   

RESOLVED that:

(1)  the assumptions contained in the Council’s draft Money Plan from 2020/21 to 2024/25 and revisions to the draft revenue budget be approved.

(2)  the uncertainties regarding future incomes, as shown in this report and Appendix 1, and the need to update the Draft Money Plan when there is more certainty regarding Central Government financing, be noted

RESOLVED that the Quarters 1 & 2 Performance Report 2019/20 at Appendix 1 of the report be noted.

RESOLVED it be noted that:

(1)  the forecast year end position is currently for a decrease to the Council’s General Fund balance of £222k against a budgeted decrease of £91k.

(2)  the details of specific budgetary issues identified by officers and the actions being taken to address those issues

(3)  the current level of Capital expenditure as shown in Appendix 2 of the report.

To enter in to a formal contract with Midas Construction Limited for the pre-construction design stage JCT Pre-Construction Services Agreement (General Contractor) 2016 (PCSA2016) with the intention of negotiating a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016 (DB2016), with amendments for the construction stage.

To accept a surrender back to the City Council of the lease of Bruton Way multi-storey car park from NCP Limited at nil cost and to enter into a very short term management agreement with NCP until the car park is closed in January 2020 for demolition.

To engage with TESN to carry out roof replacement works.