Council decisions

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Decisions published

20/07/2017 - Brent Cross Cricklewood Scheme – DB Cargo ref: 6667    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive

Decision published: 01/08/2017

Effective from: 20/07/2017


05/06/2017 - Summary DPR List - May 2017 ref: 6645    Recommendations Approved

Publication of Summary DPR List for May 2017 by the Governance Service

Decision Maker: Head of Governance

Decision published: 21/06/2017

Effective from: 05/06/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/04/2017 - Objection received to the proposed Zebra Crossing on East End Road related to Archer Academy; JN ref: 6628    Recommendations Approved

That having considered the objections received to the statutory consultation on the proposals outlined in this report, that Officers should implement the Zebra Crossing on East End Road, N2 and the School Keep Clear Marking as per Drawings number BC/000663-02_100-02- Rev 4, BC/000663-02_100-03 Rev 4 and BC/000663-02_1200-02 Rev 0, reducing timing of the School Keep Clear Markings to 17:45pm from the original proposal (18:15pm).

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director Environment

Decision published: 18/05/2017

Effective from: 01/04/2017

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)East Finchley;


11/05/2017 - Bus Stop Clearway - Review of Consultation responses ref: 6627    For Determination

Transport for London (TfL), as part of the London Bus Stop Accessibility programme, aim to improve accessibility at bus stops and to implement Bus Stop Clearways to allow buses to pull in adjacent to the kerb and bus shelters.

 

Following consultation with residents objections to the implementation of the bus stop clearway markings have been received regarding No. 16 bus stops.  This report outlines the details of the individual objections and the proposed action to be taken in each bus stop location.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director Environment

Decision published: 11/05/2017

Effective from: 11/05/2017


15/03/2017 - Footway Parking Review Update ref: 6617    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Environment and Climate Change Committee

Made at meeting: 15/03/2017 - Environment and Climate Change Committee

Decision published: 24/04/2017

Effective from: 15/03/2017

Decision:

The Commissioning Director for Environment introduced the report.  He detailed the outcome of the review of footway parking undertaken in the 71 roads and requested that further consultation be carried out with all Members of the Council.  He stated that this these roads had not been formally exempted from the London Wide footway parking ban and this report outlined the review undertaken together with the necessary measures and recommendations to formally exempt these roads to meet the requirements of the Council’s agreed Parking Policy.

 

Councillor Peter Zinkin proposed an amendment to recommendation 3 to ensure that there was not automatic enforcement on roads other than the 71 and that enforcement on any other road should be subject to judgement to be exercised by an officer of the Council.  He added that this would provide necessary flexibility.  The amendment was seconded by Councillor John Hart.

 

This was agreed by the Committee.

 

Having considered the report the Committee:

 

RESOLVED that:

 

1.         The Committee note the contents of this report and appendices.

 

2.      That subject to the 5 roads listed below the Committee resolved to authorise the parking of vehicles completely on or part of the footway in Barnet in accordance with Section 15(4) and 15(5) of the GLC General Powers Act 1974, beginning with the 71 roads listed in Appendix B of this report where identified.

 

3.         That subject to the above agreed amendment the Committee resolves to authorise the enforcement of illegal footway parking by the Parking Enforcement Contractor in roads where footway parking is not permitted in line with the Council’s Parking Policy following the actions set out in Paragraph 3.

 

4.         That subject to the 5 roads listed below the Committee approved the recommended options listed in Appendix A of this report in relation to the proposed measures to regulate footway parking in the 71 prioritised roads, subject to Ward Members / residents consultation and Equality Impact Assessments (EQIA) at an estimated total one off cost of £244,417.11 to be met from the Service Development Reserves.

 

5.         That the Commissioning Director is authorised to resolve any objections received from residents and businesses during the consultation process and proceed with implementation in consultation with Ward Members.

 

6.         That the Environment Committee approves the process for considering new requests for footway parking as detailed in Paragraph 4 of this report.

7.         The Committee agreed resolution 1 – 6 above subject to the 5 roads listed below and the deletion on paragraph 4.2 as follows:

 

If a new request is made for footway parking, until the investigation is completed and a decision made whether to permit footway parking in a given road, footway parking will not be permitted and the applicant will be informed accordingly.

 

 

Road 1

Courthouse Road

Road 2

Courthouse Gardens

Road 3

Pyecombe Corner

Road 4

Lullington Garth

Road 5

Twineham Green

 


31/03/2017 - Contracts Award for Accommodation and Support Services (Lot 1 Support at Home) ref: 6591    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Directior Adults and Health

Decision published: 31/03/2017

Effective from: 31/03/2017

Decision:

Policy and Resources Committee agreed on 16 December 2015 in the 2016/17 forward plan to authorise procurement of Accommodation and Support Services.  The Services were put out to tender on 16 September 2016 and invited applications to apply to join an approved list of providers.  Following the procurement process, it is recommended that the providers listed in this report are awarded contracts under accommodation and support

Lot 1 (Support at Home). The services under Lot 1 are due to commence on 1July 2017. The contract term is three years with the option to extend for a further two years if deemed suitable.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


29/03/2017 - Contracts Award for Accommodation and Support Services (Lots 2-8) ref: 6590    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Directior Adults and Health

Decision published: 29/03/2017

Effective from: 29/03/2017

Decision:

Policy and Resources Committee agreed on 16 December 2015 in the 2016/17 forward plan to authorise procurement of Accommodation and Support Services. The Services were put out to tender on 16 September 2016 and invited applications to apply to join an approved list of providers. Following the procurement process, it is recommended that the providers listed in this report and at appendix A are awarded contracts under accommodation and support lots 2 to 8 inclusive. (Services under lot 1 are due to commence on 1 June 2017 and will be subject to a separate report). The contract term is three years with the option to extend for  a further two years if deemed suitable.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/03/2017 - Authorise the award of framework for the provision of specialist 1:1 mentoring support services ref: 6582    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Adult Social Care

Decision published: 21/03/2017

Effective from: 21/03/2017

Decision:

This report awards a framework agreement for the provision of specialist 1:1 mentoring support services for a period of an initial one year term with the option to extend for a further two separate years, commencing from 1st April 2017 to the value of up to £140,000 per annum, with a total extension value of up to £420,000.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


28/02/2017 - Changes to the Council's Fairer Contributions Policy ref: 6558    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director (Adults and Health)

Decision published: 28/02/2017

Effective from: 28/02/2017

Decision:

This report seeks approval for the following changes to the Council’s Fairer Contributions Policy:

1)    Raising the maximum charge rate for home care services from £13.84 per hour to the lowest hourly rate the Council pays to its strategic home care providers (currently £15.28 per hour). This will start on 3 April 2017 and be reviewed annually.

2)    Raising the maximum charge for day care to reflect the actual amounts the Council pays to its day care providers for an individual’s day care. This will start on 3 April 2017 and be reviewed annually.

3)    Including the full amount of higher rate care component of the Disability Living Allowance and higher rate of Attendance Allowance as income when determining how much someone can afford to contribute towards the cost of their care. This would start on 3 April 2017.

4)    Treating Personal Independence Payments daily living component (standard and enhanced rate) in full as income. This would start on 3 April 2017.

Aligning the Council’s guaranteed minimum income within our Fairer Contributions Policy to the Department of Health’s guaranteed minimum income or the current level as set out in the Fairer Contributions Policy (2016/17) whichever is the highest.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


15/02/2017 - Award of contract for supply of Electoral Registration and Elections Management software system ref: 6528    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 15/02/2017

Effective from: 15/02/2017

Decision:

This report seeks authorisation to award a three year contract to Democracy Counts Ltd for the supply, maintenance, training and support of an Electoral Registration and Elections Management software system (‘Elector8’). The contract will commence on 1 April 2017, with the option to extend the contract for one additional year subject to performance and budget.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


13/02/2017 - Submission of the completed Authority Proforma Tool (the APT) (the formula for school funding) to the DfE ref: 6527    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 14/02/2017

Effective from: 13/02/2017

Decision:

The report describes the detailed assumptions underpinning the proposals for allocating budgets to schools and early years providers in 2017/18.  These assumptions are reflected in the completed Authority Proforma Tool (the APT) which was submitted to the Department for Education by the deadline of 20th January 2017. The report seeks approval for the revised submission dated 13 February 2017.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


09/02/2017 - Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES)- Agreement for short extension of existing service for safe transition to new single provider contract framework ref: 6518    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Directior Adults and Health

Decision published: 10/02/2017

Effective from: 09/02/2017

Decision:

 

1.            This report seeks approval by Adults and Health Commissioning Director for extension to the Integrated Community Equipment Service call-off agreement with Medequip Assistive Technology Limited for three months from 1st April 2017 to 30th June 2017, at an estimated value of c£751,724 (combined CCG/LA value) through emergency waiver of Contract Procedure Rule (CPRs), under the Council’s Constitution (Contract Procedure Rules, Section 15) stating that Directors, Assistant Directors, Commissioning Directors and Heads of Service may take decisions on emergency matters in consultation with the Chairman of Policy and Resources Committee, providing they report to the next available Policy and Resources Committee. This report will set out the reasons for the emergency waiver.

 

2.            The continuity of current provision for three months from 1st April 2017 is critical to enable the safe transfer from the existing provider, Medequip, to the newly procured Barnet Integrated Community Equipment Framework to Millbrook Healthcare Ltd, due to unforeseen delays in awarding the new contract by the 1st of April.  

 

3.            On the 16th December 2016, a contract award DPR (appended) authorised the approval to award the new Single Supplier Integrated Community Equipment Framework, following end of standstill period, to Millbrook Healthcare Ltd from the 1st April 2017. This report also seeks authorisation to amend the commencement and end date for the contract as stated in the award DPR from the 1st April 2017 – 30th March 2020 to the 1st July 2017 - 30th June 2020. The period of the agreement is the same namely for a period of three years, with the option to extend for an additional year (+1) to 30th June 2021.

 

4.            There is a statutory duty on Local Authorities to meet eligible social care needs and community equipment is an important way of meeting those needs and maintaining the person’s independence. It should be noted that community equipment is increasingly important in terms of facilitating a range of local authority and health objectives and strategies, as well as in making whole systems savings. For example, community equipment is important to keep service users independent and safe in the community, thus reducing demand for hospital-based services (through avoiding admissions or more timely discharge), helping avoid expensive residential care and avoiding or reducing the cost of residential care packages.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


27/01/2017 - Procurement of the services of a surveyor for overseeing works in relation to housing enforcement cases and properties acquired through compulsory purchase action ref: 6501    Recommendations Approved

This report agrees the following:

 

That the Commissioning Director-Growth and Development agrees to procuring the services of a Surveyor for work on housing enforcement related cases including properties purchased through CPO for a period of two years, with an option to extend for a further year subject to performance and budget. The contract value will not exceed £164,000.

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 27/01/2017

Effective from: 27/01/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);


10/01/2017 - Write off of Council Tax and Business Rates debts under £5000 ref: 6488    For Determination

This report proposes the write off of individual debts for Council Tax and Business Rates of less than £5000, which are uncollectable for reasons provided in this report, with a total write off sum of £955,091.16 for Council Tax and £531,388.86 for Business Rates.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service

Decision published: 12/01/2017

Effective from: 10/01/2017

Wards affected: (All Wards);


09/12/2016 - Preferred partner organisations for Barnet's Partnership Libraries ref: 6487    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 11/01/2017

Effective from: 09/12/2016

Decision:

On the 4th April 2016, the Council approved Barnet’s Future Library Strategy and within this strategy, four libraries (East Barnet, South Friern, Mill Hill and Childs Hill) will become community run Partnership Libraries from the 1st April 2017.  These libraries will continue to form part of the Barnet library network and agreements with partner organisations will last for 10 years. The successful partners will receive an annual enabling grant to support the operation of the service, alongside volunteers which they will recruit from the local community. The council has now concluded the process to identify partner organisations and has identified partner organisations for each of the four Partnership Libraries. A period of transition will now commence during which the preferred partner organisations will be supported to refine and develop their business plans and prepare to operate the library.

 

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Childs Hill; (Pre 2022)Coppetts; (Pre 2022)East Barnet; (Pre 2022)Mill Hill;


21/12/2016 - Monthly List of Summary DPRs-December 2016 ref: 6486    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Governance

Decision published: 23/12/2016

Effective from: 21/12/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


19/12/2016 - Oak Lodge Special School Academy Conversion: Commercial Transfer Agreement and Lease of the School Premises ref: 6483    Recommendations Approved

Oak Lodge Special  School, a Community School, has been approved by the Secretary of State to convert to an Academy as part of a multi-academy trust (Barnet Special Education Trust). As part of the conversion process, the Council is required to grant a lease of the land and buildings used by Oak Lodge Special School to the Academy Trust in the terms of the model long term Department for Education Academy Lease and this report sets out the main terms.

The Council, the Governing Body of the School, and the Academy Trust are also required to execute a Commercial Transfer Agreement, which includes information relating to: (i) any employees of the Council or the Governing Body who are assigned to the School and who will transfer from the employment of the Governing Body or the Local Authority to the new Academy Trust; and (ii) assets and contracts which will transfer from the Local Authority or the Governing Body to the new Academy Trust, together with other rights and obligations of the Council or the Governing Body.

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 22/12/2016

Effective from: 19/12/2016

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)East Finchley;


14/12/2016 - Authorisation to commission workforce learning and development based on systemic principles for children's social care ref: 6474    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Children’s Social Care Family Services

Decision published: 14/12/2016

Effective from: 14/12/2016

Decision:

Authority to commission workforce learning and development based on systemic principles, up to the value of £150,000 in 2016-17 and over the contract lifetime, for the children’s social care workforce and relevant practitioners.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


11/11/2016 - Electoral Registration and Elections Software Management System ref: 6462    Recommendations Approved

This report authorises the Head of Electoral Services (working with the London Borough of Barnet’s Corporate Procurement) to seek quotations for the supply, maintenance and support of a software system to manage Electoral Registration and Elections within Electoral Services for a period of three years, with the option to extend for one additional year.  This is required to enable continuity of service when the existing contract expires on 31 March 2017.

 

A modern, robust and fully supported Electoral Registration and Elections Management Software system is essential to Barnet’s Electoral Services in order to ensure that they can effectively deliver the essential functions of the Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer of the Council in full compliance with all statutory requirements.

 

This authorisation is sought in accordance with Barnet’s Contract Procedure Rules.

Decision Maker: Interim Assurance Director

Decision published: 07/12/2016

Effective from: 11/11/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


06/12/2016 - Monthly List of Summary DPRs - November 2016 ref: 6460    Recommendations Approved

This is a list of decisions taken under delegated powers in the month of November 2016.

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 06/12/2016

Effective from: 06/12/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


02/12/2016 - Contract Award for Telecare ref: 6579    Recommendations Approved

In June 2016, Adults and Safeguarding Committee approved a procurement exercise to appoint a new telecare provider, in order to reach more people and achieve savings through the reduction and avoidance of care costs.

 

Following a procurement process with three compliant bids, Argenti Partnership / PA Consulting scored highest on both quality and pricing evaluation, which were weighted at 60% and 40% respectively.

 

The telecare contract is due to commence in April 2017 with an initial term of three years and the option to extend for up to two more years. 

 

The aim of the telecare service is to firmly embed the use of technology as part of mainstream care provision, mobilise innovation for the benefit of Barnet residents, and more clearly understand, measure and realise the financial and non-financial benefits of telecare.

 

The telecare service will support our commitment to prevent, reduce and delay social care needs, to support people to live independently for longer, and to provide greater assurance for family members and informal carers.

 

DECISION:

 

To award the Telecare contract to Argenti Partnership / PA Consulting for a period of three years with the option to extend by up to two further years subject to satisfactory performance and budget.

Decision Maker: Adults and Communities Director

Decision published: 02/12/2016

Effective from: 02/12/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


29/11/2016 - Contract Award for provision of Enablement ref: 6459    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Adults and Communities Director

Decision published: 29/11/2016

Effective from: 29/11/2016

Decision:

Following the termination of one of the Enablement contracts for service in October the Council needs to award a new Enablement contract. Following an options appraisal it was agreed that the best option was to award the new contract to Your Choice Barnet, part of the Barnet Group.

 

The enablement contract is to commence in November 2016 with an initial term of one year with the option to extend on one or more occasions for up to a maximum of four further years.

 

The provision of the Enablement service is part of a preventative and early intervention service that promotes independence, reduces dependency and reduces or delays the need for longer term care and support. Enablement homecare provides intensive time limited care to adults with assessed needs to help them gain or regain a higher level of independence and improved quality of life

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


18/11/2016 - Research Project ref: 6442    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 18/11/2016

Effective from: 18/11/2016

Decision:

This report seeks approval to award a single contract to Middlesex University to undertake a research project about different levels of take up of services for children, young people and families from different communities in Barnet.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


10/11/2016 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers October 2016 ref: 6429    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 10/11/2016

Effective from: 10/11/2016

Decision:

This is a summary of decisions taken under delegated officer powers for the month of October 2016.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


14/10/2016 - Award of Contract for Strategic Construction Partner to John Graham Construction LTD ref: 6423    For Determination

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 14/10/2016

Effective from: 14/10/2016

Decision:

Authorisation to award the contract for Strategic Construction Partner (SCP) contract ref 701462. This requirement covers the provision of construction and related technical services for major projects over a period of five years, with option to extend for a further two years subject to budget and performance. The Strategic Construction Partner contract will support an estimated £150m of construction activity, subject to specific project pricing over the full seven year contract period.

 

This Strategic Procurement was authorised by the Council’s P&R Committee 2nd September 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/09/2016 - School Performance in Barnet, 2016 (provisional) ref: 6412    Recommendations Approved

Committee to receive a paper on school performance in Barnet, 2016 (provisional).

Decision Maker: Children, Education & Safeguarding Committee

Made at meeting: 21/09/2016 - Children, Education & Safeguarding Committee

Decision published: 04/10/2016

Effective from: 21/09/2016

Decision:

The Director of Education and Skills was invited by the Chairman to introduce the item to the committee, which related to provisional school performance in Barnet 2016.

 

Following discussion of the report, the Chairman moved to the recommendations as laid out in the cover report, which were agreed by the committee.

 

The following was therefore RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the Children, Education, Libraries and Safeguarding Committee noted the provisional school performance in Barnet for the academic year 2015-16;

 

2.    That the Children, Education, Libraries and Safeguarding Committee noted the proposed commissioning priorities for school improvement for the academic year 2016/17 (based on data available so far) set out in section 1.5 of the report.


15/09/2016 - Agree new Instruments of Government to be signed and sealed - Gold Star Federation ref: 6394    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 15/09/2016

Effective from: 15/09/2016

Decision:

Giving authority for Instrument of Government of school governing bodies to be submitted for signing and sealing.

This report highlights the requirement to make the Instrument of Government for the following maintained school:

·         Gold Star Federation

 


26/08/2016 - Authorisation to seek quotations for provision of Electoral Registration Canvassing Tablets ref: 6369    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 26/08/2016

Effective from: 26/08/2016

Decision:

This report authorises the Head of Electoral Services to seek quotations for the provision of mobile tablet devices to be used when conducting future statutory ‘Household Enquiry Form’ (HEF) canvasses. Legislation requires that a canvass is conducted of every residential property in Barnet each year between July and November, ahead of the publication of the annual revised Register of Electors on 1 December. Legislation further requires that all households that do not respond to the HEFs that are posted to them must receive a personal visit by a canvasser in order to elicit a response. Making use of modern, mobile tablet technology offers the potential for more secure, accurate and efficient household visits to take place, leading to an increase in the response rate from households and savings to the service in future years.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


22/08/2016 - Agree new Instruments of Government for three schools ref: 6361    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 22/08/2016

Effective from: 22/08/2016

Decision:

This report gives authority for Instrument of Government of school governing bodies to be submitted for signing and sealing.

This report highlights the requirement to make the Instrument of Government for the following maintained schools:

·         Brookland Nursery & Infant and Junior Schools

·         Sunnyfields Primary School

·         Garden Suburb Infant and Garden Suburb Junior Schools

 


03/08/2016 - Monthly Table List of Actions Taken Under Summary DPRs-July 2016 ref: 6358    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Communications

Decision published: 09/08/2016

Effective from: 03/08/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


08/08/2016 - Authorisation to undertake procurement process for a Motivational and Psychological Employment Support Service as part of the Burnt Oak Opportunity Support Team ref: 6348    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 08/08/2016

Effective from: 08/08/2016

Decision:

The report seeks authorisation for the council to undertake a procurement process for a Motivational and Psychological Employment Support Service as part of the Burnt Oak Opportunity Support team (BOOST).

 

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Burnt Oak;


19/07/2016 - Permanent Expansion of Childs Hill Primary School ref: 6339    Recommendations Approved

Thie report authorises the permanent expansion of Childs Hill Primary School from one and a half to two forms of entry for September 2016. It is estimated that the expansion will cost £365,000. These costs will be met from the Council’s Basic Need Allocations (funding from the Department for Education).

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 19/07/2016

Effective from: 19/07/2016

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Childs Hill; (Pre 2022)Garden Suburb; (Pre 2022)Golders Green;


18/07/2016 - Granville Road Estate - Section 106 Agreement ref: 6334    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 18/07/2016

Effective from: 18/07/2016

Decision:

The report authorises the putting in place of planning obligations that are required to be taken into account by the planning inspector when deciding whether to uphold or dismiss the appeal against the refusal of planning permission for the Granville Road Estate  scheme F/04474/14 15/01195/AREF  APP/N5090/W/15/3132049 (“the Appeal”)

 

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Childs Hill;


05/07/2016 - Monthly Table List of Actions Taken Under Summary DPRs- June 2016 ref: 6338    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Finance

Decision published: 18/07/2016

Effective from: 05/07/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


12/07/2016 - Summary Delegated Powers Reports, Re - June ref: 6312    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director Environment

Decision published: 12/07/2016

Effective from: 12/07/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


26/05/2016 - Monthly Table List of Actions Taken Under Summary DPRs-May 2016 Streetscene ref: 6302    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Interim Street Scene Director

Decision published: 04/07/2016

Effective from: 26/05/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/06/2016 - To enter into a contract to provide three classrooms and associated space for Underhill School and two classrooms and associated space for St Agnes ref: 6290    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks permission to enter into a contract with UK Energy Partners Ltd (working in Partnership with Net Zero Buildings Ltd) to provide three classrooms and associated space for Underhill School and two classrooms and associated space for St Agnes school.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 20/06/2016

Effective from: 20/06/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


14/06/2016 - Authorisation to procure a cumulative analysis of welfare reforms from Policy in Practice ref: 6276    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks authorisation to procure through a single tender action an analysis from Policy in Practice to help LB Barnet and partners to understand the impact of welfare reform on Barnet households.

 

This analysis will include reforms that have already taken place and a selection of those that are yet to be implemented. The detailed household level analysis that underpins the analysis can be used by the council and JobCentre Plus to target its support resources more effectively. In particular it can be used to target the one to one support provided by the Welfare Reform Task Force, Children’s Centres and Adults and Communities. A number of other London Boroughs have undertaken this analysis including LB Hounslow and LB Haringey.

 

This will be funded from the Welfare Reform Reserve in place to support work to mitigate the impact of welfare reforms.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 16/06/2016

Effective from: 14/06/2016


07/06/2016 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers - Re - May 2016 ref: 6260    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Growth and Environment

Decision published: 07/06/2016

Effective from: 07/06/2016


01/06/2016 - May 2016-Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers ref: 6258    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Communications

Decision published: 02/06/2016

Effective from: 01/06/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/06/2016 - Appointment of provider to support the financial and demand modelling for Adults & Family Services Business Cases ref: 6257    Recommendations Approved

 

 

Acceptance of the proposal, submitted by PA Consulting, to proceed with the support required on financial and demand modelling.

 

Decision Maker: Director of Resources (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 01/06/2016

Effective from: 01/06/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/06/2016 - Changes to the Family Services Establishment ref: 6256    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 01/06/2016

Effective from: 01/06/2016

Decision:

A number of changes to the Family Services establishment are required to help deliver purposeful, resilience-based practice in line with the social care practice improvement plan. The service needs to be configured in the best way possible, with manageable caseloads, and sufficient capacity to deliver service improvement. This report sets out the required changes in context and sets out the associated costs. 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


24/05/2016 - New Instruments of Government: Queenswell Infant & Nursery School ref: 6252    For Determination

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 24/05/2016

Effective from: 24/05/2016

Decision:

This report highlights the requirement to make the Instrument of Government for the following maintained schools:

·         Queenswell Infant & Nursery School

 


27/04/2016 - Agree new Instruments of Government to be signed and sealed ref: 6235    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 27/04/2016

Effective from: 27/04/2016

Decision:

This report highlights the requirement to make the Instrument of Government for the following maintained school:

·         Brunswick Park Primary School

 


22/04/2016 - Oakleigh Road Depot Design & Build Contract ref: 6234    Recommendations Approved

This report provides a general update on progress against the Oakleigh Road Depot and seeks approval to enter into the JCT Design and Build Contract for the construction of the new Council Depot as a replacement for the Mill Hill East Depot.

 

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 22/04/2016

Effective from: 22/04/2016


13/04/2016 - Authorisation to procure Open+ technology system from Bibliotheca for installation and implementation at the Colindale Library ref: 6227    Recommendations Approved

This report is to seek permission to procure third-party specialist equipment from Bibliotheca to allow the new Colindale Library (the replacement for the existing Grahame Park Library) to be technology enabled. This would use the same system as that adopted for the pilot at Edgware Library, which started at the end of July 2015.

 

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 13/04/2016

Effective from: 13/04/2016

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Colindale;


04/04/2016 - Award of contract for Independent Social Workers Approved List ref: 6217    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Family Services Director

Decision published: 04/04/2016

Effective from: 04/04/2016

Decision:

The Carers Recruitment and Assessment team seeks approval to award contracts to Independent Social Workers (ISW) on the Barnet Approved List of ISW providers. 

 

Initial contracts will be awarded for two years with the option to extend for up to two years.  The contract will commence 01 April 2016 until 31 March 2018. 

 

The six contracts to be awarded are for the following:

 

Lot 1:  Fostering Assessments: 

Initial Visit and Report and Form F Assessment

Lot 2:  Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and Connected Persons: 

Initial Visit and Report and SGO  Assessment

Lot 3:  Adoption:

Initial Visit and Report, Prospective Adopters Report and Annex A Report

Lot 4:  Parenting Assessments:

Parenting Capacity Assessments Outside of Care Proceedings and

Parenting Capacity Assessments within Care Proceedings

Lot 5:  Training:

Co-running skills to foster courses and training, Bespoke Training for Foster Carers, Adopters and SGO Applicants

Lot 6:  Independent Investigation

 

The total maximum contract value including extensions is £420,000.  The annual costs will not exceed £105,000 across all of the contract lots.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


04/04/2016 - Referral to Council from Assets Regeneration and Growth Committee - Colindale Office Project ref: 6230    Recommendations Approved

Council approved at its meeting on 04/04/2016.

Decision Maker: Council

Made at meeting: 04/04/2016 - Council

Decision published: 04/04/2016

Effective from: 04/04/2016

Decision:

Councillor Daniel Thomas moved reception and adoption of the recommendations in the report. Debate ensued.

 

The recommendations as set out in the report were put to the vote. Votes were recorded as follows.

 

For:                 32

Against:         27

Abstain:           0

Absent:            3

TOTAL:           62

 

The recommendations in the report were declared carried.

 

RESOLVED hat Council:

 

1.    Note the progress on the Colindale Office project

 

2.    Note that a Full Business Case (FBC) is being prepared for consideration in June 2016, which will include an Equalities Impact Assessment.

 

3.    Approves the use of up to £2 million of the existing budget allocation for conclusion of the pre-construction activities and technical design and help maintain the current delivery programme ahead of the submission of the Full Business Case.  The £2 million allocation constitutes 7.5% of the estimated overall Capital Build Budget.

 

4.    Agrees to delegate the authority to the Chief Operating Officer to settle terms and enter into the required pre-construction stage agreements.

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Colindale;


04/04/2016 - Social Care Emergency Duty Team ref: 6216    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Family Services Director

Decision published: 04/04/2016

Effective from: 04/04/2016

Decision:

This report seeks approval to award a single contract for the delivery of an Emergency Duty Team (out-of-hours social work) service to the London Borough of Harrow. This is a shared service between Family Services and Adults and Communities.

 

The contract is for 3 years, from 1 April 2016, with an option to extend for a further 1 year, commencing from 1 April 2016, to the total value of £639,296, with a total extension value of up to £852,394. 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/11/2015 - Summary DPR List - Re ref: 6201    Recommendations Approved

1.    Highway and Pedestrian Improvements - S106 ETZ Chaim Primary School

2.    Award of contract to carry out essential tree works at Hendon Cemetery.

3.    Redevelopment of former British Newspapers Library, 130 Colindale Avenue, London, NW9 5HE - Highway Works Agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 

4.    Redevelopment of the former Hendon Football Club site, Claremont Road, London, NW2 1AE - Highway Works Agreement under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Strategic Planning, Regeneration and Transport

Decision published: 23/03/2016

Effective from: 30/11/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/03/2016 - Finalisation of the contract for the future delivery of Education and Skills services ref: 6194    Recommendations Approved

The purpose of this report is to confirm that the necessary action has been taken to finalise the contract documentation, in accordance with the submitted tender that was accepted by full Council, and that all necessary action has been taken to mobilise the contract from 1st April 2016.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 21/03/2016

Effective from: 21/03/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


18/03/2016 - Independent Travel Training Provider ref: 6193    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Inclusion & Skills

Decision published: 18/03/2016

Effective from: 18/03/2016

Decision:

This report seeks to award a two year contract (with an option to extend for a further year), for the provision of an independent travel training service. The total contract value of this service is anticipated to be £401,250.00


17/03/2016 - Contract Award for provision of Enablement and Home and Community Support ref: 6186    Recommendations Approved

This report summarises the tendering process which has been conducted for the award of new contracts for the provision of Home and Community Support (HCS) and Enablement services.

 

Decision Maker: Adults and Communities Director

Decision published: 17/03/2016

Effective from: 17/03/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


17/02/2016 - Agree new Instruments of Government to be signed and sealed ref: 6185    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education and Skills Director

Decision published: 09/03/2016

Effective from: 17/02/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


25/02/2016 - Appointment of ITS Training Ltd for Fraud Consultancy Project ref: 6181    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Assistant Director

Decision published: 08/03/2016

Effective from: 25/02/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


02/03/2016 - Creation of four permanent Tenancy Fraud Officer posts within the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team (CAFT) ref: 6182    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 08/03/2016

Effective from: 02/03/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


18/12/2015 - Barnet Council Fees and Charges for Services provided by Regional Enterprise ref: 6180    Recommendations Approved

The report seeks approval for named charges to be increased by inflation (2%) or below inflation.  The report includes such fees and charges for: Highways; Trading Standards; Licensing; Environmental Health; Planning; Land Charges; Cemetery and Crematorium Street Naming and Numbering and Building Control. 

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 04/03/2016

Effective from: 18/12/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


26/02/2016 - Claremont Primary School Academy Conversion: Commercial Transfer Agreement and Lease of the School Premises ref: 6172    Recommendations Approved

 

Claremont Primary School, a Community School, has been approved by the Secretary of State to convert to an Academy as part of a multi-academy trust (The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (“TEFAT”). As part of the conversion process, the Council is required to grant a lease of the land and buildings used by Claremont Primary School to the Academy Trust in the terms of the model long term Department for Education Academy Lease and this report sets out the main terms which incorporate appropriate provisions to accommodate any required rebuilding and expansion and/or relocation of the school in the event of the grant and implementation of planning permission for the regeneration of the area as the school falls within the Brent Cross Cricklewood south side development phase (“BXC”).

The Council, the Governing Body of the School, and the Academy Trust are also required to execute a Commercial Transfer Agreement, which includes information relating to: (i) any employees of the Council or the Governing Body who are assigned to the School and who will transfer from the employment of the Governing Body or the Local Authority to the

new Academy Trust; and (ii) assets and contracts which will transfer from the Local Authority or the Governing Body to the new Academy Trust, together with other rights and obligations of the Council or the Governing Body, including obligations pertaining to the possible rebuilding and expansion and/or relocation of the school in the event of the grant and implementation of planning permission for the regeneration of BXC .

 

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 29/02/2016

Effective from: 26/02/2016

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Golders Green;


16/02/2016 - Campus Reprovision - Variation of the Section 75 Agreement for the commissioning of learning disability services and the establishment and maintenance of a Pooled Fund ref: 6165    For Determination

This report outlines the decision to vary the Section 75 Agreement for the commissioning of learning disability services and for the establishment and maintainance of a Pooled Fund.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director (Adults and Health)

Decision published: 17/02/2016

Effective from: 16/02/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/02/2016 - Approval for the Appointment of The Barnet Group to Provide a Six Month Interim Management Facility to the Street Scene Delivery Unit ref: 6153    For Determination

Approval for the Appointment of The Barnet Group to Provide a Six Month Interim Management Facility to the Street Scene Delivery Unit.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 11/02/2016

Effective from: 05/02/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


03/02/2016 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers_January ref: 6141    Recommendations Approved

A summary of decisions taken under delegated powers.

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 03/02/2016

Effective from: 03/02/2016


29/01/2016 - Family Services Fees and Charges - 2016-17 ref: 6128    Recommendations Approved

This report approves proposals to update fees and charges for Youth Services and Children Centres from 1 April 2016, where fees and charges need to be increased in line with inflation (assumed to be 2%).

 

These fees and charges will take effect from 1 April 2016.

Decision Maker: Family Services Director

Decision published: 29/01/2016

Effective from: 29/01/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


11/01/2016 - Council Tax Base for 2016-17 ref: 6084    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 20/01/2016

Effective from: 11/01/2016

Decision:

This report sets out the Council Tax Base for 2016-17 which must be notified to major precepting authorities by 31 January of the preceding financial year.

 

The report agrees the Council Tax Base for 2016-17 to be 135,324 and that all major precepting and levying authorities, and Barnet members, be notified of this amount by 31 January 2016.

 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/01/2016 - Summary DPRs - Estates - 5 January 2016 ref: 6063    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 05/01/2016

Effective from: 05/01/2016

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/12/2015 - Summary DPR - Extension of procurement of services to deliver the Barnet Safer Communities Partnership Summit ref: 6062    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Lead, Safer Communities

Decision published: 23/12/2015

Effective from: 01/12/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/12/2015 - Summary DPR - Extension of procurement of services to deliver the Barnet Safer Communities Partnership Summit (single tender action) ref: 6061    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Lead, Safer Communities

Decision published: 23/12/2015

Effective from: 01/12/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


16/11/2015 - People's Choice - One-Off Funding - Full Officer DPR ref: 6053    Recommendations Approved

The report proposes a one-off revenue payment of £67,758 to Barnet Centre for Independent Living (BCIL) to defray the 2015/16 running costs for People’s Choice (PC) in providing a professional and independent advice, support and advocacy service through self-advocacy groups (such as the Learning Disabilities Parliament) and outreach on a 5-day week basis.

 

The proposal arises because a recent tender (October 2014) for Specialist Information, Advice and Advocacy (SIAA) resulted in the award of a contract to a new Provider in June 2015. The previous IAA contract was held by BCIL who sub-contracted the advocacy element to PC (which was then a separate entity but merged with BCIL in 2012 as both were user-led organisations and to realise synergies in “back office” functions). Post-merger funding for PC was rolled-up into the original IAA contract held by BCIL. When the new SIAA contract was awarded to a different Provider, the specification for IAA also changed to reflect the requirements of the Care Act 2014 i.e. a more holistic offer as opposed to advocacy specific to the learning disability client group. At the time it was also deemed that TUPE did not apply to PC staff. The £68k therefore provides one-off interim revenue funding to meet the current year budget shortfall and thus ensure business continuity including the provision of services to Barnet residents for the activities provided by PC. The budget shortfall is currently being met via BCIL’s reserves; however, this is a temporary measure to meet short-term cash flow requirements. BCIL is currently commissioned by Barnet Council to provide external support planning and brokerage services to Adults & Communities. BCIL management are actively working on a 2016/17 business plan to secure longer-term funding and ensure sustainability and growth, particularly around flagship projects such as PC.

 

Decisions

1.    Agree one-off revenue payment of £67,758 to BCIL to defray the running costs for People’s Choice in 2015/16, met from existing resources identified within Commissioning Group.

2.    A condition of the payment is that BCIL provides a report detailing how the money (as stated in paragraph 5.2.1, Table 2, of this report) has been spent, and the relevant section of their management accounts. To the extent that this condition is not fulfilled, BCIL immediately repays the equivalent amount to the Council.

 

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director (Adults and Health)

Decision published: 14/12/2015

Effective from: 16/11/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


08/12/2015 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers - CSG - December 2015 ref: 6049    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 11/12/2015

Effective from: 08/12/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/11/2015 - Barnet Development Pipeline - Procurement Stage 4 - Enter into Tranche 1 - Pre-construction Services Agreements (5 No.) ref: 6034    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 01/12/2015

Effective from: 30/11/2015

Decision:

The Assets, Regeneration and Growth Committee approved at its meeting on 7th September 2015, amongst other matters, to enter into the Pre-Construction Services Agreement and to delegate to the Commissioning Director for Growth and Development, in consultation with the Chairman to execute all future contracts associated with the Pre-Construction Services Agreement(s).

 

This DPR provides authority to enter into five Pre-Construction Services Agreements (one for each site) with Wates Construction Limited, the successful tenderer, to only carry out the necessary services on Tranche 1, up to and including RIBA Stage 4 – Technical Design, to be approved.

Wards affected: (Pre 2022) Hale; (Pre 2022)Coppetts; (Pre 2022)Edgware; (Pre 2022)High Barnet; (Pre 2022)Underhill;


01/12/2015 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers - November 2015 ref: 6036    Recommendations Approved

A summary of decisions taken under delegated powers from November 2015.

Decision Maker: Community Well-being Assistant Director

Decision published: 01/12/2015

Effective from: 01/12/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


30/11/2015 - Authorisation to procure external support to assess delivery models for services to children and families ref: 6028    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 30/11/2015

Effective from: 30/11/2015

Decision:

This report seeks permission to procure a third-party specialist organisation to identify the most appropriate whole-service delivery model for the Family Services Delivery Unit and develop a clear path to putting it in place, following the Council’s internal governance model and project management methodology.

 

The successful bidder will be expected to work with the Council to develop a strategic outline case, outline business case and full business case setting out a clear evidence base behind a recommended model for the delivery of these services. This will include supporting public and employee consultation, the production of an equalities impact analysis and other activities as noted in Barnet’s project management methodology.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


27/11/2015 - Reassessment Work Services - Support plans for Service Users with Learning Difficulties ref: 6025    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community Well-being Assistant Director

Decision published: 30/11/2015

Effective from: 27/11/2015

Decision:

This report seeks authorisation to commence a procurement exercise to commission a partner or partners to a framework to deliver additional capacity to the London Borough of Barnet (LBB) to complete reassessments and support plans for service users with learning disabilities. The maximum budget for this contract is £150,000 to be funded from the adults transformation programme.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/11/2015 - Reassessment Work Services - Support plans for Service Users with Physical Difficulties ref: 6026    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Community Well-being Assistant Director

Decision published: 30/11/2015

Effective from: 20/11/2015

Decision:

This report seeks authorisation to commence a procurement exercise to commission a partner or partners to a framework to deliver additional capacity to the London Borough of Barnet (LBB) to complete reassessments and support plans for older people and adults with physical disabilities. The maximum budget for this contract is £150,000 to be funded from the adults transformation programme.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


19/10/2015 - Housing Strategy ref: 5989    Information Only

To note the feedback following the consultation on the draft Housing Strategy.

Decision Maker: Housing Committee

Made at meeting: 19/10/2015 - Housing Committee

Decision published: 27/11/2015

Effective from: 19/10/2015

Decision:

The Committee considered the Housing Strategy which set out the strategic housing priorities for the borough and how they would be achieved over the next 10 years.  The Committee were requested to approve the Commissioning Plan and Housing Strategy. 

 

During debate, Councillor Houston MOVED a motion which was duly seconded as follows:

 

Replace recommendation 1 with:

 

1.         That Council approve the final Housing Strategy at Appendix A, with the following additions:

 

That the Housing Strategy should:

 

·       Set out specific targets for delivering at least 50% affordable housing on developments on council-owned land, including a specific target of 50% to be social rented housing

·       Commit the council to developing a Supplementary Planning Document that sets out clear expectations on value in viability reports, including that viability calculations should be transparent and public. 

·       Commit the council to establish a policy on the local marketing of properties to minimise off-plan sales.  

·       Specify that where the council must transfer land to secure delivery of affordable housing it should have a long-term interest in the land eg. through retaining the freehold, keeping a long term equity stake in the value uplift of the land by adding covenants on disposal, and look at long term payback arrangements on private sector-led development.

·       Set out that on the regeneration schemes the same number of council homes as were originally there prior to the start of regeneration should be provided as a minimum.

·       Ensure that all longstanding non-secure temporary tenants on Barnet’s regeneration estates should be granted secure tenancies.

·       Look at developing  new intermediate rent and low cost home-ownership products, for example: 

  • Intermediate rent based on a percentage of income. 
  • Key worker housing for particular target groups of people including those who need to live close to where they work. 
  • Mutual home ownership.

·       Set out additional actions to improve standards in private rented sector, including: 

  • License all private sector landlords in order to tackle rogue landlords, improving standards in the private rented sector and reducing anti-social behaviour. 
  • Introducing a Decent Homes Standard based Kite mark for the private rented sector, including current minimum legal requirements. 
  • Increase tenants awareness of their rights. 

·       Investigate setting up a social lettings agency to offer a quality management service to private landlords for letting their properties at either market rent or affordable rent with the service either free of charge for tenants.

·       Investigate working with Housing Associations to bring empty/non-decent properties into the public housing sector.

·       Any acquisitions should prioritise purchases in borough.

 

Replace recommendation 2 with:

 

2.         That the Committee approve the final Commissioning Plan at Appendix B, with any appropriate amendments following from the amended recommendation 1.

 

 

Having been put to the vote the Committee voted:

 

For: 4

Against: 5

Abstain: 0

 

The Motion was therefore LOST.

 

 

The Chairman moved to the vote on the recommendations as set out in the report.  Votes were recorded as follows

 

For: 5

Against: 4

Abstain: 0

 

Immediately following the vote, Councillor Houston moved to refer the item to the next practicable meeting of Full Council in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.3 of Responsibility for Functions.  The reason given for the request to refer the item was:

 

“Housing is the central issue in Barnet. It is the second highest concern in the Residents Perception Survey. The proposed Labour Group amendments would have given the Strategy far more ambition in terms of affordable housing in the borough. It is appropriate that Full Council considers the Strategy.”

 

The Committee Members supporting the referral were:

 

Councillor Houston

Councillor Langleben

Councillor McGuirk

Councillor Roberts

 

RESOLVED that having received the requisite number of support for referral, the item will be placed on the agenda for consideration by Full Council. 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Head of Strategy and Performance (Re), Housing Strategy and Business Improvement Manager (Re)


28/10/2015 - Recruitment of Children's Social Work Practitioners ref: 6001    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Family Services Director

Decision published: 19/11/2015

Effective from: 28/10/2015

Decision:

This report seeks authorisation to commence a procurement tender exercise in order to partner with a specialist social work recruitment agency, to recruit permanent, qualified, Children’s Social Work practitioners.

 

The reason this approach is being taken is due to the Council being unable to directly recruit sufficient numbers of high quality and experienced practitioners.

 

Following a thorough procurement process, the selected party will be contracted to supply up to an initial 15 permanent workers. The Council will continue to recruit directly, in parallel with the agency recruitment campaign.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


19/11/2015 - Authorisation to award a contract to Welfare Call (LAC) Ltd for the Collection and Analysis of Children Looked After ref: 6002    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks authorisation to award a contract to Welfare call (LAC) Ltd. The initial contract period is for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year. The contract value will be in the sum of £24,960 per annum.  This contract can be terminated with 3 months written notice on either side.

 

Decision Maker: Education and Skills Director

Decision published: 19/11/2015

Effective from: 19/11/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


18/11/2015 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers - Baker Small Solicitors ref: 6000    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Inclusion & Skills

Decision published: 18/11/2015

Effective from: 18/11/2015

Decision:

After a competitive procurement process a one year contract for the provision of Special Education Needs legal advice was awarded to Baker Small Solicitors and a contract signed on 16/07/2014. These two DPRs authorise an additional spot purchase and to extend the contract with Baker Small Solicitors for one year.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


17/11/2015 - Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation ref: 5999    Recommendations Approved

This report sets out what is required from Barnet Council – across a range of services including housing and social care - in order to achieve the Council’s commitment to resettle 50 refugees in Barnet as part of the Government’s Syrian Vulnerable Person Relocation (VPR) scheme. The report provides background to the VPR scheme and how the Council will work with the Government to welcome and accommodate the 50 refugees and register them with the appropriate universal and specialist services in the borough.  The report also sets out how the Council will assess the potential need for further support in order to meet the requirements of the scheme and the standards of service offered to all Barnet residents.

 

The report presents financial modelling of the potential costs to the Council of participation in the VPR scheme, based on initial assumptions about the size and potential requirements of those resettled – which will be subject to change based on actual referrals - and analysis of how these compare with the funding committed by Government to cover costs of resettlement for the first year of the scheme. The report also looks ahead to subsequent years. The Government has committed to providing funding for years 2-5 (in line with the period of 5 years Humanitarian Protection status that will be granted to refugees). The level of funding available in years 2-5 is yet to be finalised, although the Government has committed to making funding available to cover this period.  The Council is in close contact with the Home Office and expects to receive confirmation imminently.

 

Reflecting the degree of uncertainty about the potential financial implications – particularly over the longer-term if the circumstances of those resettled were to change - the report recommends the earmarking of a £100,000 contingency, allocated from the risk reserve.  The size of the contingency fund will be kept under review and is intended to help meet the potential costs of delivering the VPR scheme in future years without placing an undue financial burden on service budgets.

 

Due to the urgent nature of the decision, the Chief Executive has utilised the urgent provisions in the Constitution to approve the earmarking of a contingency in order for the Council to move as quickly as possible to begin accepting referrals from the Government as it meets the commitment to resettle 50 Syrian refugees in the borough, reflecting the degree of urgency required and the preference of Members to respond as quickly as possible.

Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 17/11/2015

Effective from: 17/11/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


11/11/2015 - Authorisation to procure external support for Library Service public consultation ref: 5987    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Children and Young People

Decision published: 11/11/2015

Effective from: 11/11/2015

Decision:

The report relates to authorising the procurement of external support for Library Service public consultation.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


06/11/2015 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers - October 2015 ref: 5981    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 06/11/2015

Effective from: 06/11/2015

Decision:

Attached is a summary of decisions taken under delegated powers from October 2015.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


29/10/2015 - Awarding of the construction contract for the 2015 School Expansion Scheme at Oak Lodge School ref: 5978    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks approval to accept the fixed fee proposal for construction works from Morgan Sindall and to enter into an NEC contract for construction works in relation to the 2015 Schools Expansion at Oak Lodge School.

 

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 02/11/2015

Effective from: 29/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


29/10/2015 - University College School Section 106 Agreement ref: 5977    Recommendations Approved

This details a decision the Director of Assurance to agree the sealing of legal agreement under delegated powers.  This has been provided by the appellant at the Public Inquiry into decision of the Finchley & Golders Green Area Planning Committee to refuse planning permission for a sports pavilion.

 

The legal agreement would make financial contributions towards traffic management improvements outside the school and towards the monitoring of a Travel Plan for the facility.

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 29/10/2015

Effective from: 29/10/2015

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)Childs Hill;


21/10/2015 - Summary DPR - Award of Contract - Community Tool (exempt) ref: 5968    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Strategy, Innovation and Customer Services

Decision published: 23/10/2015

Effective from: 21/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


21/10/2015 - Summary DPR - Award of Contract - Community Tool ref: 5967    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Strategy, Innovation and Customer Services

Decision published: 23/10/2015

Effective from: 21/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/10/2015 - Summary DPR - Estates - October 2015 ref: 5965    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 21/10/2015

Effective from: 20/10/2015

Decision:

As part of the West Hendon Regeneration the council’s development partner, Barratt Metropolitan LLP (BMLLP) needs to enter into an agreement with Thames Water for a new sewer and associated structures to provide drainage to the new West Hendon properties..

 

The sewer and associated structures will be in an area of York Park owned by the council which is why the council needs to be party to the Agreement.  All costs are being met by BMLLP.

 

In order to comply with its obligations under s123 of the Local Government Act 1972 the council approved the advertising of the proposal under a DPR approved on 24th January 2013 (attached). No objections were received.

 

This DPR requests authority to enter into the s185 Agreement between  BMLLP, Barnet Council, Thames Water and the National House Building Council (as Surety) in the position shown on the attached plan EXTR_2081572_1

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


01/10/2015 - Former Tenant Arrears Debt Write-offs under £5000 ref: 5964    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 21/10/2015

Effective from: 01/10/2015

Decision:

This report proposes the write off of individual debts which relate to former secure and non-secure Council Tenant rent arrears less than £5000, which are uncollectable for reasons provided in this report. The total write off sum requested is £1,187,548.13.

Wards affected: (All Wards);


20/10/2015 - Corporate Grants Programme, 2015/16 - grant applications ref: 5963    Recommendations Approved

This report attaches assessments of grant applications by three not-for-profit organisations.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Finance

Decision published: 20/10/2015

Effective from: 20/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


19/10/2015 - Instruments of Government - Various Schools ref: 5960    Recommendations Approved

Authority for Instrument of Government of school governing bodies to be submitted for signing and sealing. In line with new regulations, governing bodies of Maintained Schools have been required to reconstitute in regard to the number and types of Governor. The governing bodies of the schools listed have submitted details of changes in their Instruments of Government, which is the formal document that outlines the arrangement of each governing body.

 

This applies to the following Maintained Schools:

 

-       St. Johns CE Primary School

-       Hasmonean School

-       Courtland School

-       All Saints C of E Primary School N20

-       Underhill Primary School

-       Dollis Junior

-       Menorah Primary

-       Gold Star Federation

-       St John’s C of E, Friern Barnet Primary School

-       Coppetts Wood Primary School and Children’s Centre

-       Colindale Primary School

 

Decision Maker: Education and Skills Director

Decision published: 19/10/2015

Effective from: 19/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/10/2015 - Independent Travel Training Provider ref: 5954    Recommendations Approved

This report seeks approval to procure and put out to tender a two year contract (with an option to extend for a further year), for the provision of an independent travel training service. The total contract value of this service is anticipated to be £100,000.00

Decision Maker: Assistant Director Inclusion & Skills

Decision published: 06/10/2015

Effective from: 05/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


05/10/2015 - September 2015 - Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers. ref: 5953    For Determination

The attached document is a summary of decisions taken under delegated powers in September 2015

Decision Maker: Head of Governance

Decision published: 05/10/2015

Effective from: 05/10/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


16/09/2015 - Approval of Additional Temporary Car Parking at NLBP ref: 5944    Recommendations Approved

Following the termination of the leasehold interest within Unit 4 NLBP a number of car parking spaces will be lost which are currently provided under the existing arrangements. Consequently a short term lease and licence for alterations have been agreed from the 18th October 2015 for 108 replacement car park spaces and the installation of a parking machine.

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 21/09/2015

Effective from: 16/09/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


16/09/2015 - Summary DPR - Estates - September 2015 ref: 5936    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 16/09/2015

Effective from: 16/09/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


09/09/2015 - Chief Operating Officer team restructure ref: 5931    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer (Director of Finance / Section 151 Officer)

Decision published: 09/09/2015

Effective from: 09/09/2015

Decision:

Following the appointment of the new Chief Operating Officer a review has been undertaken of the staffing structure in order to ensure that the directorate has the capacity and capability to undertake the increasing need for project, performance and contract management skills.


04/09/2015 - August 2015 Summary of Decisions Taken Under Delegated Powers ref: 5930    Recommendations Approved

The attached document is a summary of decisions taken under delegated powers in August.

Decision Maker: Assistant Director of Strategic Planning, Regeneration and Transport

Decision published: 04/09/2015

Effective from: 04/09/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


26/08/2015 - Moss Hall Crescent Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Proposals ref: 5927    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Commissioning Director, Growth and Development

Decision published: 27/08/2015

Effective from: 26/08/2015

Decision:

The Moss Hall Crescent Conservation Area Character Appraisal, Management Proposals and Appraisal Map are proposed for adoption following a public consultation exercise with local residents and other interested parties. A report will be presented to the Finchley and Golders Green Area Committee for their information and to approve the Article 4 Direction.

Wards affected: (Pre 2022)West Finchley;


25/08/2015 - Summary DPR - West Hendon Certificate to Land Reg for Blocks G1 and G2 - Re - August 2015 ref: 5926    Recommendations Approved

The Council benefits from a restriction over title number NGL445141, owned by Barratt Metropolitan LLP (BMLLP). The purpose of the restriction is to ensure that the terms of the transfer dated 24 March 2011 of the land from the Council to BMLLP are complied with by BMLLP. In particular, that BMLLP will not dispose of land intended to be common areas without first procuring that any purchaser of such land enters into a direct covenant with the Council.

 

BMLLP have granted Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited a lease of the sites known as Blocks G1 and G2. This disposition does not breach the terms of the restriction and accordingly the restriction, therefore, does not apply to this disposition.

 

Authority is sought for the issuing of a certificate to the Land Registry that the terms of the transfer dated 24 March 2011 do not apply to this disposition

Decision Maker: Head of Estates

Decision published: 25/08/2015

Effective from: 25/08/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


29/07/2015 - Summary DPR - Assurance Group - DMO - August 2015 ref: 5921    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Assurance Director

Decision published: 20/08/2015

Effective from: 29/07/2015

Wards affected: (All Wards);


14/08/2015 - Instruments of Government - Various Schools ref: 5918    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Education and Skills Director

Decision published: 14/08/2015

Effective from: 14/08/2015

Decision:

This report gives authority for Instrument of government of school governing bodies to be signed and sealed for the following maintained schools:

 

-       Chalgrove Primary School

-       Beis Yaakov Primary School

-       St. John’s CE Primary School

Wards affected: (All Wards);


13/08/2015 - Summary DPR: Dollis Valley Regeneration Phase 2 ref: 5917    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Commissioning

Decision published: 13/08/2015

Effective from: 13/08/2015

Decision:

Variation to DPR

 

Title:

 

Dollis Valley Regeneration Phase 2 ,

A.        Appropriation of Phase 2a to Planning purposes

B.        Entering into a deed of variation to enable the grant of    

           the Phase 2a Development Lease

C.        Entering into Phase 2 Shared Equity Mortgages

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);


13/08/2015 - West Hendon Estate - Private Treaty Acquisitions CPO1 ref: 5916    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Strategic Director for Commissioning

Decision published: 13/08/2015

Effective from: 13/08/2015

Decision:

Decision

 

Authorise the private treaty acquisition of the Estate Properties’ leasehold interests within West Hendon CPO1 land in accordance with Heads of Terms to be agreed in respect of each property.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);