Issue - decisions

RESOLVED that:

A     The services currently provided by Kier Harlow Ltd be provided by the Council from the termination of the current contract between the Council andKier Harlow Ltd through a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC).

B    Subject to A above, all staff and assets transfer to the LATC as per the transition arrangements put in place for the termination of the current contract between the Council and Kier Harlow Ltd.

C    Subject to A above, Cabinet receives a report on the governance arrangements for the LATC at its meeting in October 2015.

D    Subject to A above, the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader ofthe Council, is delegated authority to negotiate and agree all matters in respect of the termination of the contract for the provision of services by KierHarlow Ltd, the transfer of the relevant assets and staff to the LATC, and allnecessary actions to ensure the successful commencement of the services through the LATC .

E     Subject to A above the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, is delegated authority to negotiate and agree all matters in respect of the winding up/solvent liquidation of Kier Harlow Ltd.

F     Subject to A above Cabinet receives a report in 2020 to demonstrate that the LATC is achieving value for money.

RESOLVED that:

A     Options 4, 6 and 7 from the report submitted for the future delivery of the services currently provided by Kier Harlow Ltd are shortlisted for further analysis and development of procurement strategies.

B    Cabinet will receive a further report in July 2015 to determine the final option and procurement strategy.