Decisions

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Decisions recommendations approved (subject to call-in)

01/12/2023 - Contract Award – Fire Safety Works in 1-56 Morley Grove Flats ref: 931    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Housing

Decision published: 01/12/2023

Effective from: 09/12/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that the most advantageous tender submitted by Contractor A (Borras Construction Ltd) is accepted in the sum of £697,090.26 for the delivery of Fire Safety Works to 1 – 56 Morley Grove based on a sixteen-week working programme and four week lead in (subject to contract and leaseholder consultation).

Wards affected: Little Parndon and Hare Street;

Lead officer: Neil Euesden


30/11/2023 - Freehold Disposal of Osler House ref: 927    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2023

Effective from: 09/12/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

 

A    Declared Osler House as surplus to requirements.

 

B    Approved plans to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest in Osler House via private treaty to Mind in West Essex.

 

C    Delegated authority to the Assistant Director – Regeneration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Governance, to negotiate and finalise the terms of the disposal and (subject to being satisfied that it would be for the best consideration reasonably obtainable) thereafter procure the legal completion of the sale documentation.

Wards affected: Harlow Common;

Lead officer: James Gardner


30/11/2023 - North Essex Councils ref: 925    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2023

Effective from: 09/12/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet agreed:

 

A    That the council will work in partnership with other councils in North Essex under the banner of North Essex Councils (NEC).

 

B    To jointly resource a small team to collectively represent North Essex Councils, establish a detailed terms of reference for NEC and develop a clear programme of work.

 

C    That the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive continue to represent the council on the North Essex Councils Partnership with the appropriate delegation to act in line with the principles outlined in the report.

 

D    That the Leader of the Council and the Chief Executive report progress of the workstreams to Cabinet at least once per financial year.

Lead officer: Andrew Bramidge


30/11/2023 - Private Housing Assistance Policy (DFGs) ref: 928    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2023

Effective from: 09/12/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that Cabinet:

 

A    Approved the revised Housing Assistance Policy attached as Appendix A to the report.

 

B    Delegatedauthority tothe appropriate Assistant Director,in consultationwith the appropriate Portfolio Holder,to makesuch minor or inconsequential amendments tothe policyand toapprove procedures for givingit effectas maybe necessaryfrom timeto time.

Lead officer: Simon Freeman


30/11/2023 - Referral from Licensing Committee - Hackney Carriage Tariffs ref: 930    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 30/11/2023 - Cabinet

Decision published: 01/12/2023

Effective from: 09/12/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

A    The Hackney Carriage Tariff Schedule, as set out in Appendices B and D to the original report, be adopted.

 

B    The Interim Assistant Director Environment be authorised to take the necessary steps as stated in the report to implement the tariff changes with effect from 22 December 2023.

Lead officer: Norah Nolan