Decisions

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Decisions published

17/06/2021 - Department for Education Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme ref: 1558    Approved

The Department for Education (DfE) have allocated funding to all Local Authorities to run a Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme throughout the Easter, Summer and Christmas 2021 school holidays.
Local authorities are to use the funding to make arrangements for holiday provision primarily aimed at children who are entitled to receive benefits-related free school meals.
Further details about the HAF Programme can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/holiday-activities-and-food-programme/holiday-activities-and-food-programme-2021
The programme will be fully grant funded and therefore there is no financial risk to the Council. Any funding not spent for this purpose will be returned to the Council and onward to the DfE.
A local consortium of providers who have been involved in the Easter provision and other similar holiday schemes have submitted a proposal and delivery plan for Summer and Christmas provision. The consortium has a Lead Provider who will be responsible for ensuring the DfE and our local standards are adhered to and implemented.
The services are categorised as “light touch” according to the Procurement Regulations 2015 and a light touch negotiated process commenced to discuss the Summer and Christmas provision. A number of requirements, in addition to those specified by the DfE, have been outlined by the Council to ensure learning from the Easter programme has been used to inform future provision
This proposal has been agreed by members of the local Holiday Activity Steering Group who will continue to work closely with providers to ensure the programme engages with and is accessible to children and young people eligible for free school meals across Bath and North East Somerset.
The Contracts Panel and Cllr Dine Romero and Cllr Richard Samuel have also been consulted and informed of the decision.

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision published: 17/06/2021

Effective from: 17/06/2021

Decision:

On behalf of the HAF Steering Group, the Director or Public Health and Prevention is to issue a contract via the Lead Provider to work collaboratively with a consortium of local organisations to deliver the Holiday Activity and Food programme in the Summer and Christmas school holidays in Bath and North East Somerset.

Lead officer: Rebecca Reynolds


04/06/2021 - Neighbourhood Services - Asset & Vehicle Replacement Programme 2021/22 ref: 1551    Approved

To move provisional capital sum of £1.378m to fully approved for the procurement of vehicles and plant to replace end of life units in 2021/22. This project will ensure that the specialist fleet vehicles and standard vehicles used by frontline services within the Council continue to be managed effectively and efficiently using vehicles and plant built to the latest standards and regulations regarding safety and emissions, operate with greater fuel efficiency and meet the changing requirements of the evolving services.
These replacement vehicles and plant are for key frontline services such as the collection of waste and recycling, cleansing, maintenance of parks and open spaces and other services such as Highways and Heritage. There are several specialist vehicles and plant along with some standard vans. The vehicles will all be fitted with the latest specification of engines leading to reduced emissions and better fuel efficiency. Stop/Start technology and electric vehicles will also be considered for the non-specialist vehicles reducing our carbon footprint. The replacement of the vehicles allows each team to step back and assess what are the best vehicles to achieve their required outcomes through changing service demands and not just replace on a 'like for like' basis.

Decision Maker: Director Environment

Decision published: 16/06/2021

Effective from: 04/06/2021

Decision:

The 2021/22 capital programme agreed at February 2021 cabinet has a provisional capital allocation of £1.378m for the Assets

Lead officer: Martin Hellyer


09/06/2021 - NEWBRIDGE PRIMARY SCHOOL – REPLACE HEATING 2021 ref: 1556    Approved

The council undertakes to ensure school buildings are fit for purpose and provide safe secure environments.

Condition Surveys carried out at Newbridge Primary recommended planned replacement of the heating system. The project will replace the life expired heating system with a new energy efficient system. The new heating system will reduce carbon emissions, help to reduce the school's energy costs and provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for the children.

Decision Maker: Education and Safeguarding Director

Decision published: 09/06/2021

Effective from: 09/06/2021

Decision:

To approve capital expenditure of £280,000 funded from Schools Capital Maintenance Grant provisionally approved in the 2021-22 budget report to replace the heating system at Newbridge Primary School.


Lead officer: Christopher Wilford


09/06/2021 - TWERTON INFANT SCHOOL – REPLACE WINDOWS 2021 ref: 1555    Approved

The council undertakes to ensure school buildings are fit for purpose and provide safe secure environments.

Condition Surveys carried out at Twerton Infants School found the single glazed aluminium frame windows, doors and curtain walling to have exceeded anticipated life cycle. The Condition Survey recommended replacement of the windows, doors and curtain walling. This project will improve the overall energy efficiency of the school buildings, help reduce the school's energy costs and provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for the children.

Decision Maker: Education and Safeguarding Director

Decision published: 09/06/2021

Effective from: 09/06/2021

Decision:

To approve capital expenditure of £584,000 funded from Schools Capital Maintenance Grant provisionally approved in the 2021-22 budget report to replace the windows and doors at Twerton Infant School.


Lead officer: Christopher Wilford


08/06/2021 - RULE 15 Proposed sale of land at East Keynsham for a planned Primary School ref: 1553    Approved

The report covers the background to the proposed transfer, identifies the benefits arising from this and addresses key financial, legal and other considerations.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources

Decision published: 08/06/2021

Effective from: 08/06/2021

Decision:

The Cabinet Members agree that authority is delegated to the Head of Estates to complete the transfer of the asset at less than best consideration.

Lead officer: Hayley Ponsford


08/06/2021 - RULE 16 Appendix G to Discretionary Rates Relief Policy ref: 1554    Approved

Update to the Discretionary Rates Relief Policy allowing for further discounts to be applied in 2021/22 financial year

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources

Decision published: 08/06/2021

Effective from: 08/06/2021

Decision:

The Cabinet Member agrees to approve the proposal relating to these reliefs in the attached Appendix G.

Lead officer: Rob Brunton


07/06/2021 - Delegation of Management of Interests In Real Property ref: 1552    Approved

Purpose:

The Council is required to authorise suitably qualified officers to discharge functions and activities on behalf of the organisation.



Decision Maker: Chief Executive

Decision published: 06/06/2021

Effective from: 07/06/2021

Decision:

Delegations on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer:

I hereby delegate for the period 2021/22 the officers acting up into the positions of Maintenance Manager and Construction/Projects Manager to sign property interest forms, to approve and execute licences and/or consents associated with the delivery of maintenance and construction activity, on behalf of the council.

Lead officer: Mandy Bishop