Decisions
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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