Decisions
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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 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
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
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
02/06/2021 - Property Improvement – Orange Grove Structural Works ref: 1549 Approved
To address and prevent progressive structural
decay of the Grade 11 Listed Building in Orange Grove, Bath in a
prominent site next to Bath Abbey. The parade of shops with
accommodation above requires a programme of works to replace
non-breathable paints adversely affecting the structure, and
numbers 1-2 of the building, which is currently empty, requires
structural work and total refurbishment.
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151)
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 02/06/2021
Decision:
To fully approve capital amounting to
£900k from the provisional capital programme item Property
Improvement – Orange Grove Structural Works.
Lead officer: Maria Newton
02/06/2021 - Roman Baths Archway Centre ref: 1548 Approved
To increase the capital budget for the
development of the Roman Baths Archway Centre for additional costs
identified during the course of the project due to Covid-19 related
delays and resolution of funding for piling and other issues
encountered during the demolition and structural phases of the main
contract. We successfully applied for additional grant funding from
the National Heritage Lottery Fund.
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151)
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 02/06/2021
Decision:
To fully approve additional capital amounting
to £411k for the Roman Baths Archway Centre. This recognises
additional funding secured from National Heritage Lottery Funding
(NHLF) (£360k), recognition of 3rd party contributions
(£705k) and commitment of provisional capital programme for
Heritage Infrastructure Development (£500k). In addition,
NHLF support between revenue and capital activity has been
clarified resulting in a switch of the reporting of existing grant
awards. In summary, the total capital project is £5.7m funded
by £3.5m NHLF grant, £1.5m B&NES capital funding
and 3rd party contributions £0.7m.
Lead officer: Maria Newton
02/06/2021 - Commercial Estate Refurbishment ref: 1547 Approved
To increase the capital budget for the
development of the Riverside Suite for essential structural safety
works necessary alongside the refurbishment of Riverside
Apartments.
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151)
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 02/06/2021
Decision:
To fully approve additional capital amounting
to £123k from the Corporate Capital Contingency.
Lead officer: Maria Newton
02/06/2021 - Preparing for the Future - New Technology ref: 1546 Approved
To make an initial purchase of IT assets in
2020/21 of £355k as part of the Council’s response to
enable the organisation to continue to provide essential services
securely while working within restrictions resulting from Covid-19
followed by a further purchase in 2021/22 of £1.653m. The
purchases will facilitate working from home, increase
flexible/mobile working and increase productive virtual meetings
and collaboration. This will reduce travel and parking expenses and
help to streamline office buildings.
Decision Maker: Chief Finance Officer (S151)
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 02/06/2021
Decision:
To fully approve capital amounting to
£355k for 2020/21 funded from Covid-19 grant and
£1.653m for 2021/22 funded by £600k Covid-19 Grant and
£1.053m from the provisional capital programme item IT Asset
Refresh.
Lead officer: Maria Newton
02/06/2021 - Capital Programme increase by £716k for Green Affordable Warmth Grant ref: 1550 For Determination
To raise the energy efficiency rating of the
homes of low income and low EPC rated households with the aim of
improving homes towards EPC C and above. This should save
households money while keeping warm; cut carbon emissions; and
create green jobs.
Decision Maker: Director Partnership & Corporate Services
Decision published: 03/06/2021
Effective from: 02/06/2021
Decision:
To fully approve capital amounting to
£716k for the Affordable Warmth Grant Scheme which will be
funded by Green Homes Grant – Local Authority Delivery
(£676k) and Affordable Warmth Grant (£40k).
Lead officer: Maria Newton