Meeting documents

WDC Schedules of Individual Decisions
Monday, 5th August, 2002

Schedules of Individual Decisions, 05-Aug-02

WYCOMBE DISTRICT COUNCIL

DECISIONS MADE BY INDIVIDUAL CABINET MEMBERS

OR KEY DECISIONS MADE BY OFFICERS

 

Schedule No: 11

Published:  5 August 2002

 
 

Part 1

Proposed Decisions within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

 

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 3 days). Any comments should be made to the Cabinet Member indicated in the Schedule by that date.

 

 

i. To extend the Council’s existing Mortgage Rescue Scheme to include Ealing Family Housing Association (EFHA); and.

ii. To approve payment of £31,000 Local Authority Social Housing Grant (LASHG) to EFHA to support a Mortgage Rescue subject to Housing Corporation approval to this arrangement (exempt detailed item).

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i. That the Cabinet Member for Customer Services agrees a new programme for letting grounds maintenance contracts, thereby initially reducing the overall number of contracts from six down to four. A further report will be presented to Cabinet after the commencement of the new amalgamated contract in May 2004 to determine the options available for further reduction; and

ii. That the Cabinet Member agrees that subject to satisfactory negotiations being reached with the existing contractor, an extension of one year be granted to contract areas 1 & 2 from 31st December 2002 until 31st December 2003 and that one larger contract will be let from 1st January 2004.

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Agreement to enter into a Negotiated Contract to carry out a complete package of Renovation and Energy Improvements to six Wimpey-no-Fines dwellings in Cambridge Crescent and Wingate Avenue.

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Agreement to enter into a Contract to carry out the replacement of Double-glazed Windows, Insulated External Doors and Upgrading of Loft Insulation/Ceiling Hatches.

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Part 2

Decisions taken within Cabinet Portfolios

Page Nos

 

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days) unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 3

Key Decisions proposed by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

 

These decisions are proposed to be taken after (publication date + 5 days). Any comments should be made to the Officer indicated in the Schedule by that date.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 4

Key Decisions taken by Officers
Under Delegated Powers

Page Nos

 

These decisions will be implemented after (publication date + 5 working days) unless ‘called-in’ for further consideration.

 

10/2002

To accept the tender submitted by Anchor Trust of £334,564 in respect of the Home Improvement Agency contract commencing 1 August 2002 for a period of 3 years.

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Part 5

Urgent Decisions Taken

Page Nos

 

These decisions require urgent action and have been implemented.  They may be ‘called-in’ for post-implementation review.

 

 

None.

 

 
 

Part 6

Executive Decisions Called-In from Last Schedule

Page Nos

 

None.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSPECTION OF REPORTS AND
BACKGROUND PAPERS

 

This Schedule and reports relating to proposed decisions and decisions taken (other than those which contain exempt or confidential or other excepted information are deposited for public inspection at:

·

Reception, Queen Victoria Road Offices

·

Marlow Area Information Centre

·

Risborough Area Information Centre

·

The Council’s Website at www.wycombe.gov.uk

Background Papers can be inspected by contacting the officer named under each decision or proposed decision.

General enquiries about this schedule should be made to:- the Council Secretariat 01494 421214

 

 

 

This Schedule is issued by the Head of Corporate and Committee Administration, Council Offices, Queen Victoria Road, High Wycombe Bucks, HP11 1BB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

Part 1 – Proposed Decision within Cabinet Portfolios

 
 

Portfolio: Housing    

Cabinet Member:   Cllr R Wilson     

Tel: (01628) 482469    

Fax: same as above…………………………………………………………..

Email: rxw@stolt.com…………………………………………………………

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Social…………………………………………………..

 

(Title of Report): Extension to the Mortgage Rescue Scheme

Ward(s) affected: All

 

Proposed Decision:

i. To extend the Council’s existing Mortgage Rescue Scheme to include Ealing Family Housing Association (EFHA); and.

ii. To approve payment £31,000 Local Authority Social Housing Grant (LASHG) to EFHA to support a Mortgage Rescue subject to Housing Corporation approval to this arrangement.

 

 

Consultation Undertaken:

No consultation has been carried out other than with the Northcote Housing Association/Ealing Family Housing Group, and the property owners.

 

 

Officer Contact:

Ian Westgate: Tel: 01494 421400; Fax: 01494 421464; Email: ian_westgate@wycombe.gov.uk

 

 

 

 
 

Part 1 – Proposed Decision within Cabinet Portfolios

 
 

Portfolio: Customer Services    

Cabinet Member:   Cllr Peter Cartwright    

Tel: 01494 536445    

Fax: 01494 437750…………………………………………………………..

Email: peter_cartwright@wycombe.gov.uk…………………………………………………………

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Environment ………………………………………..

 

(Title of Report): The Alignment of Grounds Maintenance Contract

Ward(s) affected: All except unparished wards in the District

 

Proposed Decision:

i. That the Cabinet Member for Customer Services agrees a new programme for letting grounds maintenance contracts, thereby initially reducing the overall number of contracts from six down to four. A further report will be presented to Cabinet after the commencement of the new amalgamated contract in May 2004 to determine the options available for further reduction; and

ii. That the Cabinet Member agrees that subject to satisfactory negotiations being reached with the existing contractor, an extension of one year be granted to contract areas 1 & 2 from 31st December 2002 until 31st December 2003 and that one larger contract will be let from 1st January 2004.

 

Consultation Undertaken:

Some discussion has taken place between the Council (led by the Cabinet Member for Customer Services) and existing contractors. Previously, Cabinet Members have expressed a desire to reduce the number of contracts and this also forms a recommendation in the draft Best Value Parks and Environment (Grounds Maintenance) Service Improvement Plan.

 

 

Officer Contact:

Paul Marston-Weston / Steve Swindells: Tel: 01494 421804 / 01494 421817

Email: paul-marstonweston@wycombe.gov.uk / steve_swindells@wycombe.gov.uk

 

 
 

Part 1 – Proposed Decision within Cabinet Portfolios

 
 

Portfolio: Housing    

Cabinet Member:   Cllr R Wilson    

Tel: 01628 482469    

Fax: same as above …………………………………………………………..

Email: rxw@stolt.com…………………………………………………………

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Social…………………………………………………..

 

(Title of Report): Complete package of Renovation and Energy Improvements to six Wimpey-no-Fines dwellings in Cambridge Crescent and Wingate Avenue.

Ward(s) affected: Keep Hill and Hicks Farm

 

Proposed Decision:

Agreement to enter into a Negotiated Contract to carry out the works detailed above. This work forms part of the agreed Housing Revenue Repairs and maintenance Programme for 2002.

 

 

 

Consultation Undertaken:

In accordance with Contract Standing Orders for acceptance of Tenders, p.4-141, Clause 3.38. The Cabinet Member for Housing is in agreement with the proposal.

 

 

 

Officer Contact:

Bob MacDermott Tel: 01494 421552 Email: bob_macdermott@wycombe.gov.uk

 

 

 
 

Part 1 – Proposed Decision within Cabinet Portfolios

 
 

Portfolio: Housing    

Cabinet Member:   Cllr R Wilson    

Tel: 01628 482469    

Fax: same as above …………………………………………………………..

Email: rxw@stolt.com …………………………………………………………

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Social …………………………………………………..

 

(Title of Report): Replacement Double-glazed Windows, Insulated External Doors and Upgrading of Loft Insulation/Ceiling Hatches.

Ward(s) affected: All

 

 

Proposed Decision:

Agreement to enter into a Contract to carry out the works detailed above, all in accordance with the tender submitted by Anglian Building Products in the total sum of £404,109.57.

 

 

 

 

Consultation Undertaken:

In accordance with Contract Standing Orders for acceptance of Tenders, p.4-141, Clause 3.38. The Cabinet Member for Housing is in agreement with the proposal.

 

 

 

Officer Contact:

 

Bob MacDermott Tel: 01494 421552 Email: bob_macdermott@wycombe.gov.uk

Part 4 - Key Decisions Taken by Officers    
Under Delegated Powers

 
 

Officer: Neil Roberts    

Tel:  01494 421800    

Fax: 01494 421808…………………………………………………………..

Email: neil_roberts@wycombe.gov.uk    

Relevant Improvement & Scrutiny Committee: Social

Decision Number

Decision Taken

Date Taken

10/2002

(Title of Report): Contract for a Home Improvement Agency.

Ward(s) affected: All

 

Decision:

To accept the tender submitted by Anchor Trust of £334,564 in respect of the Home Improvement Agency contract commencing 1 August 2002 for a period of 3 years.

 

Reason for Decision:

To provide an agency service for elderly, disabled and low income to assist them with access to services to enable them to remain in their own homes.

 

Consultation Undertaken:

Consultation has been carried out with the Cabinet Members for Housing and Customer Services.

 

Officer Contact:

Caroline Hughes: Tel: 01494 421701; Fax: 01494 421791;

Email: caroline_hughes@wycombe.gov.uk

30 July 2002