Executive Decisions

Decisions published

20/03/2023 - Insurance Renewals 2023/24 ref: 3510    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director: Resources

Decision published: 24/03/2023

Effective from: 20/03/2023

Decision:

That the Executive Director Resources accepts the renewal terms offered by insurers, under the delegated authority contained in the Council’s Scheme of Delegation and notes the potential cost pressure should a further increase in indexation of sums insured be required.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Stuart McKellar


20/03/2023 - Joint Venture Programme ref: 3489    Recommendations Approved

Matters pertaining to the operation of Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership

Decision Maker: Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Decision published: 20/03/2023

Effective from: 20/03/2023

Decision:

The Committee noted the Joint Venture Programme update. 

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Sarah Holman


20/03/2023 - Funding for the provision of delivery of Voluntary Community Transport ref: 3487    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Director: Place, Planning & Regeneration

Decision published: 20/03/2023

Effective from: 20/03/2023

Decision:

Agreement to allocation of £80k grant funding to The Ark over a period of 3 years until expiry of grant period or completion of project for the provision of delivery of voluntary community transport.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Andrew Hunter


20/03/2023 - Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee Update Report ref: 3488    Recommendations Approved

To update the Committee on the regeneration of Bracknell Town Centre.

Decision Maker: Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Made at meeting: 20/03/2023 - Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Decision published: 20/03/2023

Effective from: 28/03/2023

Decision:

RESOLVED that

 

(i)             the Committee notes that the Bracknell Development Agreement 8thVariation will lapse after the 31 March 2023.

 

(ii)            Officers be instructed to negotiate the lease renewal for Easthampstead

House to Projekt Limited for a 5-year term with mutual breaks.

 

(iii)           the Committee notes the report.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Chris Mansfield


16/03/2023 - Approval of the Strategic Procurement Plan for Youth Counselling ref: 3486    Recommendations Approved

To seek Executive Member approval for the procurement of Youth Counselling Provision for a five-year contract term

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision published: 16/03/2023

Effective from: 24/03/2023

Decision:

1.         Executive Member to approve the Strategic Procurement Plan for the provision of Youth Counselling, including both face-to-face and online provision in conjunction with identified need and demand.

2.         Executive Director to approve a 9 month extension of the existing contractual arrangements until the end of September 2023. The total contract value does not exceed legal thresholds so does not require approval from Legal or Procurement. Monitoring arrangements including KPIs will be agreed with operational colleagues and the provider for the extension period.  

3.         Executive Member to agree the proposed contractual term of 5 years with a review of the provision in year 3 via a single, open stage tender.

4.         Executive Member to delegate authority for the contract award decision to the Executive Director: People, subject to successful evaluation of bids. Executive Member to delegate authority for enacting permitted contract extensions to the Executive Director.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Barratt, Grainne Siggins


14/03/2023 - Home Visiting Family Support Service SPP ref: 3485    Recommendations Approved

To seek Executive Member approval for the procurement of Home Visiting Family Support Service (HVFSS)

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision published: 14/03/2023

Effective from: 22/03/2023

Decision:

i.       Executive Member to approve the Strategic Procurement Plan for the provision of HVFSS.

 

ii.     Executive Director to approve a 16-month extension of existing contractual arrangements via waiver until 26/07/2024. The total contract value does not exceed legal thresholds so does not require approval from Legal or Procurement. Monitoring arrangements including KPIs will be agreed with operational colleagues and the provider for the extension period.  

 

iii.    Executive Member to agree the proposed contractual term of 5 years with a review of the provision in year 3 via an initial PIN notice, to go to an open, single stage tender if suitable providers come forward.

 

iv.    Executive Member to delegate authority for the contract award decision to the Executive Director: People, subject to successful evaluation of bids. Executive Member to delegate authority for enacting permitted contract extensions to the Executive Director: People.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Mark Barratt, Grainne Siggins, Thom Wilson


13/03/2023 - Equality Information Publication 2021-22 ref: 3484    Recommendations Approved

To brief the Executive Member for Council Strategy and Community Cohesion on the council’s equality monitoring service reports for 2021-22. That the Equality Monitoring reports for 2021-22 approved for publication on the council’s website

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Council Strategy and Community Cohesion

Decision published: 13/03/2023

Effective from: 21/03/2023

Decision:

That the Equality Monitoring reports for 2021-22 are approved for publication on the council’s website.

 

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Harjit Hunjan


03/03/2023 - Transport for the South East - Strategic Investment Plan ref: 3483    Recommendations Approved

To confirm Bracknell Forest Council’s support for the Transport for the South East (TfSE) final draft Strategic Investment Plan.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Planning and Transport

Decision published: 07/03/2023

Effective from: 15/03/2023

Decision:

That the Executive Member for Planning and Transport approves the final draft  SIP following the recent public consultation undertaken by TfSE.

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Lead officer: Neil Mathews