, 25 November 2019 - 9 December 2019
Decisions
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27/11/2019 - Redevelopment of Harper House - appointment of contractor ref: 913 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 18/02/2020
Effective from: 27/11/2019
Decision:
To appoint the preferred contractor to
undertake works to redevelop Harper House.
To appoint a structural warranty provider.
Lead officer: Heather Morgan
05/12/2019 - West Wing, Council Offices - construction works ref: 915 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 11/12/2019
Effective from: 05/12/2019
Decision:
To appoint the preferred contractor for the
main fit out of the West Wing.
Lead officer: Heather Morgan
27/11/2019 - Acquisition V - appointment of design team ref: 914 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity
Decision published: 11/12/2019
Effective from: 27/11/2019
Decision:
To appoint the preferred design
team.
Lead officer: Heather Morgan
04/12/2019 - Outline Budget 2020/21 to 2023/24 - Key Decision ref: 911 Recommendations Approved
To consider a report on the Outline Budget for
2020/21 to 2023/24.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/12/2019
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report on the Outline Budget for 2020/21 to 2023/24 which outlined the current expected budget gaps for 2020/21 and the following three years.
The Chief Finance Officer advised Cabinet that there would be an impact on the detailed budget arising from the Pension fund review which requires a significant increase to employer contributions. This had not previously been flagged as anticipated by the actuaries or pension fund administrators when the Outline Budget was considered and the reasons for the proposed increase and options for managing impact on the Budget were being explored with actuaries.
Cabinet asked to receive a further report at its next meeting giving more information on the impact to the budget as a result of the Pension fund review.
Resolved to receive a further report on the Outline Budget for 2020/21 to 2023/24 addressing the impact arising from the Pension fund review, at the next meeting of Cabinet on 29 January 2020.
Reason for Decision
Cabinet needs to fully understand the implications for the Outline Budget as a result of the Pension fund review before it can agree the recommendations in the report.
Lead officer: Terry Collier
04/12/2019 - Recommendation of the Audit Committee on Corporate Risk Management ref: 910 Recommendations Approved
To consider a report and recommend the Corporate Risk Register to Cabinet for approval.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 04/12/2019 - Cabinet
Decision published: 06/12/2019
Effective from: 04/12/2019
Decision:
Cabinet considered the recommendation from the Audit Committee on the Corporate Risk Register.
Resolved to approve the Corporate Register as submitted.
Reason for the decision:
The Register summarises the Council’s most significant risks. It sets out the controls which have been put in place and identifies any further action which might be needed to mitigate risks.
Lead officer: Punita Talwar
27/11/2019 - Investigation Report ref: 912 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Members' Code of Conduct Committee
Made at meeting: 27/11/2019 - Members' Code of Conduct Committee
Decision published: 06/12/2019
Effective from: 27/11/2019
Decision:
The Committee received a report from an independent investigator following a complaint against a councillor. It was considered to be a very thorough and comprehensive investigation conducted in a professional manner. The report found that there was no breach of the Code of Conduct. The outcome of the investigation had already been communicated to the Complainant and to the subject councillor.
Concern was expressed at the length of time the investigation had taken. Whilst this was regrettable, some witnesses had been required to be interviewed a number of times to ensure complete clarity and understanding.
The Committee accepted the content of the reports and unanimously accepted the recommendations made by the investigator and
Resolved that
1. Mandatory training should be arranged for all members on lobbying to ensure understanding of what is acceptable practice and what is not. This is to be completed by February 2020. The Head of Corporate Governance is to write to all group leaders to advise them of the Committee’s decision and to request their assistance in ensuring that all councillors attend the training.
2. The Head of Corporate Governance and the Chairman of the Planning Committee will identify a suitable training opportunity as recommended by the investigator.
3. The Head of Corporate Governance to identify a suitable review for the Planning Committee (such as the Local Government Association Planning Advisory Service) to consider the Planning Committee process in Spelthorne and report back on their findings.
4. The Head of Corporate Governance refers the issue detailed in paragraph 8.1.5 to the relevant Group Leader for action.