Decision details

RESOLVED:

1.    That Cabinet approves capital funding to renew 15 utility blocks and undertake associated drainage and civil works at the Kalima GRT Camp, Woking. The capital funding required to develop the new facilities is commercially sensitive at this time and is set out in the Part 2 report.

2.    That Cabinet approves procurement of appropriate supply chain partners to deliver the design, build and fit out of the new structures in accordance with the Council’s Procurement and Contract Standing Orders.

3.    That Cabinet notes that, regarding the procurement of supply chain partners, the Executive Director for Environment, Infrastructure and Growth and the Director of Land and Property are authorised to award such contracts, up to +/-10% of the budgetary tolerance level and any other legal documentation required to facilitate the approvals within this report.

4.    That Cabinet  authorises Legal Services to seal any awarded contracts where required.

Reasons for Decisions:

The decisions recommended in this report will contribute to enabling the Council to:

• Provide much-needed, safe and suitable utility blocks for the circa one hundred adults and children who are tenants and residents on site.

• Make an essential contribution towards the Council’s strategic objective to tackle health inequality, in line with the 2030 Community Vision to ensure no-one is left behind.

• Support the partnership between the Council and District and Borough Councils to improve and provide accommodation and facilities for the permanent GRT community.

• Under the Race Relations Act 2000 and The Equality Act 2010, the GRT community is entitled to the same services as those in the housed community, including the right to occupy premises that are fit for use. This includes accessible and suitable utility blocks.

(The decisions on this item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee)