Agenda, decisions and minutes
PDF 81 KBVenue: Ashcombe Suite, County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 2DN. View directions
Contact: Anne Gowing or James Stanton 020 8541 9938 Email: anne.gowing@surreycc.gov.uk
Media
| No. | Item |
|---|---|
|
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Additional documents: Minutes: Apologies were received from Mr Cosser, Mrs Clack and Mr Samuels. |
|
|
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING: 25 March 2014
Additional documents: Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 25 March 2014 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman. |
|
|
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Additional documents: Minutes: There were none. |
|
|
PROCEDURAL MATTERS
Additional documents: |
|
|
Members' Questions
Additional documents: Decision: One Member question was received. The response is attached as Appendix 1. Minutes: One Member question was received from Mrs Watson. The question and response is attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.
Mrs Watson asked a supplementary question which was - would the future of the Runnymede Centre be considered at a formal committee meeting so that the decision could be subject to scrutiny? The Leader of the Council responded by stating that the County Council had a statutory duty to provide school places for all Surrey children and the right decision had been taken to help with increased demand in the Runnymede area. He also understood that the decision to use the Runnymede Centre for a new secondary school in the area had been well received by local residents. |
|
|
Public Questions
Additional documents: Minutes: No questions from members of the public were received. |
|
|
Petitions
Additional documents: Minutes: No petitions were received. |
|
|
Representations received on reports to be considered in private
Additional documents: Minutes: No representations were received. |
|
Additional documents: Decision: A: Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The report of the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s Welfare Reform Task Group on the Impacts of Welfare Reform in Surrey was considered by Cabinet. The response is attached as Appendix 2.
B: Children and Education Select Committee
Recommendations were received from the Children and Education Select Committee in relation to the Home to School Transport Policy. The response is attached as Appendix 3. Minutes: A: Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee
The report of the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s Welfare Reform Task Group on the Impacts of Welfare Reform in Surrey was considered by Cabinet. The response is attached as Appendix 1 to these minutes.
The Chairman of Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee attended the meeting. He thanked Cabinet for a comprehensive response and said that he had no further questions.
The Leader of the Council formally thanked the Welfare Reform Task Group for their work.
B: Children and Education Select Committee
Recommendations were received from the Children and Education Select Committee in relation to the Home to School Transport Policy. The response is attached as Appendix 2 to these minutes.
The Vice-Chairman of Children and Education Select Committee said that he had discussed the response with the select committee’s Chairman and had nothing further to add. |
|
|
School Organisation Plan
Additional documents: Decision: That the School Organisation Plan 2013-14 – 2022-23 be approved for recommendation to Council.
Reasons for Decisions:
The School Organisation Plan is a key contextual document used by Schools and Education Stakeholders when making long term plans. Its annual review is necessary to ensure that the best information is used in this planning process. Any comments received can both inform the existing plan and shape future iterations.
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning presented the Surrey School Organisation Plan 2013-14 - 2022-23, which she said was a ‘refresh’ of the Plan presented to Cabinet in November 2012, and would be going onto Council in May for final approval.
The Surrey School Organisation Plan for 2013-14 – 2022-23 was a complex document that set out the policies and principles underpinning school organisation in Surrey. It highlighted the increased demand for school places, as projected, over a 10 year forecast period and sets out the potential changes to provision that may be required in order to meet the statutory duty to provide suitable and sufficient places, by Borough and District.
Other Members welcomed the Plan and reiterated the projected increase in demand for both primary and secondary school places.
Finally, the Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning publically thanked officers from the School Commissioning Team for its delivery.
RESOLVED:
That the School Organisation Plan 2013-14 – 2022-23 be approved for recommendation to Council.
Reasons for Decisions:
The School Organisation Plan is a key contextual document used by Schools and Education Stakeholders when making long term plans. Its annual review is necessary to ensure that the best information is used in this planning process. Any comments received can both inform the existing plan and shape future iterations.
|
|
|
Creating Opportunities for Young People: Re-commissioning for 2015 - 2020
Additional documents: Decision: (1) That the strategic goal and the revised Surrey Young People’s Outcomes Framework for 2015-2020, as set out in Annexe 1 of the submitted report, be approved.
(2) That the refresh of the Surrey Young People’s Employability Plan for 2015-2020, to align with the re-commissioning for 2015-2020 be approved.
(3) That the development of options to deliver the three revised commissioning priorities set out in the submitted report be approved, with a further report including the full business cases coming back to Cabinet in September 2014.
(4) That the exploration with Local Committees of increased delegation of decision-making in relation to young people, such as the current Centre Based Youth Work be approved.
(5) That the exploration of potential for more integrated commissioning with Districts/Boroughs, Surrey Police, Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Active Surrey be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The report sets the strategy and outcomes for young people in Surrey for 2015 – 2020 to meet statutory duties outlined at paragraph 11 of the submitted report and to build on the success of the achievements since the transformation in 2012.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Children and Education Select Committee] Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning praised the achievements to date since the launch of the new commissioning model for Services for Young People, as highlighted in Section 1 of the report. She also informed Cabinet that the transformation of services for young people had been achieved with a significant reduction in gross expenditure in 2011/12. She asked the Cabinet Associate for Children, Schools and Families to introduce the report because she was Chairman of the Project Board.
The Cabinet Associate said that the purpose of the report was to obtain agreement for the strategic direction for re-commissioning services between 2015 – 2020, to ensure that every young person had the best chance to make informed choices about their lives.
She highlighted the three sections of the report: (i) Achievements 2012-14, (ii) Changes proposed for the next commissioning cycle, (iii) Strategy and Commissioning Intentions 2015 – 20. She also said that the Council had worked closely with local partners transforming services from ‘place based’ to ‘needs based’.
Other Members also highlighted key areas of success, in particular:
· The reduction in young people who were Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEETs) · The increase in numbers, aged 16-18 years old, who had started apprenticeships · The 26 youth centres who had achieved NYA Quality Mark Level1 · That 290 homeless young people had been placed in safe accommodation since November 2012
The Cabinet Member for Children and Families informed Members of a recent visit of Members from the Welsh Assembly, who were impressed with Surrey’s work in this area and said that the County Council would be working closely with them to help reduce NEETs in their area.
The Leader of the Council said that he would be writing formally to thank the Assistant Director for Young People and his team for their efforts in achieving these results.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the strategic goal and the revised Surrey Young People’s Outcomes Framework for 2015-2020, as set out in Annexe 1 of the submitted report, be approved.
(2) That the refresh of the Surrey Young People’s Employability Plan for 2015-2020, to align with the re-commissioning for 2015-2020 be approved.
(3) That the development of options to deliver the three revised commissioning priorities set out in the submitted report be approved, with a further report with full business cases coming back to Cabinet in September 2014.
(4) That the exploration with Local Committees of increased delegation of decision-making in relation to young people, such as the current Centre Based Youth Work be approved.
(5) That the exploration of potential for more integrated commissioning with Districts/Boroughs, Surrey Police, Public Health, Clinical Commissioning Groups and Active Surrey be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The report sets the strategy and outcomes for young people in Surrey for 2015 – 2020 to meet statutory duties outlined at paragraph 11 of the submitted report and to build on the success of the achievements since the transformation in 2012.
|
|
|
Home to School Transport Policy 2015
Additional documents: Decision: That with effect from September 2015, and subject to the distance thresholds appropriate to the age of the child being met, eligibility to free home to school transport for Surrey children to attend their nearest geographical Surrey school (measured by the shortest walking route) be extended, if their nearest school is out of County and the distance or safety of route to that school would mean that transport would still need to be provided.
Reasons for Decisions:
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Children and Education Select Committee]
Member Motion referred by Council
Mr Stephen Cooksey addressed the Cabinet on his motion, relating to the Home to School Transport policy, which was referred from the meeting of the Council on 10 December 2013.
The response to the motion was considered as part of the discussion and is attached as Appendix 4. Minutes: Prior to consideration of the report on the outcome of the consultation of Surrey’s Home to School Transport Policy, Mr Cooksey addressed the Cabinet relating to his motion on this topic, which had been referred from the meeting of the Council on 10 December 2013.
Mr Cooksey made the following points:
· That, following the consultation on the Home to School Transport policy, this was the final report and therefore there was no opportunity for a Members’ Start and Finish Task Group to assess the findings of the consultation · That the stated intention in advance of the consultation was not to propose any change to the Council’s Home to School Transport policy for 2015 which had been the case apart from one change · There had been a very low response rate to the consultation · There was little flexibility in the present policy · Finally, he commented on the tabled response to each of the six points of his motion.
The motion and the Cabinet’s response is attached as Appendix 4 to these minutes.
The Leader of the Council responded by firstly referring to the scrutiny of this policy by the Children and Education Select Committee and the Cabinet’s tabled response. He said that it was not the role of Council / Cabinet to set up task groups, that was the remit of the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee / select committees. He considered that this was a comprehensive report and that the Admissions and Transport team did an excellent job in this area of work.
Cabinet Members were asked to vote on the referred motion. The Cabinet’s tabled response was agreed and the motion was lost.
The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning introduced the report, informing Members that apart from the withdrawal of discretionary transport on faith grounds to denominational schools, Surrey’s Home to School Transport Policy had not been reviewed since 2006 and therefore, she believed that this review was timely.
She confirmed that there had been extensive consultation on this policy and considered that the low response rate was due to the generally smooth running of this provision. She said that Surrey’s policy for mainstream children generally only provided free home to school transport for children who met the statutory eligibility criteria and currently 6500 children were eligible to receive it. She also referred to anomalies and the options available to consider cases on an individual basis.
Referring to the report from the Children and Education Select Committee and their suggested proposals, she explained why their recommendation (1), relating to siblings had not been taken forward and included in the final report. She stressed the importance of a fair and equitable Home to School Transport policy for all Surrey children.
Finally, she referred to the Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA), attached to the report, and which the Cabinet Associate for Fire and Police Services also mentioned, stating that a full EIA was not required because there were only minor changes to the policy.
Mrs Watson had requested to speak and ... view the full minutes text for item 80/14 |
|
|
Award of contract for the Provision of Special Educational Needs Home to School Transport
Additional documents: Decision: That ‘Sole Provider’ contracts for home-to-school transport, commencing on 1 August 2014, be awarded for provision at the following Schools by the named suppliers:
· Pond Meadow School – AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd · The Ridgeway Community School – AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd · Woodlands School – Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd · Walton Leigh School – Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd
The proposed contracts will be for a three year period with the option to extend for up to a further four years.
Reasons for Decisions:
Pupils with special educational needs often want consistency from the operator – the same driver, same escort and same vehicle, on time, each day. Parents want to know the driver will show compassion, patience and caring towards their child, and know how to deal with their child’s specific needs (anything from autism to severe learning or behavioural difficulties, to physical disabilities). All four Schools have reported these benefits from the current Sole Provider contracts.
To summarise our objectives:
[The decisions on this item can be called in by either the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee or the Children and Education Select Committee] Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning said that the Council had a requirement to provide transport services for eligible children with special educational needs. These contracts provided transport for Surrey’s most vulnerable children who often needed to travel with escorts. Currently, this requirement was covered by the current Sole Provider contracts that expired on 31 July 2014.
Approval was sought to award four contracts for the provision of home-to-school transport services to AMK Chauffeurs Ltd and Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd starting on 1 August 2014, for a three year period with the option to extend up to a further four years, for provision at four SEN Schools.
The proposed ‘Sole Provider’ contract arrangement would mean that one transport provider was responsible for delivering the entirety of a School’s home-to-school transport for the duration of the contract and that these children would have their own dedicated driver.
Due to the commercial sensitivity involved in the contract award process, the details of the evaluation process and scores, as well as full financial details were included as confidential information in Part 2 (item 15).
RESOLVED:
That ‘Sole Provider’ contracts for home-to-school transport, commencing on 1 August 2014, be awarded for provision at the following Schools by the named suppliers:
· Pond Meadow School – AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd · The Ridgeway Community School – AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd · Woodlands School – Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd · Walton Leigh School – Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd The proposed contracts will be for a three year period with the option to extend for up to a further four years.
Reasons for Decisions:
Pupils with special educational needs often want consistency from the operator – the same driver, same escort and same vehicle, on time, each day. Parents want to know the driver will show compassion, patience and caring towards their child, and know how to deal with their child’s specific needs (anything from autism to severe learning or behavioural difficulties, to physical disabilities). All four Schools have reported these benefits from the current Sole Provider contracts.
To summarise our objectives:
|
|
|
Flash Outturn Report for 2013/14 and Proposed Carry Forward Requests for 2014/15
Additional documents: Decision: (1) That the provisional year end revenue budget outturn of £6.1m underspend, as set out in Table 1 and paragraphs 2 to15 of the submitted report, be noted.
(2) That Services’ revenue budget carry forward requests totalling £4.9m, as set out in Table 2 of the submitted report, be approved.
(3) That the provisional year end capital budget outturn £0.5m overspend, including £39.9m underspend on Services, as set out in Table 3 and paragraphs 18 to 23 of the submitted report, be approved.
(4) That Services’ capital budget carry forward requests for £39.4m, as set out in Table 4 of the submitted report, be approved.
Reasons for Decisions: To continue to provide monthly budget monitoring information to Cabinet and to enable Cabinet to consider services’ requests to carry forward funding for approval.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee] Minutes: The Leader of the Council said that this flash outturn budget report presented an early snapshot of the key components of the Council’s provisional financial position for 2013/14. The year end position would be finalised and the final outturn report presented to the next Cabinet meeting on 27 May. The final outturn report would also include updates on the financial position as well as efficiencies, capital investment, staffing, reserves and balances and flooding.
On Revenue he said that:
· The provisional outturn for 2013/14 was a £6.1m underspend, which was a minor change of +£0.3m, to February’s forecast which would have been greater had the Council not absorbed pressures arising from the loss of significant Public Health funding. · This was the fourth consecutive year the Council had achieved a small underspend or a balanced budget, demonstrating tight financial management by budget holders. · In keeping with the Council’s multi-year approach to financial management, services have requested to carry forward £4.9m of underspent funds, to enable them to complete projects in 2014/15 that were not finished by 31 March 2014.
On Capital he said that:
· The Council’s capital programme not only improved and maintained the Council’s services, but was also a way of investing in Surrey and generating income for the Council. The provisional outturn for 2013/14 was £225.2m investment, a small overachievement against the budget of £224.7m.
· Finally, he said that as many of the capital programme schemes run over multiple years, services have requested to carry forward £39.4m to complete projects in subsequent years and the final outturn report would highlight the phasing of the capital carry forward requests Other Cabinet Members were invited to highlight the key points and issues from their portfolios, as set out in the Annex to the report.
The Cabinet Member for Transport, Highways and Environment corrected a typo under the Environment and Infrastructure Directorate, namely, that the flood enforcement action was required on the A22 Eastbourne Road and not the Godstone Road.
The Cabinet Associate for Fire and Police Services highlighted the Fire Service’s defibrillator project and the need to work with partners on it. She also said that work needed to be undertaken to establish the location of all defibrillators in the County, which the Leader of the council asked her to co-ordinate.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the provisional year end revenue budget outturn of £6.1m underspend, as set out in Table 1 and paragraphs 2 to15 of the submitted report, be noted.
(2) That Services’ revenue budget carry forward requests totalling £4.9m, as set out in Table 2 of the submitted report, be approved.
(3) That the provisional year end capital budget outturn £0.5m overspend, including £39.9m underspend on Services, as set out in Table 3 and paragraphs 18 to 23 of the submitted report, be approved.
(4) That Services’ capital budget carry forward requests for £39.4m, as set out in Table 4 of the submitted report, be approved.
Reasons for Decisions: To continue to provide monthly budget monitoring information to Cabinet ... view the full minutes text for item 82/14 |
|
|
Joint Working through Guildford Local Committee
Additional documents: Decision: (1) That the proposals to enhance joint working arrangements between the Councils through the Guildford Local Committee from the new municipal year be supported
(2) That the proposed updated terms of reference for the Guildford Local Committee, as set out in Annex A of the submitted report, be approved.
(3) That the setting up ‘cluster’ budgets for grouped divisions jointly funded by Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council be approved, with the rules and criteria to be agreed by Guildford Local Committee.
Reasons for Decisions:
These recommendations seek to increase and develop joined up working between the two Councils to produce better value and coordinated services for residents. Working in partnership can provide added value in terms of cost and time savings and produce more effective, coordinated responses to service delivery.
Cabinet’s endorsement of closer working between Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council is sought, along with the approval of the recommended amendments to the advisory functions of the Guildford Local Committee.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities Select Committee] Minutes: In the absence of the Cabinet Member for Community Services, the Cabinet Associate for Fire and Police Services introduced the report and said that this was an opportunity to strengthen and extend the remit of the existing Local Committee arrangements between Surrey County Council (SCC) and Guildford Borough Council (GBC) through the creation of an enhanced Local Committee, with a wider set of advisory functions in the areas of parking, transportation and infrastructure plus greater focus on community involvement through local divisional ‘Cluster’ meetings. These proposals would build on the strong track record of collaborative working to date between both Councils and were put forward as a result of the joint work between SCC and GBC which had been a shared process.
Mr Brett-Warburton, Chairman of Guilford Local Committee was invited to speak and highlighted the benefits that these proposals would have for their residents, in particular the ‘Cluster’ meetings which would have funding from both the County and the Borough to enable them to address local issues and support local initiatives.
The Cabinet Associate for Fire and Police Services referred to the Public Value Review, in relation to Community Partnerships and commended the business case for taking his initiative forward to Cabinet.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the proposals to enhance joint working arrangements between the Councils through the Guildford Local Committee from the new municipal year be supported
(2) That the proposed updated terms of reference for the Guildford Local Committee, as set out in Annex A of the submitted report, be approved.
(3) That the setting up ‘cluster’ budgets for grouped divisions jointly funded by Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council be approved, with the rules and criteria to be agreed by Guildford Local Committee.
Reasons for Decisions:
These recommendations seek to increase and develop joined up working between the two Councils to produce better value and coordinated services for residents. Working in partnership can provide added value in terms of cost and time savings and produce more effective, coordinated responses to service delivery.
Cabinet’s endorsement of closer working between Surrey County Council and Guildford Borough Council is sought, along with the approval of the recommended amendments to the advisory functions of the Guildford Local Committee. |
|
Additional documents: Decision: That, subject to the agreement of the detailed financial information for the school as set out in Part 2 of this agenda, the business case for phase 3 of the project to expand Spelthorne Primary School be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The proposal supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Spelthorne area.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by either the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee or the Children and Education Select Committee] Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning referred to the significant demand for new schools places within Spelthorne, resulting from increases in the birth rate and inward migration into the County. This demand was being addressed through the County’s five year 2014-19 Medium Term Financial Plan.
Spelthorne Primary School had recently amalgamated into an all through primary school from separate infant and junior schools and as part of the amalgamation the school was expanding from two forms of entry (420 places) to three forms of entry (630 places) from September 2015 providing an additional 210 places.
Spelthorne Primary School had been identified as requiring expansion to meet the demand in the Spelthorne area and this project was being carried out in 3 phases. Phase 1 was an enabling works package and delivered a new staffroom in September 2012. Phase 2 delivered the refurbishment of the Foundation unit providing 60 new places and completed in September 2013.
Cabinet was now being asked to agree the business case for the final phase 3 of the overall expansion project. The work is being planned to take place over the summer 2014 and 2015 in order to minimise disruption to the school.
RESOLVED:
That, subject to the agreement of the detailed financial information for the school as set out in Part 2 of this agenda, the business case for phase 3 of the project to expand Spelthorne Primary School be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The proposal supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Spelthorne area. |
|
|
LEADER / DEPUTY LEADER / CABINET MEMBER DECISIONS TAKEN SINCE THE LAST CABINET MEETING
Additional documents: Decision: That the decisions taken by Cabinet Members since the last meeting, as set out in Annex 1 of the submitted report, be noted.
Reasons for Decisions:
To inform the Cabinet of decisions taken by Cabinet Members under delegated authority. Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the decisions taken by Cabinet Members since the last meeting, as set out in Annex 1 of the submitted report, be noted.
Reasons for Decisions:
To inform the Cabinet of decisions taken by Cabinet Members under delegated authority. |
|
|
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
Additional documents: Minutes: RESOLVED that under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information under paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act.
PART TWO – IN PRIVATE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS WERE CONSIDERED IN PRIVATE BY THE CABINET. SET OUT BELOW IS A PUBLIC SUMMARY OF THE DECISIONS TAKEN.
|
|
|
Proposed expansion of Spelthorne Primary School, Ashford from a 2 form entry primary (420 places) to a 3 form entry (630 places) for September 2015
Decision: (1) That the business case for phase 3 of the project to expand Spelthorne Primary School at a total cost, as set out in the submitted report, be approved.
(2) That the arrangements by which a variation of up to 10% of the total value may be agreed by the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes and the Leader of the Council, be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The proposal supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Spelthorne area.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by either the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee or the Children and Education Select Committee]
Minutes: The Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning requested that Cabinet approved the business case for Phase 3 of the project to expand Spelthorne Primary School.
RESOLVED:
(1) That the business case for phase 3 of the project to expand Spelthorne Primary School at a total cost, as set out in the submitted report, be approved.
(2) That the arrangements by which a variation of up to 10% of the total value may be agreed by the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes and the Leader of the Council, be approved.
Reasons for Decisions:
The proposal supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Spelthorne area.
|
|
|
Award of Contract for the Provision of Special Educational Needs Home to School Transport
Decision: (1) That a three year fixed term and fixed price contract be awarded to AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd at an estimated annual value, as set out in the submitted report, for the provision of home-to-school transport, to commence on 1 August 2014, for the following Schools:
· Pond Meadow School · The Ridgeway Community School (For years four to seven, the contract will be extended annually at the discretion of the Council, at pricing to be agreed between the parties) (2) That a three year fixed term and fixed price contract be awarded to Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd at an estimated annual value, as set out in the submitted report, for the provision of home-to-school transport, to commence on 1 August 2014, for the following Schools:
· Walton Leigh School · Woodlands School
(For years four to seven, the contracts will be extended annually at the discretion of the Council, at pricing to be agreed between the parties) Reasons for Decisions:
A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations ensure the continuation of valued services for the children, their families and the Schools.
[The decisions on this item can be called in by either the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee or the Children and Education Select Committee] Minutes: This was the Part 2 report, relating to item 9 which set out the confidential Financial and Value for Money implications relating to the award of these contracts.
RESOLVED:
(1) That a three year fixed term and fixed price contract be awarded to AMK Chauffeur Drive Ltd at an estimated annual value, as set out in the submitted report, for the provision of home-to-school transport, to commence on 1 August 2014, for the following Schools:
· Pond Meadow School · The Ridgeway Community School (For years four to seven, the contract will be extended annually at the discretion of the Council, at pricing to be agreed between the parties) (2) That a three year fixed term and fixed price contract be awarded to Supreme Freedom to Travel Ltd at an estimated annual value, as set out in the submitted report, for the provision of home-to-school transport, to commence on 1 August 2014, for the following Schools:
· Walton Leigh School · Woodlands School · (For years four to seven, the contracts will be extended annually at the discretion of the Council, at pricing to be agreed between the parties) Reasons for Decisions:
A full tender process, in compliance with the requirement of EU Procurement Legislation and Procurement Standing Orders has been completed, and the recommendations ensure the continuation of valued services for the children, their families and the Schools. |
|
|
Property Transactions
Decision: (A) Disposal of Land as part of the Horley North West Sector Development
(1) That Cabinet confirms its previous commitment to approve the sale of land forming part of the North West Sector Development to the developer consortium (BDW Trading Limited, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Persimmon Homes Limited) on terms outlined in the submitted report.
(2) That the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be given authority to complete final negotiations on this disposal, including any variation of the terms and subject to there being no more than 10% variation in the sale price.
Reasons for Decisions:
The sale of land will result in the delivery of a major development scheme that will make a significant impact on the requirement to deliver housing for the area and produce capital receipts in support of the county councils investment strategy.
(B) Disposal of Land at Portesbery Road, Camberley
(1) That the sale of land hatched on the plan, attached to the submitted report, extending to 0.3256 hectares, be approved to the bidder named in the report. The approval is conditional on planning consent being granted for a development scheme in connection with the adjoining Camberley Police Station site as set out in the report.
(2) That a 10% variation in the sale price to reflect possible changes occurring during the planning process, be delegated to the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.
Reasons for Decisions:
The sale of land at Portesbery Road Camberley is required to contribute towards the county council’s Investment Strategy and to dispose of a parcel of land no longer required to support service delivery or generate a significant income.
[These decisions can be called in by the Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee] Minutes: In the absence of the Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes, the Cabinet Member for Business Services introduced the reports for both Property Transactions.
(A) Disposal of Land as part of the Horley North West Sector Development
Cabinet was asked to approve the sale of land as part of the Horley North West Sector Development following further negotiations with the purchasers that takes the consideration payable above that approved at Cabinet on 28 February 2012.
RESOLVED:
(1) That Cabinet confirms its previous commitment to approve the sale of land forming part of the North West Sector Development to the developer consortium (BDW Trading Limited, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited and Persimmon Homes Limited) on terms outlined in the submitted report.
(2) That the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be given authority to complete final negotiations on this disposal, including any variation of the terms and subject to there being no more than 10% variation in the sale price.
Reasons for Decisions:
The sale of land will result in the delivery of a major development scheme that will make a significant impact on the requirement to deliver housing for the area and produce capital receipts in support of the county councils investment strategy.
(B) Disposal of Land at Portesbery Road, Camberley
RESOLVED:
(1) That the sale of land hatched on the plan, attached to the submitted report, extending to 0.3256 hectares, be approved to the bidder named in the report. The approval is conditional on planning consent being granted for a development scheme in connection with the adjoining Camberley Police Station site as set out in the report.
(2) That a 10% variation in the sale price to reflect possible changes occurring during the planning process, be delegated to the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Leader of the Council.
Reasons for Decisions:
The sale of land at Portesbery Road Camberley is required to contribute towards the county council’s Investment Strategy and to dispose of a parcel of land no longer required to support service delivery or generate a significant income.
|
|
|
PUBLICITY FOR PART 2 ITEMS
Additional documents: Minutes: That non-exempt information relating to items considered in Part 2 of the meeting may be made available to the press and public, as appropriate.
|