Decisions

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the content of the report be noted;

(2)            officers be instructed to continue the feasibility work and bring back the results of the study to a future Cabinet meeting; and

(3)            the Director of Environment be authorised to commission the study from external consultants at a cost of approximately £50k.

Reason for Decision:  To review the feasibility of bringing the pothole repair function in-house.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Customer Experience vision and principles be approved; and

(2)            a plan to introduce the strategy be brought back to Cabinet later this year.

Reason for Decision:  On 24 May 2022 Cabinet agreed that a key priority of the Council would be to put its residents first and treat both residents and businesses as valued customers.  The strategy outlined how this priority would be achieved and bring together current activity with future proposed direction.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

To seek authority to spend the expected grant from the Government to support the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which is expected to be in the region of £2.6m in 2022/23.

To adopt the outcomes and principles for the programme.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Director of Strategy and Partnerships, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder of Communities & Culture, be authorised to spend the grant received from the Government to support the Homes for Ukraine scheme, which was expected to be in the region of £2.1m in 2022/23;

(2)            the outcomes and principles for the programme, which would guide the expenditure decisions, be approved; and

(3)            the contracts with The Romanian and Eastern European Hub, Two Generations, Voluntary Action Harrow, Citizens Advice and Harrow Law Centre to deliver certain aspects of the programme, be noted.

Reason for Decision:  To ensure that the Council was able to carry out its role in running checks and assessments on hosts and guests as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Treasury Management outturn position for 2021/22 be noted; and

(2)            the report be referred to the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee for review.

Reason for Decision:  To keep Members informed of Treasury Management activities and performance for 2021/22 andpromote effective financial management and comply with regulations issued under the Local Government Act 2003, the CIPFA Code of Practice on Treasury Management, and the CIPFA Prudential Code for Capital Finance, along with meeting the requirements of the Council’s Financial Regulations.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

To note the Revenue and Capital final outturn for 2021/22 and note any Capital Programme adjustments /movements in reserves as detailed in the report.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the revenue and capital outturn positions set out in paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3 in the officer report be noted;

(2)            the proposed additions and amendments to the Capital Programme as set out in paragraphs 3.33 to 3.44 in the officer report be agreed; and

(3)            the Council’s Trading Update as detailed in Appendix 5 to the officer report be noted.

Reason for Decision:  To report the 2021-22 financial outturn position and provide an update on trading company performance.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

To delegate to the Corporate Director of People and the Director of Finance authority to enter new block contracts.

To delegate authority for the development and implementation of the strategy to increase extra care housing provision in care.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Portfolio Holders for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Human Resources, be authorised to compliantly award contracts to providers to secure a block contract model for bedded care;

(2)            the commencement of the procurement of a provider for the Care and Wellbeing Service for the new Extra Care scheme at Harrow View East (Kodak East) be approved; and

(3)            the Corporate Director of People, following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Portfolio Holders for Adults and Public Health and Finance and Human Resources be authorised to award the contract for the new Extra Care scheme at Harrow View East (Kodak East).

Reason for Decision:  To increase the use of block provision for bedded care and increase Extra Care housing provision in Harrow.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.