Decisions

(1)   Cabinet agreed to reconfirm the decision not to permit an assignment of the existing lease, but instead allow an options appraisal for the site to be carried out.  This should include the commitment to retain a community facility under any of the options considered.

(2)   Cabinet agreed to accept the recommendation of Overview and Scrutiny Committee to recommend that the Constitution Review Group consider and advise on how reports are prepared and published, especially with regards to what information should be provided under public and confidential reports.

To award framework contracts for professional building services.

Cabinet agreed that, subject to the agreement of the General Procurement Board on 10 March 2021, delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Executive Member for Resources, to award framework contracts for Professional Building Services.

Cabinet approved the appointments of Members to Committees and Groups, as set out in Agenda Item 12.

Cabinet noted the contents of the report and approved any proposed actions highlighted in the appendices.

Cabinet agreed to proceed with the creation of the “The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield (Various Car Parks, Hatfield) Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2021” (the Order) as advertised.

Adoption of plan outlining strategic aims, commitments and approach.

(1)   Cabinet agreed the Corporate Plan as outlined in Appendix A of the report for onward approval by Council for adoption.

(2)   Subject to Council’s approval, delegated authority is given to Corporate Management Team, in consultation with their respective Executive Member/s, to prepare an action plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for 2021/22.

(3)   Cabinet agreed the place narrative as outlined in Appendix B of the report and delegated authority is given to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader, to make any necessary further adjustments as outlined in paragraph 3.8.

Adoption of strategy and action plan

Cabinet agreed to adopt the Climate Change Strategy and agreed to maintain a ‘live’ action plan of projects to be delivered by the Council and its partners.

Adoption of action plan

Cabinet approved the Housing Delivery Test Action Plan for publication.

Approval of Procurement and Commercial Strategy for 2021-2025.

Cabinet agreed the adoption of the Procurement and Commercial Strategy 2021 to 2025.

Dispensation to Contract Procedure Rules to award contract for an extension to 49 Peartree Lane.

(1)   That pursuant to Contract Procedure Rule 14 (h) (Alternative Procedures in Prescribed Circumstances) Cabinet agreed to waive the requirement to advertise the contract opportunity on the basis that it is desirable on commercial grounds to accept a quotation from a contractor already engaged by the Council on a project; and

(a)   the further services have a connection with the original project; and

(b)   the price is no more than 50% of the original contract sum”.

(2)   Cabinet approved the direct award of a contract to FSG Property Services Limited for the construction of a single storey side extension and associated works to the property at 49 Peartree Lane.

Award of Contract for Disabled Adaptations

To agree recommendations following a review of the Estate Management Scheme.

Cabinet agreed to create an EMS Member Group with terms of reference to consider the administration of the Scheme and to make recommendations to Cabinet in respect of overall policies, design guide and enforcement (but will not be responsible for individual decisions on applications, appeals or enforcement cases).