Agenda, decisions and minutes

RESOLVED:-

1.    The achievements of Young People in the most recent Takeover Challenge across all service areas were acknowledged; and

2.    That Cabinet would continue to highlight and identify future opportunities to build on this success.

RESOLVED:-

The implementation of Operation ‘Encompass’ within the Borough, with effect from 1 April 2021, be approved.

RECOMMENDED TO FULL COUNCIL ON 1 APRIL 2021:-

1.    That the publication of the new Council Plan be approved; and

2.    The approach for the revised accompanying performance framework agreed.

RESOLVED:-

1.    The results outlined in Appendix 1.2.2 of the report were noted;

2.    The long-term commitment to reducing the Council’s Gender Pay Gap was endorsed; and

3.    The Action Plan at Appendix 2 of the report was noted.

RECOMMENDATION TO FULL COUNCIL ON 1 APRIL 2021

RESOLVED:-

1.           The procurement and installation of sprinkler systems to the seven blocks of flats within the Council’s portfolio of properties and release the necessary resources as detailed in this report be approved; and

2.           The appointment of a suitable specialist contractor be authorised following the outcome of a procurement exercise and containment of costs within the approved sum.

RESOLVED:-

1.    The HRA 2021/22 Barnsley Homes Standard Programme be approved;

2.    The HRA 2021/22 Supplementary Investment Programme be approved;

3.    The added Social Value delivered by the Property Repairs and Improvement Partnership 2020 as set out at Section 5 of the report, including use of directly employed local staff and over 30 directly employed apprentices be noted; and

4.    The Carbon Saving efficiency measures, and anticipated reductions to tenant’s energy bills, as set out in Paragraph 3.8 of the report, be noted.

RESOLVED:-

1.    The procurement and installation of sprinkler systems to the seven blocks of flats within the Council’s portfolio of properties and release the necessary resources as detailed in this report be approved; and

2.    The appointment of a suitable specialist contractor, following the outcome of a procurement exercise and containment of costs within the approved sum, be authorised.

RESOLVED:-

1.    Officers to develop the programme with the aim of launching in May 2021; and

2.    The implementation of the programme be delegated to the Executive Director of Place, or their duly authorised representative.

RESOLVED:-

That the following be approved:-

1.    The acceptance of the funding of £5,647,940 from the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme;

2.    That the Council enter into a contract with Ameresco to develop and deliver the Council buildings element of the project on its behalf; and

3.    That the Council provide funding to develop and deliver the BSF Schools element of the project through the existing Project Agreement mechanisms.