Agenda item

Members attention was drawn to the report, which had been compiled following a workshop, where the current contracts had been discussed.

The recommendations from the workshop were considered.  With regards to the service to provide Environmental Enforcement, a benchmarking exercise had been undertaken.  This had shown the service in a favourable light in the Dearne area, and it was agreed to extend the contract.

The service provided by Twiggs Grounds Maintenance was then discussed in some depth, noting a number of concerns.  It was suggested that the Area Council Manager discusses these concerns at the next contract management meeting, and that a date for improvements to be made be agreed.  It was suggested that decisions on the extension of the contract be deferred to a future meeting pending the outcome of discussions and the delivery of the requested improvements.

Members noted that schedules had been requested from Neighbourhood Services in order to ensure services were complementary.

With regards to the Private Sector Housing Officer, Members were happy with the service and agreed that this be extended.

Delivery of services after March 2019 was discussed, noting the significant lead in times required for procurement.  It was therefore suggested to hold a workshop in January, 2018 to discuss this in more detail.

RESOLVED:-

(i)     That the Service Level Agreement to provide a Private Sector Housing Officer be extended to 31^st March, 2019 at a cost of £36,081 per annum;

(ii)    That the Environmental Enforcement contract be extended to 31^st March, 2019 at a cost of £33,398 per annum;

(iii)  That decisions regarding the contract with Twiggs Grounds Maintenance be deferred to a future meeting;

(iv)  That a workshop be convened in January, 2018 to discuss future Area Council commissions in more detail.