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33.

Exclusion of the Press and Public

The following motion will be moved by the Chair:

 

“That, pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended) members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of the following items on the agenda, as it is likely that there would be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of that Act”

 

Minutes:

Resolved –

 

That pursuant to Section 100A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), members of the press and public be excluded during consideration of item 34 below as it was likely that there would be a disclosure of exempt information as defined in the relevant paragraphs specified in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 33.

34.

Greenwich Leisure Limited - Financial Support

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report with a confidential appendix in relation to the recommendation to provide financial support to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) following a request for assistance from the Council relating to the impact of Covid-19.

 

Resolved –

 

That the information  ...  view the full minutes text for item 34.

35.

Minutes pdf icon PDF 126 KB

Minutes:

The Minutes of the meeting held on 3 August 2020 were agreed as a correct record and would be signed by the Chair.

36.

Petitions and Questions pdf icon PDF 82 KB

To receive any petitions from the public and any questions from the public and Councillors.

 

Minutes:

Questions on the following matters were submitted by members of the public:

 

 

Questioner

Subject

Reply

 

1.

Tom Lake

Royal Berkshire Health Trust

Cllr Hoskin

2.

Jan Trchalik

Pension Investments

Cllr Brock

 

Questions on the following matters were submitted by Councillors:

 

 

Questioner

Subject

Reply

 

1.

Cllr White

House Insulation

Cllr Hoskin  ...  view the full minutes text for item 36.

37.

Decision Books pdf icon PDF 94 KB

Minutes:

The Assistant Director of Legal & Democratic Services submitted a report listing the Decision Books that had been published since the meeting of the Committee held on 3 August 2020.

 

Resolved –

 

That Decision Book No 607 be noted.

38.

Coronavirus Pandemic - Delegations for Local Lockdowns pdf icon PDF 196 KB

This report outlines the new powers which have been given to councils to assist with their response to the pandemic and recommends delegations for their effective operation.

Minutes:

The Assistant Director of Legal & Democratic Services submitted a report on the new powers which had been given to councils to assist with their response to the pandemic.  The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No.3) Regulations 2020 came into force on 18 July 2020, which granted local authorities new powers  ...  view the full minutes text for item 38.

39.

Greenwich Leisure Limited - Financial Support pdf icon PDF 206 KB

This report sets out a recommendation to provide financial support to Greenwich Leisure Limited following a request for assistance from the Council relating to the impact of Covid-19.

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services and Executive Director of Resources submitted a report on a proposal to provide financial support to Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) following a request for assistance from the Council relating to the impact of Covid-19.  The terms of the financial support  ...  view the full minutes text for item 39.

40.

Greenwich Leisure Limited - Planning Costs Agreement pdf icon PDF 202 KB

This report seeks permission to enter into a Planning Costs Agreement with Greenwich Leisure Limited to meet a revised timetable to construct new leisure facilities at Rivermead Leisure Centre and Palmer Park Sports Stadium.

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking permission to enter into a Planning Costs Agreement (PCA) with Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) to meet the proposed timetable to construct new leisure facilities at Rivermead Leisure Centre and Palmer Park Sports Stadium.  The Council had authorised  ...  view the full minutes text for item 40.

41.

Contract Award - External and Communal Maintenance Contract 2020-2027 pdf icon PDF 152 KB

The report seeks approval for the award of a ‘works’ contract for the provision of repairs and decorations to the external and communal elements of housing blocks containing both Council flats and leaseholders.

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services submitted a report seeking approval for the award of a ‘works’ contract for the provision of repairs and decorations to the external and communal elements of housing blocks containing both Council flats and leaseholders.  The contract would relate to the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 41.

42.

2020/21 Quarter 1 Performance and Monitoring Report pdf icon PDF 461 KB

This report sets out the projected revenue and capital outturn positions for 2020/21 for both the General Fund and the Housing Revenue Accounts as at the end of June 2020, and the performance against the measures of success published in the Council’s Corporate Plan.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

The Executive Director of Resources submitted a report setting out the provisional revenue and capital outturn positions for the Council’s General Fund and Housing Revenue Account as at the end of June 2020 (Period 3). These forecasts included the additional pressures arising as a result of Covid-19 and associated government  ...  view the full minutes text for item 42.