Venue: Civic Centre, Dagenham
Contact: Barry Ray, Democratic Services Officer, Civic Centre, Dagenham Telephone - 020 8227 2134, Fax - 020 8227 2171 / e-mail - barry.ray@lbbd.gov.uk
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Minutes (24 February 2004) Minutes: Agreed. |
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Building Schools for the Future Additional documents: Minutes: Received a report outlining details of an Expression of Interest, submitted to the Department for Education and Skills, seeking resources to support development of the secondary school building stock as part of a national scheme to ensure that secondary education has facilities of 21st century standards.
Agreed to support the content of the report and the main body of the bid, in order to secure significant funds for further improvements at existing secondary schools and the Trinity SpecialSchool, with the exception of the Jo Richardson Community School. |
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Transfer of the Passenger Transport Service Minutes: Received a report proposing that Revenue savings could be forthcoming from an amalgamation of transport management, in accordance with budget reductions for 2004 / 2005 onwards and that from 1 April 2004 the responsibility for this service should be transferred from the Director of Education, Arts and Libraries (DEAL) to the Director of Leisure and Environmental Services (DLES).
Agreed, in order to improve the management structure, improve efficiency and achieve the required budgetary savings, to the amalgamation of the Passenger Transport Services (DEAL) with Transport and Waste Services (DLES) with effect from 1 April 2004 and the responsibility for the management of the amalgamated service being transferred to DLES. |
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Additional documents: Minutes: Received a report proposing increases in the charges for the collection of trade and other waste, emptying of cesspools, the construction of vehicle crossings, the carrying out of MoT vehicle tests and other services.
Agreed:
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Fees and Charges 2004 / 2005: Leisure Activities, Cemeteries and Community Halls Minutes: Received a report regarding charges for Leisure Activities, Cemeteries and Community Halls for 2004 / 2005.
Agreed, in order to set the Leisure Activities, Cemeteries and Community Halls Charges for the forthcoming year in accordance with the principles of the Charging Policy Commission and pending the recommendations of the Leisure Facilities Scrutiny Panel and to assist with the Community Priority of “Improving Health, Housing and Social Care”, to:
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Barking Town Centre Market Charges: Fees and Charges Minutes: Received a report setting out proposals to increase the rental charges levied on the Barking Town Centre market traders.
Agreed, the increases in the level of charges for trading at the Barking Town Centre Market from 1 April 2004, as set out in paragraph 1.2 of the report, in accordance with the principles of the Charging Policy Commission. |
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Term Contract for Electrical Repairs and Minor works in Public Buildings and Schools Minutes: Received a report outlining the contract for the electrical repairs and minor works in public buildings and schools, which is due to expire at the end of June 2004.
Agreed, to seek tenders for a five-year term contract for the electrical repairs and minor works in public buildings and schools using the Restricted Procedure in accordance with European Procurement Directives, with a further report to be presented in June 2004 advising of the results of the tender evaluation process and requesting approval to appoint the successful contractor. |
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Draft Report of the Health and Social Care Partnership Arrangements Scrutiny Panel
Minutes: Noted the contents of the final report of the Health and Social Care Partnership Arrangements Scrutiny Panel, prior to its submission to the Assembly on 7 April 2004.
Councillor Bramley declared an interest in this item. |
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Future of Leisure Centres Minutes: Following the undertaking of a further consultancy study into the future needs of provision of leisure centre services in the Borough, received a report providing information with regard to indicative redevelopment costs and funding options for a new leisure centre and options with regard to the future management of all the leisure centres directly managed by the Council.
Agreed, in order to assist the Council in achieving the Community Priorities of “Promoting Equal Opportunities and Celebrating Diversity”, “Better Education and Learning for All”, Improving Heath, Housing and Social Care”, “Raising General Pride in the Borough” and “Regenerating the Local Economy”, that:
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Private Business Minutes: Agreed to exclude the public and press for the remainder of the meeting, as the business was confidential. |
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Management of Customer First |
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Procurement of Capital Projects |
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Term Contract for Street Lighting Maintenance and Replacement Contract 2000 - 2004 - Proposed Extension to Existing Contract and Packaging of Future Tender 2004 - 2008 |
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Modernisation of Disability Day and Residential Services - Options for Improving Service Provision |
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Application For Discretionary Rate Relief |
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Delivery of Housing Services - Community Housing Partnership |
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Restructure of the Housing Landlord Services Division Minutes: Agreed, further to Minute 294 (17 February 2004), to appoint Councillors Alexander, Fairbrass, and B Osborn in order to enable the recruitment to the post of Head of Housing Business Support. |