Issue - decisions

1.         That in accordance with Paragraph 3 of schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 this report be exempt from publication in that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information).

2.         That the Cabinet Member for Housing approved the award of a contract for the replacement of communal heating and hot water services to four blocks; Hughenden House, Missenden House, Chequers House and Verney House on the Lisson Green Estate to the preferred bidder to the sum, and an additional contingency sum if necessary, as detailed in this report.

3.         That the Cabinet Member for Housing agreed the total scheme inclusive of a contingency sum and management overhead costs as detailed in the report.

4.         That the Cabinet Member for Housing delegated authority to the CityWest Homes Chief Executive, in conjunction with the Director of Law, to agree any minor amendments to the contract deemed necessary and to conclude the contract accordingly.

Reasons for Decision

The new heating system will provide operational benefits - to over 290 properties, (including 150 sheltered dwellings), on the estate - through a reduction in block running and maintenance costs compared with the existing systems.