Decisions

Cabinet Member approval sought for proposals regarding future of the Westminster Local Education Partnership.

Summary of Decision

• That the Westminster Local Education Partnership be wound up with a share of the funds remaining, after legal or professional fees, any creditors or other liabilities etc. are paid,  to be returned to the Council be approved.
• That Cabinet passes a Special Resolution substantially in the form of the draft Special Resolution attached at appendix 1 of the report to wind up the Westminster LEP be approved.
• That delegated authority be given to the Executive Director of Finance and Resources to execute all necessary documentation once agreed, to implement the liquidation of the LEP, and novate or otherwise transfer to the Council the various contracts required to give effect to the proposals set out in this report.

Reasons for Decision

After completion of all works and services required by the entity and with no future requirement for the entity, it is proposed to close the company.

Stuart Love, Chief Executive,

Westminster City Hall,

64 Victoria Street

LONDON SW1E 6QP

Since the Government introduced emergency laws and ancillary industry guidance in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the contract between the Council and the leisure service contractor have been subject to change in law provisions as set out under the terms of the contract.

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

STATEMENT OF DECISION

Notice is hereby given that Councillor Melvyn Caplan, Member for City Management,has made the following executive decision on the above mentioned subject for the reasons set out below.

Since the Government introduced emergency laws and ancillary industry guidance in light of the coronavirus pandemic, the contract between the Council and the leisure service contractor have been subject to change in law provisions as set out under the terms of the contract.)

Recommendations

The report be exempt from disclosure by virtue of s100A and Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended), in that it contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The Cabinet Member for City Management approved the contract variation per Appendix B and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Environment and City Management to complete the contractual arrangements.

Reasons for Decision

It is of key strategic importance to the Council to reach a consensus and agreement with SLM on the contract variation in order to assure continuity of services and enable them to be open to residents in line with Government guidelines. It is also key that the conditions imposed on the Council with respect to its statutory duties, and any applicable grant funding or relief are in turn applied to the contractor and adhered to so as not to compromise relevant funding.

This decision has been taken as a matter of urgency and has been approved by the Chairman of the Finance, Smart City and City Management Policy and Scrutiny Committee and the Chief Executive.

Stuart Love, Chief Executive,

Westminster City Hall,

64 Victoria Street

LONDON 

SW1E 6QP

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