Issue - meetings

To note the summary of Waivers and Variations for Contract Standing Orders for the period 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024

Noted the summary of Waivers and Variations to Contract Standing Orders reported for the period 1^st January 2024 to 30^th June 2024, detailed in Paragraph 4 of the report.

The Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value introduced the report. The Cabinet Member drew Cabinet’s attention to the waiver “Future High Street Fund – Urgent Replacement Contractor due to Insolvency” and explained it was taken as a result of the insolvency of the original prime contractor. The grant allowed the required works in Woolwich to be completed according to time scale.

The Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy, Business, Skills and Greenwich Supports commented that works of any sort caused disruption; the appointment of a new contractor kept the project to time which was essential for businesses and resident. It was expected that everyone would appreciate the disruption had been worthwhile when the works were completed and revealed.

Resolved –

That the summary of Waivers and Variations to Contract Standing Orders reported for the period 1^st January 2024 to 30^th June 2024, detailed in Paragraph 4 of the report be noted.