Issue - meetings

This item was Chaired by Diana Minns (Vice Chair / Tenant Representative)

The Committee noted the decision.

The Committee made the following comments regarding the report:

Councillor Holland requested a review of this decision. In view of the collapse of Carillion, an in house service provision might be a better option.

Diana Minns expressed disappointment that the decision had been taken out of cycle and that the Committee had not been able to fully debate the issues raised.

The Strategic Director (Suzanne Hemmingway) stated that the timeframes for making the decision had been dictated by the County Council. The non-tender decision had been based on cost. The City Council could not deliver within the allowed budget.

Councillor Cantrill asked if subsidising the services from City funds had been considered.

The Strategic Director confirmed that it would not be possible to subsidise the service from Housing Revenue Account funds.

The Executive Councillor expressed concerns about the City subsidising County Council functions. However, was happy to look again at this decision and would raise the Committees concerns with the County Council.