Decision details

The Executive received a quarterly monitoring report on the progress of projects in the interest of financial prudence and to ensure open and transparent corporate governance.  Regarding Project No. 10221 – Private Finance Initiative, the Leader advised that the Government’s announcement on Right to Buy (RTB) through housing associations did not have an impact on the Kingsmoor Park project.  The Executive noted that Thames Valley Housing Association undertook a RTB trial however Kingsmoor Park was exempt from that trial.

The Executive was advised that the Leader, Deputy Leader and Chief Executive had attended the LGA Conference the previous week and had worked hard to promote the Council’s Earn Your Deposit Scheme.  It was hoped that a meeting with the newly appointed Minister of State for Housing, Kit Malthouse MP, could be arranged.

Regarding Project No. 20035 – Personalisation and Prevention Partnership Fund on page 66, the Executive discussed the age group which the project targeted, namely the over 50s.  The Portfolio Holder for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Mrs Hunwicks, explained that it was important to ensure that the over 50s kept active and mobile for longer with the aim of reducing health and social care needs.

Regarding Project No. 20126 – Leisure Centre – Upgrade of External Cladding on page 69, Officers advised that the scaffolding was currently being constructed with a view to asbestos removal works commencing next month and the installation of replacement cladding taking place in the Autumn.

Regarding Project No. 10916 – Hoe Valley Flood Alleviation and Enhancement Appraisal on page 65, Officers advised that the public consultation had taken place at the end of October 2017.  Following the unsuccessful Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) bid, the scheme was being reviewed by Officers with the intention to provide a full update to the Executive in November 2018.  Officers would look to make a summary consultation response available to Members.

Regarding Project No. 20040 – Hoe Valley School on page 66, the Executive was advised that snagging issues were being addressed.  It was noted that a Member Visit to Woking Sportsbox would take place on Tuesday, 17 July 2018.  Due to the School currently moving into its new building, it had not been possible to include a visit to the School in the visit next Tuesday.  Officers advised that the School would be happy to accommodate a Member visit from September 2018 onwards.  The possibility of allowing local residents to visit the School was also raised.

Regarding Project No. 20187 – Woking Park – WiFi Installation on page 73, it was reported that WiFi in the Park should be operational by the end of July 2018.

Members also discussed Celebrate Woking, Woking Park Play Area and Gresham Mill SANG Proposal.

RESOLVEd      

That the report be received.

Reason:   To monitor the position of active projects on SharePoint.