Decisions

1. Approved the award of the contract for Independent Tenant and Homes Adviser to Tpas Limited for a duration of three years from 11 October 2021 to 10 October 2024 with a total contract value of £252,375.00.

1.     Approved the completion of the transactions listed below in line with delegated authority from the Constitution:

• Wayleave for power supply for Telecoms Mast at Shaw Road Waste and Recycling Centre

That the allocation of £115,000 funding from the Corporate Contingency to the Civic Centre – mechanical flue replacement project and to form part of the Corporate Asset Management Fund as detailed in Table 1 to this report be approved.

1.  Approved the novation of the contract for the processing and disposal of recycling material from UPM Kymmene (UK) Limited of Meadowhead Road, Irvine, Ayrshire, KA11 5AT to Shotton Mill Limited of Weighbridge Road, Deeside, Wales, CH5 2LL.

[1. Approved the conditional sale of the Council’s long leasehold interest (250 year) in 6.02 hectares (14.88 acres) land at Bilston Urban Village East (outlined in the plan at Appendix 1) to Bidder C which will be due upon obtaining a satisfactory planning consent and clear title.  Terms of the sale will be agreed as per Recommendation 3 below.

2. Authorised the Director of Regeneration to agree the terms of conditional sale with an underbidder in the event that the above recommended land transaction with Bidder C does not proceed to exchange.

3. Authorised the Director of Regeneration to negotiate and agree final detailed sale terms (and form of the 250 year lease) in consultation with the Director of Finance and Deputy Leader: Inclusive City Economy and to satisfy the accounting treatments required in the form of the lease.

4. Authorised the Director of Regeneration to instruct external legal advisers, Shoosmiths to negotiate, execute and complete all relevant legal documentation to give effect to the above recommendations.]

Councillor Paula Brookfield, presented the report: Council Response to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England Draft Warding Proposal for approval. The report sets out the Council’s response to the Local Government Boundary Commission for England draft warding proposal for Wolverhampton.

Councillor Paula Brookfield, thanked the boundary commission for allowing the council to submit its response after the deadline. The boundary commission would consider all submissions put forward as part of the consultation undertaken, a final report would be received from the boundary commission in November.

Councillor Paula Brookfield, proposed the recommendation and Councillor Tersaim Singh seconded the recommendation.

The report was debated by Council.

Resolved:

That the Council’s response to the draft recommendations published by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) be approved.

Councillor Steve Evans, presented the report Brewers Yard (Phase 1) Culwell Street Site for approval. The report sought approval for appropriate capital budgets to relocate fleet services and meals on wheels to a new more energy efficient facility on the wholesale market site. In total four services would be based at this site.

Councillor Steve Evans, added the clearance of the Culwell Street site would enable the brownfield site to be redeveloped as part of the Brewers Yard masterplan. This would enable city centre housing to be developed, support the local economy by creating more jobs and contribute to the Council’s priorities by creating a vibrant and thriving space.

Councillor Steve Evans, placed on record his thanks to the Programme Manager for progressing this work.

Councillor Steve Evans, proposed the recommendation and Councillor Stephen Simkins seconded the recommendation.

The report was debated by Council.

Resolved:

That the creation of appropriate capital budgets funded, through grant and prudential borrowing as detailed within the exempt report be approved, subject to confirmation of successful grant bids.

On behalf of the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield responded to questions put to the Cabinet Member by Councillor Lynne Moran on right to buy, Councillor Udey Singh on empty housing and Councillor Andrew McNeil on development plans. He also responded to supplementary questions on the same subject matter.

The Cabinet Member for Governance and Equalities, Councillor Paula Brookfield responded to a question put to her by Councillor Andy Randle on public questions.

The Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, Councillor Jasbir Jaspal responded to a question put to her by Councillor Stephanie Haynes on West Midlands Police and Crime Panel. She also responded to a supplementary question on the same subject matter.

The written question submitted by Councillor Adam Collinge on ShopMobility was withdrawn.

The Cabinet Member for City Environment and Climate Change, Councillor Steve Evans responded to questions put to him by Councillor Sohail Khan on electric vehicles, Councillor Chris Haynes on carbon footprint and Councillor Wendy Thompson on avoiding gridlock. He also responded to  supplementary questions on the same subject matter.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield presented the report: Decisions Made Under Urgent Action Powers for noting. The report detailed the decision taken under Urgent Action Powers.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Brookfield proposed the recommendation and Councillor Stephen Simkins seconded the recommendation.

Resolved:

That the decision made under the Council’s Urgent Action Powers be noted.

That the title of Honorary Alderman be conferred on former Councillor Roger Lawrence.