Forthcoming Decisions

To approve the modification to extend the Integrated Sexual Health Services contract for 14 months (from 1 October 2024 to 30 November 2025).

It is recommended that the Director gives permission to procure a contractor to undertake the full roof replacement (plus potential internal works) to Jericho Primary School

To agree the future options for Cumberland Occupational Health and agree permission to procurement if this is required.   To delegate the award of tender (if this is required) to the Director of Business Transformation and Change.

To take a decision regarding the spend for 2025/2026

Permission to procure and award an event provision framework.

To consider changes to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Cockermouth

To consider changes to the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for Carlisle in connection with the Carlisle Station Gateway project.

Adult Social Care and Housing Directorate brings together Adult Social Care services from the legacy county council and housing services from all three legacy district councils. Since Cumberland Council vested on 1 April 2023, the Directorate has undertaken a significant amount of planning, engagement and transformation and improvement activity to ensure that we are aligned to the council’s priorities and ambitions.

Development of a Vision for Adult Social Care and Housing has been important to provide a clear narrative that enables staff, Members and the public to understand the strategic direction of travel for Adult Social Care and Housing Directorate.

The decision to be taken is whether to approve, amend or reject the proposed new Vision

To agree the principles of the 2025-26 Cumberland UKSPF Programme

Permission to Award is sought for a contract to provide maintenance to fire & intruder alarms and door access systems for Cumberland Councils Corporate Assets.

Permission to procure a contractor to undertake phased full roof replacement to Montreal Primary School, and delegate the decision to award the contractor to the Director for Business Transformation and Change, following the procurement exercise.

Permission to procure a contractor to undertake phased replacement of windows to Netherhall School, and delegate the decision to award the contractor to the Director for Business Transformation and Change, following the procurement exercise.

Permission to procure a contractor to undertake phased mechanical and electrical upgrade works to Warwick Bridge Primary School, and delegate the decision to award the contractor to the Director for Business Transformation and Change, following the procurement exercise.

To consider the options and recommendations for the approach to provision of Overnight Short Breaks for Children with Disabilities

To consider and determine responses to a consultation and set a new table of fares for taxis licensed by Cumberland.

Request for approval to execute a Deed of Variation to the Grant Determination Agreement with Homes England in relation to the Construction of Carlisle Southern Link Road and to confirm agreement to implement a significant Compensation Event under the Council’s contract with the Contractor in accordance with the terms and procedures of the contract.

Permission to procure a new Cumberland provision, operation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for general public use contract 2025-2040 through an open tender procedure for a period of 15 years and maximum value of £7M to provide a fit for purpose Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for general public use that will be maintained in a safe operational condition and to allow emergency and non-emergency repairs to existing infrastructure to be completed in a timely and safe manner.       Cumberland Council will receive £3.6m from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) grant and the successful contractor will supply the remaining funds.

The award of tender will be delegated to the Assistant Director of Highways and Transport.

Permission to Award Stage 2 construction contract for the Iron Line project in Millom with the D&B contractor appointed for Stage 1 design contract.

To consider and agree the Land and Property Disposal Policy for Cumberland Council

Authorisation to award a grant for the delivery of Natural Flood Management (NFM) works in Stockdalewath, as part of the Cumbria Innovative Flood Resilience Programme. 

Stockdalewath falls in the Cumberland boundary, however NFM works in the area will also be undertaken within the Westmorland and Furness boundary.

Permission to be granted to commence contractor procurement exercise required for the delivery of the Connected Cleator Moor Town project within the Town Deal. In addition, delegated authority to the Portfolio holder responsible for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected for the subsequent award of the contract.

To grant permission to procure a consultant to complete a series of condition surveys to Cumberland Council’s Corporate and Schools portfolios. And delegate powers to the delegated Directors to allow them to grant permission to award, once the procurement exercise has been completed.

Authorisation to award a grant for the delivery of Natural Flood Management (NFM) works in Bitter Beck & Tom Rudd Beck, as part of the Cumbria Innovative Flood Resilience Programme

This is a joint decision between the  Director of Place, Sustainable Growth & Transport Cumberland Council and Director of Thriving Places Westmorland and Furness Council.

Portfolio Holders are Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places Portfolio Holder, Cumberland Council and Cabinet Member for Climate and Biodiversity, Westmorland and Furness Council

Permission to procure Main Contractor to deliver the construction phase of the Cleator Moor Community Hub and Town Square Public Realm project as part of the Cleator Moor Town Deal. Contract to be approved via Portfolio Holder Report.