Issue - meetings

A report by the Director of Planning and Regeneration.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  agrees to award the Framework to the top 8 scoring tenderers, as set out in the Confidential Appendix A to the report; and

(b)  notes that the increased cost of the suppliers is likely to require an increase in the annual Tree Management budget of between £23,380 and £37,120, which will need to be considered during the next budget setting process.

Councillor S D Martin declared a Personal Interest for this item as he has previously employed the services of one of the companies listed in the framework for work at his property.  Councillor Martin remained in the room and took part in the debate and decision.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)  agrees to award the Framework to the top 8 scoring tenderers, as set out in the Confidential Appendix A to the report; and

(b)  notes that the increased cost of the suppliers is likely to require an increase in the annual Tree Management budget of between £23,380 and £37,120, which will need to be considered during the next budget setting process.