The report is being presented to outline the components of Thurrock’s draft Economic Growth Strategy and Action Plans for consideration and approval to be taken to public consultation.

To approve the 2024/25 Integrated Transport Block (ITB) capital programme for implementation.

To agree the HRA Business Plan, budget and rents for 2024/25.

To recommend to Council the 2024/25 revenue and capital budgets.

To recommend to Council the 2024/25 Capital Programme.

To recommend to Council the 2024/25 Treasury Management Strategy.

To present an update on the Local Council tax Scheme.

To present the draft General Fund budget for 2024/25 and the Medium Term Financial Strategy Update.

To note the councils forecast financial position for 2023/24.

To note the councils forecast financial position for 2023/24.

To note the councils forecast financial position for 2023/24.

To note the work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To note the work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To note the work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To note the work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To note the councils financial outturn position for 2022/23.

To approve the Modification to Contract to increase the contract sum to £5,280,000.00.

To approve the Modification to increase the Contract term for the Refurbishment of Non-Traditional Construction Properties to 15 December 2023

To allow the procurement of the tree surgery contract go out to tender and then to award the contract.

To agree to appoint the winning Provider of the open tender exercise.

To consider the nominations made to Outside Bodies, Statutory and Other Panels for those appointments that are to be made by the Cabinet.

To agree to tender the Council’s Insurance & Associated Services.

Approval to commence procurement of:

·       Housing Gas Services contract

·       Housing Repairs & Maintenance Contract

·       Approval of Delegated Authority for Award of Gas Services Contract

·       Approval of Delegated Authority for Award of Repairs & Maintenance Services Contract

To approve the Fees & Charges Policy and review of charges

To agree to appoint the winning Provider of the open tender exercise.

A Cabinet decision is needed to authorise officers to work with Homes England to  agree the mutual withdrawal  of the Grant Determination Agreement covering the release of the Purfleet Regeneration HIF grant allocation. 

To approve the proposal and highlight cost savings.

To approve the plan to undertake a further competition via the CCS RM3821 framework to award the best value supplier for Revenue & Benefits SaaS agreement.

Revenue & Benefits SaaS is a recurring operational service (it relates to software for both back office and public facing). This service is currently provided by NEC Software Solutions UK Ltd who has worked with the Council since 2004 across multiple business areas.