For Cabinet to determine the future of the three supported public bus services, based on a range of options to be presented.

This report is required under grant conditions to be submitted to the department of health and social care to set out our plans and commitment to support the provider market with funds committed for this purpose.

The current four year framework agreement expires Children’s transport provision in July 2023 and new contracts are required for the start of the academic year (September 2023).  The provision of this transport is required as a part of the Council’s statutory duties.

This report proposes a re-procurement of the Childrens Transport through Dynamic Purchasing System specifically for Childrens transport.  The Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) is a procedure available for contracts for works, services and goods commonly available on the market. As a procurement tool, it has some aspects that are similar to an electronic framework agreement but has the flexibility to add more operators throughout the life of the DPS and new suppliers can join at any time to enable us to continue to receive value for money and potentially make savings.

To seek Cabinet approval to procure an architect led design team, as well as a principal contractor for the expansion of Tilbury Pioneer Academy from a 2FE to a form 3 FE Primary school which would provide an additional 210 school places plus the potential for an additional special need autism base. The project will have an estimated provisional total value of up to £3.0M inclusive of Architects fees and all other disbursements.

Additionally, this report provides an update on current capital projects managed by Thurrock Council which form part of the current school capital programme outlining the progress that has been achieved since the last report to Cabinet in January 2021.

This report sets out the details, including terms of reference and background governance, to establish an advisory committee to the Cabinet relating to council investments.

The report sets out a programme of schemes to be delivered by the Transport Development Team and Highways Maintenance Team in 2023/24. The report identifies the policy approach and priority areas where new capital schemes will be delivered on the adopted highway network. It also sets out the programme of maintenance schemes to be delivered.

Approval of land assembly method and requirements to enable the delivery of the underpass.

To set out the future of the Thameside Complex as agreed at the March 2022 meeting of Cabinet.

To present the forecast 2022/23 revenue position in respect of the General Fund and HRA.

In line with the terms of reference as agreed by General Services Committee, this report provides an update to Cabinet on the recent work of the Lower Thames Crossing Task Force.

To set out the proposals for the HRA service delivery during 2022/23 and agree the budget and rents.

To recommend to Council the 2023/24 revenue and capital budgets.

This report is being submitted in order to obtain Cabinet approval to make changes to the existing Fees and Charges Pricing Strategy for financial year 2023-24.

To recommend to Council the 2023/24 Treasury Management Strategy