Decision details

Date of Decision:

5^th September 2023

Title:

St Helens Churchyard, Treeton – Retaining Wall

Decision Maker:

(Including Job Title)

Polly Hamilton (Assistant Director – Culture, Sport and Tourism)

Specific Delegation:

(If any)

RMBC Constitution App 9: Responsibility of Functions (Sub Scheme of Delegation Strategic - Director of Regeneration of Environment).

Each (Assistant Director) to act in relation to matters within their remit

3.    In respect of procurement, contract administration and best value:

·       In accordance with Financial and Procurement Procedure Rules, matters relating to the specification for works, goods and services, the seeking of estimates, quotations and tenders, the evaluation of the same and acceptance of tenders relating to contracts for works, goods and services in accordance with approved budgets or supplementary estimates.

Brief Description of Decision:

That the Assistant Director of Culture Sport and Tourism, in line with Contract Standing Orders Section 46.5 Delegation Arrangements, approves the tender submitted by R H Fullwood & Co Ltd on 9^th June 2023 for the construction of a retaining wall to the front face of wall C only at St Helens Churchyard Annex & the rear of 11 and 13 Washfield Crescent, Treeton.

Reasons for the Decision:

Repair works and strengthening of the walls is required to prevent further deterioration and collapse. The retaining (and other boundary) walls are at risk of collapse which if it were to happen could have serious safety implications.   Any collapse may reveal human remains, causing distress to bereaved relatives and the general public.  This would in turn affect the Council’s reputation.  

Details of alternative options considered and rejected:

None

Conflicts of interest declared by any Executive Member consulted by the decision maker which relates to the decision:

None

Dispensations Granted:

(If any)

None

Reports or parts of reports considered

None