Decision
Analysis
outcome: The council approved the recommendations for the adoption of the Facilities Management Policy.
summary: The decision at stake is the adoption of a Facilities Management Policy by the council.
topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to adopt a Facilities Management Policy to improve efficiency and compliance within the council's services.
reason_contentious: This issue is not contentious as it is aimed at improving efficiency and compliance within the council's facilities management services.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council staff", "Property occupants", "Audit team"]
contentiousness_score: 0
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.harlow.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1139
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: RESOLVED that the council adopts the Facilities Management Policy at Appendix A to the report. To support the delivery of the Council’s corporate mission to ‘Transform our Council’ and the Building Harlow’s Future Plan objective of “…driving innovation, optimisation, efficiency and delivery across all of our teams and services”. To imbed a formal policy to guide and support the delivery of Facilities Management Services, thereby ensuring that managed properties are maintained and operated so they remain safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. To deliver on an outstanding audit recommendation related to the preparation and adoption of a Facilities Management Policy document. The council has the option of continuing to operate an FM Service without a formal FM policy. This option has been rejected because it would be contrary to the audit recommendations noted above and would represent a missed opportunity to embed a formal framework to guide and support the Council’s FM service delivery functions. None.
Date of Decision: December 18, 2025