URL: https://modgov.hillingdon.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3272

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   That the Cabinet:   1)    Notes its decision on 14 September 2023 in relation to the “Hillingdon 0-19 Core Offer to Children Young People and their Families”, and the request for a further report to determine the future provision for the nurseries.   2)    Authorises the grant of a 15-year lease at Nestles Avenue, South Ruislip, and Uxbridge Early Years Nurseries, on the terms and conditions as detailed in this Cabinet report regarding the future provision of the nurseries.   3)    If the preferred bidder does not complete within the timescale proposed, agrees that officers may, subject to recommendation four, proceed to the next bidder.   4)    Delegates all necessary future decisions required regarding the lease to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property and the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care & Health.     Reasons for decision   The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Property introduced a report, of which the recommendations were agreed, to the granting of a lease to operate nurseries at three sites, ensuring continued childcare delivery. This move would remove the Council's subsidy on the nurseries and increase capacity, supporting the national expansion of Early Years Entitlements for working parents. This had followed Cabinet’s decision in 2023 decision to seek alternative provision for the services.   Alternative options considered and rejected               Cabinet could have decided to continue operating the nurseries as they are or increase nursery fees to cover costs.   Relevant Select Committee Corporate Resources & Infrastructure Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in) Cabinet’s decisions on this matter can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 20 December 2024. If not called-in, Cabinet’s decisions can then be implemented. Officer(s) to action James Raven - Director of Property Services Julia Thompson - Development Surveyor  Directorate Place Classification Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).    

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024