Decisions

At the 6th March 2023 MCA Board, SYMCA secured delegated authority to the Head of Paid Services in consultation with either the relevant Thematic Board, or, in the absence of a Thematic Board due to timing, the Co-Chairs of such Board – to approve the project.

Option 1 – Approve the recommendation

In March 2023 the MCA board approved the revised Assurance Framework. The revised Assurance Framework provides for a one-stop governance process. This change was designed to improve the pace at which schemes can be developed and delivered. Strategic Business Cases are undertaken within authorities with Outline Business Cases undertaken at MCA Board level.
The Framework allows for schemes that are accepted into the programme to access development funding. Development funding is a key component in supporting the development of quality schemes at pace and is distributed on conclusion of the Strategic Business Case. Accordingly, there was an unintended discrepancy where the intention for a one-stop process was undercut by the need to seek separate approvals for development funding release and OBC approvals.
Therefore, in July 2023 the MCA board granted approval to delegate authority to the Head of Paid Service in consultation with Portfolio Leaders and the Section 73 and Monitoring Officer to approve the release of development cost funding in line with the Assurance Framework to enable schemes to progress as efficiently as possible.

Option 1 – Approve the recommendation

Capital money of £200k has been made available from LNCT funding to replace 22 dilapidated or dangerous shelters spread throughout South Yorkshire.
The shelters to be replaced have been spread across all 4 districts.
The work will be undertaken by the SYMCA approved on street supply and maintenance contractors in line with the respective contracts.

Approved.