Purpose

To approve the proposal to construct a new
retaining wall to the front face of wall C only at St Helens
Churchyard annex / rear of 11 & 13 Washfield Crescent, Treeton.w

Decision

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER EXECUTIVE DECISION

 

Date of Decision:

5th 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
9th 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

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the executive decision to construct a new
retaining wall and carry out repair and strengthening works at St
Helen’s Churchyard.
Signed by the
Decision Maker  
Dated:         
5/09/23
 
Name:         
Polly Hamilton                             
Job Title:     Assistant Director – Culture,
Sport and Tourism