Secure funding for the build element of Aldwych Close - Build provisional date in Q3 25-26 and completion is Q3 26-27.

(Some history to the proposed scheme below)

The proposed 6-bed facility will be divided into:

4-bed unit allocated to overnight and weekend short breaks

2-bed bed unit allocated to long term residential placements

In 2023, after the resumption of the project, there was an opportunity to receive match capital funding for the scheme through a DfE sponsored process. A submission was made but unfortunately rejected because the scheme would not be dealing with looked after children alone.

Increases in capital costs for building projects has meant that the scheme is

more expensive than originally envisaged. It is therefore incumbent for us to

return to Cabinet with an updated business case to get approval for the

expenditure and to show that benefits will still accrue. The business case is now available to scrutinise.

Acceptance of £1.894m capital grant funding from DEFRA for the introduction of household food waste collections in Havering.

Acceptance of grant funding from DWP managed through Local London to deliver employment support to disadvantaged residents - Connect to Work

Cabinet will be asked to approve the award of contract for the provision of temporary workers

Officers to outline proposals to address Early Years, Primary, Secondary and

Special Educational Needs and Disability rising rolls – Update to Phase 5 expansion Programme.

Cabinet to approve selected proposals.