Social Value Ideas for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council in North West across 41 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Constitution amended for executive powers
The council approved constitutional changes to ensure legal compliance and clarify that the leader, not full council, appoints the executive cabinet and can change portfolios. References to the board …
“Speaker 9: Thank you, Chair. I ask Council to move the recommendations set out within the report to be agreed. The report proposes three amendments to…”
Executive Cabinet Appointments to be Noted
The council agreed that appointment to the Executive Cabinet be noted, with changes to be considered at the meeting on Tuesday 29 October 2024; a formal process to recruit a permanent Chief Executive …
“appointment to Executive cabinet be noted | there'll be further opportunities for changes to those appointments at the meeting on Tuesday the 29th of …”
Budget and reserves risk
Members raised repeated concerns about overspends, unachieved savings, reserve reliance, and the dedicated schools grant deficit. The executive said the council is aiming for a balanced budget, has im…
“The report also states that a potential 11.2 2 million may need to be called on from reserves as a result of shortfalls in the dedicated schools grant…”
Budget balance & tax rise
The budget for 2023-24 includes £20m of reductions/efficiencies and a 4.99% council tax rise plus a 2% ASC precept to fund services, with £5m of new Homes Bonus and £15m other income helping to delive…
“the budget for the next financial year will include a requirement to achieve a further 20 million pounds worth of budget reductions and a 4.99 increas…”
Local spend & social value
Policy to maximize council spend with Tameside-based businesses and to unlock social value via volunteering, work experience, and apprenticeships within procurement.
“we are committed to maximizing Council spending with tameside based businesses Charities of voluntary organizations Community groups wherever possible…”
Local SME procurement policy
The budget introduces a local procurement policy to lower barriers for local SMEs to join the council supply chain, keeping Tamide pounds circulating locally and supporting residents facing cost-of-li…
“we’re also exploring options to generate wealth and opportunity in our communities this includes a program to lower barriers to entry for local small …”
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