Social Value Ideas for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council
We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Wakefield Metropolitan District Council in Yorkshire and the Humber across 43 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Paragon specialist school
Cabinet approved the next phase of the Paragon project to convert the former Wakefield Regional Fire Control Centre into a specialist secondary school, with £10 million of DfE high needs capital fundi…
“Speaker 1: So the purpose of this report, and it's a very positive report, is to seek the cabinet's approval for the next phase of this project, which…”
School uniform scheme cut
The council reduced universal school uniform support, saving £1.3m by shifting to a targeted model. The new administration said support would focus on children eligible for free school meals, with som…
“Members will have already seen some of the early decisions we have taken to invest in important priorities, reducing spending on things that the Counc…”
SEND phase three funding
Cabinet approved phase three of the SEND sufficiency programme, including £6.2 million for specialist and mainstream provision expansion, new inclusion spaces and 50-100 additional SEND places. The re…
“Speaker 1: So the purpose of this, the Sense Efficiency Program, is the phase three of the delivery plan. So the purpose of this is to seek the cabine…”
Telecare service transferred
A new Telecare contract has been awarded to KTM and service commenced on the day of the meeting without interruption to users. This is an implemented adult social care technology procurement.
“At the last full council meeting in June, I reported that we had awarded our new TaliCare contract to KTM. I'm delighted to confirm that the new servi…”
MND adaptations review
The deputy leader said he had written to the chief executive after meeting the local motor neurone disease community to understand current support arrangements, identify barriers, and explore faster h…
“As deputy leader, I recently met members of our local motor neurone disease community. Hearing directly from residents and families highlighted concer…”
County Hall repair overspend
Cabinet approved essential repair works to County Hall, with the cost having escalated sharply because earlier roof leak and damp issues were not addressed. The report indicates an additional £8 milli…
“At Cabinet on July 21, we approved essential repair work to County Hall. After years of neglect, the cost of this work has risen to over $14,000,000 I…”
Woolley Hall sale to auction
The council decided to take Woolley Hall to auction because it is vacant, incurs ongoing security costs, and the receipts are needed to support County Hall repairs and the wider asset strategy. The re…
“Turning to Woolley Hall, the decision to take the property to auction is about responsible asset management and protecting taxpayers' money. The counc…”
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