Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, seeking approval to terminate the existing tree surgery contract, bring the service in-house and to note the implications of the TUPE regulations.

(i)  To terminate the current contract under clause 7.1 of the contract.

(ii)  To authorise the creation of a tree surgery team in line with the structure appended as Appendix 1 to be funded as detailed in Appendix 3.

(iii)  To proceed with the procurement of all vehicles, equipment and relevant sundries relating to a Tree Surgery Team.

(iv)  To note the requirements under TUPE and proceed with any necessary HR procedures to employ any workers qualifying for it.

To ensure the existing Tree Surgery contract is terminated in line with the clause set out in the contract, before setting up an in-house team.

To ensure that HR, Procurement and Transport procedures are followed to employ staff and equip them to do the work.

To ensure that the TUPE regulations are adhered to and acted upon appropriately.

See full business case appended as Appendix 2.