Issue details
Rich Mix Litigation
PDF 81 KBThe Mayor is recommended to:
- Decide whether to proceed with the trial which is listed for 3 days in the week commencing 20 July 2015 or not.
- Decide whether to accept Rich Mix’s settlement proposal of 27 March 2015 or to continue with settlement discussions on the basis outlined in paragraph 3.17of the report or on some other basis.
- Agree, subject to 2, to continue the constructive discussions with Rich Mix concerning co location as set out in paragraph 3.17.
Specify the balance of supporting reasons in respect of the decisions in 1 and 2.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/03/2015
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
This case has been listed for a three day trial during the week commencing 20 July 2015. Rich Mix has applied to stay proceedings and a hearing has been listed for 19 June 2015. This is against the background of settlement discussions. Instructions are required to enable efficient further conduct of the proceedings and negotiations.
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt (the whole report will be exempt) - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This is an on-going case in the high court and the information contained in the report is subject to legal privilege.
Decision due: 22 Jun 15 by Mayor's Executive Decision Making
Lead director: Corporate Director, Communities, Localities & Culture and Head of Paid Service
Department: Law Probity and Governance
Contact: Robin Beattie, (Acting Director of Strategy Innovation and Transformation) Email: robin.beattie@towerhamlets.gov.uk, Adam Ballard, Solicitor Email: Adam.Ballard@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The report is a result of work by CLC and Legal Services. The Commissioners have been consulted about this case as well as the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Meeting with the Commissioners on 27th May 2015. Service Head- Legal Services made initial contact with the Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee by telephone on 16 June 2015. The commissioners will be consulted prior to the report being given to the Mayor for his consideration.
Has an Equality Analysis been carried out and if so the result of this Assessment?: Not required
What supporting documents or other information will be available?: Appendix 1 - Letter to the Council from Latham & Watkins, 30 September 2014 Appendix 2 - Letter to the Council from Latham & Watkins, 27 March 2015 Appendix 3 - Letter to Rich Mix from key funders, 17 March 2015
Agenda items
- 22/06/2015 - Mayor's Executive Decision Making Rich Mix Litigation 22/06/2015
- 07/07/2015 - Overview & Scrutiny Committee Rich Mix Litigation Mayoral Decision Log Number 101 07/07/2015
- 07/07/2015 - Overview & Scrutiny Committee UNRESTRICTED REPORTS 'CALLED IN' 07/07/2015
- 13/08/2015 - Mayor's Executive Decision Making Rich Mix Litigation (Response to Call In) 13/08/2015
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