Decision details

Approve the overall budget for the Regeneration Programme

Agree the increase in size of one of the key projects in the Regeneration Programme

Agree changes to the programme, including reallocation of budgets and revised profile of spend

Delegate authority to the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Planning and Regeneration and the Director of Finance and Director of Legal and Governance to enter into agreements for the delivery of works

Having considered the confidential appendices, it was

RESOLVED:  That

(1)          the overall budget for the Regeneration Programme, as set out in the Financial Implications section of the report, be approved;

(2)          the increase in size of one of the key projects, as set out in appendix 2 to the report, be agreed;

(3)          the changes to the Regeneration Programme, including re-allocation of the budgets and revised profile of spend, as set out in appendix 1 to the report, be agreed;

(4)          the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Planning and Regeneration and the Directors of Finance and Legal and Governance, be authorised to enter into agreements for the delivery of the works subject to a total construction contract value as set out in appendix 3 to the report.

Reason for Decision:  To enable the delivery of the Regeneration Programme to continue.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:   As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet member/Dispensation Granted:  None.

Consultation: Internal