Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure seeking full scheme approval for the Outdoor Sports Centre Improvement Programme and to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Asset for the implementation of the Programme.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 23/24 43688)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To approve the updated scheme design as outlined in Appendix 1.

(ii)  To approve that the Executive Director for Place following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure is given delegated powers to make any further amendments to the scheme.

(iii)  Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Assets to authorise variations within the project budget envelope during design and construction periods as needed.

(iv)  Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Assets to authorise submission of any further necessary planning applications for the scheme following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure.

(v)  Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Assets to authorise placement of any statutory orders to enable the project to progress in line with the project programme operating within the approved budget.

(vi)  Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Assets to carry out actions necessary to enable decisions required for the delivery to the project timescales and budget.

(vii)  To note that spend approval will form part of the Capital Programme budget paper planned to be reported to Council on 21st February 2024.