Decision details

Following the second round of consultation, the Cabinet will be asked to jointly consider with St Edmundsbury Borough Council’s Cabinet and recommend to both Councils, the proposed next steps for the West Suffolk Operational Hub project.

RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL: (29 June 2016)

That:

1.           The content of Report No CAB/FH/16/023 and its Appendices be noted.

2.           The progression of a project to deliver a West Suffolk Operational Hub (Option 4) be approved.

3.           The preparation and submission of a detailed planning application for a West Suffolk Operational Hub on land at Hollow Road Farm, be approved.

4.           A gross capital budget of £3.5m (after the St Edmundsbury Borough Council contribution) to the Council’s Capital Programme for 2016/2017, funded in line with paragraphs 6.10 to 6.21 of Report No CAB/FH/16/023, be approved.

5.           The Council’s Section 151 Officer to make the necessary changes to the Council’s 2015/2016 prudential indicators as a result of recommendation 4. above.