Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider a gateway review for the Western Way Development project, which was a requirement of the full business case for moving into the procurement phase. This has not however, held up the submission of a planning application.

RESOLVED:

That:

1.       subject to resolution 2. below, the external assurance review for the Western Way Development carried out between November and December 2019 be deemed to be satisfactory in terms of progression of the project on the basis approved by Council on 19 September 2019;

2.       the action plan set out in Appendix 1 to Report No: CAB/WS/20/013 address the key findings of the review be approved and implemented;

3.       subject to resolution 2. above and the existing conditions approved by Council on 19 September 2019 being met, the Director be authorised to:

a.       adjust the final phase 1 scheme for a replacement leisure centre, the new public service hub and their supporting infrastructure in consultation with the Portfolio Holder and the Council’s Section 151 Officer so that it continues to meet the objectives set out in the Final Business Case; and

b.       commence procurement work for the parts of this phase 1 scheme in respect of which the necessary safeguards to the Council are in place; and

4.       subject to planning consent being secured, the final award of contract(s) prior to works starting on site be subject to approval by Cabinet.