Decision details

RESOLVED:

1. That £2.5m (excl. VAT) of capital funding from the pipeline allocation be agreed for the Corporate Asset Capital Programme Spend for:

·         Feasibility fees up to detailed planning applications for both developments, and

·         The remaining activities relating to delivery/development of the replacement Bookham Youth and Community Centre.

2. It be noted that the Strategic Investment Board will make any future decisions required in respect to the residential development on Site 1.

3. That approval be given to procure the appropriate supply chain partners to enable delivery of all services and works associated with the above recommendations, in accordance with the Council’s Procurement and Contract Standing Orders.

4. With regard to procurement of supply chain partners, it be agreed that, within the +/-5% budgetary tolerance level, the Executive Director Resources and Director of Land & Property are authorised to award such contracts in consultation with the Leader.

Reason for Decision:

• The proposals will provide a modern, flexible, and accessible multi-use space to meet local community requirements, including Early Years provision and also accommodation designed for the provision of youth work by an external provider
• The space will enable the use by other external operators providing and promoting active and healthy lifestyles
• Releasing an existing asset for other uses and delivers the Asset and Place Strategy
• Delivers the Greener Future agenda through efficient construction
• Capital receipt from residential sales providing capital investment into Council-owned asset
• Reduces reactive maintenance costs by providing a new modern and compliant facility
• The scheme will deliver much needed residential accommodation
• The proposal will improve the quality of resident’s lives and community provisions within Bookham

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Resources and Performance Select Committee]