Decision details

Approve expenditure on the project 

Matter for Decision:

The project appraisal seeks to spend a proportion of the funding set aside for this wider project to improve access and facilities at the Guildhall.  Stage one will involve the purchase of a removable disabled wheelchair lift and new demountable, tiered staging; this will leave £54,700 to fund stage two which will cover installation of disabled access to the Guildhall and a range of other related improvements.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Arts, Sport and Public Places

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Financial recommendations

Approve the commencement of this scheme, which is already included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan (SC361).

             I.      The total cost of the project is £25,300, funded from use of Reserves.

          II.      There are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project.

Procurement recommendations

Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of replacement tiered staging for the Guildhall stage at a cost of £18,300 and a temporary removable wheelchair lift for the Guildhall Stage at a cost of £7,000. These items form part of the Guildhall Improvement Project for which a capital sum of £80,000 has been allocated.

       III.      Subject to the permission from the Executive Councillor being sought before proceeding if the value exceeds the estimated contract by more than 15%.

Reason for the Decision:

The aim is to ensure that the Guildhall can continue to be used as a performance space for all sectors of the community, that the facilities offered ally with best practice in terms of disability access and that improvements reflect the history and current use of the building.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

Not applicable

Scrutiny Considerations:

No applicable.

The Executive Councillor for Arts, Sport and Public Places approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted).

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