Decision details

Approve expenditure on the project 

Matter for Decision:

The proposal is to replace the existing lights with a LED lighting system, which is more energy efficient and will therefore lead to a reduction in both running costs and carbon emissions.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Arts, Sport and Public Places

The Executive Councillor resolved to:

Financial recommendations

             I.      Recommend this scheme (which is not included in the Council’s Capital & Revenue Project Plan) for approval by Council, subject to resources being available to fund the capital and revenue costs. 

          II.      The total cost of the project is £40,000, funded from repair and renewal funding and a grant from the Climate Change Fund.

       III.      There are no adverse revenue implications arising from the project. The bid to the Climate Change Fund identifies savings from lighting efficiency which when realised will be returned to the Council.

Procurement recommendations

      IV.      Approve the procurement of replacement and upgraded house lighting for the Corn Exchange at a total cost of £40,000.

         V.      Subject to 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 general house lighting system in the Corn Exchange auditorium needs replacing. The existing system was installed over 15 years ago and is rapidly becoming life expired.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

As an alternative, the existing lighting system could be replaced on a ‘like-for-like’ basis, for example with metal halide fittings and tungsten halogen floodlights. This option would be cheaper (est. cost of around £14,000) but would not deliver the ongoing cost and carbon savings that will be achieved through a LED lighting solution.