Decision details

To put on Capital Plan and procure Corn Exchange improvements.

Matter for Decision: To consider the Corn Exchange Improvements - Exterior and Entrance Lobby

Decision of the 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.      Approve that the total cost of the project is £110,000 funded from Corn Exchange Repairs and Renewals Funds and a Capital Reserves bid awaiting approval.

iii.    Note that there are no ongoing revenue implications arising from the project.

Procurement recommendations

i.        Approve the carrying out and completion of the procurement of improvements to the main entrance of the Corn Exchange including new internal doors, the installation of external architectural lighting to the front façade and the installation of LCD advertising screens. Estimated total project cost £ 110,000. 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:

As per the officer report

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

N/A

Scrutiny Considerations:

N/A – Not requested for pre-scrutiny

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendations.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensation granted):

N/A