Decision details

Approve Project Appraisal for improvements to the building.

The Committee received a Project Appraisal from the Head of Community Development regarding improvement to Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre.

The Committee discussed the current childcare provision area and addition needs from areas such as Orchard Park were considered.

Resolved (unanimously) to approve the project appraisal as detailed below.

Financial recommendations -

a)      To agree, subject to tender and relevant planning and building regulation approval, the project to improve Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre by increasing space for childcare provision to an optimum size (to take 24 children) and adding a new meeting room.

Summary

The project includes the addition of a meeting room and additional childcare space at Buchan Street Neighbourhood Centre.

The County Council have agreed to fund up to £70k towards the cost of the additional childcare space as this will help to meet the high demand from families in the Kings Hedges and surrounding areas.

The Cost

Total Project Cost                  £170,000

Capital Cost Funded from:

The Procurement

The works will be procured through a competitive procurement exercise and project managed by City Council officers.