Decision details

Delegate authority to appoint an Employers Agent.

This Item was chaired Councillor Mike Todd-Jones

Matter for Decision

The report sought approval for the service to secure the services of a cost consultant to independently verify that schemes in the Council’s New Build Housing Programme represented value for money and to provide ancillary services in respect of compliance with health and safety regulations.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Housing

       i.          Delegated authority to a Strategic Director to procure the services of a cost consultant to independently verify that schemes in the Council’s New Build Housing Programme represent value for money and to provide ancillary services in respect of compliance with health and safety regulations.

Reason for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations

The Committee received a report from the Managing Director, Housing Development Agency regarding the Appointment of a Cost Consultant.

The Committee welcomed the report and suggested that this appointment would enhance the capacity of the Housing Development Agency.

The Committee unanimously resolved to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.