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Approve the recommendations outlined in the report that
includes the business case, RIBA Stage 2 Report, Public Engagement Report and
the Commercial Report for the Civic Quarter including:
1. proceeding
to the next stage of developing the detailed design and submission of a
planning application
2. procurement
of a developer
3. Recommended
option for Mandela House
4. Allocation
of a budget
5. Recommendations
for any shortfall in the budget
6. Noting the outcomes from the community engagement programme
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £300,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/08/2024
Decision due: 18 Nov 2024 by Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources
Department: Corporate Group
Contact: Ben Binns, Assistant Director, Development Email: Ben.Binns@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda for discussion / debate.
Background Information: Approval was granted at the Meeting of the Strategy and Resources Committee on 29 January 2024 to proceed on appointing a design consortia to develop the concept design proposals to RIBA stage 2. This report outlines the business case options and designs for Guildhall, Corn Exchange, Market Square, and the associated public realm The report includes the outcomes of the community engagement, and the business case options for Mandela House.