Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Place

Presented by the Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder

The Leader of the Council presented the report. They concluded by adding that there was broad public support for the project across the political spectrum.

It was moved by Councillor Blunt, seconded by Councillor Gillard and

RESOLVED THAT:

1.     The decision to proceed with the Marlborough Square Public Realm Project at an estimated remaining cost of £2,834,982 be approved.

2. The Vire Funding of £99,288 from the Coalville Regeneration Framework Budget line with the Capital 48 Development Pool to the Marlborough Square Public Realm Project within the Active Capital Programme be approved.
3. The Delegation of authority to the Strategic Director (in consultation with the portfolio holder) to award the construction contract within the agreed budget be approved.
4. The intention to bring a further report to the Cabinet as set out in paragraph 2.4 be noted.

Reason for decision: The decision on whether to enter into a contract of the size and nature set out in this paper is a matter for Cabinet.