Issue - meetings

Report of the Strategic Director of Place
Presented by the Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder

The report was presented by the Housing, Property and Customer Services Portfolio Holder.

Comments from the Community Scrutiny Committee on the report were considered and acknowledged in turn by the Portfolio Holder.

The Improvement Programme for Moira Furnace was welcomed, and Moira Furnace described as a ‘hidden jewel in the district’ by a member. Its regeneration was marked as a chance to improve outcomes for people in the district.

It was moved by Councillor A Woodman, seconded by Councillor K Merrie and

RESOLVED THAT:

1) The comments and recommendations of the Community Scrutiny Committee on 23 April 2026 be considered.

2) The allocation of £2.455m to the Council’s Capital Programme be recommended to Council.

3) The use of an appropriate procurement framework to commission the professional design team be approved.

4) Authority be delegated to the Director of Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder to:

a) Negotiate, agree and finalise the terms of the construction contract within the budget.

b) Complete such other agreements as shall be necessary to implement the project, within the approved budget.

Reason for decision: Cabinet approval required to enable the progression of phase two Moira Furnace Visitor Experience Programme in compliance with the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules and procurement legislation.