Issue - meetings

To seek delegated authority for the procurement of a principal contractor for the development site at 145 Scarborough Avenue, also known as the Symonds Green Scheme.

It was agreed that further consideration be given to the idea of a bid relating to Community Co-operative funding in respect of the long term management of the development should be given by the housing Development & Regeneration Executive Committee.

It was further agreed that a Member Group should be convened to provide guidance to the approved developer on the street name of the development.

It was RESOLVED:

1.         That the Symonds Green scheme concept objectives, as developed by the Council’s Housing Development team in consultation with the Executive Housing Development Committee throughout 2018/19, be noted

2.         That the Deputy Chief Executive be given delegated authority to award and finalise the terms of the contract with the winning bidder, after an officer panel has concluded an evaluation of tenders received and having  consulted  the Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Older People.

Reason for Decision: As contained in report.

Other options considered: As contained in report.