Issue - meetings

 This report presents the business case for the Princes Parade project and sets out a proposal for the procurement of the contractor for the leisure centre and associated infrastructure, core consultant team and leisure centre operator. The report also seeks the approval of Cabinet to allow the Director for Place and Commercial to take the steps necessary to deliver the project in consultation with the Leader and the Princes Parade Working Group.

Proposed by Councillor Monk,

Seconded by Councillor Godfrey; and

RESOLVED:

1.    That report C/18/69 be received and noted.

2.    That the business case and financial appraisal as set out in the report be approved as the basis for delivering the Princes Parade project.

3.    That the Corporate Director - Place and Commercial be authorised, in agreement with the Leader of the Council and the Cabinet Member for Special Projects, to implement the steps necessary to deliver the Princes Parade project as outlined in the report.

4.    The Corporate Director – Place and Commercial be authorised, in agreement with the Leader and Cabinet Member for Special Projects, to dispose of the residential/commercial land at Princes Parade and the existing Hythe Swimming Pool site in order to enable the delivery of the project.

5.    That the grant offered by the Government be accepted under its Accelerated Construction Programme for work to the site.

6.    That the approval of Full Council be sought to release the capital funding necessary to deliver Phases 1 and 2 of the project.

(Voting figures: 8 for, 0 against, 0 abstentions).

REASONS FOR DECISION:

The decision will allow the development of the Princes Parade Project to proceed in accordance with the resolution of Cabinet on 7 February 2017.