Decision details

The intention to make a key decision on the report ‘Amendment to Capital Programme’ at the meeting was not published in advance as required by the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012.  The decision was urgent and could not be reasonably delayed for the following reason:

·     To enable the Council to proceed with project and maintain programme delivery.

In light of the above, consent had been obtained for the key decision to be made at the meeting under the Special Urgency provisions.

Councillor Obaida Ahmed presented for approval the report on Amendment to Capital Programme.

Resolved:

1.    That the virement from the Capital Corporate Provision for Future Programmes to the Civic Halls Refurbishment programme as outlined in the report be approved. 

2.    That the use of the Covid contingency for Civic Halls Refurbishment for general project purposes be approved.

3.    That the Council be authorised to enter into a Deed of Variation with AEG Presents to incorporate the additional works outlined in the report.