To provide an update on progress with the Civic Centre Public Realm - phase 1 and phase 3 progress and approvals for project delivery.

1.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Environment, in consultation with the Director for City Environment, to approve the award of the main works contract for City Centre Public Realm phase 1 (Victoria Street) and phase 3 (North Street) at a total estimated contract value within expected funding limits, upon completion of the evaluation process and subject to grant funding being secured.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Members for Resources and City Environment in consultation with the Director of Finance and Director of City Environment to approve the creation of any supplementary budgets for the two phases of the project.

3.      That the progress with the design and delivery of the scheme be noted.