Issue - meetings

[To note an update on the progress of the FutureSpace programme]

1.      That it be noted that the progress of the FutureSpace programme had been in line with the agreed mandate and intended outcomes.

2.      That it be noted that the activity remaining is on target to achieve the outcomes and benefits as set out in the original business case.

3.      That it be noted that the programme has been delivered using robust project and programme management consistent with the agreed corporate methodology.

Councillor Andrew Johnson presented the update report on the FutureSpace programme that summarised progress to date and set out the remaining activities to fulfil the agreed Business Case. The report sought to provide assurance that the approved FutureSpace programme was on time, on budget and would deliver the net savings to the Council of over £500,000 per annum. The programme would also deliver a much improved Civic Centre customer/visitor experience and environment for employees; and would deliver against the local benefits required from the Programme including taking on local apprentices, trainees and graduates as a condition of the contract; and the use of local employees suppliers and other contractors on the contract.

The Panel recorded its thanks to the Strategic Director for Place, the Council’s project team and the Contractor on the excellent delivery of the contract.

Resolved:

1.     That it be noted that the progress of the FutureSpace programme had been in line with the agreed mandate and intended outcomes.

2.     That it be noted that the activity remaining is on target to achieve the outcomes and benefits as set out in the original business case.

3.     That it be noted that the programme has been delivered using robust project and programme management consistent with the agreed corporate methodology.