Decision details

1.         To approve the progression of design option 3 outlined in this report.

2.         To note that £200k of the allocated £10 million budget will be drawn upon to deliver the next stage of the design (RIBA Stage 2 and 3) and contractor procurement process.

3.         To note the current estimated project cost to deliver the 72 unit scheme is £14.260 million.

4.         To acknowledge that the further design works set out in paragraph 4 are required to verify the projected project cost of £14,260 million, and that further updates on the costs will be brought back when the next stage of design work has been progressed.

5.         That the Chief Executive write to Lancashire County Council requesting the following information:

a)        If they are able to deliver the project in South Ribble and

b)        If not, how much are they willing to contribute towards the project to deliver the extra care.