Decision details

1.     To approve Stage 2 design;

2.     To approve the progression onto the next stage of the design development (Stage 3);

3.     To acknowledge that the cost estimate is currently £15,854,139 which exceeds the approved capital budget of £10 million;

4.     To note that the proposed funding intervention from Homes England and the additional Section 106 monies addresses the increased delivery costs to ensure that the additional Council contribution is kept to a minimum;

5.     To acknowledge that a further report will be submitted to Council in April 2022 to approve the budget;

6.     To acknowledge that the proposed stage works will be undertaken within the current approved budget; and

7.     That a savings analysis (i.e. in terms of the effect on costs and resources for the NHS and Health and Social Care system) as a result of the scheme be provided to members.