Decision Details

To seek Cabinet approval for improvement of the current property estate occupied by the Children’s Trust and expansion of the number of dedicated Contact Centres for children and families to use across the City.

Significant effect on communities in two or more wards

On 10 November 2020, Cabinet:-

(i)       Approved the proposal for £2 million capital spend. This proposal seeks to set aside £0.3m of capital to cover the landlord responsibilities of the Council for the property estate currently occupied by the Trust, with a further £0.5m for major improvements to support the separation of conferencing and contact facilities in the East, and £1.2m to enable the creation of a further three dedicated facilities for contact across the remaining part of the City. All of the capital investment is for both the improvement of existing buildings or purchase of new assets that will remain with the Council;

(ii)       Delegated authority to approve the procurement strategy and award of contracts for the improvement of property estate to the successful provider(s) to the Assistant Director, Development and Commercial Director of Finance and City Solicitor (or their delegates) in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources;

(iii)      Authorised the City Solicitor to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary documents to give effect to the above recommendations.

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