Decision Details

On 12 February 2019, Cabinet:-

1. Approved the Project Initiation Document for a regeneration programme of the Ladywood Estate as set out in Appendix 2 of the report;

    

2. Approved the Ladywood Central Descriptive Document and the Ladywood Broad Street Descriptive Document as set out in Appendix 3 of the report;

    

3. Approved the Procurement Strategy and authorised the Director Inclusive Growth to commence a procurement process to identify partner(s) to work with the Council to carry out the regeneration of the Ladywood Estate as set out at Appendix 4 of the report;

    

4. Approved the procurement of professional services as required during the project to assist in the development of a delivery strategy and full business case and support the procurement process in accordance with the Procurement Governance Arrangements. The appointment of any external legal services to be subject to the approval of the City Solicitor;

    

5. Approved the commencement of preparatory legal work such as title checks, to facilitate the acquisition of third party interests;

vi.  Noted that an Outline Delivery Options Appraisal and Full Business Case including the award of contracts will be presented to Cabinet in due course

vii . Authorised the Director of Inclusive Growth and Chief Finance Officer to apply for and accept any external funding associated with the Ladywood scheme to help support the delivery of this programme;

viii.   Authorised the City Solicitor to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary documentation to give effect to the above recommendations including the execution and completion of all appropriate way leaves and easements and highway agreements required for the development

ix.   Approved the establishment of a "strategic review panel" consisting the Leader, Deputy Leader, Cabinet Member for Homes and Neighbourhoods and the Ladywood Ward Members to receive presentation by shortlisted bidders at both the draft and final submission stage.