Issue - meetings

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2.1 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Head of Customers and Communities and the Cabinet Members for Regeneration and Environment to finalise the contract terms and to appoint the main construction contractor for the Upton Country Park project.

2.2 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Head of Customers and Communities, and the Cabinet Members for Regeneration and Environment to undertake any further land acquisitions, transfers of land, easements etc.

Councillor Hadland as the relevant Cabinet Member submitted a report seeking approval to appoint the main construction contractor for the Upton Country Park project.  He reported that the site covered 400 acres, which would be an asset to the town for generations to come.  Three credible tenders had been received and would be analysed as soon as possible.  The appropriate delegations would ensure that the work could go ahead as soon as possible within the window of opportunity over the summer months.

Councillor Hallam reiterated that this was an excellent project.  The maintenance allowance had been allocated and the funding received from S106 payments.

Councillor Stone welcomed the project but considered that better forecasting could have obviated the need for delegated powers.  The Chief Executive pointed out that democratic processes were being followed, but delivery was being speeded up by delegation.  Councillor Larratt noted the potential future works under 3.1.10 including a car park, which had been requested by the parish council.

RESOLVED:

2.1 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Head of Customers and Communities and the Cabinet Members for Regeneration and Environment to finalise the contract terms and to appoint the main construction contractor for the Upton Country Park project.

2.2 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, the Head of Customers and Communities, and the Cabinet Members for Regeneration and Environment to undertake any further land acquisitions, transfers of land, easements etc.