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2.1Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, to finalise the contract terms and appoint the main construction contractor for the Rectory Farm Community Centre project, within the approved budget sum of £250,000.

Councillor Hadland as the relevant Cabinet Member submitted a report seeking approval to appoint the main construction contractor to improve the facilities at Rectory Farm Community Centre.  The timescale was tight, with work planned to start during the school summer holiday.

Councillor McCutcheon welcomed the project, but expressed concern at the risks associated with delegation to an individual.  In response it was pointed out that there would be consultation with the Borough Secretary and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, and  normal processes of tenders and due diligence would be followed – although due to tight timescales, the decision would not come back to Cabinet for approval.

Councillor Larratt expressed congratulations to those responsible for negotiating the release of the covenant, facilitating the newly-established Co-op on the site of the pub and reinvesting in the community.

Councillor Hill was delighted that the project was to proceed, since it would bring great benefit to the community.

RESOLVED:

2.1 Cabinet delegated authority to the Head of Economy, Assets and Culture, in consultation with the Borough Secretary and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, to finalise the contract terms and appoint the main construction contractor for the Rectory Farm Community Centre project, within the approved budget sum of £250,000.