Decision details

To request approval to proceed with a new council housing development of 9 affordable homes at the former Market site, noting an uplift in the total project cost, and approval to appoint the preferred contractor to deliver the scheme (following tender evaluation).

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

1.         Approves the revised scheme costs. The scheme has previously been approved in principle and will be financed from a combination of HRA Reserves, 1-4-1 receipts, S106 funding and grant funding;

2.         Approves in principle the acceptance of SYMCA Brownfield Funding and SOAHP grant funding (and associated legal sign offs); and

3.         Approves the appointment of the preferred contractor following a competitive tender exercise.