Issue - meetings

Report by Dr Carlton Brand, Corporate Director.

Cllr Fleur de Rhé-Philipe presented the report which: provided an update to the committee on negotiations with the parties involved in the design and construction of the Business Centre relating to the remediation of the glazed façade; asked the Committee to consider the options available to remediate the glazed façade and propose a preferred option; and, on the basis of the preferred option, sought delegated authority to proceed with implementation of the remedial works required to ensure full operation of the Business Centre.

Resolved

To delegate authority to the Associate Director for People & Business, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Skills, Strategic Transport and Strategic Property, to appoint contractors to deliver the remedial works required for the glazed façade at Castledown Business Park, and subsequently recoup these costs from the insurers of the designers.

Reason for Decision:

To expedite delivery of the required remedial works to enable full operation of the council’s business centre at Castledown, Ludgershall, thereby maximising the benefit of the council’s existing investment and helping boost the local economy in line with council’s Business Plan 2013-17 Outcome 1.