Decision details

1.    That the Cabinet Member for Housing approves a budget virement of £142,000 to the Linacre Court scheme from the compliance concrete/structural works contingency budget.

2.    That the Strategic Director for the Economy, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, approves the procurement strategy proposing a competitive tendering procedure to source a supplier for the construction of a new community hall at Linacre Court W6. The project budget is £327,000 and the estimated contract period will be 40 weeks.

The decision above is required to proceed with a tender process to appoint the contractor to carry out the works. 

1.         Officers have looked at various options with residents and concluded that a new purpose-built building would best serve the needs of residents and the wider community. There is ample space for a new building to the west of the block and the project also provides an opportunity to enhance the estate environment.

2.         In summary the completed project will provide a modern, high quality facility that makes a positive contribution to the Linacre Court estate and the surrounding urban environment.