Decision details

West King Street Renewal (WKSR) LLP Contract B

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for the Economy

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Deed of Variation approval for Contracts B

Decision:

1.    To note that Appendices1, 2 and 3 are not for publication; Appendices 1 and 3 on the basis of commercially sensitive information and Appendix 2 on the basis that it contains information in respect of which a claim to legal professional privilege could be maintained in legal proceedings as set out in paragraph 5 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

2.    To direct the Council’s member representatives on the LLP Board to approve entry by the LLP into theAgreement referred to in the Confidential Appendices and the Deed of Variation to the build contract between West King Street Renewal LLP and Ardmore Construction Limited in line with the Council’s contract standing orders and Financial Regulations.

 

Reasons for the decision:

This report seeks authority for the Council to direct its member representatives on the LLP Board to approve entry by the LLP into an Agreement and Deed of Variation which is required to complete the delivery of the new build elements on the Civic Campus, including 204 new homes (52% of which are affordable) and a portfolio of new enterprises rejuvenating West King Street and providing commercial income to the Council.

 

Alternative options considered:

As described in the report.

Publication date: 23/03/2023

Date of decision: 21/03/2023

Effective from: 29/03/2023

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