Decision details
Forum 2
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) setting out the core accommodation requirements for the development of Forum 2, which the Council is taking forward in partnership with South Essex College and provided an update on the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) funding bid to support the scheme.
Resolved:
1. That the content of the Design Brief for Forum 2, including the initial statement of the Council’s requirements in respect to gallery spaces and a digital workspace hub, be approved.
2. That the current budgetary position in relation to the development of Forum 2, including the partners’ progress in securing funding from the South East Local Enterprise Partnership Local Growth Fund, alongside the proposed completion date and programme for delivery, be noted.
3. That the proposed procurement route and the project governance arrangements, including the establishment of a joint Council/College Sponsoring Group and Project Board, be approved.
4. That the Deputy Chief Executive (Place) be approved as the Project Executive and, in consultation with the Executive Councillor for Culture, Tourism and the Economy, be given delegated authority to appoint the Main Design Team and Cost Consultant to progress the design from RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design) through to RIBA Stage 7 (In Use).
Reasons for Decision:
To establish an agreed design brief position from which the Council, in partnership with the College, may progress the project alongside a formal project governance and management framework providing a solid foundation for the successful delivery of the project.
Other options:
As set out in the submitted report.
Note: This is an Executive Function.
Eligible for call-in to: Place Scrutiny Committee
Executive Councillor: Cllr Holland
Report author: Scott Dolling
Publication date: 16/03/2018
Date of decision: 13/03/2018
Decided at meeting: 13/03/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 24/03/2018
This decision has been called in by:
- Councillor Julian Ware-Lane who writes For consideration by Place Scrutiny Committee"
- Councillor Cheryl Nevin who writes For consideration by Place Scrutiny Committee"
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