Agenda and decisions

Report of the Assistant Director of Property and Development Projects.

The Assistant Director of Property and Development Projects submitted a report to seek approval to carry out a major refurbishment of the Cottam Hall Pavilion, Poulton-le-Fylde, at a cost of £618,000 to be funded from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Decisions

The Resources Portfolio Holder agreed:

·       That approval is given to allocate £618,000 for the capital works and associated professional fees to fully refurbish the Cottam Hall Pavilion building to provide modern facilities for its users.

·       The total estimated cost of £618,000 which includes a 5% contingency will be funded by an allocation from UKSPF and is to be reflected in the capital programme for 2024/25. The works are targeted to be completed by the end of March 2025 in order to comply with the current grant conditions.

·       That approval is given to proceed with the direct appointment of RPS Design Group (RPS) to continue to provide the lead consultancy services at a cost of £65,005 which is included within the overall project cost of £618,000.

·       That approval is given by the Resources Portfolio Holder, to procure RPS under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules; on the grounds that exemptions may apply where “goods, works or services constitute an extension or variation of an existing contract, or are required urgently, or the goods/materials, works or services consist of repairs to, or the supply of parts for, existing proprietary plant or equipment”.

Report of the Director of Communities.

The Director of Communities submitted a report to recommend a proposal to support Fleetwood market traders and improve the future economic vitality of the market. This will include proposing that a greater focus should be placed on advertising and marketing in order to actively increase footfall and attract new traders following the significant investment undertaken.

The report is exempt from publication under category 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as it contains “Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)”. For the same reason, some aspects of the decision that are also exempt from publication have not been included below.

Decision

The Resources Portfolio Holder and the Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder agreed the financial package for traders and enhanced advertising and marketing proposal.