The Service Director People and Places sought Portfolio Holder agreement for an exemption to the Council’s contract procedures in order to commission a report from specialist consultants Local Partnerships.
Decision
The portfolio holder agreed that
1. Local Partnerships be commissioned to provide the council with an assessment of the best options for development and/or disposal of the land with a focus on housing.
2. approval be given to proceed under the exemption to Contract Procedures contained within the Financial Regulations and Financial Procedure Rules (Appendix F) on the grounds that exceptions may apply “regarding the appointment of consultants, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, solicitors, barristers and other people providing professional services.”