Decision details

To note progress to date on the creation of a new, fit for purpose depot and agree next steps

RESOLVED:

Decisions of the Cabinet

1.  That the preparatory work done to date on providing a new depot for the council’s in house services be noted and the proposal to develop this as set out in paragraphs 14, and 16-20 of the report be approved in principle.

2.  That the estimated cost and timing of the proposal be noted and the inclusion of this sum in the capital programme as set out in paragraph 24 of the report be approved.

3.  That officers be instructed to report back to cabinet for approval of the project once the legal and financial terms have been negotiated and before the planning application is submitted.

Decision of the Leader of the Council

4.  That the authority for the approval of the revised business case and a detailed project initiation document setting out the governance, workstreams and timing of this project be delegated to the cabinet member for finance, performance and Brexit, in consultation with the cabinet member for environment, transport management and air quality.