Agenda item

Report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services.

The Cabinet Member with the Resources Portfolio introduced the report of the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services (previously circulated) requesting that consideration be given to the release of funding allocated in the Capital Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) 2020/21 to replace the Fire Alarm and Heating Controls Systems in the Town Hall and to undertake Capitalised Repairs in corporate buildings.

The submitted report outlined the background to the proposals; financial and legal implications; and Corporate Landlord and Procurement advice.

RESOLVED - That the funds allocated in the Capital Medium Term Financial Plan (MTFP) for the Fire Alarm and Heating Controls Systems in the Town Hall and to undertake Capitalised Repairs in corporate buildings, be released, for essential work to progress.

REASON - To safeguard the condition of the Council’s corporate buildings and to meet statutory and legal obligations.