Agenda item

Report of the Interim Executive Director Environment.

The Sub-Committee received a Gateway 2 Issue Report of the Interim Executive Director Environment.

RESOLVED - That Members of the Sub-Committee

1.        Approve Option 2*; and allow for the additional budget of £154,000 (staff costs and fees) to be included in the budget to reach the next Gateway subject to the receipt of funds from the City Corporation in its capacity as developer.

2.        Note the updated increased cost of the highways and public realm works, currently estimated at £5m - £6m (excluding costed risk provision and commuted sums).

3.        Note the revised timescales for delivery outlined in this report.

*Option 2 (Recommended): Additional budget Staff costs and fees approved to complete the work and ensure the street environment is fit for purpose and in line with the requirements of the Unilateral Undertaking.