Agenda item

Report of the City Surveyor.

The Committee received a report of the City Surveyor concerning background information on the Hill Garden Pergola, to provide an update its current condition and comment on next steps.

The following points were noted:

• Officers provided an update on the pergola, stating that short-term repairs had been completed.
• It was noted that repairs were expected to last until August 2024, after which it is recommended that the timbers be removed and replaced in full.
• A feasibility study is being conducted to provide options and refine costs for the repairs, which are estimated to be between two to four million pounds.
• The committee discussed potential funding strategies, including applying to the Heritage Lottery Fund and dividing the project into stages.
• It was agreed that the matter needed to be escalated and that a report should be provided at the next meeting, with the possibility of a verbal update if more time was needed.

• Officer agreed to consider putting the matter on the risk register.