Agenda item

Report of the Town Clerk

The Committee considered a report of the Town Clerk that sought Members’ approval on the formation of a new Committee appointed by the Court of Common Council to scrutinise, provide detailed oversight and delivery of two major capital projects, namely the upcoming Police Accommodation and City’s Courts projects.

The Chairman emphasised that the importance of sufficient and accurate initial scoping be carried out before the work of the new Committee goes ahead.  He cited previous mistakes made with regards to management of the
Police Accommodation Strategy, and stated that they should not be repeated.  A Member stated their approval of the new Committee, on the basis that assurance could be given that Police projects would be treated as a priority, with significant need for support in development going forward.  Another Member noted that the very proposal of the new Committee covering two key areas for the City of London was an illustration that the importance of the Police Accommodation projects had been recognised as such.  The City Surveyor explained that the new Committee would enable forward movement and address the issues surrounding governance that had caused significant challenge so far under the current Committee facility.

RESOLVED – That the report be received and Members approve the formation of a Capital Buildings Committee, and approve its Terms of Reference and Constitution as cited within the report appendices.