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In the event that it is
intended to make a key decision at least 28 days before the Cabinet
meeting is impracticable due to special urgency, the local
authority obtain the agreement of the Chair of the relevant
overview and scrutiny committee (Corporate Performance
Panel) that the making of the decision is
urgent and cannot reasonably be deferred (Regulation 11 of the
Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to
Information) (England) Regulations 2012). 
 
Councillor Dark, Chair of the
Corporate Performance Panel has given agreement to
this. 
 
The
matter will therefore not be subject to call in. 
 
RESOLVED:           
That  the extension of
scope on the existing road and infrastructure contract on the Nar
Ouse Regeneration Area Enterprise Zone, to include the removal of
the contamination in the Enterprise Zone area, including areas
adjacent to the alignment of the road and utility works be
approved.  The additional costs of this
contract extension will be covered by the existing NORA Remediation
budget within the Capital Programme.

Reason for Decision
 
This decision is urgent as the
road and utility construction contract is already underway, and
there are significant risks associated with pausing and/or delaying
this contract.  If this decision is not
taken in accordance with the recommendations, the contractor will
need to cease works as they will not be able to comply with the
requirements of the statutory regulator (Environment Agency) in
respect of the contamination.  This
could lead to significant contractual dispute, cost and
liabilities.
 
In addition to the above the
new NHS Health Facility, currently under construction on the
Enterprise Zone, is required to be open in March/April
2024.  Delay in delivering the road and
utility infrastructure could impact upon this.
 
The road and infrastructure
delivery will open-up a significant swathe of development
land that can be sold for capital receipts
and encourage private sector investment and job
creation.  This site will have a
potentially significant financial contribution to make to the
King’s Lynn & West Norfolk local economy.