Content

It was MOVED, SECONDED and RESOLVED that Mayor and Cabinet
 
1.            
Approve the budget increase as set out in the Part 2 report; noting
that the Council is obliged under the terms of the contract dated 3
October 2022 with Charles Edwards Ltd to pay the contractor
increased costs associated with prolongation and party wall matters
and the steps being taken to mitigate the Council’s liability
for increased costs as set out in the Part 2 report.
 
2.            
Delegate to the Executive Director of Place to agree the associated
contract variation required.
 
3.            
Note how the scheme is being sufficiently progressed to meet BSA
deadline of 6 April 2024 and prevent further significant cost
increases.