Decision

To grant approval to accept and sign direct award contracts for consultancy and construction services to provide suitable foundation and fixings for Ashby Christmas Tree.

Reasons for the decision

To grant approval for NLC to enter into contracts for consultancy and contractor services.

Alternative options considered

To reject the approval for NLC to enter into contracts for consultancy and contractor services. This option would mean that the project would not be delivered and therefore the newly purchased Christmas Tree will not be used and will not align with NLC’s priorities and values of creating pride of place and community.