Purpose

The Cabinet will be asked to consider
proposals relating to the planning and construction of the new
Marple Community Hub.

Content

The Cabinet considered
the Marple Active Communities Hub providing an update on the
progress being made on the delivery of the new Marple Active
Communities Hub, the status of the existing Marple Swimming Pool
and the
next steps for the
delivery of the scheme and agreed to:-
 

·        
Note the contents of the report and progress on the Marple Active
Communities Hub, and that Cabinet approve the approach to the
development of the project and to enter into agreements to achieve
this, as required.

·        
Give approval to undertake the proposed community engagement
activities outlined in part 5 of the report.

·        
Delegate authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration
(Place) and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support
Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and
Resources and Economy, Regeneration and Housing to enter into any
Grant Funding Agreement or Memorandums of Understanding with the
Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, or any other
government department or government organisation required to
deliver the scheme.

·        
Delegate authority to the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and
Support Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Member for
Finance and Resources to allocate Council Capital Resources to
support the required funding match as part of any Grant Funding
Agreements or Memorandums of Understanding.

·        
Delegate authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration
(Place) and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support
Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and
Resources and Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the
undertaking of any required procurement activities to allow the
appointment of any professional services consultants or
construction contractors.

·        
Delegate authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration
(Place) and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support
Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and
Resources and Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the
entering of any contracts required for the appointment of any
professional services consultants or Construction Contractors and
bring forth any necessary planning applications related to the
delivery of Marple Community Hub and the wider project, including
the related Transport and Highways works contained in the LUF
funding bid.

·        
Delegate authority for the Director of Development and Regeneration
(Place), Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services)
and the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance), in
consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Resources and
Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to take the necessary steps to
implement the strategies set out in this report.

·        
Give approval for the release of up to £2 million in funding
to allow the scheme to progress up to the conclusion of the second
stage tender process, at which point a further report will be
brought to cabinet to seek approval to conclude the second stage
tender process and formally enter contract with a delivery
partner.

·        
Give approval for the development and implementation of two
enabling works packages, which include the demolition of the former
Marple Swimming Pool and current Marple Library buildings to enable
the Marple Community Hub project to be brought forward at pace.
Give approval for the establishment of an interim Marple Library
provision during the construction phase of the project.

·        
Approve that officers develop, consult, and seek approval for
Highway works directly required for the development proposals along
with wider supporting sustainable travel improvements in the Town
Centre to be separately funded by further bids.

·        
Approve that officers develop, consult, and seek approval for
Traffic Regulation Orders, Parking Place Orders, Controlled
Crossings and Traffic Calming as necessary for Orders directly
required for the development.