Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 10, 2025

Purpose: To provide an update on the works underway at City Hall to reopen the events facility in early 2026.  

Content: Appendices 1, 2 & 4 of this report are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14, 16 and 21 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.   Appendix 5 of this report is not for publication as it contains exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 16 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.   Cllrs Chris Weaver and Norma Mackie declared a personal interest in this item as they are Ward Members for Cathays.   RESOLVED: that   1.   the updated programme of essential works at City Hall be noted.   2.   £6.7m of allocated Council capital as set-out at Confidential Appendix 1 to complete the phases 4-7 works be approved.   3.   Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Investment and Development, the Section 151 Officer, and the Monitoring Officer, to progress all matters relating to the procurement and delivery of phases 4-7 of the essential works at City Hall, in line with approved budgets set out at Confidential Appendix 1.