Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025

Purpose: Approval to enter into works contract for the demolition and build of the first phase development.

Content: RESOLVED that:   1.    Subject to the amendment of the report to Council to include the additional information requested by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the inclusion of ‘Option 6’ to delay the Council’s decision until its meeting in December, The content of the report be endorsed by the Executive and it be recommended to Council at its meeting on 22nd October 2025: a.    That full Council approves the required additional budget of £540,000 to progress the project at 69 High Street, Godalming, to be funded from the Revenue Account Reserve (General Fund working balance).   2.    That, strictly subject to full Council approving the required additional budget, the Executive resolves to: a.    Approve the appointment of ETEC Group Limited as contractor to complete all works associated with the demolition of the building at 69 High Street, Godalming and its refurbishment for the commercial unit only. b.    Delegates to the Strategic Director of Economy, Planning and Place the authority to enter into the contract with ETEC Group Limited, together with such other contracts and legal agreements connected with the 69 High Street project as may be necessary, in compliance with Procurement Procedure Rules, the Council’s Constitution and within the approved budget (as revised under recommendation 2.1.1 of the report).