This meeting was to consider two matters relating to the powers delegated to the Cabinet Member for Finance.

Union Street Phase 1.5 & 2 Asset Rationalisation Programme

This report requested the release of £1.45m to complete the refurbishment and decarbonisation of the Blackbird Leys Children and Family Centre on Union Street, Oxford.

The report explained that the project is time-sensitive because:

The external funding requirement for this project is to begin works onsite by the end of the current financial year (March 2025). This presents a significant challenge to the project, as there is substantial design work which needs to be completed before works can begin.

The report therefore also requested that the powers to procure and award contracts for the upcoming design, early, and construction works be delegated to the Director of Property & Assets, in consultation with the Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer.

Minutes of the previous meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on 8 November 2024 were scheduled to be agreed as a correct record.