Purpose

To seek endorsement of a corporate programme approach, agreement to the phased compliance strategy, and support for capital funding plan to address private water distribution compliance risks across the council.

Decision

That the Committee for Strategy and Resources:

1. Approved the approach taken to manage this area of emerging risk.
2. Approved the funding identified to deliver the programme of activity.
3. Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with Chair of Strategy and Resources to take all steps required to procure and award the contract for managing the works to ensure a compliant approach to Private Water Distribution Supply, in-line with the procurement routes and maximum budget envelopes outlined in this report.
4. Authorised the Executive Director for Growth and Regeneration to invoke any subsequent extensions/variations specifically defined in the contract(s) being awarded, up to the maximum budget envelope outlined in this report.