Purpose

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member
for Communities and Leisure seeking full scheme approval for the
Outdoor Sports Centre Improvement Programme and to delegate
authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and Asset for the
implementation of the Programme.

Decision

(i) 
To approve the updated scheme design as outlined in Appendix 1.
(ii) 
To approve that the Executive Director for Place following
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities and Leisure is
given delegated powers to make any further amendments to the
scheme.
(iii) 
Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and
Assets to authorise variations within the project budget envelope
during design and construction periods as needed.
(iv) 
Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and
Assets to authorise submission of any further necessary planning
applications for the scheme following consultation with the Cabinet
Member for Communities and Leisure.
(v) 
Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and
Assets to authorise placement of any statutory orders to enable the
project to progress in line with the project programme operating
within the approved budget.
(vi) 
Approval to delegate authority to the Head of Corporate Estate and
Assets to carry out actions necessary to enable decisions required
for the delivery to the project timescales and budget.
(vii) 
To note that spend approval will form part of the Capital Programme
budget paper planned to be reported to Council on 21st February
2024.