Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 24, 2025

Purpose: To provide Cabinet with a monthly update regarding:   ·         Ongoing construction work at 24 High Street, Wisbech ·         Work regarding 11-12 High Street, Wisbech will now be covered in other reports from this point forwards.   To highlight additional costs incurred for the construction of 24 High Street, as detailed in the January 2025 Cabinet report and to seek formal approval from Cabinet for this additional funding.

Content: AGREED to:   ·         delegate authority to the S151 officer, working in conjunction with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, to fund the additional £265,000 identified as necessary, at this time, to complete the construction of 24 High Street. This cost is a contractual obligation as part of building work. ·         Note that until the building is completed there may be other additional costs, albeit these are anticipated to be more minor in nature, as the complex part of the building works are completed. It is anticipated that further costs will be addressed by way of a Portfolio or Officer Decision Notice.