Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 4, 2026

Purpose: Approval for the preferred delivery option for a new hotel as part of Seam Phase 2.1.

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet:-   (i)            Note the progress made to date on the Seam phase 2 development master plan;   (ii)          Authorises the release of £0.660m capital funding and delegate approval to the Executive Director Growth and Sustainability following consultation with the SEAM Board to enter into any contracts associated with professional development management support;   (iii)         Endorse the proposed programme and governance arrangements.;   (iv)         Delegate authority to Executive Director Growth and Sustainability following consultation with the SEAM Project Board to statutory or regulatory agreements associated with the next stage of design development; and   (v)          Note that a further report will be submitted to Cabinet following completion of the further design and development of the project which will be funded as part of this allocation, in order to present more detailed designs with cost plans for Members consideration.