Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 5, 2024

Purpose:

Content: (i)          That  the progress made to date by Capital & Centric on the York Place project in Newcastle Town Centre, be noted;   (ii)         That expenditure of up to £836,843, be approved,  to develop the scheme to the end of RIBA Stage 4, for construction drawings, tender of a contractor, programme and agreement of a final project costs for the build out of the scheme to completion (subject to a separate Council approval at a future date);   (iii)        That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth, and Portfolio Holder for One Council, People and Partnerships, be authorised to progress legal agreements to enable the appointment of Capital&Centric under a Pre-Development Services Agreement (PDSA) for the development of the scheme through a direct award under the Pagabo Development Management Framework;   (iv)           That that the future submission of a separate Council Report for the final authorisation to award a construction contract for the build out of the scheme, be noted.