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Decisions
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06/01/2020 - Buckshole Reservoir ref: 289 For Determination
Proposals for improvements to Buckshole reservoir, Alexandra Park.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/01/2020
Effective from: 06/01/2020
Decision:
1. Cabinet agrees that the 2 options recommended by Stillwater Associates Ltd in the reports attached at appendices 1 and 2 are the most appropriate way for the council to meet the requirements of the Reservoirs Act 1975.
2. Cabinet authorises the Director of Operational Services to work with the East Sussex Procurement Hub, to procure and let a contract to deliver the two options recommended in the reports attached at appendices 1 and 2.
3. Cabinet authorises the Director of Operational Services to contract with Stillwater Associates Ltd to provide the main specialist technical support to the council throughout the project, including that referred to in paragraph 18. As well as contracting with any other specialist contractors that may be required.
4. Cabinet increases the capital programme budget for Buckshole Reservoir from £71,000 to £837,000 and agrees the revenue implications of an additional £62,775 p.a. as detailed in paragraphs 33 to 36.
5. It was agreed cross party that the LGA would be contacted to seek similar Local Authorities to write to the Environmental Agency for additional funding.
Wards affected: Silverhill;
Lead officer: Mike Hepworth
06/01/2020 - Bohemia leisure and cultural facilities study ref: 286 For Determination
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/01/2020
Effective from: 06/01/2020
Decision:
1. To agree in principle to provide a new leisure centre and leisure water, and primary entertainment centre on the Bohemia site, significantly improving on the town’s current leisure and cultural offer, with provision for adding an arts centre if capital and revenue funding can be obtained
2. £100 000 be set aside to commission detailed site and topographical surveys of the land, to inform and de-risk the next stage of the work; £35 000 to come from existing budgets, £65 000 to be a ‘growth item’ funded from general reserves
3. A report be brought back to cabinet in autumn 2020 reporting on the outcome of the site surveys, recommending a location for the new leisure and entertainment centre, with provision for an arts centre, which would also take into account the potential value of investing in housing elsewhere on the site. This would consider alternative models for financing the work, and include a
funding/partnership/investment strategy.
Lead officer: Allison San Diego
06/01/2020 - Town Deal ref: 288 For Determination
To update on the Towns Fund development work and to seek approval to proceed with spending the capacity funding
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/01/2020
Effective from: 06/01/2020
Decision:
1. To delegate authority to the Director of Operational Services or his nominee in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration and Culture to:
· Establish a Town Board and agree its membership with the relevant partners including with local businesses and the community.
· To procure services and expertise to develop a Town Investment Plan and agree the Town Deal using the £173,029 awarded by the government to support this initiative.
· To establish a project team to oversee the development of the plans and its implementation in conjunction with the County Council and other partners as appropriate.
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Victoria Conheady
06/01/2020 - Treasury Management - Mid-Year Report 2019-20 ref: 287 For Determination
This report advises the Cabinet of the Treasury Management activities and performance during the current year. It provides the opportunity to review the Treasury Management Strategy and make appropriate recommendations to Council to take account of any issues or concerns that have arisen since approving it in February 2019.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 06/01/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 08/01/2020
Effective from: 06/01/2020
Decision:
1. Cabinet agree the Mid Year report
2. Cabinet recommends that the report goes to Council and they agree the Mid-Year report.
Lead officer: Peter Grace
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