Agenda item

To receive the minutes of the Corn Exchange Working Party held on 16 May 2022

The Committee received the minutes of the Corn Exchange Working Party together with a confidential report updating on issues that had arisen.

Members considered the options for additional works, legislative requirements, financial implications, contractual responsibilities and reputational risk. After discussion it was agreed that the works should comply with BS8300, although not a legal requirement, and revise the layout accordingly with the additional costs being approved. Members requested that the consultant fees be reviewed regarding additional fees.

The committee thanked officers for their work on the project.

Resolved:

1.       That, the works should comply with BS8300, although not a legal requirement, and revise the layout accordingly;

2.       That, the additional expenditure of £2,895.00 be approved for the works; and

3.       That, the additional consultant fees of £700 plus VAT be reviewed and not paid at this stage.