Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To seek approval for the funding arrangements for the redevelopment of Assheton Court in Portchester, to provide up to 60 new sheltered housing apartments.
To also seek approval of the process toward the appointment of contractors for the scheme.
The report provides Members with an overview of the funding arrangements proposed to be used, to enable the redevelopment of Assheton Court in Portchester. This to include the demolition of the existing building and a new building comprising of up to 60 sheltered housing apartments.
Further details surrounding the funding arrangements, including the total estimated cost to deliver the project, are provided in the Confidential Appendix A attached to the report.
The report also seeks Executive approval for delegated authority that will allow a time efficient appointment of an appropriate contractor to build out the scheme.
RESOLVED that the Executive agrees:
(a) the funding mechanisms, as outlined in the confidential Appendix A attached to the report, for the delivery of up to 60 new sheltered housing apartments; and
(b) that the award of contract and the appointment of building contractor(s) for the Assheton Court redevelopment be delegated to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, following consultation with the Executive Member for Housing.
Report author: Robyn Lyons
Publication date: 09/03/2022
Date of decision: 07/03/2022
Decided at meeting: 07/03/2022 - Executive
Effective from: 19/03/2022
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