Contract award for the construction of a community hall at Edwalton
Record of Decision Taken by Director of Neighbourhoods on 7 March 2025
Details of Decision: Contract award for the construction of a community hall at Edwalton.
Authority for decision
Delegated Authority of the Director – Neighbourhoods under RBC Constitution, Part 3 Scheme of delegation, para 3.32 (b).
Decision
To award a contract to Vistry Group Limited for the provision of a community hall (at Land Southwest of Cornelia Grove).
Edwalton Nottinghamshire) including build and fit out to serve the Sharphill SUE in Edwalton for maximum sum of £650,000, subject always to the acquisition and build costs not exceeding £780,000. The value of the contract will be determined upon contract award.
Reasons for decision
To provide a community asset and ensure that the Council continues to deliver appropriate community infrastructure and the right level of community provision to serve its existing and emerging communities.
Alternative options considered and rejected
The Council could undertake to do nothing further and retain the status quo. This is rejected as it would not meet the identified need of the local residents within the area.
The Council could look to provide a centre offsite within its existing estate and land portfolio however this is rejected as currently there are no sites identifiable, and it would require residents to travel to and from the development.
Conflicts of interest and any dispensation
None
Monitoring Information
Key decision?
Yes.
Confidential/ Exempt (if yes, please state paragraph)?
No.
Do General Exception or Special Urgency Rules apply to this decision?
No.
Consultation has taken place with the Section 151 & Monitoring Officer?
Yes.
The Leader, Deputy Leader or relevant Portfolio Member have been consulted?
Yes.
Signed
Background Papers
Proposal for a new Edwalton Community Building - Cabinet 8 November 2022
2025/26 Budget and Financial Strategy (Enc. 2 BUDGET SETTING REPORT AND ASSOCIATED FINANCIAL STRATEGIES) – Council 7 March 2025
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- Contract award for the construction of a community hall at Edwalton
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