Decision details

The report provides an update on progress of the base build construction and sets out the current issues impacting upon the programme and the likely cost and delay.

“Notice is hereby given that the Cabinet of Tunbridge Wells Borough Council intends to make a key decision in respect of the following matter with less than 28 days’ notice required by Regulation 9 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 as compliance is impractical for the reasons as set out in the attached document.  Furthermore, notice is hereby given that prior notice of the same has been given to the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee”.

RESOLVED – That the recommendations set out in the report be agreed.

REASON FOR DECISION:

To ensure all necessary mechanisms are in place to manage the continuation of the project that will enable the project to be delivered to time.

CALL-IN AND URGENCY

In accordance with the provisions Of Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rule 14 in Part 4 of the Constitution, the Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny gave prior agreement that this decision was urgent and would not be subject to call-in as delay would seriously prejudice the Council’s or the public’s interest.