Issue - decisions

That:

(a)  expenditure up to the sum as set out in the Exempt Report of the Director of Environment and Shared Services to establish an enterprise hub on the first floor terrace of Maidstone House be agreed;

(b)  delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and Shared Services to negotiate changes to the council’s lease of the Gateway with the landlord, Capital and Regional to enable the enterprise hub to be delivered;

(c)  delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and Shared Services to recommend the appointment of a contractor to the Head of Finance and Resources, selected via tender, for the refurbishment works;

(d)  delegated authority is given to the Director of Environment and Shared Services to make changes to the design, project programme and budget to ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget;

(e)  an initial progress report is presented after nine months of operation and a full review undertaken after 18 months into the success and progress of the Enterprise Hub; and

(f)  the Economic Development Unit in conjunction with the Property & Procurement Manager continues to look for suitable land and/or buildings for longer term Enterprise Hub solutions and subject to the review in (e) above, report back with fully costed options as appropriate.