Decision

The Executive Director Place has decided to commission a company for project management and quantity surveying support for the Garden Village project.

Analysis

outcome: The Council has decided to commission a company to provide project management and quantity surveying support for the Garden Village project.

summary: The decision involves progressing workstreams on a Garden Village project, including preliminary design and infrastructure works.

topline: The Executive Director Place has decided to commission a company for project management and quantity surveying support for the Garden Village project.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to potential concerns about the impact of the Garden Village project on the local area and community.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents", "Homes England"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://moderngov.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ecminutes/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3354

Decision Maker: Executive Director Place

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council is currently progressing workstreams on the Garden Village including the Preliminary Design of the Initial Preparation and Infrastructure Works.   The company appointed will be required to assist the Council in ensuring the outcomes of this work are fit for purpose and to ensure the Council obtains value for money.   It is intended that this work will be funded through the Housing Infrastructure Fund from Homes England.

Content: The Council is currently progressing workstreams on the Garden Village including the Preliminary Design of the Initial Preparation and Infrastructure Works.   The company appointed will be required to assist the Council in ensuring the outcomes of this work are fit for purpose and to ensure the Council obtains value for money.   It is intended that this work will be funded through the Housing Infrastructure Fund from Homes England. To commission a company to provide two further packages of work: ·       ongoing project management of the initial preparation and infrastructure works (IPIW). ·       specialist quantity surveying and valuation support.

Date of Decision: June 28, 2025