URL: https://horsham.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=777

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   i)               That the Capitol refurbishment project as set out in this report be agreed;   ii)              That authority to the Director of Communities in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Culture and Green Spaces and the Director of Resources, be delegated, to agree any further changes to the project as may be required provided that such changes are non-material and fall within the agreed budget envelope of £10.2m;   iii)             That the award of contracts (required to facilitate the recommended refurbishment) to the winning suppliers (i) named on existing framework agreements and/or (ii) following a procurement exercise be approved;   iv)             That authority to either the Director of Communities or the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Wellbeing, Culture and Green Spaces, be delegated, to finalise the terms of, and approve the entering into of, the required contracts and any other documentation required to give effect to the refurbishment.   REASONS   To make changes to the project and to enable non-material changes to be made to the project if required.   To ensure that Cabinet is fully briefed on the cost, scope and timescales for the delivery of the project.   ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT   None. The installation of Air Source Heat Pumps which formed part of the original refurbishment proposal is no longer a viable option for the reasons outlined in section 12 of the report.

Date of Decision: September 17, 2025