URL: https://democracy.melton.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3602

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To consider the October 2025 update on the Asset Development Programme.Added 21 August 2025

Content: Cabinet   1)    NOTED the update on Asset Development programme and the position following the recent notification from the ICB regarding their intention to pause progress on the second GP practice.   2)    ENDORSED the proposed development and commercialisation proposals for Parkside as set out in the report noting that more detailed proposals relating to Phoenix House, including business case, will be subject to a subsequent report.   3)    NOTED that to support the aspirations of the Asset Development Programme, the Council’s Community Support Hub and the Civil Enforcement Officers will be relocated from Phoenix House to the Parkside building.   4)    In advance of the receiving the business case for Phoenix House, and to ensure the Council meets its existing asset management obligations, NOTED the requirement to replace of the heating and hot water systems at Phoenix House.   5)    In preparation for receiving the business case relating to Phoenix House, NOTED efforts made to settle long standing service charge debts, and the proposed approach to settling those debts and to approve the partial write off now required as set out in exempt Appendix B.   6)    APPROVED the utilisation of the remaining Asset Development Programme Capital budget to fund: ·         the proposed redevelopment of Parkside, currently at RIBA Stage 2; ·         the transfer of the Council teams from Phoenix House, and; ·         the replacement of the heating system at Phoenix House.   7)    DELEGATED AUTHORITY to the Director for Place and Prosperity, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Resources and the Leader to make any necessary changes to the design, within the principles and parameters set out in the report, ensuring the available budget is not exceeded, progress to completion; and enter in any necessary legal agreements for: ·         the proposed redevelopment of Parkside, currently at RIBA Stage 2; ·         the transfer of the Council teams from Phoenix House, and; ·         the replacement of the heating system at Phoenix House.

Date of Decision: October 15, 2025