URL: https://democracy.blackburn.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1218

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: Rule 15 of the Overview and Scrutiny Procedure Rules in the Council’s Constitution allows for the call in procedure not to apply where a decision is urgent.   RESOLVED   (1)  That the report be noted.   (2)  That funding of up to £500,000, drawn from the Council’s Earmarked Reserves (Corporate Property Remediation Reserve) to undertake urgent maintenance works to the Council’s Tower Block, as set out in the report, be approved.   (3)  That the Strategic Director of Growth and Development, and the Acting Director of Finance, in consultation with the Deputy Director Legal and Governance be authorised to finalise the urgent procurement of specialist contractors to undertake the works required, consistent with the Council’s Financial and Contract and Procurement Procedure Rules.   (4)  That a revised Asset Management Plan for the Tower Block, including proposals on future options, be submitted to a future meeting of the Executive Board.    

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025