URL: https://mansfield.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1934

Decision Maker: Assistant Director - Neighbourhood Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To award the appointment fo a building contractor to complete the required roof repairs to Mansfield Cemetery grade 2 listed chapel

Content: Appointment of Contractor - Mansfield Cemetery Chapel Roof Repairs   Delegated Decision Ref: 26/07/NS   1. To award a contract to complete the required roof repair at Mansfield Cemetery’s grade two listed chapel [NB1] to the selected contractor and to the value as detailed in the exempt appendix   2. The Legal Services Manager be authorised to negotiate, finalise and complete all necessary legal agreements and other documents to give effect to the above     Mansfield District Council requires a contractor to carry out repairs to the roof of the grade two listed chapel at Mansfield Cemetery, and a procurement exercise has been undertaken.    The chapel is utilised to house burial services within the cemetery and is the location for the Friends of Mansfield Cemetery events.  Given the grade two listed status the necessary conservation advice has been sought and approved for the work to proceed.    A current capital budget of £10,096 (Cemetery Capital Budget) is available with additional funds to cover the remaining cost being utilised from the Hermitage Walls and Footpaths Capital Budget, due to underspend.   The works are required to preserve the integrity of the building and minimise further remedial works that could be required as a result of the required works not being completed.    In addition to this, any delay in the works will result in further bat mitigation surveys which are costly and will increase to the project spend significantly.  Bat roosting takes place between April and October and the current ecology license takes account of the works being carried out prior to bat roosting season.    

Date of Decision: April 2, 2026