Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves approving initial draft proposals for a construction project, authorizing the final design approval and contract award, allocating funding, and seeking additional funding.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve initial draft proposals for a construction project, authorize final design approval and contract award, allocate funding, and seek additional funding.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves allocating public funds for a construction project, which could be a topic of debate among local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Specialist design and build contractors", "Service Director - Neighbourhood Delivery", "Portfolio Holder for Residents Services and Neighbourhoods", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://moderngov.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1534
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: (i) That the initial draft proposals received from specialist design and build contractors for consultation be approved; (ii) That the Service Director – Neighbourhood Delivery be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Residents Services and Neighbourhoods, to approve the final design having considered the consultation responses, and to award the contract for construction of the facility to the lowest suitable tender subject to the full costs falling within the available budget; (iii) That the identified Section 106 Agreement funding totalling £135,000 be allocated to the project, and that officers be authorised to continue to seek additional funding to bridge the gap to the estimated total cost of £150,000.
Date of Decision: August 4, 2026