Decision details

RESOLVED –

1.         that AEG be selected as preferred bidder for the Colosseum Operator re-tender and the Director of Partnerships be authorised, in consultation with the Group Head of Democracy and Governance and the Portfolio Holder for Neighbourhood Services, to enter into negotiations and contract with the preferred bidder, keeping the Elected Mayor and Town Hall Quarter Member Steering Group updated on the progress of negotiations.

2.         that Parkwood be held in reserve should the council be unable to reach contractual agreement with AEG pending financial viability.

3.         that the Elected Mayor be authorised, in consultation with the Chief Executive and Associate Director of Customer and Corporate Services, to appoint the contractor for the Colosseum refurbishment works, subject to the final contract sum being within the overall programme budget envelope as outlined in section 5.1 of the report.

4.         that the Elected Mayor be authorised, in consultation with the Chief Executive and Associate Director of Customer and Corporate Services, to appoint the contractor for the Town Hall refurbishment works subject to the final contract sum being within the overall programme budget envelope as outlined in section 5.1 of the report.

5.         that the sum of £1,184k be authorised to be taken from the Strategic CIL fund to contribute towards the maintenance and operation of the Colosseum.