Decision details

To seek Executive approval to note £500,000 of specific grant funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) for non-statutory feasibility work to test the strategic case for Heyford Park as a large-scale new settlement, to approve the associated budget virement, and to agree programme delivery and governance arrangements

Resolved

(1)            That it be agreed to increase both the Regeneration and Economy income budget in recognition of the grant income and the expenditure budget for associated works.

(2)            That authority for the development of a programme in support of the grant objectives be delegated to the Executive Director for Place and Regeneration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Planning.

(3)            That it be noted that procurement of specialist consultancy support and other external resources required to deliver the programme will be undertaken in accordance with the Council’s constitution and procurement procedures and that further authorisations may be required as individual commissions are scoped.