Decision details
Procurement of works at Churchfields
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Authority for the council to enter into a new contract for works to its housing stock.
The proposed works are for new bin stores and parking at 1 – 13 Churchfields and off High Street, Margate.
The estimated value of the contract is £400,000, as detailed in the cabinet report.
Decision:
Cabinet agreed to:
1. The letting of the contract for the demolition of the existing bin stores and provision of new bin enclosures to 1-13 Churchfields and new parking bay numbers 1-35 behind Churchfields and off the High Street.
Reasons for the decision:
The existing bin stores and concrete canopies are past the end of their useful life and need to be replaced.
Alternative options considered:
The following options were considered:
- Demolition of existing canopies and construction of new housing accommodation;
- Demolition of existing canopies and reconstruction on a like for like basis;
- Demolition of existing canopies and provide landscaping option.
Following consultation with residents, the option to demolish the existing canopies and reconstruct on a like for like basis was preferred. Residents further supported the inclusion of additional off-street parking into the project.
Report author: Sally O'Sullivan
Publication date: 19/11/2021
Date of decision: 18/11/2021
Decided at meeting: 18/11/2021 - Cabinet
Effective from: 27/11/2021
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