Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy updating Members on the current position in respect of the redevelopment of the former Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street and seeking agreement to the next steps.

RESOLVED that:

(1)           it be noted that Dowdeswell Estates has been identified as the Council’s preferred development partner in the redevelopment of the former Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street

(2)           authority be delegated to the Head of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy, to invite Dowdeswell Estates to develop a Detailed Solution in accordance with the Competitive Dialogue procurement process set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

(3)           a budget of £100,000 be approved to contribute to the costs of developing a Detailed Solution to be met by the Regeneration Reserve. The use of these resources to be delegated to the Head of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration.

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy that updated Members on the current position in respect of the redevelopment of the former Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street and sought agreement for the next steps.

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy outlined the actions taken since the acquisition of the site and reminded Members that it had been a long process to find the right solution for such a significant and historic site at the heart of the city.  The Cabinet Member for Environment reiterated the importance of the regeneration scheme and looked forward to it progressing to the next stage.

RESOLVED that:

(1)           it be noted that Dowdeswell Estates has been identified as the Council’s preferred development partner in the redevelopment of the former Fleece Hotel in Westgate Street

(2)           authority be delegated to the Head of Place, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy, to invite Dowdeswell Estates to develop a Detailed Solution in accordance with the Competitive Dialogue procurement process set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015

(3)           a budget of £100,000 be approved to contribute to the costs of developing a Detailed Solution to be met by the Regeneration Reserve. The use of these resources to be delegated to the Head of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration.