The Chairman reminded Members that Appendix 3 of the report relating to this item contained exempt information, and to be mindful of this before speaking, should the Council need to move into a non-public session.
Cllr S Davies introduced the report and moved the adoption of the recommendations from the Cabinet meeting held on 5 July 2023, as circulated with the Supplementary Council agenda. Cllr Cleary seconded the motion.
In response to a question on the provisions made for staff, it was confirmed that staff had been fully consulted and that transport provision was being considered as part of the process.
RESOLVED:
1. That the allocation of £7,800,000 in funding to complete this project, this figure being inclusive of all construction and relocation costs, be approved; and
2. That the contractor identified in Confidential Appendix 3 be appointed as the preferred bidder to design and build the operational services depot on land at Hardley Industrial Estate.
Note – Cllr Heron requested that his abstention from the resolution above, be recorded, having not participated following the declaration of his interest.