This report updates Cabinet and seeks approval
of the Outline Business Case and other key decisions regarding the
delivery of the Bowes Court retro-fit of properties. It will
recommend the following:
• Approve the Outline Business Case to enable progression to
Full Business Case.?
• Delegate authority, in accordance with the Local Assurance
Framework, to the Council’s Executive Director of Finance
(Section 151 Officer) following consideration by the Energising
Blyth Programme Board to approve the Full Business Case.?
• Delegate approvals to the Executive Director for Place and
Regeneration to enter into any contracts relating to the project
subject to confirmation of associated funding being in place and
the appropriate procurement processes being followed.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/01/2024
Relevant O&S Ctte: Corporate Services and Economic Growth OSC;
Decision due: 7 May 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Corporate Services
Lead director: Executive Director - Place and Regeneration
Contact: Reemer Bailey Email: reemer.bailey@northumberland.gov.uk.