Agenda item

For Decision:

Having due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment:

1.   Approval be granted for the underwriting of the shortfall of £200K for the reasons detailed in the circulated report.  To be taken from the Capital Programme contingency budget to enable the project to commence with immediate effect.

Reason for Decision:

To manage the risks and liabilities associated with the partial collapse of the existing road and to ensure that Castle Drive is re-opened to traffic at the earliest opportunity and the current grant is expended in accordance with the Welsh Government Grant conditions.

Implementation of Decision:

With the agreement of the Cabinet Scrutiny Chairperson the decision will be implemented immediately.  The item is not subject to the 3 day call in period.