Decision details

Consideration was given to a report setting out the current position of each of the thirteen major capital regeneration projects led by Development and Infrastructure Services.  Consideration was also given to recommendations from Bute and Cowal Area Committee in respect of the Wooden Pier, the Queens Hall and the Rothesay CHORD Project.

Decision

The Committee –

1.    Noted the current progress and agreed allocation of budget resources to date against each of the major capital regeneration projects.

2.    Instructed Officers to bring progress reports to the Policy and Resources Committee on a quarterly basis.

3.    Approved the Business Case (Interim Use) for Phase 1 works in respect of the Wooden Pier and the draw down of the remaining element of Argyll and Bute Council capital funds from the projects budget.

4.    Agreed the terms of recommendation 1.2.3 in the Regeneration Manager’s report regarding Queens Hall which was before the Bute and Cowal Area Committee on 3 February 2015.

5.    Approved the draw down of funds from the allocated CHORD capital budget for Rothesay Pavilion as detailed in the Project Manager’s report considered by the Bute and Cowal Area Committee on 3 March 2015.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Development and Infrastructure Services dated 20 February 2015, submitted and Extracts from Minutes of Bute and Cowal Area Committee of 3 February 2015 and 3 March 2015, tabled)