Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the inclusion in the Capital Programme of a redevelopment and refurbishment project to convert the vacant Padnall Hall building, Padnall Road, into a new Youth Centre funded by Youth Investment Fund external grant, as well as the proposed procurement of contractors to design and build the new centre.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Agree to the conversion of the derelict Padnall Hall into a new Youth Centre for the borough, subject to a successful grant application via the DCMS Youth Investment Fund to fully fund the conversion project; 

(ii)  Agree the procurement of architectural, engineering, surveying and building works contractors for the refurbishment of Padnall Hall, in accordance with the strategy set out in the report; and

(iii)  Authorise the Commissioning Director, Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement, the Strategic Director, Finance and Investment and the Chief Legal Officer, to agree the framework, conduct the procurement and award and enter into the contract(s) and all other necessary or ancillary agreements with the successful bidder(s).