Agenda item

This report is due to be pre-scrutinised by the Overview and Scrutiny Board at its meeting on 11^th July 2024. Any recommendations relating to this item will be reported in a supplementary papers pack for Cabinet’s consideration.

Cabinet considered the Levelling Up Update on Windsor Street Contract and Market Hall report. Following the presentation there were several questions from Members in respect of the future funding from the defunct Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP). There were also some queries regarding the value of the Windsor Street site and the potential of an increase in value in the future once it had been cleared.

In terms of commencement dates, Members were informed that the commencement date would be around August 2024 with the hope of completion around the end of 2024 or early 2025.

The issue of vandalism was raised as part of the discussion. It was noted that there had been Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) issues experienced on the vacant site, which had been closely monitored by the Police, security team and the Minor Works team at the Council. There had been a decrease recently and it was hoped that the demolition of the site would result in no further issues in this area.

RESOLVED

1)    To note the challenges and work done to date;

1)    that City Demolition be appointed to carry out the demolition of existing buildings and associated site remediation, removal of existing redundant services and utilities; and

2)    that A 10 week extension in the Market Hall Pre Construction Service Agreement (PCSA) in order to fully validate costs be approved.