This report outlines the proposed £7.8M of investment from the Council toensure the safety of residents and the route for procurement of the fire safety        and improvement works to Latham House.

The Mayor noted and agreed the reasons for urgency as set out in the report.

DECISION

1. Authorise the contracting approach and procurement strategy for Latham House fire safety works and capital investment.

2. Authorise the Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration to enter into all contracts and associated agreements and documentation, in consultation with the Mayor and Lead Member, to the winners of the various competitive exercises in accordance with this report

3. Authorise the Corporate Director Housing and Regeneration to authorise the execution of the contract and any and all associated documentation

4. Authorise that a special project team is created to include feedback and inclusion of the Mayor and Lead Member for Housing to ensure effective qualitative criteria and evaluation of most advantages submissions is in place with support from Senior Executive officers, external legal, financial and commercial experts within the Council.

Action by

CORPORATE DIRECTOR HOUSING AND REGENERATION (P. PATTERSON)

Director of Housing Asset Management (M. Killeen)