Decision details

(Reasons: Part 2 – Private: LGA 1972 Sch 12A Paragraph 3 – Financial or business affairs of any particular person)

(Decision Notice: D250023CAB)

The report of the Director of Central Services and Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Regeneration and Property presented the recommendations of the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board of 24 January 2025 (attached at Annex 1).

Cabinet had due regard to the recommendations of the Programme Board, the financial and value for money considerations and the legal implications and recognised that in order to progress the Angel Centre project an appointment was needed so that the subsequent RIBA stages, including design and construction, could be delivered.

Members were assured that project spend would be carefully monitored and reviewed and on the grounds of supporting the regeneration of Tonbridge Town Centre, Cllr Betts proposed, Cllr Coffin seconded and Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That

(1)             the Tonbridge Town Centre Programme Board minutes of 24 January 2025 be noted; and

(2)             the UK Leisure Framework procurement route, with additional measures in place for supplier selection, be used in connection with the replacement Angel Centre as recommended by the Programme Board.