Decision details

Council considered proposals for capital development of Hertford Theatre.  Officers provided a presentation of the current situation and the options for future development.

Councillor E Buckmaster referred to the comments of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and how these had been taken on board.

Councillor E Buckmaster moved, and Councillor L Haysey seconded, a motion that the recommendations now detailed, be approved.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the motion was declared CARRIED.

Council approved the recommendations now detailed.

RESOLVED – that (A) the views of Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Executive as described in paragraph 13 of the report submitted, be received;

(B)       the capital investment for the Growth and Legacy Option, as now submitted, be approved;

(C)       following the request from Overview and Scrutiny Committee, increased member involvement and engagement as the project develops, be noted; and

(D)      subject to funding approval, delegated authority to make decisions relating to the Theatre development project is provided to the Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing with the support of a Theatre project board, comprising the Executive Members of Health and Wellbeing and Finance and Support Services, the Head of Operations, the Chief Finance Officer and a Director.

(see also Minute 134)