To seek project approval for the new build replacement of the existing Bullingdon Community Centre that is in poor condition and beyond its lifespan.
The report also seeks approval for delegated authority for the Executive Director Communities in consultation with the Head of Finance to award the construction contract subject to it being within approved budgets.

Council considered a report from Executive Director Customer and Communities which had been submitted to Cabinet on 19 December 2019 for project approval to replace the existing end of life community building at Bullingdon and to delegate the award of the construction contract to Oxford Direct Services and to recommend Council to increase the total project budget and delegation to award the construction contract to Oxford Direct Services.

Councillor Tidball, the Cabinet Member for Supporting Local Communities, presented the report. She moved the recommendation, which was agreed on being seconded and put to the vote.

Council resolved to approve an increase in the total project budget by £200,000 to £1,403,000. This is included as part of the consultation budget.