Appendices 1-3 and 6-7 to this item include exempt information pursuant to Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. If Council wishes to discuss matters relating to the information set out in Appendices 1-3 and 6-7 to the report, it will be necessary for the Council to pass a resolution to exclude the press and public from the meeting (as set out at agenda item 16).

The Executive Director (Communities and People) submitted a report to Cabinet on 14 June 2023 providing an update on progress of the project to deliver the development of The East Oxford Community Centre at Princes Street in upgrading the main building and providing a modern new build extension in a single place.  The report also set out, for approval, options to address the unprecedented construction inflation.

The Cabinet minutes are available at Item 11b.

Councillor Ajaz Rehman, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Communities, will present the report and present Cabinet’s recommendations.

Recommendation: Cabinet recommends that Council resolves to:

1.    Increase the project budget by £1.298m (from £5.496m to £6.794m).

Council considered a report from the Executive Director submitted to Cabinet on 14 June 2023 which provided an update on progress of the project to deliver the development of The East Oxford Community Centre at Princes Street in upgrading the main building and providing a modern new build extension in a single place.  The report also set out, for approval, options to address the unprecedented construction inflation.

Cllr Rehman, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economies introduced the report, proposed the recommendations and answered questions in the private session.

The recommendation was agreed on being seconded by Cllr Brown, Leader and Cabinet Member for Inclusive Economy and Partnerships and put to the vote.

Council resolved to:

1.    Increase the project budget by £1.298m (from £5.496 to £6.794m).

Cllr Hayes left the meeting and did not return.