Decision details

Since the decision to proceed with the Horsham Fire and Rescue Training Centre and Fire station, report ref: (Key Decision CAB07 20/21) , the total project cost has increased. Increases in construction and materials costs are being experienced nationally due to external and cumulative factors and this project has been additionally affected by other changes outside the Council’s control. There has been no significant change in project specification or design. This decision is urgent due to the need to confirm funding approval for the project to continue without additional delay or further cost increase. 

The Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue with agreement from the Director of Law & Assurance, and the Chairman of the Fire and Rescue Scrutiny Committee, has used his delegated powers under Standing Order 5.23 to take this decision which is not for Publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue, has approved  the allocation of funding for the delivery of the Horsham Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre and Fire Station Project.

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