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and Rescue Scrutiny Committee, has used his delegated powers under Standing Order 5.23 to take this decision which is not for Publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2021
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
This decision is urgent due to the need to confirm funding approval for the project to continue without additional delay or further cost increase.
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.
Decision due: 18 October 2021 by Cabinet Member for Community Support, Fire and Rescue (Cllr Duncan Crow)
Lead member: Councillor Duncan Crow duncan.crow@westsussex.gov.uk
Lead director: Andrew Edwards
Contact: Philippa Hind, Head of Development (Acting) Email: philippa.hind@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23041.
Consultation process
This decision has been taken by Councillor Duncan Crow, Cabinet Member for Communities Support, Fire and Rescue in Consultation with Councillor Jeremy Hunt, Cabinet Member for Finance and Property and the Leader Councillor Paul Marshall. Cabinet Members had the benefit of expert advice from senior officers and this included legal advice in relation to the legal context and risks associated with the options under consideration.
Democratic Services Contact: Erica Keegan Tel: 033 022 26050
Reason No Public Access: This decision is not for Publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.