Councillor Tony Smith introduced a report by the Director of Children’s Services that informed the Cabinet, pursuant to Contract Procedure Rule 16.1.2, that the contract awarded for the construction of the new schools for Pensby Primary and Stanley Special School had been increased by £1,037,960.  The additional costs related to £716,264 for construction costs and a further £321,696 for costs associated with demolition, specialist equipment and hire of temporary accommodation. 

Councillor Phil Davies reported that this was an absolutely fantastic development and he asked the Director to arrange a tour of it for Cabinet Members.  He also informed that it was a requirement of the Contract Procedural Rules to bring this development to the Cabinet’s attention.

RESOLVED:

That the report be noted.