Agenda item

(a)  That a demolition budget of £4m be agreed to cover vacant buildings on the NWQ and the Montem Leisure Centre sites; and

(b)  That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final procurement contracts.

The Director of Regeneration introduced a report that sought approval for a budget to demolish the buildings on the former Thames Valley University site prior to the transfer to Slough Urban Renewal (SUR) and the Montem Leisure Centre to facilitate the regeneration of both sites.

The existing empty buildings were unsightly and proceeding with the demolition would de-risk the sites and continue the momentum for the future regeneration.  It was noted that the demolition costs would be reimbursed to the Council from SUR out of development sale receipts.  The Cabinet agreed the importance of demolition to move forward with the redevelopment of both sites.  It was suggested that time lapse photography be used to demonstrate the progress that was being made.

At the conclusion of the discussion, the demolition budget of £4m was agreed.

Resolved –

(a)  That a demolition budget of £4m be agreed to cover vacant buildings on the NWQ and the Montem Leisure Centre sites; and

(b)  That delegated authority be given to the Director of Regeneration, following consultation with the Leader of the Council, to agree the final procurement contracts.