(KEY DECISION)

Report No. 77/2017 from the Chief Executive was received.

The Portfolio Holder, Mr Mathias, introduced the report, the purpose of which was to update Cabinet in relation to a new project – Rutland – One Public Estate (ROPE) and to outline the initial funding arrangements for the project and to seek the necessary approvals in line with the Council’s Constitution.

DECISION

1)    Cabinet AGREED to formally record its support for the Rutland – One Public Estate (ROPE) project and the opportunities that it presented.

2)    Cabinet AUTHORISED the submission of a further bid of up to £500,000, should the opportunity arise, the final details and amount to be approved by the Chief Executive and Leader.

3)    Cabinet DELEGATED the acceptance of terms and conditions of any funding awarded from the One Public Estate Team  in respect of this project to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader.

4)    Cabinet APPROVED the allocation of £50,000 from the Invest to Save Reserve and £50,000 from Section 106 monies for the ROPE project.

Reason for Decision

1.    The project would allow the Council to explore options and to test the feasibility of proposals for a more effective and efficient use of the Public Estate in Rutland.  The recommendations made within the report would enable the project to progress and to bid for external funding.