Issue - meetings

To consider a confidential report by Councillor Hugh Evans, Leader and Lead Member for the Economy and Corporate Governance (copy enclosed) updating Cabinet on the CPO procedure.

RESOLVED that Cabinet supports the process as set out within the report for determining the preferred development option and developer for the site once the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process was completed.

Councillor Hugh Evans presented the confidential report updating Cabinet on the CPO procedure relating to the former North Wales Hospital, Denbigh and seeking members’ support for the process to determine the best development option and developer for the site as set out within the report.  It was noted that Wales Audit Office officials had been consulted and were satisfied with the proposed process.

Officers provided some background information leading up to the current situation and members noted the timescales for completion of the CPO and delivery of the project.  The final version of the tender specification had been circulated at the meeting and officers highlighted the main changes from the previous draft.  Members discussed with officers the recommendations as detailed within the report, including the tender specification and assessment and evaluation procedure in order to determine the best option for the site together with some general legalities and risks around the whole process and future cost implications.  Following a detailed debate it was –

RESOLVED that Cabinet supports the process as set out within the report for determining the preferred development option and developer for the site once the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) process was completed.

The meeting concluded at 1.00 p.m.