Decision details

To agree the proposal to reintroduce historic railings to the perimeter of Imperial Gardens through funds raised by FISHAC.

RESOLVED that

1. The reinstatement of the historic railings at Imperial Gardens be approved.

2. the Head of Property and Asset Management be authorised to carry out the procurement to appoint the contractor to carry out the works to Imperial Gardens and a project manager to manage the construction project.

3. The Authority enter into an agreement with The Friends of Imperial Square Heritage and Conservation for the restoration of the railings, to include provision for funding to be transferred to the Authority prior to commencement of each stage of the scheme.

Council be recommended to

4. Allocate the budget for the project and the budget for the external funding within the Authority’s capital programme.