That:

(a)       The full budget of £198,509 is approved to progress with the works needed to deliver the Independent Living Demonstration and Assessment Centre;

(b)  The Director for Adults and Communities be authorised to take all operational decisions necessary to implement the above recommendations and spend within the approved budget of £198,509.  As outlined in Para.27 of this report.  All procurements will be in line with the council’s contract procedure rules.