To agree the procurement and appointment of a contractor to construct a new livestock market and to approve the anticipated expenditure.

THAT Cabinet:

                     (a)          approve the allocation of funding for the construction of a new livestock market and associated transportation improvements; and;

(b)                   Delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration to proceed with the procurement and appointment of a contractor to develop the new livestock market.

The recommendations are proposed in order to enable the council to proceed with the construction of a new Livestock Market, in support of the economic strategy for the county.

1.         Not to provide funding for construction. 

2          Alternative procurement options.

There is ongoing consultation with the public and members.