The report of the Director for Community Services was submitted.

Members were advised that the decision was regarded as urgent on the basis that some of the funding requires expenditure by 31 March 2010.  Commencement of the contract at the earliest opportunity was crucial in ensuring that this grant was able to be utilised and was not lost. 

Having regard to minute 107 above relating to the scrutiny recommendations of the Customer and Communities Overview and Scrutiny Panel, as amended by the Head of Policy, Performance and Partnerships in consultation with the Councillor James (Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Board),

Resolved that the contract for the construction of the Life Centre building is awarded to Balfour Beatty.

(Councillor Jordan having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, withdrew from the meeting during consideration of the item).

 Note: This item has been designated as urgent in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution and is not subject to the call in procedure.

(The items referred to in minutes 106-108 above were brought forward in order to facilitate good management of the meeting.)