Decision - New Beach Chalets

Brighton and Hove Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee Decided 3 Nov 2022 for determination GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Report author

Amber Georgeson

Published

3 Nov 2022

Reference

6739

As published

the council's own words, unedited

Build of new Beach Chalets

RESOLVED: That Committee: 1. Approved the proposed beach hut design and costs to build 14 new beach chalets at Saltdean. 2. Agreed the funding of £243,610.60 of capital funding (which has already been approved at the Council Budget in February 2021) to build 14 Beach Chalets at Saltdean.

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The report proposed building 14 new beach chalets at Saltdean West for local residents, identifying Saltdean as the most viable and cost-effective location. The project cost was quoted at £243,610.60 and would be funded from an already approved capital allocation.

Recommendation

Approve the proposed beach hut design and costs to build 14 new beach chalets at Saltdean, and agree the use of £243,610.60 of previously approved capital funding.

Financial impact

£243,610.60 capital funding from the approved £250,000 allocation for seafront railings replacement or beach chalet/hut infrastructure and replacement.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Tourism, Equalities, Communities & Culture Committee

Date in document

3 Nov 2022

Stakeholders named

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Brighton & Hove residentsexisting and prospective beach chalet tenantsBrighton & Hove City Council

Next steps

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If approved, appoint the preferred contractor in early November 2022.
Issue a contract under the Council’s Contract Standing Orders.
Begin the Saltdean West chalets project in mid-November 2022, initially seeking planning permission.
Report any significant budget variation through the council’s monthly budget monitoring process.

Precedents

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