Decision details

Resolved:

That approval be given to create a series of cycle trails within Sandwell Valley, close to the Swan Pool area and on neighbouring land within Birmingham (The former Hill Top Golf Course).

1.2         That the Director of Borough Economy in consultation with the Section 151 Officer be authorised to:

·       Prepare the necessary Tendering documentation.

·       Procure, in accordance with the public procurement rules, the Council’s procurement and financial regulations a contractor(s) to develop, on behalf of the Council, the proposed scheme; to enter into or execute under seal any financial agreement(s) as may be deemed necessary in relation to the scheme.

·       Accept Grant funding from both Sport England (£400,000) and Birmingham City Council (£100,000) on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Director of Borough Economy in consultation with Legal services.

·       Commit match funding of £100,000 towards the project.