This report concerns issues relating to the operation of the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4Di) at Treadmills and seeks approval for the terms of the agreement between the Council and C4Di. The report follows on from the report to Cabinet in November 2019 which dealt with revised arrangements for the delivery of Phase II of Treadmills (Minute CA.26).

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approve the tenancy agreement and service level agreement between the Council and the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4Di) as set out in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.6 of the report; the increased costs to the revenue budget as detailed in paragraph 5.4 of the report and the inclusion in the Financial Strategy; and that delegated authority be given to officers to finalise and make any appropriate amendments to the details of both agreements and a further report to be submitted to Cabinet if necessary.

The subject of the decision:

This report concerned issues relating to the operation of the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4Di) at Treadmills and sought approval for the terms of the agreement between the Council and C4Di. The report followed on from the report to Cabinet in November 2019 which dealt with revised arrangements for the delivery of Phase II of Treadmills (Minute CA.26 refers).

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied with the terms of agreement as set out in the report.

The Decision:

That Cabinet approves:-

(1)     the tenancy agreement and service level agreement between the Council and the Centre for Digital Innovation (C4Di) as set out in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.6 of the report;

(2)     the increased costs to the revenue budget as detailed in paragraph 5.4 of the report and the inclusion in the Financial Strategy; and

(3)     that delegated authority be given to officers to finalise and make any appropriate amendments to the details of both agreements and a further report to be submitted to Cabinet if necessary.