The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for additional funding for the Northallerton Town Square and High Street Improvement to enable completion of the scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the additional funding was essential to enable completion of the scheme.

The decision:

That the virement of £704,805 be approved from the Northallerton Complementary Schemes project in the approved 2022/23 capital programme to meet the additional costs that have arisen from the change in design and the compensation events from the Council’s contractor.