Decision details

To accept a capital sum in return for the Council to release the purchasers of the T11 site from a clawback provision relating to the development use.

To enter into an agreement with Polofind Limited for development of the Shopping Park.

Update report on progress with project.

Update report on progress with project.

To seek approval and funding for the purchase of the T11 site and construction of the Shopping Park.

Update report on progress with project.

Update report on progress with project.

Update report on progress with the project.

To agree the award of the contracts for the Main Build and Section 278 works.

Update report on progress with the project.

Update report on progress with the project.

Update on progress with the project.

Appointment of Contractor to carry out the construction works & increase in contract for S278 works.

Update report on progress with the project.

Update report on progress with the project.

Authority to enter into lease agreements with retail tenants.

Update report on progress with the project.

(1)        That the tender of £2,070,029 from Walker Construction (UK) Ltd to carry out the Section 278 road works in Chigwell Lane relating to Epping Forest Shopping Park be agreed, subject to revisions required by Essex County Highways regarding Thames Water required works;

(2)        That the balance of the current capital allocation of £2,250,000 i.e. £179,970 be retained as a contingency to meet the costs of any variations as a result of the Thames Water requirements;

(3)        That the Director of Neighbourhoods, in liaison with the Asset Management and Economic Development Portfolio Holder, be authorised to agree any variation subject to it being within the current capital budget for this element of the project; and

(4)        That the revised target opening date for the Shopping Park of Easter 2017 (Easter Sunday 16 April 2017) be noted.