Issue - meetings

As detailed in the recommendation.

The Cabinet Member for Education introduced a report on Construction Procurement North Wales:Procurement Strategy as a decision was required from each North Wales authority to agree to implement the project (set up a framework for construction projects over £4.35m) for the North Wales regionas a condition of grant funding from the 21^st Century Schools Programme.  He detailed the background to the report and explained that the Procurement Strategy document had been placed in the Members’ Library. 

                        The Director of Lifelong Learning said that it was an exciting opportunity to make a difference across Flintshire and to benefit communities and local businesses. 

                        The Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Waste & Recycling welcomed the report and the opportunities to maximise the benefits of projects to the local communities and to sustain economic development through training and employment opportunities. 

            RESOLVED:

            That the project be approved to proceed to implementation stage to set up a framework for projects over £4.35m and improve current construction procurement practices below this level across the region.