Issue - meetings

The press and public were excluded during consideration of this agenda item in accordance with the provisions of Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 (exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A(as amended) of the Act). Paragraph 3 relates to information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).

The committee considered a report seeking the provision from the Council of an additional loan facility to enable the Cambridge Ice Arena development to be completed. A representative from Cool Venues Ltd was present to answer detailed questions from the committee.

Following a detailed discussion, the Scrutiny and Overview Committee, by 13 votes in favour and one abstention (Cllr Betson), APPROVED the recommendations to Council, as detailed in the report, and RECOMMENDED additional actions.

Cabinet recommended to Full Council as set out in paragraph 3(a) of the report from the Executive Director. Please note that this is not subject to call-in.

Cabinet considered the report in the context of paragraph 3(b) of the report, and instructed the Head of Finance in line with paragraph 3(c).

Cabinet recommended to Full Council as set out in paragraph 3(a) of the report from the Executive Director. Please note that this is not subject to call-in.

Cabinet considered the report in the context of paragraph 3(b) of the report, and instructed the Head of Finance in line with paragraph 3(c).

Cabinet considered a  report providing an update from Cambridge Leisure and Ice Centre (CLIC) about progress relating to the development of the ice rink on the outskirts of Cambridge.

Members reviewed the financial and legal issues involved, and accepted that the project remained robust subject to regular monitoring of measures designed to safeguard South Cambridgeshire District Council’s position.