Issue - meetings

To receive a report seeking Cabinet approval to move forward to the next stages with a regeneration partnership with Capital and Centric (C&C) relating to sites within the Market Towns.

Executive Councillor: S Wakeford.

The Cabinet has

(a)  supported officers identifying and working up proposals for regeneration opportunities in the Market Towns, which could be brought forward for development in conjunction with C&C as a private sector partner – noting the benefits of the C&C operating model as listed within the appendix to the report;

(b)  endorsed the principle of working with C&C as a partner to develop and potentially deliver identified proposals – noting the appointment via a Direct Award from the ‘Bloom’ Framework – and noting the advice of the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151) that there are sufficient funds available to facilitate the identified works;

(c)  endorsed officers proceeding to undertake engagement with stakeholders relating to any identified opportunities and potential developments as part of business case development; and

(d)  supported the principle of officers engaging in efforts to acquire land and buildings in connection with the principle of regeneration in the Market Towns, where this would align with the principles of delivering economic or housing led regeneration. 

The Committee is invited to consider and comment on the proposal and recommendations contained in the accompanying paper.

Executive Councillor: S Wakeford