Decision details

The decision being sought is for Executive Board to authorise the Director of City Development, in liaison with the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning), to implement the Local Centres Programme.  The Programme would operationalise Full Council’s decision to establish a capital fund to improve town and district centres across the City.

The Director of City Development submitted a report which presented details of the emerging Local Centres Programme (LCP), provided information on the proposed scope and application procedure for the initiative and which also sought agreement to implement the programme, as outlined within the submitted report.

Members welcomed the proposals detailed within the submitted report. The Board considered the flexible approach which was proposed to be taken towards the bidding process for programme funding, discussed the impact that such an approach may have, with the key role of local Ward Members in this process being highlighted.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the contents of the submitted report, be noted;

(b)  That the Director of City Development, in liaison with the Executive Member (Regeneration, Transport and Planning), be authorised to implement the Local Centres Programme, as outlined in paragraphs 3.1 to 3.9 and appendices 1 to 3 of the submitted report;

(c)  That it be noted that the Executive Manager (Town Centres, Heritage and Buildings) will be responsible for the implementation of such matters.

Briefing paper

Executive Member for Regeneration, Transport and Planning