Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
The Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member (Business Engagement and Regeneration) and the Cabinet Member (Environment) submitted a report setting out proposals to undertake a high street regeneration scheme in Prestwich in line with the Prestwich Regeneration Strategy. The report outlined the major consultation held to consider developing a strategy to support the long term vitality of Prestwich town centre and the public feedback on the two proposals produced.
Delegated decisions:
1. That officers be instructed to undertake detailed designs and obtain tenders in respect of delivering Proposal One, as detailed in the report submitted, subject to the following amendments and within the approved budget:
2. That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive and the interim Executive Director of Resources and Regulation, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, to consider all tenders received and to approve the awarding of the contract to undertake the approved scheme within the approved budget.
3. That officers be instructed to seek opportunities to secure additional match funding and sponsorship specifically in respect to street furniture, signage and planting
Reason for the decision:
This is a key scheme for the regeneration of Prestwich High Street and the surrounding areas.
Other option considered and rejected:
To reject the recommendations.
Publication date: 15/03/2016
Date of decision: 02/03/2016
Decided at meeting: 02/03/2016 - Cabinet
Effective from: 15/03/2016
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