Issue - meetings

A report from the Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Finance and Growth, presented the report which set out the draft Ramsbottom Town Centre Plan and detailed the six-week consultation period.

Members discussed the report, noting the positive reception from local residents so far and welcoming the consultation. In response to questions, it was noted that it was hoped targeted social media ads would run for the full consultation period though this wasn’t guaranteed, and it was agreed that hard copies would be available in all partner buildings. Councillor O’Brien advised that he welcomed funding from the government but recognised the hard work from Councillors and Officers to achieve this.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.   Endorsed the draft Ramsbottom Town Centre Masterplan attached as Appendix 1 as the basis for a six-week public consultation commencing on 4th January 2022; and

2.   Delegated approval to the Executive Director of Place and the Chief Executive to make minor modifications to the draft Bury Town Centre Masterplan before consultation commences.

Reasons for the decision:

To ensure that all stakeholders have the opportunity to have their say on the draft Ramsbottom Town Centre Plan and its vision for the centre and the series of physical proposals that have been identified to enhance the town centre.

Other options considered and rejected:

None. It is important that stakeholder engagement continues in order to seek the views and inputs from the wider public, key businesses and other key partners to ensure that the final Town Plan is fit for purpose.