Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth is attached.

Councillor Eamonn O’Brien, Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth, presented the report which proposed the adoption of the revised regeneration framework following a period of public and stakeholder consultation, to establish the long-term vision for the future development of the Mill Gate estate. With regards to next steps, the Leader advised that the revised framework would be adopted by the JV Board and reported to the Town Centre Advisory Panel before delivery timescales were finalised regarding mobilisation of possible interventions around other work underway in the area (e.g. flexi hall and the interchange).

Decision:

Cabinet approved the adoption of the Mill Gate Regeneration Framework.

Reasons for the decision:

·         The regeneration framework is a vital component of delivering the Bury Town Centre Masterplan.

·         The regeneration framework has been designed to support the Council’s aims and objectives around inclusive economic growth in the Let’s Do it! Strategy

·         The regeneration framework provides a clear long-term vision for redevelopment of the Mill Gate estate.

·         The regeneration framework will provide strategic guidance to enable coordinated delivery of development to maximise the environmental, economic, and social potential of Bury town centre.

Other options considered and rejected:

N/A