Issue - meetings

Report of the Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth to follow.

Cabinet Member for Strategic Growth presented the report which outlined the feedback received during consultation on the draft Whitefield Town Centre Plan and seeks approval for adoption of the Whitefield Town Centre Plan to guide future investment and development within Whitefield town centre.

The Whitefield Town Centre Plan’s proposals are high-level and aim to improve the town centre area for communities, businesses, and the environment. Prior to implementation, all proposals will require further work to agree details and will be subject to further engagement with relevant stakeholders. Funding will also be required for implementation.

Councillor Bernstein states that the plan is well laid out with clear timescales. It was requested that officers include Whitefield Councillors regarding plans and discussions regarding the Whitefield Town Hall site.

Councillor Rafiq welcomed the Whitefield Plan.

Decision:

The Cabinet:

1. Noted the key themes outlined in response to consultation on the draft document   
2. Accepted the post consultation amendments to the document   
3. Approved the revised Whitefield Town Centre Plan as the final version and adoption as the Council’s policy document for the future development of the town.  
4. Agreed to the principle of utilising a minimum of 10% of the gross capital receipt received for small-scale capital investments to support the Whitefield Town Plan and support community initiatives.  
5. Agreed the use of the Whitefield Town Centre Plan as a material consideration for the determination of planning applications 

Reason for the decision:

The Whitefield Town Centre Plan provides a vision to guide the future investment in the town centre.   

Other options considered and rejected:

No other options were considered