Issue - meetings

THE cabinet member for economic prosperity, Councillor geoff williams, RECOMMENDS:

1.      That Cabinet approve the expenditure of £174,000 from the New Homes Bonus for High Street Improvements as set out in this report.

2.      That this is confirmed immediately with the County Council, so the final details of the scheme can be drawn up and communicated to stakeholders.

3.   That Cabinet note the allocation of up to £150,000 of New Homes Bonus funding towards a Skills Coordination post via the WLEP. 

The Cabinet received a report regarding the use of New Homes Bonus for High Street re-paving works. The Portfolio Holder for Economic Prosperity informed Members that Cabinet was being asked to agree to the expenditure of £174,000 from the New Homes Bonus allocation to contribute to the project for the re-paving of the High Street from Pump Street to the Elgar Statue. The Cabinet were also being asked to note the use of up to £150,000 of New Homes Bonus funding towards a Skills Co-ordination post for a 3 year period.  

The Portfolio Holder explained that the aim of the project was to provide an improved and more coherent appearance to the south end of the High Street, to match the work that has already taken place at        the northern end of the High Street. The Portfolio Holder also emphasised the importance of early engagement with stakeholders.

RESOLVED:That the Cabinet:-

1.      approve the expenditure of £174,000 from the New Homes        Bonus for High Street Improvements as set out in the    report;

2.      agree that this is confirmed immediately with the County Council, so the final details of the scheme can be drawn up and communicated to stakeholders; and

3.      note the allocation of up to £150,000 of New Homes Bonus funding towards a Skills Coordination post via the WLEP.