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The Shambles Public Realm Improvement - Key Decision

 

 

Meeting: 21/03/2017 - Cabinet (Item 105)

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THE CABINET MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC PROSPERITY AND GROWTH, COUNCILLOR GEOFF WILLIAMS, RECOMMENDS:

 

That Cabinet approve expenditure of £400,000 (from the 2015-16 New Homes Bonus Allocation for public realm improvements) to carry out public realm improvements to The Shambles in partnership with Worcestershire County Council.

Minutes:

The Cabinet considered proposals for the next phase of public realm improvements in the city centre.  The Portfolio Holder for Economic Prosperity and Growth presented the report and explained that both the City and County Councils saw The Shambles as the next priority, with a provisional estimated total cost of £1.25m.  The detailed design, construction timetable and costs were still to be confirmed.  The proposed contribution from the City Council of a maximum of £400k was considered to be reasonable.

 

Other Cabinet Members spoke in support of the proposals, which would improve the amenity value of The Shambles.  Improving safety was highlighted as a key issue.

 

RESOLVED: That the Cabinet agree to approve expenditure of £400,000 from the 2015-16 New Homes Bonus Allocation for public realm improvements to carry out public realm improvements to The Shambles in partnership with Worcestershire County Council.