Decision details

The report to Cabinet updated Members on the Clay Cross Town Deal. As part of this, Members heard that the Clay Cross Town Deal Board (CCTDB) and Cabinet would now have to prioritise those projects to go forward into Phase 2 of the Towns Fund process for funding.

Cabinet discussed the report and the actions that would now need to be taken to ensure further progress. Members reflected on the successful grant application and the more than £24 Million which had been secured to help improve Clay Cross and benefit its communities At the conclusion of the discussion, there was a consensus that the proposedten priority projects identified in the Clay Cross Town Investment Plan, should be supported and that the necessary action be now taken, so that they can progress to the next stage of the Town Fund process.

RESOLVED -

(1)          That Cabinet endorsed the approach taken by the Clay Cross Town Deal Board, as set out in the report.

(2)          That Cabinet endorsed the ten projects identified in the Clay Cross Town Investment Plan as specified in the report and agreed that a full business case for these projects be now prepared.

REASONS FOR DECISION - To ensure that the business case for these projects can be developed in line with the timetable requirements for the allocation of Town Fund grant aid.

OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED - No other options were considered.

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