RESOLVED
1. That Cabinet noted the recent progress in ‘unlocking’ The Avenue Southern Access.
2. That Cabinet approved further officer resource and undoubtably further investment from the Council (on a business case by business case basis), to complete The Avenue development, as outlined in the report, as a regeneration priority.
3. That Cabinet supported The Avenue being discussed and promoted to partners and funders as the Council’s priority regeneration scheme.
REASONS FOR DECISION
To approve further officer resources and further investment from the Council (on a case-by-case basis to complete The Avenue development as a regeneration priority for the Council.
OTHER OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED
The option of not completing the Southern Access to The Avenue as outlined in the Local Plan and various consultations was considered but rejected. To do so could be considered negative and inflict reputational damage on the Council.
Please note that this was not a Key Decision and so can be implemented with immediate effect by officers.