Agenda item

Principal Towns Update (PAC.08.02.2018/8)

Minutes:

The Area Council Manager provided an update on the current position in relation to the Principal Towns Programme.  Members were reminded that the programme was launched in 2017 and will run to March 2020.  £5million was made available across the borough with minimum project sizes of £100,000 for Principal Towns and £50,000 for Local Centres.  The finance was to encourage investment from the private sector and other funding sources to help ensure high streets thrive and communities are strong and resilient.

 

Members were reminded of the work undertaken by students from the University of Sheffield and the registration of interest submitted to the Commissioning Board, with a proposal suggesting a holistic programme of change to encourage the town as a tourist destination.

 

It was noted that the Commissioning Board had recently given approval for a feasibility study to draw up and cost proposals.

 

Members noted further consultation planned, including in the Market Barn and further engagement with businesses.  As part of this a stakeholder event was planned to work with the appointed consultants to shape and scope the feasibility study.  It was noted that the feasibility would include consideration of the planning of public areas, and of town centre car parking.

 

RESOLVED that the update be received and the progress made so far be praised.

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