The Committee will receive an update report from Kathy McArdle (Service Director Place).
Minutes:
Kathy McArdle (Service Director Regeneration and Culture) gave an update on the progress made with the Glassworks Development and the wider Town Centre.
Particular reference was made to:
· construction and leasing
· the highways scheme/bridge construction contract
· Glassworks Centre Management arrangements
· Business turnover and footfall both within the Glassworks and the wider town centre
· The way in which visitors to the Centre were catered for
· Security arrangements
In the ensuing discussion reference was also made to the following:
· The impact of the Glassworks on the Town Centre
· The impact of a changing retail market and the benefits of having a mix of uses – retail, leisure, culture
· Business continuity arrangements
· The plans for the Glassworks and the Town Centre in the run up to Christmas
RESOLVED that the report be noted, and Katy McArdle (Service Director Regeneration and Culture) be thanked for attending the meeting and for answering Members questions.