Minutes:
Kathy McArdle, Service Director Regeneration and Culture, provided an update. Committee Members were made aware that Nandos opened on 9th March, and River Island was due to follow on 19th March. An update on potential opening dates for other secured tenants was also provided, alongside details of a number of interested operators for available units.
Questions were raised in relation to incentives being offered for operators to locate, and it was noted that these were in line with industry norms.
With regards to questions about the finances associated with the scheme, it was noted that no significant increases were envisaged, and that an asset management plan would be developed to address planned and reactive maintenance.
Members heard of the town centre events plan to animate the wider town centre, and the close working with relevant officers in relation to the Alhambra Centre on areas such as cross promotion.
RESOLVED that the update be noted.