Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval to

1. the scope of the project,
2. the resources needed for the scheme,
3. progress detailed design
4.  undertake further consultation on the detailed proposals
5. If required, pursue the relocation of services from the Customer Services Centre
6. undertake the necessary procedures to implement the project, including Compulsory Purchase Order.

RESOLVED –

1)    That approval be given to the physical scope and the preferred design concept of the Dewsbury Town Park, as set out within the considered report, specifically the inclusion of the site of the Walsh building (Customer Service Centre) and associated car park within the scope of the scheme.

2)    That the allocation of £7.5m capital resources to fund the project be approved.

3)    That approval be given to the progressing of detailed signs.

4)    That approval be given to the principal of relocating the services currently delivered from the Walsh Building (Customer Service Centre) to another location within Dewsbury Town Centre, and that authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Growth and Regeneration) in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member to approve the detailed plans and implementation.

5)    That the intention to carry out further public consultation during 2022 on the detailed plans and proposals for the project be noted.

6)    That approval be given to the principle of acquiring the land for the Town Park and if necessary by using Compulsory Purchase Order Powers.

7)    That approval be given to progressing legal procedures necessary to implement the Town Park, including road closures and traffic regulation orders.