Decision details

The report will seek approval for:-

-       A framework that will guide the regeneration of Dewsbury Town Centre

-       The associated delivery programme that sets out the timescales for activity that will deliver the overall strategy

-       Delegated approvals to assist in delivery.

That Cabinet:- 

1.    Approved the Dewsbury Town Centre Strategic Development Framework as described in the report;

2.    Approved the Delivery Programme as described in this report;

3.    Authorised officers to progress feasibility and development work that would progress the aims and objectives contained in the Strategic Development Framework and Delivery Programme and that this be funded from the ‘Aspirational Regeneration of Major Town Centres – Feasibility’ part of the Capital Plan and any other relevant sources available; and

4.    Approved the expenditure of £525,000 on a programme of works as described in the report, that would improve the appearance of the town centre and that this be funded from the approved Capital Plan allocation for ‘Strategic Regeneration of Town Centres – Dewsbury.