Decision details

Outlining the requested next steps for the Council to undertake in facilitating the development of Dewsbury Riverside.

1)    That the approach as outlined within the report be endorsed in order to bring Council owned land within the Central Gateway of the Dewsbury Riverside site forward as the first phases of development.

2)    That approval be given for the Council to acquire 11.5 hectares of land currently owned by Leeds Diocese, subject to the parameters as set out at the (exempt) appendix to the report.

3)    That approval be given for the Council to acquire land interests within the Dewsbury Riverside within the cap, subject to the parameters as set out at the (exempt) appendix to the report.

4)    That approval be given to capital expenditure of up to £1,050,000 in the 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 financial years in order to (i) facilitate the relocation of the Council owned Ravenshall allotments (ii) procure the preparation of a detailed and costed delivery plan for the development of Council owned land within the Dewsbury Riverside site and (iii) prepare detailed designs and invite tenders for the construction of the Forge Lane junction, spine road and associated drainage.