Issue - meetings

To seek authority to purchase The Arcade, Market Place Dewsbury; take action to repair the building and work with third parties to reopen the Arcade

Ward affected: Dewsbury East

Portfolio: Regeneration

Contact:  Peter Thompson, ER Project Manager, Tel: 01484 221000

1)    That approval be given to the acquisition of the Arcade by the Council on the terms as outlined in Part B of the considered report.

2)    That, pursuant to (1) above,  approval be given to the subsequent grant by the Council of a lease of the Arcade to a third party to manage and operate the Arcade, and that the Council enter into any supporting or ancillary agreement to that lease with the third party.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Economy and Infrastructure) in consultation with the Cabinet Member (Regeneration Portfolio).

4)    That approval be given to the funds required to purchase the building and carry out works to the building, as set out in Appendix 6 (exempt) of the considered report.