Issue - meetings

To receive the Dewsbury Town Deal Project Update report.

Contact: Michelle Illingworth, Project Officer, Town Centres Regeneration.

RESOLVED- That the Dewsbury Town Deal Project Update be noted.

The Board received a report updating the current position of Dewsbury projects outlined in the Town Investment Plan, which included:

·         The Arcade

·         Civic Spaces and Memorial Gardens

·         Construction Skills Village

·         Sustainable Transport Modes

·         Dewsbury Market and Urban Realm

David Wildman, Acting Head of Town Centres advised that following a strategy day with Board Members there was a suggestion to improve the content of progress/programme and funding risks in the report to provide further details on project risks.

The Chair of the Board commented on the judicial review of Chidswell site and asked if support was needed to be given to Kirklees College to identify a different site for the skills hub.  Helen Rose, Kirklees College explained that Kirklees College were exploring options.

The Board noted that the complexities on the Arcade project included structural challenges with the build project.

RESOLVED- That the Dewsbury Town Deal Project Update be noted.