To set out and agree an approach for developing programmes to support the next set of investment plans for town centres across Kirklees.
This report sets out seeks to agree:
· the next tranche of town centres,
· the requirements needed to access the funding,
· a preferred list of project or programme types that funding can be used towards;
· the amounts of funding to be made available;
· a preferred timeframe for delivery;
· Council resources and Governance to support this initiative and if agreed;
· to authorise officers to commence delivery of the programme and projects.
Background Papers - Huddersfield Blue Print 2019
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Batley East; Batley West; Cleckheaton; Heckmondwike; Holme Valley South;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 06/11/2020
Decision due: 16 Feb 2021 by Cabinet
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration
Lead director: Strategic Director for Growth and Regeneration
Department: Finance and Regeneration
Contact: Simon Taylor, Head of Town Centres Email: simon.taylor@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultees
Town Centre Regeneration / Assets
Members/Officers Involved: Cllr Peter McBride, David Shepherd, Angela Blake, Naz Parkar