Purpose

To provide an update on activity across the
strands of the Market Town programme.

Decision

The Cabinet has noted progress on all the
projects within the Market Towns Programme and specifically the
following:
 
(a) 
The appointment of a contractor to deliver the St Neots Town Centre
Improvements (Market Square and adjacent highways/junctions) and
commencements of works in October 2023.
(b) 
Progression of the Priory Centre improvement project including the
appointment of a multi-disciplinary team to develop proposals and
support delivery.
(c) 
Commencement of delivery of the Huntingdon & St Ives works,
including roll out of the Shop Front Improvement Grant scheme.
(d) 
Delivery of the Digital Information Screens project in Huntingdon,
St Neots, St Ives and Ramsey.