Purpose

The Arun
Growth Programme (2018) identified public realm improvements along
the section of the Esplanade, between Lennox Street and Clarence
Road, for a highway and landscape improvement scheme.  The Director of Place Services confirmed
progression to the detailed design stage of the project in April
2022 (SSED04
21-22).  This project will tie in
with wider Growth Programme priorities along the seafront such as
the Arun District Council-led renovation of the Alexandra Theatre,
the Regis Centre and the adjacent Place St Maur completed
improvements. Seafront plans also include upgrades to the Bognor
Regis Arcade and private investment for a new seafront Premier Inn
hotel.

Decision

The Cabinet
Member for Support Services and Economic Development has:

(1)   
Approved detailed design and commencement of the procurement
process under Lot 6 of the Highways Construction Framework;

(2)   
Allocated £1.369 million capital funds for the delivery of
Bognor Regis Esplanade Public Realm Improvements subject to a
successful tender process;
(3)   
Delegated to the Assistant Director (Highways, Transport and
Planning) the making of the award of the construction contract,
subject to all necessary Traffic Regulation Order processes having
been completed and for which a further decision report will be
published in due course.