Decision

Summary of
Decision
 
The Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic
Development has approved the development of design and delivery of
priority projects as part of the Paddington Bayswater High Streets
Programme, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of
Regeneration, Economy and Planning to change the allocation of
budget between the projects outlined in the report subject to
remaining with the overall approval envelope.
 
Reasons for
Decision
 
Due the significant spend (above £1.5M)
there is a requirement for Cabinet Member approval.
 
A Cabinet Member decision is required to
enable the development of these projects and allow for further
delivery. These projects were highlighted upon both the baseline
analysis and public engagement that the Place Shaping conducted in
Summer 2023.
 
In a briefing held on 18 December 2023 the
Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development agreed to
proceed with the development of priority projects for the
Paddington-Bayswater High Streets Programme, including: Shopfront
Improvements Scheme, Public Realm Improvements on Praed Street & London Street and Westbourne
Grove & Fiveways and the further scoping of future
opportunities in the area considering the insights from both the
baseline studies conducted by the Council and the feedback received
through public engagement.