Purpose

To report on progress since cabinet's
endorsement of the masterplan in October 2015.
To request partial drawdown of the indicative CIL allocation to
progress detailed design of the masterplanned scheme.

Content

Resolved:

 

That Cabinet notes:

 

1)   
The progress that has been made in
delivering the Chippenham River Avon Project since Cabinet’s
endorsement of the Masterplan on 8 October 2024 and noting the
Council’s intent at that stage to contribute funding of up to
£1 million via CIL to the Project.

 

That Cabinet resolves:

 

2)   
To increase the CIL allocation on the
Infrastructure List to £1.8 million to ensure that essential
flood risk alleviation works will go ahead subject to Defra funding
being made available to deliver the project.

 

3)   
To delegate authority to the Director
of Planning, Economy, and Regeneration to approve expenditure on
the project as it is required to be drawn up to £1.8m,
between now and 2030, and to agree contractual terms and enter into
a contract with the Environment Agency, in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Finance and the Cabinet Member for Strategic
Planning, Development Management and Housing.

 
 
Reason for Decision:
 
To
note the progress that is being made on delivering this important
scheme to alleviate flood risk and significantly enhance Chippenham
town centre, and to ensure that funding is made available to
progress essential work into delivery.