Decision Maker: Executive Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: August 27, 2025

Purpose: The report seeks approval to procure a developer partner for the Ashton Regeneration Partnership.

Content: RESOLVED That Executive Cabinet APPROVE: (i)               The Ashton Town Centre Vision & Spatial Framework (Appendix 1) to support procurement of a developer partner for the Ashton Regeneration Partnership; (ii)             That work continues in relation to the consideration of ‘early win’ opportunities which could allow some development(s) to be conducted separately to the Ashton Regeneration Partnership; and (iii)           The Director of Strategic Growth to manage the programme of works associated with the delivery of ‘early win’ opportunities, potential strategic site acquisition and the procurement of a developer partner for the Ashton Regeneration Partnership (including the extent of the opportunity following soft market testing) as set out in Section 3; subject to legal advice. Reporting will be provided to Executive Cabinet, or other suitable forums, on a periodic basis subject to the requirements of the Council Constitution and in particular financial standing orders.