Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 16, 2025

Purpose: To seek Cabinet agreement of investment priorities within the Regeneration Pipeline and approval of key actions required for specific projects.  

Content: RESOLVED to:   1)      Approve the Regeneration Pipeline and list of prioritised projects as set out in Appendix 2 of the report except for the Avenue site – Phase 3 (including commercial development and new Southern access on the A61);   2)      Approve the allocation of 2025-26 EMCCA funding and other specific approvals for projects set out in Figure 1 and Appendix 3 to the report, except the Avenue site – Phase 3 (including commercial development and new Southern access on the A61);   3)      Delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place, in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Regeneration, to:   a)      Make any suitable application for funding in support of the development process for those projects set out in Appendix 2 of the report;   b)      Accept grant in relation to projects and programmes included on the Regeneration Pipeline where offered;   c)      Add projects to the capital and commercial (procurement) programme as appropriate;   d)      Authorise any engagement and consultation necessary in relation to projects and programmes on the Regeneration Pipeline; and   e)      Add the Avenue site to the Regeneration Pipeline, subject to the satisfactory conclusion of further discussions.