Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 2, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED –   1)    That the final draft Masterplan, as appended to the considered report, be noted. 2)    That the Masterplan be approved. 3)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration to finalise the Masterplan document and formally adopt the plan. 4)    That the Masterplan be published on the Council’s website to form the basis for informing investment decisions in the masterplan area. 5)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration to continue to develop the masterplan, its principles and the propositions along with approval to spend up to £140,000 to progress design development on Peel Street as the initial priority project. 6)    That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Place in consultation with the Service Director for Finance, Service Director for Legal Governance and Commissioning, and the Portfolio Holder for Finance & Regeneration, to agree all necessary legal agreements with any potential external funders and for the Service Director Legal, Governance and Commissioning to enter into, on behalf of the Council, any external funding agreements and/or legal formalities related to the Masterplan.