Decision details

Cabinet considered a proposed public realm enhancement scheme for Congleton Town Centre.

The scheme aimed to maximise the opportunities to grow Congleton’s economy by stimulating the physical and economic regeneration of the town centre’s retail core. The proposed £1m investment to deliver the concept was shown in Appendix A to the report and required junction enhancements and improved local environment. A Public Consultation exercise would be undertaken to assess the support for the scheme.

RESOLVED

That

1.    the design concept illustrated in Appendix A to the report be endorsed;

2.    approval be given to undertake public consultation on the design concept in consultations with the Portfolio Holders for Highways and Regeneration and Assets;

3.    the Head of Strategic Infrastructure be given delegated authority, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Highways and Regeneration and Assets, to develop the scheme through to construction, including any future revisions to the design, subject to sufficient support for the scheme following Public Consultation;

4.    approval be given to procure the works through the Council’s Highway Services Contract, subject to their securing best value through market testing;

5.    the programme for the scheme be noted; and

6.    the Head of Strategic Highways be delegated authority in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Highways and Regeneration and Assets, regarding the details of a post opening scheme monitoring and benefits realisation report.