Issue - meetings

Macclesfield Economic Master Plan Update

Meeting: 13/09/2011 - Environment and Prosperity Scrutiny Committee (Item 134)

Macclesfield Economic Master Plan Update

To receive a presentation on the current proposals for the Macclesfield Economic Master Plan

Minutes:

The Committee received a presentation on the Macclesfield Economic Master Plan from the Head of Regeneration.

 

The following points were made:

 

·         There was a master plan which was necessary to ensure a cohesive vision for Macclesfield. Projects were being implemented in relation to the master plan to ensure they contributed to the vision for Macclesfield.

·         Feedback from public consultation about Macclesfield was mainly positive but some suggested the town was tired and in need of improvements to its retail and leisure provision. There was also strong support for arts and culture.

·         The cultural heart of the Town should be maintained around the civic and town hall areas. Any developments should not draw focus away from the heart of the town.

·         Balancing heritage and modern developments would be important to ensure that heritage was maintained but improvements were made to Macclesfield.

 

RESOLVED:

 

(a)  That the Head of Regeneration be thanked and the presentation be noted.

(b)  That the Committee Members be provided with a copy of the presentation.

 

 

Councillor P Hoyland left the meeting