Issue - meetings

To receive a presentation updating members on progress in developing the Macclesfield Economic Masterplan, including identification of key recommendations and an update on the progress regarding the current Development Agreement with Wilson Bowden.

The Committee received a presentation on the Macclesfield Economic Master Plan which informed the Committee that Cheshire East Council had commissioned a consultancy team, led to develop an Economic Masterplan for Macclesfield, with the core focus on Macclesfield Town Centre, and direct reference to the Wilson Bowden Development Agreement that is in place and the South Macclesfield Development Area (SMDA). The presentation also outlined:

• The process to date
• Feedback on the consultation, option 4 (retail, leisure, housing, new football stadium and new link road) being the preferred option for the SMDA.
• Action plans
• Key messages and actions
• Preferred options and testing
• Accessibility
• Planning evidence
• Market perspective
• Next steps and time frame
• Marketing and visioning messages
• Recommended next steps
• Short term goals
• conclusions

Members discussed the plans for the football stadium within the SMDA, and the desire for a theatre, although it was unknown where this would be located.

With regard to town centre management, Members commented that the there was a large amount of litter around Macclesfield Town Hall and requested that this issue be rectified.

It was agreed that an update would be brought back to the Committee in due course.

RESOLVED

1. That the presentation be received.
2. That an update be brought back to the Committee in due course.

Councillors Hollins and Parsons left the meeting during consideration of the above item.