1.  That the final design, as illustrated in Appendix 1 of the report of the Assistant Director of Regeneration and Cultural Services, be agreed.

2.  That phase 1a and 1b, as illustrated in Appendix 3 of the report of the Assistant Director of Regeneration and Cultural Services, be implemented in 2011/12.

3.  That the changes to the Lower High Street, as set out in Appendix 4 of the report of the Assistant Director of Regeneration and Cultural Services, be implemented.

4.  That delegated authority be given to the Assistant Director of Regeneration and Cultural Services, in consultation with Cabinet Member for Regeneration, to agree design changes during the construction period to keep the project within budget if unforeseen circumstances arise.

5.  That a further report is brought to Cabinet to consider the implementation of Phase 2 when capital resources become available.

6.  That the resources for the High Street project be released in accordance with the details set out under the heading Capital Programme to 2014/15 below and the funding for schemes during 2013/14 and 2014/15, as detailed in table 2 below, be dependent upon receipt of future resources and consideration in accordance with the principles set out in the medium term financial strategy.

7.  That Ringway be appointed to undertake stage 2 of its contract,  limited to Phase 1a and Phase 1b, following its successful completion of the Stage 1 Professional Services contract.

8.  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to enter into a contract (on terms to be agreed by the Director of Regeneration and Communities) with Ringway to undertake the construction phase of the Stage 2 contract limited to Phase 1a and 1b.

9.  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to enter into a contract (on terms to be agreed by the Director of Regeneration and Communities) with Letts Wheeler Architects to undertake the Project Management function of the contractor and Focus to act as Quantity Surveyor on behalf of the Council.

10.  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to enter into a Section 278 agreement with Kent County Council to undertake works to the public highway.

11.  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Legal Services to enter into an appropriate legal agreement (on terms to be agreed by the Director of Regeneration and Communities) with Kent County Council to secure their £600,000 contribution to the scheme and their funding of the CDM Coordinator.