That:
1)
The Committee notes progress made with the significant project
towards the comprehensive refurbishment and development of the Mall
as part of the Council’s 5 year Town Centre Development
Plan;
2)
Subject to a detailed business case and an appropriate commercial
agreement, Committee endorsed the principle of the Council
investing in this project, as detailed in the exempt report of the
Interim Director of Planning and Development;
3)
The Committee agree that officers progress the specific business
case for the acquisition of a building detailed in the exempt
report of the Interim Director of Planning and Development as part
of this proposed investment;
4)
The Committee agrees that officers work closely with the respective
stakeholders to develop the specification for a transport facility
as detailed in the exempt report and report back on options for its
delivery; and
5)
The Committee requests that officers
report back with further proposals and the business case to support
capital investment to deliver the major scheme.