Decision details

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decisions:

Councillor Middleton presented the exempt report.  Patrick White from Metrodynamics gave an update on the work carried out to reach this stage and gave an overview of the schemes put forward which he felt were deeply ambitious and credible.  It was confirmed that it was trying to create a good environment for young people’s future.  

 

The Assistant Director reminded members that the plans were embryonic at this stage, and the community had been involved at the start of the process. 

 

Members were also reminded that the projects put forward all linked with other programmes.

 

Under standing order 34 Councillors Ryves addressed Cabinet and encouraged  the redevelopment of key areas. 

 

Under standing order 34 Councillor Morley made reference to a good pragmatic package which he felt some tweaks would be of benefit.

 

Under standing order 34 Councillor de Whalley raised some concerns about match funding, and a potential plan B if the Guildhall proposal was unsuccessful.

 

Councillor Middleton summed up and Councillor Blunt considered it was ambitious but achievable and deliverable.

 

The Leader made an amendment to recommendation 5 so that the delegation was to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio holder.  This was agreed.

 

RESOLVED:   1)         That the Town Investment Plan as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report be endorsed.

 

2)               That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business Development to agree the final submission of the Town Investment Plan by the deadline on 30 October 2020

3)               That the short list of projects seeking Town Deal Funding support as detailed in section 3 of the report be endorsed.

4)               That the prioritisation and funding arrangements for projects submitted under the Future High Streets Fund as part of the Town Investment Plan long list as detailed in section 4 & 9 of the report be agreed.

5)               That delegated authority be granted to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader and Portfolio Holder for Business Development and to agree the Heads of Terms with government and the Town Deal Board based on the priorities set out in the TIP.

6)               That the continuation of the King’s Lynn Town Deal Board as the public – private partnership to support delivery of the shared vision and objectives set out in the TIP be supported.

7)               That the Council underwrites the match funding commitment required for St George’s Guildhall restoration project in order to give it the best chance of meeting the FHSF gateway criteria for funding.

 

Reason for Decision

 

To allow the Council to secure grant funding stream to deliver the investment priorities in the Town Investment Plan for King’s Lynn, contribute to the Recovery Plan in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and the long term economic prosperity of the town.

Publication date: 27/10/2020

Date of decision: 26/10/2020

Decided at meeting: 26/10/2020 - Cabinet

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