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RESOLVED:             1)         That the application being made by Norfolk County Council (appendix 1 to the report) be supported,  and a letter of support be provided.

2)            That in principle support to provide a land value contribution to the scheme be given, subject to a further report to cabinet once details of the scheme and land required is confirmed, if the application by Norfolk County Council is successful.

Reason for Decision

To secure investment to deliver transformation improvements at the Southgates and the Gyratory which are key gateways into King’s Lynn and to support delivery of priorities set out in the King’s Lynn Town Investment Plan

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Cabinet considered a report presented by Vince Muspratt, Director for Growth and Economic Development, which provided an overview of Norfolk County Council’s proposed application under the Transport strand of round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund. The report set out the proposed scheme to be submitted by 6 July 2022 and sought Borough Council support for the application. 

Norfolk County Council’s proposed submission proposed to include the Gyratory and Southgates schemes which had been under development as part of the King’s Lynn Town Investment Plan and Heritage Action Zone programme. Details of the rationale and approach for the application are set out in appendix 1. If the application is successful, the scheme would provide highways, public transport cycling, walking and public realm infrastructure to support the wider redevelopment and regeneration of the 2 key gateways to the town centre.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Kemp spoke in support of the Bid, but urged feasibility studies to be carried out, and encouraged the inclusion of the Ferry into any bid.

Councillor de Whalley supported the bid, and stressed the importance of the active travel component.

Cabinet debated the report, and members expressed their delight at its inclusion in the County Councils plans which included a strong element of walking and cycling. They thanked the Officers and Members at the County Council who had worked on this bid. 

In response to a question Mr Muspratt also confirmed that the plan was for a street level proposal supported by traffic lights, not a flyover. He confirmed there was still a lot of work to be carried out on this project.

Cabinet acknowledged that it was not appropriate to include the Ferry into this bid. 

It was noted that the Regeneration and Development Panel had endorsed the recommendations.

In summing up the Chair drew attention to the high level of funding coming into the Borough from the Government in recent times. He welcomed the bid and thanked all those involved.

RESOLVED: 1)         That the application being made by Norfolk County Council (appendix 1 to the report) be supported,  and a letter of support be provided.

2)            That in principle support to provide a land value contribution to the scheme be given, subject to a further report to cabinet once details of the scheme and land required is confirmed, if the application by Norfolk County Council is successful.

Reason for Decision

To secure investment to deliver transformation improvements at the Southgates and the Gyratory which are key gateways into King’s Lynn and to support delivery of priorities set out in the King’s Lynn Town Investment Plan