Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies of absence.

None.

RESOLVED: The minutes from the previous meeting were agreed as a correct record.

Please indicate if there are any interests which should be declared.  A declaration of an interest should indicate the nature of the interest (if not already declared on the Register of Interests) and the agenda item to which it relates.  If a disclosable pecuniary interest is declared, the Member should withdraw from the room whilst the matter is discussed.

These declarations apply to all Members present, whether the Member is part of the meeting, attending to speak as a local Member on any item or simply observing the meeting from the public seating area.

Councillor Moriarty declared he was the Norfolk County Councillor for North Runcton and Chair of the Stakeholder Group in relation to the West Winch Growth Area.

To consider any business which, by reason of special circumstances, the Chairman proposed to accept as urgent under Section 100(b)(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972

There was no urgent business.

Members wishing to speak pursuant to Standing Order 34 should inform the Chairman of their intention to do so and on what items they wish to be heard before the meeting commences.  Any Member attending the meeting under Standing Order 34 will only be permitted to speak on those items which have been previously notified to the Chairman

Councillor T Parish and Councillor A Ryves (on Teams) were present under Standing Order 34.

There was none.

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The Programme Management Office Manager presented the report.

The Chair invited comments and questions from Board.

Councillor Long referred to an action from the previous meeting in which he had requested the road from the South Lynn Fire Station to the new development on Nar Ouse Way be used to reduce traffic movement and congestion on Hardwick Road and Southgate’s Roundabout.

The Chief Executive agreed she would take this action forward and contact Norfolk County Council Highways.

The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place presented the report alongside item 9, the Project Highlight Reports – Q1 2025/26.

Ø  P-21.02 EZ NORA Infrastructure

Ø  P-21.05 Florence Fields (Parkway)

Ø  P-21.08 Southend Road

Ø  P-21.09 West Winch Growth Area

Ø  P-21.10b STARS

Ø  P-23.08 Lynnsport 1

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The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place presented the report.

The Chair invited questions and comments from Members of the Board.

EZ NORA Infrastructure

In response to a question from Councillor Morley the Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place explained this had been rated red as the project was expected to be completed by now and there were still outstanding matters to be resolved. 

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented there were legal and technical matters still outstanding which needed to be resolved but the infrastructure was in place.

Florence Fields (Parkway)

Councillor Heneghan sought clarification on the breakdown of the tenure and how many were for sale at market value and affordable housing along with the current market.

The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place explained the tenure was currently 15% affordable housing and 20% private rented. He commented the tenure mix was under consideration and could be changed temporarily or permanently. He explained the housing companies were beneficial as this avoided empty properties; he highlighted the financial impact with the housing market currently being slow.

Councillor Heneghan questioned if the properties were being marketed beyond King’s Lynn.

The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place confirmed marketing of the properties was carried out through the usual channels with interest from North Cambridgeshire.

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented the housing market was currently slow and the housing companies were an opportunity to accommodate residents on the housing register.

Councillor Long referred to page 27, point 7.1 and sought clarification if these were the perceived target percentages. He commented he perceived that there was fluidity between properties becoming available and privately rented if not sold as interim income. He added there was a need for a mechanism to easily move stock from the Council to the housing companies.

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented this was the position the housing companies allowed the council to address, without compromising future capital receipts.

The Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing and Place provided assurance on the time scales and commented the Council had been working closely with West Norfolk Property Limited on short term leasing. He declared an interest in that he was a director of West Norfolk Property.

Councillor Morley commented he was not convinced fluidity existed in relation to the marketing of these properties.

Councillor Ring referred to the other town centre development which he commented may attract more sales than Florence Fields and the importance of fluidity between the sites and the housing market.

Under Standing Order 34, Councillor Parish highlighted the tenure mix was previously altered to benefit residents of King’s Lynn. He commented further as the Chair of Regeneration and Development Panel he had asked this matter to go to the panel and noted it was to be scrutinised by the Corporate Performance Panel

The Chair Councillor Beales commented the tenure mix was dependent on market conditions and council agreement. He highlighted the consideration of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 24.

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The Assistant Director for Finance and Deputy Section 151 Officer presented the report.

The Chair invited questions and comments from Members of the Board.

Councillor Morley commented on the Towns Fund and  questioned what was received from £6 million and was concerned on the amount spent.

The Chair, Councillor Beales commented it was question for the Neighbourhood Board and referred to a wider point that the type of project covered by the Towns Fund are difficult, which is why it’s being addressed via this funding; he referenced that there are multiple agencies involved which makes things difficult and frustrating.  The Chair referred to the Tennyson Road Railway Crossing which was an aspect of one of the projects which has been unable to be delivered, as one example. Councillor Beales referred to the report and highlighted it was difficult to ascertain which figures were cash flow and budget and asked for this be made clearer.  The Assistant Director for Finance undertook to get the requested changes made.

Councillor Ring commented the reporting of the financials had improved.

The Board noted the Officer Major Projects Board Minutes.

Councillor Moriarty questioned if other attendees from Norfolk County Council or other organisations attended the Officer Major Projects Board meetings.

The Programme Management Office Manager explained the Officer Board included senior officers to provide assurance to the authority including members that the projects were being actively monitored and reviewed. She explained the difficulties with including officers from other authorities. 

RESOLVED: That under Section 100(A)(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

Members of the Board made further comments and asked questions to which officers responded.

10^th November 2025 at 9:30am in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.

The next meeting was scheduled for the 10th November 2025 at 9:30am in the Council Chamber, Town Hall.