(1) That the undertaking of the schemes identified in Section 2.0 of the report be approved and authorised in principle.

(2) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place to make minor amendments to the schemes as necessary in consultation with the Executive Member for Environmental and Regulatory Services.

(3) That authority be delegated to the Corporate Director of Place to deliver the schemes, including engaging external resources, commissioning surveys, investigations and any other works required to deliver highways and public realm improvements; and applying for planning permission if required.

(4) That the Corporate Director of Governance and Community Strategy be authorised to finalise and enter into all legal agreements required to implement the above decisions.

To secure the future viability of Altrincham town centre and to benefit residents, businesses and visitors.

The continued revitalization of Altrincham is essential to not only build upon the previous public realm improvement works that have dramatically improved the town centre, but also to steer the town through recovery following the adverse effects of the pandemic. If the public realm improvement works identified in the report are not delivered then the town’s recovery will be severely hampered.