To consider a report of the Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration.

1)    That the undertaking of re-procurement of an external operator and lessee for Altrincham Market in line with the recommendations within the report be approved.

2)    That the appointment of professional advisors to provide commercial support to the project be approved.

3)    That development of a vision for Altrincham Market and delegation of authority to the Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration to approve the vision be approved in principle.

4)    That the delegation of authority to the Corporate Director, Place to negotiate, finalise and agree the terms of all agreements and contracts be approved.

5)    That the delegation of authority to the Director of Legal and Governance to enter into any contracts, agreements or deeds required to implement the above be approved.

6)    It be noted that a further report will be brought to Executive to confirm the outcome of the procurement exercise and to seek approval to award the new contract(s).

The Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration introduced the Part II report which covered why action was being taken at this time and the details of the process that the Council would follow. The Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration also explained to the Committee the reasons why the report was being considered in Part II of the meeting.

After the introduction, Councillor Coggins asked that ward Councillors be kept updated on progress. Councillor Coggins also asked about the Council’s process and the timelines for completion and the Executive Member for Economy and Regeneration provided a detailed response.

Following the discussion, the Leader moved the recommendations and they were approved.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted and recommendations approved.