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

The Executive Member for Housing and Regeneration submitted a report which advised that a bid to the government’s Future High Streets Fund had been successful in securing over £17m for a range of schemes to regenerate and transform Stretford Town centre for the benefit of local residents, businesses and visitors. The report identified those schemes and provided an update on progress. In discussion the Executive noted a number of comments including in relation to the current guard rails along Edge Lane, the potential for a taxi rank on Kingsway, and proposals for, and communication of, measures to reduce the carbon impact in the locality. These issues would be addressed as the project progressed; and it was noted that dialogue with stakeholders would continue.

            RESOLVED -

(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 Regeneration and Housing.

(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.

(5)       That an update be provided to the Executive following the public consultation identified in Section 5.1 of the report and every six months thereafter.