Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of Development and Regeneration.

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Development and Regeneration, as contained on pages 197 to 224 of the Book of Reports, which provided an update on progress of the Moor Street Gateway Project, incorporating the Ormskirk Bus Station site (the Project) and to determine matters to allow future progress.

The Leader and Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration, Councillor Moran, advised that Extraordinary Cabinet had approved the recommendations set out at paragraphs 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 of the report.

RESOLVED:   A.   That the decision of Cabinet be noted.

B.   That Scheme A, with the highest score achieved in the competitive tender process, be acknowledged as an appropriate redevelopment scheme for the site (subject to planning permission).

C.   That delegated authority be given to the Director of Development & Regeneration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration & Estates, to:

1)    Negotiate terms and enter into an agreement with Lancashire County Council in respect of its financial contribution to the Project.

2)    Negotiate terms and enter into all necessary agreements with the preferred developer and appropriate parties.

3)    Take all necessary steps to implement and complete the Project including, where necessary entering into legal agreements.

4)    Secure appropriate tenants for the ground floor space that will belong to the Council.

D.   That the Director of Development & Regeneration be authorised to pursue and accept any external grant funding that would benefit the Project.

(Relevant Portfolio Holder: Councillor I Moran)

The Leader introduced the report of the Director of Development and Regeneration which provided an update on progress of the Moor Street Gateway Project incorporating the Ormskirk Bus Station site.

In reaching the decision below, Cabinet considered the details as set out in the report before it and accepted the reasons contained therein.

RESOLVED    A.   That Scheme A, with the highest score achieved in the competitive tender process, be acknowledged as an appropriate redevelopment scheme for the site (subject to planning permission).

B.   That delegated authority be given to the Director of Development & Regeneration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration & Estates, to:

1)    Negotiate terms and enter into an agreement with Lancashire County Council in respect of its financial contribution to the Project.

2)    Negotiate terms and enter into all necessary agreements with the preferred developer and appropriate parties.

3)    Take all necessary steps to implement and complete the Project including, where necessary entering into legal agreements.

4)    Secure appropriate tenants for the ground floor space that will belong to the Council.

C.   That the Director of Development & Regeneration be authorised to pursue and accept any external grant funding that would benefit the Project.

D.   That call-in is not appropriate for this item as this matter is one where urgent action is required as any delays could significantly impair securing the contract with the preferred developer and the funding arrangements and appropriate agreements with other parties.