Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
The Executive is asked to endorse the process
set out below by;
a) Setting up a Guildford Economic Regeneration Programme
Masterplan Board to be chaired by Councillor John Rigg.
b) The appointment of a specialist advisor to brief and scope the
appointment of an external professional team to contribute to the
delivery of a pro-active strategy for the comprehensive
regeneration of Guildford town centre.
c) Endorse the Guildford Economic Regeneration Strategy and draft
structure organisational plan.
RESOLVED:
1. To set up a Guildford Economic Regeneration Programme Masterplan Board to be chaired by the Lead Councillor for Regeneration.
2. To adopt the draft Guildford Economic Regeneration Strategy and draft structure organisational plan as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to the report submitted to the Executive.
3. To appoint an external specialist advisor and professional team with the responsibility to deliver a strategy specifically for the regeneration of Guildford town centre.
Reasons
1. This programme has major benefits for Guildford’s community and businesses by delivering a pro-active strategy to address the economic and physical constraints facing the town, including the retail downturn and the impact of the COVID19 situation.
2. To support resolution CO29 of the Council made 23 July 2019.
Alternative options considered and rejected by the Executive
To not endorse the programme and cease work thereby delaying the delivery of a strategy for the Economic Regeneration of Guildford town centre.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any dispensation granted
None.
Report author: Michael Lee-Dickson
Publication date: 22/07/2020
Date of decision: 21/07/2020
Decided at meeting: 21/07/2020 - Executive
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