Decision details

The Future of Bracknell Market and Winchester House following the Public Consultation

Decision Maker: Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider the future of Bracknell Market and Winchester House in the light of the public consultation.  

Decision:

1          That Option 2, outlined in the associated report be endorsed,  and that Bracknell Market be relocated to an outdoor location and that Winchester House be redeveloped.

 

2          That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to vary the management agreement with Grenchurch to facilitate an outdoor market.

 

3          That the Council secures vacant possession of the market on a date to be determined by the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive member for Regeneration and Economic Development.

Reasons for the decision:

To progress the Council’s key priority of a Town Centre Fit for the 21st Century

 

To bring forward the comprehensive regeneration of Bracknell Town Centre as soon as possible in the current economic climate.

Alternative options considered:

The options for the future of the Market and Winchester House were the basis for public consultation and are contained in the body of this report.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £400,000;

Financial Impact: Contained within the report

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

Making Representations: In writing to the Assistant Chief Executive

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Written/electronic public constulation by QA Research

Consultees

Market Users
Public
Staff
Businesses
Members
Developers

Contact: Veryan Lyons, Regeneration Officer Email: veryan.lyons@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351614.

Report author: Veryan Lyons

Publication date: 10/02/2014

Date of decision: 10/02/2014

Decided at meeting: 10/02/2014 - Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee

Effective from: 19/02/2014

Accompanying Documents: