Decision Maker: Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To consider the future of Bracknell Market and Winchester House in the light of the public consultation.
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.
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.
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.
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
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