Issue - meetings

To update the Executive on progress with the full Business Case for the redevelopment of the Coopers Hill site to provide a creative, performing and digital arts centre for young people in Bracknell Forest.

RESOLVED that

1          Subject to the outcome of a financial viability study to approve in principle the redevelopment of the Coopers Hill site in partnership with TVHA to provide youth and housing facilities as outlined in the report be agreed.

2.         To test the financial viability study looking at, the creation of a creative, digital and performing arts centre through the redevelopment of the Coopers Hill site, by securing the support of leading national organisations with a track record in delivering effective programmes for young people be agreed.

3          Subject to the successful outcome of 2.2; to negotiate and enter into a development agreement with TVHA be agreed.

4          To report back on the outcome of the feasibility study and the potential terms of a development agreement for the site by December 2015 be agreed.