Decision details

The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Corporate Service which incorporated the report of the Town Centres Working Group which had been appointed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Regeneration and Environmental Services) to undertake a review in to development of town centres in the Borough.

Councillor McKinley, the Lead Member of the Working Group outlined the key findings and recommendations set out in the report. He also thanked the witnesses and the Scrutiny Support Officer, Ruth Harrison for their support and professionalism throughout the scrutiny process.

Decision Made:

That the recommendations of the Town Centres Working Group be referred to the Cabinet Member – Regeneration and Tourism for consideration; and the views of the Cabinet Member on the recommendations be submitted to the meeting of the Cabinet to be held on 16 April 2015.

Reasons for Decision:

To enable the recommendations of the Working Group to be considered in more detail by the Cabinet Member, prior to the Cabinet making its formal response to the recommendations set out in the report.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None.