Decision details
Rotherwas Futures
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To seek approval to enter into a funding agreement with Advantage West Midlands (AWM) in order to progress the Rotherwas Futures Project.
Decision:
THAT Cabinet agrees that the Council enters into a co-operation agreement with Advantage West Midlands (AWM) in order to deliver the Rotherwas Futures Project.
Reasons for the decision:
At the Cabinet meeting held on 7th September 2006, Members were briefed on the recommendations arising from the Rotherwas Futures Report. Cabinet agreed that officers should commence negotiation on a joint venture/cooperation agreement with AWM in order to deliver the Rotherwas Futures Project. This report sets out the details of the proposed agreement.
Alternative options considered:
Do Nothing
Under this Option, the current access arrangements and Estate constraints remain unchanged with the resultant underdevelopment of this key industrial site.
Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Details of any declarations of interest: N/A
Other reasons / organisations consulted
The study and its recommendations are the result of consultation with local businesses, the officer steering group and the Corporate Management Board
Contact: Geoff Hughes, Director of economy, communities and corporate Brockington, 35 Hafod Rd, Hereford, HR1 1SH. 01432 260695 Email: ghughes@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260695.
Publication date: 30/09/2006
Date of decision: 28/09/2006
Accompanying Documents:
- Rotherwas Futures Study 2006