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