That:

a)    The Safer Streets 3 Project grant of £249,253 be accepted from the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner;

b)    The match funding of £6,511 be accepted from the stronger towns fund as per the agreement between the council and the Wyeside River Project;

c)    Expenditure of up to £283,908 be approved for the improvements set out in paragraph 3 of this report;

d)    The Interim Service Director for Economy and Regulatory Services is authorised, in consultation with the Corporate Director - Economy & Environment and the council’s Section 151 officer to take all operational decisions relating to the above recommendations.