Issue - meetings

The Committee referred to the agenda report and noted that the Market Hall and transport projects were progressing on schedule to be completed November 2024 before Christmas trading.

Market hall traders would be relocated in the former post office building following consultation with traders. The planning application for the Market Hall would be submitted that day.

Works to the Alexandra Theatre would enable the building to be self-contained. A project adjustment request would be submitted in relation to the cinema project not being pursued and relocation of funds. A report is to be taken to Full Council on 30 July 2024 recommending demolition of buildings at Bradley Lane is adopted as an alternative project to make use of the unspent grant following Council decision not to pursue the cinema project.

Queen Street enhancements were progressing and on track to be completed November 2024. The national Cycle Network route 2 improvements were also nearly completed.

The Executive Member for Estates, Assets, Parking & Economic Development thanked officers for the on schedule progress with the overall project, and particularly the successful temporary relocation of existing market hall businesses.

RESOLVED

The update be noted.