Issue - meetings

            The Board received a presentation from the Operational Director – Economy, Enterprise and Property, on the Runcorn Town Deal award. Members were advised on the proposed projects contained within the Runcorn Town Investment Plan and the next steps in delivering the Plan, The presentation included the timeline for the next stages required to develop business cases for each of the following individual projects as well as emerging work on programme management and communications:

·         Runcorn Station Quarter;

·         Residential development;

·         High street connectivity;

·         Digital and creative;

·         Brindley development;

·         Unlock the locks; and

·         Health and education hub.

            Arising from the discussion, Members enquired about the deadline for each project to be delivered. The Board were advised that, subject to development cases being signed off with the Government, it was expected that each project would be completed by 2025, although it was anticipated some could be delivered before that.

            In addition, a Member commented on the impact of the pandemic on Local Centres and the support could give to assist these areas.

            RESOLVED: That the Board notes the presentation and proposed next steps.