Issue - meetings

          The Board received an update report on the proposed redevelopment of the Kingsway Quarter, Widnes  and options to progress the project.

Reason(s) for Decision

The development will be significant in terms of its positive effects on communities in and around Widnes Town Centre.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Alternative Options are outlined in sections 3.11 -3.14 of the report.

Implementation Date

1 October 2025.

          RESOLVED: That the Board

1)    note the current position and agree to option 4 as outlined in section 3.14 of the report. Officers are instructed to undertake further work to ascertain the respective merits and constraints associated with progressing this option;

2)    agree that the appointment of a development partner for the site is delegated to the Executive Director, Environment and Regeneration, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Major Projects (Deputy Leader) and Housing and Environmental Sustainability;

3)    authorise the Director for Economy, Enterprise and Property to arrange for all required documentation for the transactions to be completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Legal and Democratic Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Services; and

4)    receive further progress reports which will be provided to the Executive Board, as required.