Decision details

*RESOLVED –

1.    That the recommendations of the Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield public engagement report, as set out in Appendix B of the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    That the draft Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield Master Plan and the approach for further public engagement and consultation be approved.

3.    That the Service Director for Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Town Centres and Visitor Economy, be granted delegated authority make amendments and corrections to the draft Master Plan and associated supporting material to make it ready for public consultation.

4.    That the Service Director for Economic Growth, in consultation with the Leader and the Cabinet Members for Economic Growth and Town Centres and Visitor Economy, be granted delegated authority to consider the feedback from the public consultation exercise, incorporate any further changes and approve the final version of the Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield Master Plan.

5.    That the Service Director for Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Economic Growth and Town Centres and Visitor Economy and the Service Director for Finance, be granted delegated authority to confirm the award of tenders for the procurement of the enabling works and construction of the Revitalising the Heart of Chesterfield town centre transformation project.

REASONS FOR DECISIONS

1.    To deliver outputs at pace through the ‘Levelling Up Fund’ which, when combined with the match funding already secured, will support the physical changes required to revitalise Chesterfield town centre.

2.    To contribute to the delivery of the council’s economic recovery plan (Covid-19 pandemic) and growth strategy 2019-23.

3.    To respond to the findings of the RHOC public engagement and consultation activities and maximise outcomes from the Vision Master Plan.

4.    To transform the experience of those visiting the town centre, and help sustain the economic future of Chesterfield’s high street.