Decision details

Northampton Market Square Redevelopment

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED: That Cabinet;

A.    Noted the work to date on securing £8,427,625 for the redevelopment of Northampton Market Square and the next steps that are required to take forward this project.

B.    Approved the use of the ring fenced Future High Street Grant Funding of £8,427,625 for the Northampton Market Square public realm improvements as set out in this report and the Stage 2 Design report (appendix 1).

C.    Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place, Economy and Environment in consultation with the Section 151 Officer, the Monitoring Officer and the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Town Centre Regeneration and Growth to:

                 i.                         appoint the Design Team to develop the Market Square proposals following an OJEU compliant procurement process.

                ii.                         appoint the principle contractor that demonstrates best value and quality using an OJEU compliant procurement process.

D.    Delegated authority to the Head of Major Projects and Regeneration to approve the final design ahead of the procurement of a principal contractor. This will be taken through the Northampton Town Deals Board, Northampton Forward, to seek their agreement and incorporate feedback following the public consultation while ensuring that the design principles set out in the current stage of work are adhered to.

E.    Noted that a full planning application using the detailed design proposals will be submitted as part of this work.

F.    Noted the additional revenue pressure that this project will create to West Northamptonshire Council as a result of different maintenance regimes being required and as a result of the monitoring and evaluation obligation upon completion

 

REASONS:

A.    The recommendations proposed align closely with the objectives established in the West Northamptonshire Council Corporate Plan 2021-2025, specifically the Green and Clean, Thriving Villages & Towns and Economic Development priorities. 

B.    The recommendations proposed align with the Northampton Town Centre Masterplan and will see the design and implementation of the catalyst regeneration project for the Town.

C.    The recommended course of action is in line with the objectives, outputs and benefits expected from the Future High Street Fund to renew and reshape town centres and high streets in a way that drives growth, improves experience and ensures future sustainability.

D.    The recommendations above are required to progress the public realm improvement as submitted to the FHSF

 

ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:

None

 

CONFLICT OF INTERESTS DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED: None.

Publication date: 14/07/2021

Date of decision: 13/07/2021

Decided at meeting: 13/07/2021 - Cabinet

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