Agenda item

This paper presents the report on the Castle Gateway project that was considered by the Executive at their meeting in January 2017.  The report presents the committee with the opportunity to explore the economic development and transport implications of the recommendations that are set out in the report, all of which were approved by the Executive.

Members considered a paper which presented the report on the Castle Gateway project that had been considered by the Executive at their meeting in January 2017. Members were invited to consider the economic development and transport implications of the recommendations that had been set out in the report, all of which had been approved by the Executive. Members were also asked to identify any area of ongoing scrutiny.

Officers gave a brief background to the report and in response to Member questions stated:

·        The Foss Basin had been identified as an area that could be put to greater use. The Environment Agency were advising on use of this area more widely.

·        In terms of traffic on Tower Street, this issue would be dependant on the location of replacement car parks.

·        Governance arrangements for the development were yet to be finalised.

·        It was important that there be urban accommodation alongside commercial properties within the area to create the right balance in the heart of the City.

Resolved:  That the report be noted.

Reason:     To enable the committee to consider the Executive approval for the vision and delivery of the Castle Gateway regeneration project.