Decision details

Resolved: To approve the designs and costings, set out in the Decision Report, for key elements of the Acomb Front Street Phase 2 and instruct officers to commence construction work and undertake implementation of the scheme.

Reason: In July 2024, Executive delegated authority for this decision to the Executive Member for Economy and Culture, recognising the tight timescales involved in UKSPF funding and to enable the scheme design and costings to be finalised in time for a planned start on site by the end of September 2024. The designs presented in this report have been informed by extensive public engagement and have been developed and prioritised in line with the feedback received.

Resolved: To delegate authority to approve the remaining elements of the Phase 2 scheme to the Interim Director for City Development; noting that work is still ongoing to finalise some elements (including public artwork and future approach to markets).

Reason: Due to tight funding timescales, some elements of Phase 2 still require further officer work in order to finalise design and/or costings. Delegated authority to the Interim Director for City Development will allow these elements to be finalised and implemented without the need for a further written report.

Resolved: To approve the making of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) for the proposed new disabled parking area at York Road layby and 20mph speed restriction in main shopping area of Front Street noting that no representations were received during the TRO consultation period.

Reason: Authority for this decision was delegated by Executive in July 2024 to the Executive Member for Economy and Culture (in consultation with Executive Member for Transport). No representations were received during the statutory TRO consultation period; therefore, it is recommended to proceed with making of the order. Consultation has been undertaken with the Executive Member for Transport prior to this decision being formally made.