Issue - meetings

This report provides details of the next phase of public realm works in Littlehampton.

The Cabinet

            RESOLVED 

            That the contents of the report be noted.

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Dr Walsh, introduced this item stating that the report provided Members with an update regarding the planned improvements to the public realm in Littlehampton’s Town Centre.

It asked Cabinet to note the various funding sources and the successful grant applications that had been accumulated to fund the first three phases of the scheme.

The Group Head for Economy was then invited to present the key highlights of the report.  She explained the funding package that had been put together to improve the public realm in Littlehampton which the Cabinet was being asked to note.

Before inviting debate on the report, Councillor Dr Walsh outlined that this was a good example of positive partnership working with Littlehampton Town Council and having consulted widely with traders; the public; the Civic Society; and other interested parties.  Now that funding was secured the nest phase of the project could be moved forward.  He extended his thanks to the Group Head of Economy and her team for their work and for talking to various groups to explain these key proposals.

Comments received were varied.  The Group Head of Economy responded confirmed that the proposals would be shared with Councillors as these moved forward and that engagement with traders and stakeholders using their knowledge would take place.

The Cabinet

            RESOLVED

            That the report be noted.