This report provides background to work undertaken to date examining the east west connectivity in the town centre between the High Street and the development to take place on the former HMP Northallerton site.  Authority is sought to prepare more detailed proposals for key links.

In accepting the recommendation, improvement schemes for Zetland Street, New Row and Central Arcade will be delivered in more detail.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided background to work undertaken to date examining the east west connectivity in the town centre between the High Street and the development to take place on the former HMP Northallerton site.  Authority was also sought to prepare more detailed proposals for key links.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that ensuring strong linkages between the redeveloped prison site and the High Street to maximise their economic potential supported the Council’s Vibrant Market Town element of its Economic Development priority.

THE DECISION:

That approval be given for the improvement schemes for Zetland Street, New Row and Central Arcade to be worked up in more detail and that a further report be submitted to a future meeting of Cabinet.