This report provides an update on the current position and seeks authority to promote the final plans with key stakeholders for implementation.

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve that the Council promotes the improvement schemes with North Yorkshire County Council, land owners and other key stakeholders and that the Council will work with key stakeholders to secure funding for implementation of the schemes.

The subject of the decision:

This report provided an update on improving connections between Northallerton High Street and the Prison site and sought authority to promote the final plans with key stakeholders for implementation.

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 theme of its Economic Development priority

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Council promotes the improvement schemes with North Yorkshire County Council, land owners and other key stakeholders; and

(2)     the Council works with key stakeholders to secure funding for implementation of the schemes.

Declaration of Interest

Councillor P R Wilkinson declared a personal non-pecuniary interest as he is appointed by the Authority as a Director of the Prison Site Development Board and he left the room prior to discussion and voting on the above item.