This report seeks consideration of further information in relation to the development of Bedale Gateway Car Park.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought consideration of further information in relation to the development of Bedale Gateway Car Park.  The Deputy Leader provided an update on further discussions that had taken place.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that accepting the proposal would enable officers to progress with the scheme.

THE DECISION:

That:-

(1)     the Bridge Street Car Park be retained and the Auction Mart Car Park be disposed of;

(2)     the project for the construction of the Bedale Gateway Car Park be approved, subject to commencement of the Bedale By-Pass Scheme, on the land hatched and cross?hatched on the plan attached as Annex ‘B’ to the report;

(3)     a capital contribution of £400,000 be approved for a car park containing 100 spaces and 5 coach bays; and

(4)     it be agreed in principle to the compulsory purchase of the land hatched and cross-hatched on the plan attached as Annex ‘B’ to the report.