Agenda item

The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Economic Growth which sought approval for the refocused approach to the regeneration of towns and villages across the county (for copy see file of minutes).

Councillor Marshall commented that, despite the loss of local funding streams and the impact of ten years of austerity, the Council had continued its work with partners to modernise and improve town centres.  With communities throughout the county being faced with different issues, the strategy will ensure a localised response.  The strategy also seeks to supplement current regeneration projects with targeted regeneration activity, informed though consultation with Area Action Partnerships.  He informed Cabinet that work will take place with local residents and partners, over the coming months, with a view to bringing forward a delivery plan in the new year.

The Chair announced that members of the public will have the opportunity to contribute to the strategy, through Area Action Partnership meetings taking place during October and November, where the public will be invited to have their say on the most important activities to help to regenerate towns and villages.

Resolved:

That the recommendations in the report be approved.