Issue - meetings

Key Decision

Executive Lead Member

Councillor Sarah Madigan – Executive Lead Member for Customer Services and Strategic Planning

Cabinet was requested to consider the proposed changes to the draft Hucknall Town Centre Masterplan, reflecting the representations received from the consultation, and to adopt the Masterplan as a basis for future action in the Town Centre.

As part of the debate, Members considered the context of paragraph 3.8.18 in relation to the provision of internal shop front shutters within the town centre and its potential to narrow choice for local businesses trading on the high street.

Members considered the alternative option of declining to adopt the Masterplan, but this was not recommended as a Masterplan futureproofs the

Town Centre and provides a framework for investment and development in line with the vision and objectives.

RESOLVED that

a)    having considered the representations made to the draft Hucknall Town Centre Masterplan, the document be approved subject to the removal of paragraph 3.8.18 and photos 24 and 25 respectively;

b)    the Hucknall Town Centre Masterplan as a basis for future action in Hucknall Town Centre, as presented, be adopted;

c)    delegated authority be granted to the Director of Place and Communities to make any minor changes to the Masterplan prior to its publication.

Reason:

Approval of the Masterplan provides a long-term framework to enable the Town Centre to respond positively to economic/social changes and for future investment and development which maximises the opportunities for Hucknall and capitalises on its existing assets.