Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the City Surveyor.

The City Surveyor presented the report, which provided an update on the progress of plans to bring forward the comprehensive development of the CityPoint site, comprising the former Bus and Coach Station and adjoining areas of Paris Street and Sidwell Street.

Members noted the progress made in discussions with interested parties and recognised the importance of sustaining the momentum in bringing forward the Council’s ambitions for this area of the city whilst recognising the changed economic circumstances and the impact on the property market.

RESOLVED that:-

(1)  the current progress for bringing forward the CityPoint site, as set out in the report, be noted;

(2)  the provisionally agreed Memorandum of Agreement with the principal land owners to facilitate the next steps towards the comprehensive redevelopment be progressed; and

(3)  the City Surveyor be authorised to explore, in conjunction with partners, potential routes for an early appointment of development partner(s) to deliver the scheme and objectives in a timely manner.