Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the second round submission to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) in respect of a Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) in Bromsgrove Town Centre Conservation Area. Members were reminded that in April 2010 the Council was provisionally awarded £1.2m from the HLF for this purpose.

It was noted that the second round submission provided much clearer detail on the Conservation Area, the issues to be faced and the management of those issues. In addition, detail was required on how the funding would be used in order to add lasting improvements and historic value to the area.   

Members’ attention was drawn to both the bid document itself and the Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan which had both been the subject of a period of public consultation. Responses received had been taken into consideration when compiling the final content of the bid document.

The Cabinet acknowledged the extensive work undertaken by officers in drawing up what was felt to be an impressive bid.

RESOLVED:

(a)       that subject to any final recommendation from the HLF monitor (to be approved by the Executive Director Planning and Regeneration, Regulatory and Housing Services), the Bromsgrove Town Centre THI second round bid be approved for submission to HLF for consideration; and

(b)       that the Bromsgrove Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan be adopted as a material consideration for planning purposes.