Issue - meetings

Consideration was given to a report on the redevelopment of the Bromsgrove Market Hall site and adjacent areas together with the transfer of the market itself to an outdoor venue.  Following discussion it was

RECOMMENDED:

(a)       that the Market Hall site be redeveloped as an initial element of the town centre regeneration;

(b)       that the Market Hall site be developed as a prime retail site focusing on a style of design and quality of retailer capable of setting the tone for future regeneration of the town centre;

(c)        that redevelopment option model 3 be pursued as it is considered to be the most appropriate to the Council’s capacity and needs;

(d)       that the consultants previously engaged to prepare the Market Hall brief in 2004 be requested to support the Council in refreshing the brief and to undertake the work involved in bringing the site to market;

(e)       that the sum of £90,000 be released from Capital receipts in 2008-2009 to bring the site to market;

(f)         that authority be delegated to the relevant officers to undertake the appropriate procurement exercise to identify a developer to carry out the work associated with the redevelopment of the Market Hall site;

(g)       that the market hall business be transferred to an outdoor venue and that £17,000 be included in the revenue budget for 2008-2009 as part of the review of the Medium Term Financial Plan;

(h)        that authority be delegated to the relevant officers to enter into negotiations with the County Council to enable the market stalls to be relocated to an outdoor site in the High Street.