Issue - decisions

The Cabinet has considered a report detailing progress with the proposed redevelopment of Bird Hall Lane Industrial Estate into Cheadle Eco Business Park and has:-

(1) Noted the contents of the report and progress on the Cheadle Eco Business Park and Adswood Redevelopment, and that approval be given to the approach to the development of the projects and to enter into agreements to achieve this, as required.

(2) Delegated authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration (Place) and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Resources and Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the undertaking of any required procurement activities to allow the appointment of any professional services consultants or construction contractors in relation to both projects.

(3) Delegated authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration (Place) and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services), in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Resources and Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the entering of any contracts required for the appointment of any professional services consultants or Construction Contractors and bring forth any necessary planning applications related to the delivery of Cheadle Eco Business Park and the Adswood Depot Redevelopment.

(4) Delegated authority for the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic Governance), to take such steps and complete such agreements as are necessary to implement the resolutions recommended in this report and any decisions properly made under authority delegated by these resolutions.

(5) Given approval for the release of funds, as detailed in the ‘not for publication’ Appendix 5 to allow both schemes to progress from the current position, through planning and construction to practical completion.

(NOTE: The report contained ‘not for publication’ appendices that had been circulated to the Cabinet only).