| Item | Description | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| PART 1 - PUBLIC | ||
| MATTERS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE CABINET | ||
| PE 12/006 |
Town Lock Capital Project |
Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure which informed of the proposed programme, financial profile and partnership arrangements for the progression and implementation of the Town Lock Capital Project. The Director of Planning, Transport and Leisure was pleased to report that the Environment Agency had now been able to commit £230,000 to the scheme and this contribution allowed the Town Lock project to proceed to implementation during the next financial year. It was noted that this contribution was time bound and was conditional upon a collaborative agreement being in place in which the Borough Council would undertake to build the scheme within a given time. An outline design scheme plan was set out at Annex 1 to the report. The outline programme for implementation was set out at paragraph 1.5 of the report. Members welcomed the progression of the project as it promoted and supported the sustainable regeneration and economic development of Tonbridge town centre and achieved a cleaner, smarter and better maintained street scene and open space environment. The comments about design and river safety were noted by officers. RECOMMENDED: That (1) the proposals to progress and implement the Town Lock Capital Project be endorsed; and (2) the scheme be transferred from Capital Plan List B to List A. *Referred to Cabinet |