Decision - Brighton Waterfront Project

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Brighton Waterfront Project

Decision Maker: Policy & Resources (Recovery) Sub-Committee

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This report updates members on the progress made with establishing a new vision for the Brighton Waterfront project, seeking improved conference and venue facilities in a central location. It looks at options for the location of the conference centre, and sets out next steps in the project including asking members to allocate resources.

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

(1)         That the progress to-date in investigating potential masterplan options, with a view to the parties preparing their respective business plans and reporting back to the Policy & Resources Committee in January 2022 with a firm recommendation on development strategy and next steps be noted;

 

(2)         That the work being undertaken by officers to develop a specification, optimum capacity and financial business plan for the venue facility to inform future development strategy be noted; and

 

(3)         That the city council’s in principle support for the concept of a mixed-use regeneration of this key part of the city, which reintroduces a permeable, liveable street scene which aligns with planning policy whilst integrating conference and venue facilities with the retail heart of the city; in line with the principles at paragraph 3.4 of the report be confirmed.

Report author: Max Woodford

Publication date: 23/07/2021

Date of decision: 22/07/2021

Decided at meeting: 22/07/2021 - Policy & Resources (Recovery) Sub-Committee

Accompanying Documents:

 


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