Issue - items at meetings - Update on Seafront Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel Recommendations

Report of the Acting Executive Director Environment, Development & Housing (copy attached).

64.1    Nick Hibberd, Head of City Regeneration, BHCC; and Ian Shurrock, Head of Sport & Leisure, introduced the report and explained that the report was to provide an update on the progress made towards the recommendations that were approved by Policy & Resources Committee on 22 January 2015.

64.2    The Head of City Regeneration stated to the Committee that investment had been made and strategic plans had been discussed at the Greater Brighton Economic Board and the Infrastructure Panel. It was added that there had been progress, including: the majority of the arches had been successfully rebuilt, opened and rented out; the i360 was being completed; Dalton Baiston site proposals and the Brighton Waterfront project was being looked into.

64.3    In response to the Youth Council representative, the Head of City Regeneration explained that the profit made from the i360 would be reinvested into the seafront and would be used to improve the landscaping around the West Pier and i360 location.

64.4    In response to Councillor Wares, the Head of City Regeneration clarified that the Madeira Terraces structure does not produce any profit; however, they are looking for a project that will enable profit. 

64.5    The Head of City Regeneration explained that they consult with the traders, have regular meetings and inform them of any changes or developments with the work as soon as possible.

64.6    RESOLVED – That the Committee agreed to have an update report in 12 months.

64.7    RESOLVED – That the Committee agreed to note the report.