Part 1
(Open to the Public)
ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND PLANNING
TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING
ON 4 JULY 2005
TITLE :
Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company/Chapel Street
Regeneration Strategy : City Council Capital and Revenue Budgets
2005/2006
RECOMMENDATIONS :
It is recommended that the capital and
revenue budgets to support the
implementation of the identified regeneration
projects in Central Salford and Chapel Street
in 2005/2006 be noted. Specific approvals for
individual capital projects will be required
from appropriate Lead Members and the
Strategic Director of Customer and Support
Services.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :
The City Council has approved a capital and
a revenue budget to support the
implementation of regeneration projects in
Central Salford and Chapel Street in
2005/2006. The report outlines the
recommended initiatives that will be
supported by these budgets.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS :
(Available for public inspection)
(i)
(ii)
City Council Capital Programme 2005/2006
Housing and Planning Revenue Budget 2005/2006
ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Low
THE SOURCE OF FUNDING:
City Council Capital Programme and Housing
and Planning Revenue Budget 2005/2006.
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COMMENTS OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER AND SUPPORT
SERVICES (or his representative)
1.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: Pauline Lewis
2.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
Provided by: Nigel Dickens
PROPERTY (if applicable):
N/A
HUMAN RESOURCES (if applicable):
N/A
CONTACT OFFICER :
P.R. Baker Tel: 778 0983
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): Irwell Riverside, Ordsall
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: Chapel Street Regeneration Strategy
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TITLE :
Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company/Chapel Street
Regeneration Strategy : City Council Capital and Revenue
Budgets 2005/2006
1.0
PURPOSE OF REPORT
1.1
The City Council has approved a capital and revenue budget to support the
Central Salford Urban Regeneration Company’s (URC) Business Plan and the
implementation of regeneration projects in Chapel Street in 2005/2006.
1.2
This report outlines the recommended initiatives that will be supported by
these budgets. These schemes have been identified through consultation
with partner agencies and reflect ongoing priorities for economic
development, business support, community safety, environmental and
pedestrian route improvements and arts and cultural development.
1.3
It should be noted that formal City Council approval to the individual capital
projects will be required from appropriate Lead Members and Strategic
Directors.
2.0
CAPITAL BUDGET 2005/2006
2.1
A Chapel Street/Central Salford URC Capital Budget of £500,000 has been
approved as part of the City Council’s Capital Programme for this financial
year.
2.2
The recommended list of projects is:-
(i)
Central Salford URC
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Feasibility work for the Central Salford Vision and
Regeneration Framework, including:
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(ii)
Chapel Street Improvement Phases 1 and 2
Greengate Development Framework
Diversion of the A6
Albion Square Enhancement
Chapel Street : Economic Development Programme
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£180,000
Management of former Crescent Police Station
building
Business Improvement Grants
Salford Innovation Park
Creative Industries Development Service
Chapel Street Business Group
Programme management contribution
£150,000
£15,000
£40,000
£20,000
£22,000
£33,000
£20,000
(iii)
Chapel Street : Development of Cultural Quarter
£70,000
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£25,000
£40,000
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(iv)
£5,000
Chapel Street : Public Realm Improvements
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(v)
Cultural Development Grants
St. Philips and Sacred Trinity Churches : External
Lighting Schemes and Disabled Discrimination Act
Works
Salford Museum and Art Gallery : Venue
improvements and external lighting scheme
(contribution)
Refurbishment works to Bexley Square
Health and Safety Works to Fire Station Square
£50,000
£Not yet known
£29,000
Chapel Street Walking Plan
£50,000
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£31,000
CCTV Cameras Phase 2
Signage on ‘Trinity Link’ (University Campus to City
Centre
£Not yet known
3.0
CHAPEL STREET REVENUE BUDGET 2005/2006
3.1
A Housing and Planning Directorate Revenue Grants Budget of £45,000 has
been approved for Chapel Street in 2005/2006.
3.2
The spending areas and projects recommended to support are:
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Chapel Street Business Group ......................................................... £5,000
Small Community Grants for Local Groups ....................................... £3,000
Environmental Clean Up Events ....................................................... £5,000
Revenue Support to Arts and Cultural Activities ............................... £5,000
Revenue Support to Creative Industries ........................................... £5,000
Revenue Support to Community Safety Initiatives .......................... £10,000
Marketing and Promotion (e.g. web site and newsletters) ................ £5,000
Feasibility and Consultants Studies .................................................. £5,000
General Item (to cover unforeseen projects) ..................................... £2,000
4.0
MONITORING
4.1
It will be essential to monitor these budgets closely throughout the financial
year to ensure spend is achieved. A monitoring report will be taken to each
Chapel Street Project Team meeting to review commitments, spend, new bids
and potential transfer of funding to other schemes. There will also be reports
to the Capital Programme Monitoring Group.
Malcolm Sykes
Strategic Director of Housing and Planning
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