PLANNING LEAD MEMBER BRIEFING
TUESDAY, 17th JANUARY 2012
Meeting commenced at
Meeting ended at
PRESENT
13.30pm
14:30pm
Cllr Antrobus in the chair
Cllr McIntyre
Paul Walker Chris Findley David Evans David Greenfield Tim Hewitt Steven LeeJoanne HardmanStuart WhittleLinda Sharples -
Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration
Assistant Director Planning and Transport
Head of Physical Regeneration
Principal Planner
Development Manager
Director of Engineering
Principal Group Accountant
Group Engineer
Democratic Services
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APOLOGIES
There were no apologies submitted
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest given
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RECORD OF BRIEFING HELD ON 20TH DECEMBER, 2011
The minutes of the briefing held on 20TH December were agreed as a correct
record.
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ITEMS FOR LEAD MEMBER DECISION - PART ONE (OPEN TO THE PUBLIC)
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SALFORD WEST BUILDING FRONT IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES 2011/12
The City Council has identified building front improvements as a priority project for
the Salford West Programme. The 2011/12 schemes are proposed to target
Liverpool Road Corridor, the A666 Bolton Road, Pendlebury and Walkden town
centre. It is anticipated that this will increase business confidence, encourage
future investment and improve the vitality of the area.
RESOLVED THAT the Lead Member for Planning approves the following:
i) Officers will ensure that a press release is completed once the works have been
completed.
ii) Approves the budget of £470,000 and implementation of building front
improvement schemes for Liverpool Road Corridor, the A666 Bolton Road,
Pendlebury and Walkden town centre.
ii) Approves the making of grants, not exceeding £11,200 per building front, for
the purpose of improving the fronts of properties in the target area as defined in
the report.
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iii) Authorises the Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration to approve
individual grant applications for schemes designed by Urban Vision.
iv) Approves the appointment of Urban Vision as architects and contract
managers at a fee of 15% of the contract value for completed schemes and
v) Approves a fee of up to 5% of the contract value, payable at the City Council's
discretion for abortive works.
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FOOTWAY PROTECTION WORKS TO NETWORK RAIL BRIDGES
The report was presented to seek authority to accept the Target Price from Urban
Vision to carry out Footway Protection Works to Network Rail Bridget, including
authority for the expenditure of Urban Vision fees.
Cllr Antrobus was informed that schemes are prioritised on traffic use.
RESOLVED THAT
i) A copy of the report is to be sent to the Walkden Neighbourhood Manager
ii) That future capital reports outline options, including the schemes put forward
and why they are prioritised.
iii) The award of the Footway Protections Works to Network Rail Bridges contract
to Urban Vision Partnership Ltd in the sum of £116,159.91, including Urban
Vision's design and supervision fees. The above sum consists of £95,106.93.
target cost from Urban Vision (Highway Services) and £21,052.98 for Urban
Vision for design and supervision fees.
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INTRODUCTION OF A NEW PAY AND DISPLAY CAR PARK - ECCLES
An area of land in Eccles owned by the City Council has been identified as being
suitable for provision of a pay and display car park. Officers are aware that
parking in the area is over subscribed.
RESOLVED THAT an off-street traffic regulation order and pay and display car
park controls be introduced to an area of land in Corporation Road, Eccles.
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ITEMS FOR LEAD MEMBER DECISION - PART TWO (CLOSED TO THE
PUBLIC)
There were no Part Two items for decision.
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MINUTES FROM OUTSIDE BODIES
Minutes from the following outside bodies were presented to the Lead Member
Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Joint Steering Committee
Minutes from the Heritage Working Group
Cycle Forum Action Sheet
It was noted that Cllr Mcintyre who is the representative on the Heritage Group, is
attending a conference in March.
RESOLVED THAT
i) Officers are to contact Cllr Brocklehurst, the Cycling Champion to inform him of
future meetings.
ii) A report on cycling is to go to a future HWB meeting, as there may be
opportunities to access funding in respect of cycling initiatives.
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BRIEFING ITEMS
The Lead Member was updated on the budget.
RESOLVED THAT
i) Information on coring is to be brought to a future Lead Member briefing.
ii) A letter is to be sent to the LGA regarding planning fees.
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ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business
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