Decision details

Members considered the Update on Progress with Wisbech Levelling Up Fund Regeneration Project report presented by Councillor Seaton.

Councillor Hoy praised the good work that has been done to date and is looking forward to picking the projects. She is also impressed with how officers have put together the place shaping work with the work done so far by other consultants as that and the levelling up work seem so massively different.

Cabinet AGREED to note the contents of this report and the positive progress being made towards the development of a LUF Round 2 bid, namely:

·           The Wisbech Master Plan is now at a draft stage with the Plan due to be completed and project selection for the LUF bid expected to take place in the coming weeks

·           Experienced LUF bid supporting consultant appointed

·           Phase 1 of the MP funded thinkingplace work for the wider district completed

·           Anglian Water and partners are funding Stage 2 of the thinkingplace district place shaping work