Issue - meetings

To receive an update regarding ongoing work related to 24 High Street and 11-12 High Street, Wisbech.

Members considered the Wisbech High Street update report presented by Councillor Seaton.

Councillor Seaton advised that in respect of 11-12 High Street, there is a change to the published report in that the architect’s design has changed from 12 one-bedroom flats to 16 one-bedroom flats. 

Councillor Tierney said that some people may be concerned at the idea of a building with 16 flats over the top in the middle of town. He like to stress the importance of putting a decent management system in place to ensure the area remains a nice place to live and there are no problems once the properties have tenants move in. Councillor Hoy responded that local policies can be put in place to control who moves into the Council’s premises. Councillor Seaton confirmed that the Council is in control of who will occupy the flats when completed and good management will be high on its list of priorities.

Proposed by Councillor Seaton, seconded by Councillor Hoy and AGREED to note the current position in relation to the building of 24 High Street, Wisbech and note the actions regarding the development of a viable option for 11-12 High Street, Wisbech.