Issue - meetings

To provide Cabinet with a monthly update regarding the ongoing construction work at 24 High Street, Wisbech.

AGREED to note the report, recognising that progress on the build continues with completion of construction works due imminently.

Members received an update on the ongoing construction work at 24 High Street, Wisbech presented by Councillor Seaton.

Members made comments, asked questions and received responses as follows:

·         Councillor Tierney expressed the view that a fair portion of his life has been taken up by this development and it is good news to see it finally come to a close. He hopes that the public recognise that it has finally be achieved and whilst it has taken a long time there have been good reasons for this.

·         Councillor Hoy expressed the opinion that the Rose Fair road closure might have to wait as the County Council do have some reservations regarding this. Councillor Seaton expressed the view that it would only be a very short wait after the amount of years it has taken to get the building developed.

Proposed by Councillor Seaton, seconded by Councillor Tierney and AGREED to note the report, recognising that progress on the build continues with completion of construction works due imminently.