Purpose

To update members and seek approval to
progress with the proposed redevelopment of Bird Hall Lane
Industrial Estate into Cheadle Eco Business Park and redevelopment
at Adswood Depot.

Content

The Cabinet has
considered a report detailing progress with the proposed
redevelopment of Bird Hall Lane Industrial Estate into Cheadle Eco
Business Park and has:-
 
(1) Noted the contents
of the report and progress on the Cheadle Eco Business Park and
Adswood Redevelopment, and that
approval be given to the approach to the development of the
projects and to enter into agreements to achieve this, as
required.
 
(2) Delegated
authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration (Place)
and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services), in
consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Resources and
Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the undertaking of
any required procurement activities to allow the appointment of any
professional services consultants or construction contractors in
relation to both projects.
 
(3) Delegated
authority to the Director of Development and Regeneration (Place)
and the Deputy Chief Executive (Corporate and Support Services), in
consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Resources and
Economy, Regeneration and Housing, to approve the entering of any
contracts required for the appointment of any professional services
consultants or Construction Contractors and bring forth any
necessary planning applications related to the delivery of Cheadle
Eco Business Park and the Adswood Depot
Redevelopment.
 
(4) Delegated
authority for the Assistant Director (Legal & Democratic
Governance), to take such steps and complete such agreements as are
necessary to implement the resolutions recommended in this report
and any decisions properly made under authority delegated by these
resolutions.
 
(5) Given approval for
the release of funds, as detailed in the ‘not for
publication’ Appendix 5 to allow both schemes to progress
from the current position, through planning and construction to
practical completion.
 
(NOTE: The report
contained ‘not for publication’ appendices that had
been circulated to the Cabinet only).