Decision details

To confirm the variation to the Forward Funding Agreement between the Council and Muse Developments Limited for the development of a site within Central Business District as a four star hotel and the provision of interconnecting Infrastructure between Blackpool North Station, the new Tram Stop, the new Hotel.

To authorise the Head of Legal Services to  vary  the Forward Funding Contract for Hotel, Underpass and Associated Works with Muse Developments Limited in accordance with EX17/2020

To authorise the Head of Legal Services to issue a Building Licence to Muse Development for the Demolition of the existing ‘Wilko’ Building and the Construction of the Hotel, Underpass and Associated Works.

To allow the Licence to be divided into two sections due to the Covid-19 situation:

1.      The demolition of the old Wilko Building, the remediation of the site & the construction the Enabling Works.

2.      The construction of the Hotel, Underpass and Associated Works.