Decision details

To provide an update on the Town Deal funding programme and authority for the required submission of the final 4 of the 7 scheme “Summary Documents” to the Department of Levelling Up, Homes and Communities (DLUHC – formerly MHCLG) under the terms of the delegation agreed by the Executive at its meeting on 16^th November 2020 (EX48/2020)

a)  To approve the submission of the final 4 Summary Business Cases for The Edge, Blackpool Central Courts Relocation,  Multiversity and Revoe/Southern Quarter Community Sports Village  (Appendices A, B, C and D) together with the Public Sector Equalities Duty Programme (Appendix E) signed by Chair of the Town Deal Board and s151 Officer.

b) To authorise the Chief Executive and Head of Legal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Blackpool and the Fylde College to commit to the bring forward the delivery of the Multiversity and the development of a further business case to secure the funding for the construction of the Multiversity.