To allow members to review the proposed designs following feasibility and consultation.

1.         That phase one of the project be endorsed, acknowledging that this is being delivered using the A5 Legacy detrunking funding provided to the Council by Highways England for the High Street improvements.

2.         That the objectives and the proposed designs for phase 2 be noted and to bid for further external funding in order to fully deliver the scheme, be supported.

The Executive considered a report from the  Executive Member for Regeneration that sought agreement to the initial phase of the redevelopment of Dunstable High Street, following the de-trunking of the A5 through the town.  The report also set out the proposals for phase two of the improvement works.

The Executive Member for Regeneration undertook to review the timing of reports on this issue to the Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Reason for decision:  To enable the re-development of the High Street, Dunstable as this was a critical element to the overall regeneration of the town centre and would help to unlock both improvements to the local economy and contribute to a more accessible and appealing place to visit.

RESOLVED

1.         that phase one of the project be endorsed, acknowledging that this is being delivered using the A5 Legacy detrunking funding provided to the Council by Highways England for the High Street improvements; and

2.         that the objectives and the proposed designs for phase 2 be noted and to bid for further external funding in order to fully deliver the scheme, be approved.

The decision was unanimous.