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RESOLVED:- To note the information.

19 – Future High Streets Fund Update

Michael Barry provided an update on the Future High Streets Fund.

He advised that the draft submission was due to be submitted in

March and that a Project Board had been established comprising of

representation from BBC/CCC/Cumbria LEP etc….?????????????
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The initial public consultation exercise had been helpful in that over

700 responses had been received.

Michael presented the emerging vision and objectives to the Board,

which included four key projects:-

1) Barrow Market – To become the anchor between Dalton Road

and Portland Walk;
2) Barrow Town Hall – To include Tourist Information, café,

galleries, used for weddings etc;

3) Barrow Civic and Leisure Space – To include garden space, play

space and a stage/event space at the rear of the Town Hall; and
4) Accessibility/Connectivity – To include enhancement of

pedestrian circuits and improved bus connectivity as well as

improving access to Wi-Fi.

He advised that the draft business case would continue to be

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developed in readiness for submission by 15​ March.
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Councillor M A Thomson thanked Michael Barry for his work and the

leadership he had provided during his secondment period to the

Borough Council, as he was due to return to the County Council. This

had been echoed by Sam Plum and the Chair.

Alison Hatcher commented that it was important to ensure alignment Steve Cole

of the objectives with the Town Investment Plan.

The Chair advised that details of the Major Programmes Board would

be included on the next Agenda.

RESOLVED:- To note the information.

20 – Town Investment Plan Programme

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