Venue: Shield Room, Civic Centre, Leyland PR26 1DH
Contact: Email: clare.gornall@southribble.gov.uk
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Apologies Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from: · Katherine Fletcher MP · Anne Marie Parkinson – Lancashire Enterprise Partnership · Michelle Lawty Jones – Lancashire Enterprise Partnership
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Welcome and Introduction Minutes: Councillor Paul Foster welcomed everyone to the meeting and outlined the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the Leyland Town Deal stage 2 Designs. |
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Minutes of last meeting PDF 325 KB Minutes: The minutes of the last meeting
held on 1 November 2021 were agreed as a true and correct
record. It was reported that there had been two applications for the role of Chair and a selection process would now be arranged. |
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Leyland Town Deal - Stage 2 Designs Presentation from Wilson Mason. Minutes: James Potter and Louise Hunter from Wilson Mason attended the meeting and presented the Leyland Town Deal – Stage 2 Designs. Councillor Foster thanked James and Louise for their presentation. Members of the Board made the following comments on the designs:
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An area of concern was the cost of the proposals
outlined in the presentation and it was felt that cost consultants
should work on the costs of the designs as soon as
possible. The Board will then have to
be selective based on affordability of the project.
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The importance of not cutting back on the costs of
the public realm works and links with the Railway Station was
stressed.
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The operation of the markets and ensuring the space
is used more effectively beyond the three-days it currently
operates was raised as an issue for further
consideration.
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Officers agreed that the costs of the proposals were
ambitious and that the costs were being assessed as part of
refining the plans, with the planned consultation finding out what
is important for the people of Leyland.
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The meeting was reminded about what we have
committed to delivering as part of the Town Deal with the
Government.
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In addition to the importance of assessing and
refining the costs, the income and rents associated with the Base
was an important part of the business plan.
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Research was being undertaken about other similar
types of scheme to inform the project.
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It was felt that the focus of the market and
proposed market square should be emphasised.
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A discussion took place on the amount of retail
space included in the designs and whether this was viable in
current climate. It was felt that
demand for appropriate retail space was there, with pop-up,
boutique and more bespoke smaller retail being in
demand. An example of Gloucester Docks
was highlighted as worth looking at.
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The Churchill Way gateway development was welcomed
subject to it being affordable.
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The specification of housing on Quinn Street would
be mixed to ensure the scheme was viable with discussions taking
place with Homes England. All land
would be surveyed for any contamination due to Leyland’s
industrial heritage.
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Further engagement would take place on a one to one
basis with the existing market traders and the opportunities
available in the future.
Preston’s new market was flagged up at worth looking
at. It was stressed that the current
Leyland Market was a hub for the community and that this should not
be lost. · The United Reformed Church would require vehicular access for wedding and funeral cars etc.
Resolved: 1. That the comments made in the meeting be used to refine and development the stage 2 designs further.
2. That the costs and revenue plans be included as part of the business plan for discussion at the next Board meeting on 8 December 2021. |
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Board feedback on the Stakeholder Engagement Plan & Communications Plan Minutes: Portia Taylor-Black, Business
Engagement Officer, thanked those members of the Board who had
commented on the draft engagement plan.
The engagement plan would now be implemented. It was agreed that the #ProudLeyland hashtag be
used in social media activity. Resolved: That the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Plan be implemented and the #ProudLeyland be used in any social media activity. |
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Next Steps Minutes: The next steps were discussed
and agree that they would be to: ·
Circulate
the consultation questionnaires to the Board on the scheme, base
and market aspects. ·
Include the
questionnaires on the Town Deal website. ·
Consultation
drop-ins would take place the following week as agreed in the
stakeholder engagement and communication plan. ·
All
consultation responses would be reviewed and refined in to stage 2
designs. ·
The
financial model would be developed, followed by the procurement
strategy. · A planning application would be submitted. |
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Date of Next Meeting To be held on 8 December 2021 at 8.00am. Minutes: Wednesday, 8 December 2021 at 8am. |