2016 was the original, envisaged time period for the opening of the redeveloped area, but this may now be early 2017. Lynsey Keir also added that in addition to the redevelopment of the Cathedral Square area, the footway along College Street will also be enhanced. Lynsey Keir advised that is a shortfall of £300,000 in funding but discussions were already under way to address the funding gap. Parking enforcement, particularly during the redevelopment phase, will be managed by Worcester City Council. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved 2015/16 £0.5m funding subject to formal review of the Business Case by the Independent Technical Advisor New Road flooding scheme Matt Maginnis was unavailable to present an update on this scheme but would address any questions that are raised and submitted. Councillors Adrian Hardman and Geraghty enquired about timing and completion dates because of concerns there are no specific details available They also stated that Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC) need to provide clear plans on their redevelopment of the cricket ground to ensure all timescales are achievable and there are no adverse impact upon the works being undertaken by Worcestershire County Council (WCC). Andy Baker informed the meeting that works would be completed in 2016 but will provide a copy of the programme of works while WCCC will be liaised with in order to obtain details of their redevelopment schedule. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved 2015/16 £0.5m funding subject to formal review of the Business Case by the Independent Technical Advisor Worcester Six Graham Russell presented an independent assessment of this strategically important scheme for Worcestershire, recognised as a top priority for the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) in their Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), submitted in March 2014. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved the total LGF allocation of £5.0m, £3m of which is to be brought forward from £2016/17. Worcestershire Parkway
2016 was the original, envisaged time period for the opening of the redeveloped area, but this may now be early 2017. Lynsey Keir also added that in addition to the redevelopment of the Cathedral Square area, the footway along College Street will also be enhanced. Lynsey Keir advised that is a shortfall of £300,000 in funding but discussions were already under way to address the funding gap. Parking enforcement, particularly during the redevelopment phase, will be managed by Worcester City Council. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved 2015/16 £0.5m funding subject to formal review of the Business Case by the Independent Technical Advisor New Road flooding scheme Matt Maginnis was unavailable to present an update on this scheme but would address any questions that are raised and submitted. Councillors Adrian Hardman and Geraghty enquired about timing and completion dates because of concerns there are no specific details available They also stated that Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC) need to provide clear plans on their redevelopment of the cricket ground to ensure all timescales are achievable and there are no adverse impact upon the works being undertaken by Worcestershire County Council (WCC). Andy Baker informed the meeting that works would be completed in 2016 but will provide a copy of the programme of works while WCCC will be liaised with in order to obtain details of their redevelopment schedule. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved 2015/16 £0.5m funding subject to formal review of the Business Case by the Independent Technical Advisor Worcester Six Graham Russell presented an independent assessment of this strategically important scheme for Worcestershire, recognised as a top priority for the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) in their Strategic Economic Plan (SEP), submitted in March 2014. Decision: The update was noted by the LTB and approved the total LGF allocation of £5.0m, £3m of which is to be brought forward from £2016/17. Worcestershire Parkway