Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet: -

(a)           Approves the BCP Seafront Strategy 2024 subject to the agreed amendment being incorporated; and

(b)           Delegates authority to the Chief Operations Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities, to identify specific events zones within the Seafront Strategy character areas (see 4.3)

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holder: Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Connected Communities

Finance

Reasons

Supports the Corporate Plan priorities for:

•         Our green spaces flourish and support the wellbeing of both people and nature

•         Climate change is tackled through sustainable policies and practice

•         Our communities have pride in our streets, neighbourhoods and public spaces

•         People and places are connected by sustainable and modern infrastructure

•         Working together, everyone feels safe and secure

•         Our inclusive, vibrant and sustainable economy supports our communities to thrive

•         Revitalised high streets and regenerated key sites create new opportunities

•         Employment is available for everyone and helps create value in our communities

•         Local communities shape the services that matter to them

•         High quality of life for all, where people can be active, healthy and independent

In addition, the Strategy:

•         Provides a clear vision to guide attracting external investment in infrastructure, public spaces, health and well-being, the environment, and places to eat, drink and stay within the context of the Council’s limited scope for direct investment  

•         Provides a projects prioritisation framework to support investment to grow and diversify the offer and protect and increase revenue streams

•         Provides a guide to attract commercial leisure investment

•         Provides a strategic context for seafront development to support future planning applications