Decision details


Governance arrangements for Castle Quay 1 & 2

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Economy, Regeneration and Property (formerly Estates and the Economy)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To agree the governance arrangements to proactively oversee and manage Castle Quay 1 and 2 projects in Banbury town centre.  This will ensure that there is adequate oversight and engagement as well as proper decision-making processes in place to reflect the key strategic importance of the projects in terms of financial investment and importance to the prosperity and vibrancy of Banbury town centre.

 

Decision:

Resolved

 

(1)       That the governance arrangements outlined in the report be approved

 

(2)       That the new arrangements be implemented from 22 May 2018 with appointments to the policy advisory group delegated to Assistant Director Law and Governance in consultation with Group Leaders, as set out in Annexe B.

 

Reasons for the decision:

The Council adopts the recommended structure as it will provide suitable oversight and governance for the relative size and importance of the project

Alternative options considered:

The alternative option would be to deliver the project without suitable engagement and advice from Members and all decisions be taken directly to the relevant decision making bodies of CEDR, Executive or Council (whichever is relevant for the particular decision required).  This could delay the project or risk the project not delivering all of the outcomes expected through a lack of engagement during the process.

 

Corporate Priorities : Here to Serve;

Wards Affected: Banbury Cross and Neithrop;

Contact: Adele Taylor, Executive Director: Finance (Interim) & Section 151 Officer Email: adele.taylor@cherwell-dc.gov.uk Tel: 0300 003 0103.

Publication date: 17/05/2018

Date of decision: 17/05/2018

Effective from: 23/05/2018

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