Decision details

To set out the business case for the Bicester Market Square enhancement proposals and to seek authorisation to proceed to detailed design and full development

Resolved

(1)           That the business need for transformational public realm improvements at Bicester Market Square be confirmed.

(2)           That the expenditure (up to a level of £180k) required for consultants to undertake detailed design through to planning permission and consultation with stakeholders be approved and it be noted this will include associated studies on;

-     the relocation of parking and wider impacts of parking within Bicester

-     traffic movement and flows through Market Square and around the Town Centre, including access for existing businesses/users

-     a full design of the Market Square public realm improvement project with full business case for the capital expenditure and future revenue impact from changes to car parking income and any future costs

(3)           That it be noted the governance of the project to monitor and review development of the full business case which will return to Executive for approval prior to delivery of the project.