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Gloucester Railway Station

Meeting: 06/02/2019 - Cabinet (Item 90)

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To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy seeking approval to enter an agreement with First Greater Western Limited (GWR) in the sum of £425,000 to progress the required design work at Gloucester Railway Station.

 

Please note that Appendix 1 is exempt from disclosure to the press and public by virtue of Paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 as amended (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person including the authority holding that information). If Members wish to discuss Appendix B the Cabinet will need to resolve to exclude the press and public before doing so.

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Decision:

RESOLVE that the Council enter in to an agreement with First Greater Western Limited (GWR) to deliver the necessary GRIP 1 - 5 stages of project design including the provision of £425,000 funding to GWR in the form set out in Appendix 1 of the report.

Minutes:

Cabinet considered the report of the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy that sought approval to enter an agreement with First Greater Western Limited (GWR) in the sum of £425,000 to progress the required design work at Gloucester Railway Station.

 

The Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economy underlined the importance of proceeding quickly after the award of GFirst Local Enterprise Partnership funding so that work will commence on site next year.  The Cabinet Member for Environment commented that it represented a good way to push the pace of regeneration in the city.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy observed that linking with the bus station to complete the Transport Hub as quickly as possible was essential, especially given the increasing numbers of visitors for festivals and events.

 

RESOLVE that the Council enter in to an agreement with First Greater Western Limited (GWR) to deliver the necessary GRIP 1 - 5 stages of project design including the provision of £425,000 funding to GWR in the form set out in Appendix 1 of the report.