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To approve development proposals for Railway Quay
Decision Maker: Leader of Lewes District Council
Decision published: 10/08/2020
Effective from: 14/08/2020
Decision:
1. To note the opportunity afforded by accelerated projects funding via the Towns Fund, and note the support of the Town Deal Board for the Railway Quay Hub proposals.
2. To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration & Planning to prepare and submit a planning application for the Railway Quay Hub in line with the proposals set out in this report.
3. To delegate authority to the Director of Regeneration & Planning, in consultation with the Leader of the Council to:
a. Appoint the operator through a process settled by the Director;
b. Agree the final scheme;
c. Authorise entry into an Agreement for Lease (AFL) with the appointed operator;
d. Authorise the grant of a lease to the appointed operator;
e. Authorise the contract for the supply and installation of shipping containers and any related services;
f. Authorise any other ancillary legal documents required in connection with the matters referred to at 3(a) to (e) above;
g. Formally request the £500k funding from Government;
h. Cash flow the development of the project ahead of receipt of capital funding from Government.
Wards affected: Newhaven South;
Lead officer: Peter Sharp