DECISION

1.    To note the contents of the report in terms of the anticipated economic and employment impacts of the delivery of the Whitechapel Vision masterplan; and

2.    To note in particular the report’s analysis with regard to the likely impacts of the delivery of the new civic hub which the masterplan proposes.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND RENEWAL (A. DALVI)

(Service Head, Economic Development (A. Scott)

Councillor Shafiqul Haque, Cabinet Member for Jobs and Skills, introduced the report, highlighting the vision’s potential to deliver economic benefits to residents and local businesses as well as providing the Borough with a new Civic Hub.

During discussion Members highlighted a number of potential benefits including new jobs for local people, improving local facilities for shops and market stall holders. However, Members also noted the need to ensure there was a clear strategy for communicating with residents and businesses and the need to protect the character of Whitechapel.

The Mayor thanked Members for their contributions and agreed the recommendations as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the contents of the report in terms of the anticipated economic and employment impacts of the delivery of the Whitechapel Vision masterplan; and

2.    To note in particular the report’s analysis with regard to the likely impacts of the delivery of the new civic hub which the masterplan proposes.