Issue - meetings
Regeneration
Meeting: 09/09/2019 - Tower Hamlets Transformation and Improvement Board (Item 4)
4 Regeneration Approach PDF 235 KB
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Minutes:
This report provides an overview of the strategic approach being taken to coordinate and deliver regeneration across the borough. It outlined why a coordinated approach to regeneration is paramount along with the contextual challenges faced in delivering on this. The main points of the discussions by the Board on this report may be summarised as follows:
The Committee
· Commented that transformation is not just about buildings/infrastructure, but for the local environment and communities more broadly;
· Indicated that transformation needs to reflect the vision of the Council and to show how the various programme will deliver the requires/desired outcomes;
· Noted that the Local Plan sets out how Tower Hamlets will grow and develop over the next 15 years. It outlines how and where homes, jobs, services and infrastructure will be delivered to meet future needs and the type of places and environments. However, whilst LBTH has the ability to finance local infrastructure projects e.g. the bridge over South Dock, its ability to influence through land ownership is finite as the majority of the land is in private hands;
· Noted LBTH must maintain a proper strategic oversight of the Borough’s growth and regeneration programme and apply a consistent approach to secure its delivery. Therefore, it is essential that there is properly budgeted permanent project management team (funded via Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) and Section 106 agreements) in place to support this process e.g. to maximise the benefits for residents within the available resources;
Accordingly the Transformation and Improvement Board Resolved:
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1. To note approach for regeneration as detailed in the presentation. |