Agenda, decisions and draft minutes
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ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR PDF 3 MB To elect the Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for 2007/08.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED that Councillor Helal Abbas be elected Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the 2007/08 municipal year.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that Councillor Helal Abbas be elected Vice-Chair of the Strategic Development Committee for the 2007/08 municipal year.
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APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE To receive any apologies for absence.
Decision: Apologies were received from Councillors Louise Alexander and Sirajul Islam. Councillors Stephanie Eaton and Ohid Ahmed deputised respectively.
Minutes: Apologies were received from Councillors Louise Alexander and Sirajul Islam. Councillors Stephanie Eaton and Ohid Ahmed deputised respectively.
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST To note any declarations of interest made by Members, including those restricting Members from voting on the questions detailed in Section 106 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.
Decision: Councillor Helal Abbas declared a personal interest in item 8.1 as he had been invited to an exhibition by the applicant. However, he had not formed any opinion on the application prior to the meeting.
Councillor Josh Peck declared a personal interest in item 8.2 as he had received an e-mail from a member of the public.
Councillor Simon Rouse declared a personal interest in item 8.2 and 8.3 as he had received correspondence from objectors. He also declared an interest in item 8.5 as the Ward Member for Millwall.
The Chair declared a personal interest in Item 8.2 which related to the Olympics Applications as a member of the Olympic Delivery Authority Planning Committee. Therefore, the item was moved to the end of the agenda and the Chair left the room during consideration of the item. Councillor Helal Abbas took the Chair in his absence.
Minutes: Councillor Helal Abbas declared a personal interest in item 8.1 as he had been invited to an exhibition by the applicant. However, he had not formed any opinion on the application prior to the meeting.
Councillor Josh Peck declared a personal interest in item 8.2 as he had received an e-mail from a member of the public.
Councillor Simon Rouse declared a personal interest in item 8.2 and 8.3 as he had received correspondence from objectors. He also declared an interest in item 8.5 as the Ward Member for Millwall.
The Chair declared a personal interest in Item 8.2 which related to the Olympics Applications as a member of the Olympic Delivery Authority Planning Committee and therefore left the room during consideration of the item. Councillor Helal Abbas took the Chair in his absence.
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UNRESTRICTED MINUTES PDF 64 KB To confirm as a correct record of the proceedings the unrestricted minutes of the ordinary meeting of the Strategic Development Committee held on 10th May 2007.
Decision: The minutes of the meeting held on 10th May 2007 were confirmed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.
Minutes: The minutes of the meeting held on 10th May 2007 were confirmed and signed as a correct record by the Chair.
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RECOMMENDATIONS To RESOLVE that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made by the Committee, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development and Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Decision: The Committee RESOLVED that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
Minutes: The Committee RESOLVED that, in the event of amendments to recommendations being made, the task of formalising the wording of any amendments be delegated to the Corporate Director Development & Renewal along the broad lines indicated at the meeting.
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PROCEDURE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS PDF 22 KB To NOTE the procedure for hearing objections at meetings of the Strategic Development Committee.
Decision: The Committee noted the procedure and those who had registered to speak.
Minutes: The Committee noted the procedure and those who had registered to speak.
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Decision: The Committee noted the position relating to deferred items.
Minutes: The Committee noted the position relating to deferred items.
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Decision: On a vote of 4 for and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of buildings between 4 and 10 storeys plus plant (43 metres), and retention and conversion of a selection of existing buildings, to provide a mixed use development to contain 8 residential units (1 x studio flat, 1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 2 x 3 bed flats), 22,387 sq m of B1 (Office) (1,336 sq m of which are small/medium enterprise units), 1,622 sq m of A1 (Retail) and A3 (Restaurant and Café) and 595 sq m of A4 (Public House), with associated open space and servicing at 13 to 20 Norton Folgate, 2 to 9 Shoreditch High Street, 5 to 11a Folgate Street, 12 to 17 & 10 Blossom Street, London E1 be REFUSED on the grounds that the height and scale of the development would be out of character with the conservation area.
(Councillors Ohid Ahmed, Josh Peck, Stephanie Eaton and Simon Rouse voted in favour of the proposal to refuse the application. Councillor Helal Abbas abstained).
(Councillors M. Shahid Ali and Rania Khan could not vote as they had not been present for the entire consideration of the item.)
(Councillor Ohid Ahmed left the room after consideration of this item, at 8.05 pm, and did not return for the duration of the meeting.)
(The order of business of the meeting was varied for procedural convenience but all items are shown in their original agenda order, for ease of reference.)
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the erection of buildings between 4 and 10 storeys plus plant (43 metres), and retention and conversion of a selection of existing buildings, to provide a mixed use development to contain 8 residential units (1 x studio flat, 1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 2 x 3 bed flats), 22,387 sq m of B1 (Office) (1,336 sq m of which are small/medium enterprise units), 1,622 sq m of A1 (Retail) and A3 (Restaurant and Café) and 595 sq m of A4 (Public House), with associated open space and servicing at 13 to 20 Norton Folgate, 2 to 9 Shoreditch High Street, 5 to 11a Folgate Street, 12 to 17 & 10 Blossom Street, London E1.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Acting Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application and outlined the reasons why the application had been recommended for approval.
Members expressed concern relating to the width of Blossom Street and the access to it. Members also asked questions relating to the loss of the dental practice, the extension of the public house and the impact of the proposed development on sunlight and daylight. Considerable concern was expressed relating to the effect of the 10 storey element of the building on the conservation area. Ms Goodwin explained the breakdown of the different heights of the development and their positioning in relation to the conservation area. She informed the Committee that the 35 storey Bishopsgate development on Shoreditch High Street had been taken into consideration when examining the character of the area and it was the view of officers that the proposal respected the character of the conservation area.
However, after consideration of the report, Members were still concerned about the impact that the development would have on the character and appearance of the conservation area and on a vote of 0 for, 3 against and 3 abstentions the Committee indicated that it did not support the officers’ recommendation to approve planning permission. On a vote of 4 for and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of buildings between 4 and 10 storeys plus plant (43 metres), and retention and conversion of a selection of existing buildings, to provide a mixed use development to contain 8 residential units (1 x studio flat, 1 x 1 bed flat, 4 x 2 bed flats and 2 x 3 bed flats), 22,387 sq m of B1 (Office) (1,336 sq m of which are small/medium enterprise units), 1,622 sq m of A1 (Retail) and A3 (Restaurant and Café) and 595 sq m of A4 (Public House), with associated open space and servicing at 13 to 20 Norton Folgate, 2 to 9 Shoreditch High Street, 5 to 11a Folgate Street, 12 to 17 & 10 Blossom Street, London E1 be REFUSED on the grounds that the height and scale of the development would be out of character with the conservation area.
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Olympics Applications PDF 269 KB Additional documents:
Decision: The Committee unanimously RESOLVED that
(i) the ODA Planning Decisions Team should consider the views and issues of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets as set out in the Observations Letter to the ODA PDT attached to the Committee Report, and the comments made by the Committee; and
(ii) the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be given delegated powersto make further observations and/or recommendations (as necessary) to the ODA.
During consideration of this item, at 10.30 pm, the Committee RESOLVED that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.1.13 (motion to extend the meeting under Rule 9), the meeting be extended by up to one hour.
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely briefly introduced the site and proposals submitted by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).
Mr Tom Ridge spoke in objection on the grounds of the loss of important historical buildings which could be retained and reused, in particular Kings Yard. He made a number of points, including the pollution which would be generated from the development and its carbon efficiency.
Mr Andrew Jones spoke on behalf of the ODA and addressed the points made in the previous presentation about renewable energy sources and the decision to demolish Kings Yard.
Mr Kiely made a detailed presentation to the Committee on the applications submitted by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA). He detailed the site preparation, the facilities and their legacy transformation. Mr Kiely presented the proposals for Tower Hamlets for the Olympics and Legacy phases; and the implications for the Borough. The Committee was advised of the concerns of officers in relation to the Legacy design and the impact on residents. Following submission of the applications, the ODA had requested under Regulation 19 of the EIA Regulations 1999 the submission of further information in relation to the facilities and their applications.
The Committee considered, as part of the Update Report, a draft response to the ODA detailing the observations of the Council and asked a number of questions relating to the powers of the Council in relation to the demolition of buildings, the siting of the Heating Plant in relation to the Local Development Framework, the legacy implications for Tower Hamlets and the relocation of the allotments. Members stressed the importance of retaining access for residents along the canal.
Mr Kiely stressed that English Heritage had been consulted in respect of Kings Yard and had not considered it worthy of retention. It was neither statutorily listed nor locally listed and was not part of a conservation area. He advised the Committee that the applications contained proposals for the Olympics and the immediate post-Olympics period only. Longer term proposals in line with the development plan designations for the area would come forward at a future date. Mr Kiely informed Members that officers would emphasise to the ODA the importance of a good quality design for the Plant. He also informed the Committee that the ODA was investigating the relocation a water main.
The Committee RESOLVED that
(i) the ODA Planning Decisions Team should consider the views and issues of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets as set out in the Observations Letter to the ODA PDT attached to the Update Report with the addition of comments relating to the availability of towpaths made by the Committee; and
(ii) the Corporate Director of Development and Renewal be given delegated powersto make further observations and/or recommendations (as necessary) to the ODA.
During consideration of this item, at 10.30 pm, the Committee RESOLVED that, in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 14.1.13 (motion to extend the meeting under Rule 9), the meeting be extended by up to one hour.
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Decision: On a vote of 5 for, 1 against and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) use and 26 sq.m of community (D1) use at ground floor level, with associated car parking, servicing & landscaping at Alberta House, Gaselee Street, R Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way, And Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London, E14 be GRANTED subject to the following:
Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) use and 26 sq.m of community (D1) use at ground floor level, with associated car parking, servicing & landscaping at Alberta House, Gaselee Street, R Boyle Motor Engineering Ltd Site, Blackwall Way, And Brunswick Arms Public House, 78 Blackwall Way, London, E14.
Mr Thomas Gere spoke in objection on the grounds of density, height, loss and lack of open space. He felt that the financial contributions proposed would not mitigate against the effects of the high density development.
Mr Hanesh Patel spoke in objection on the grounds of overdevelopment, density, privacy, overlooking and the loss of the public house.
Mr Simon Dunn-Lwin spoke on behalf of the applicant and informed the Committee that the density had been reduced following the refusal of a previous application. He outlined the changes which had been made to the application following consultation with both officers and residents. He felt that the proposal was in context with the area and would provide benefits such as affordable housing and regeneration for the area.
Councillor Peter Golds addressed the Committee on behalf of the Blackwall and Cubitt Town ward. He felt that there had been a lack of consultation and that the proposal would contribute to the overdevelopment on the Isle of Dogs.
Councillor Tim Archer addressed the Committee on behalf of the Blackwall and Cubitt Town ward. He informed the Committee that the residents were in favour of regeneration of the area but were concerned over the density. He felt that the height was inappropriate and the proposal would exacerbate existing parking problems.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Acting Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application. She outlined the main issues for consideration, the objections received and the conditions which had been proposed. It was the view of officers that the proposal was acceptable and outlined the reasons why it had been recommended for approval.
Members asked questions relating to the density, provision of healthcare facilities, open space, parking and sunlight and daylight. Concern was expressed over the high density and the supporting infrastructure in the area. Ms Goodwin explained the issue of density in relation to Council policies and the financial contributions as part of the legal agreement for healthcare provision. She explained the difference between private and public open space and gave the breakdown of each for the development. It was the aim of the Council to improve the public amenity space in the area through planning contributions. The Committee was advised that the proposal included a high percentage of affordable family sized accommodation, which was in line with the Council’s Policies.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the demolition of existing buildings for redevelopment to provide 133 residential units in buildings up to 25 storeys plus roof plant, 47 sq.m of retail (A1/A3) ... view the full minutes text for item 8.3 |
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2 to 10 Bow Common Lane, London E14 PDF 285 KB Decision: On a vote of 6 for and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment up to 13 storeys to provide 157 residential units and 2 commercial units comprising 868 sq.m of floor space for A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1 or D2 use with car parking and landscaping at 2-10 Bow Common Lane, London E14 be GRANTED subject to
A. Any direction by the Mayor;
B. The prior completion of a Legal Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following: a) Affordable Housing provision of 36.7% of the proposed residential units measured by habitable rooms with a 76/24 split between rented/shared ownership in accordance with the mix specified in the Committee report. b) A contribution of £500,000 towards healthcare to mitigate the demand of the additional population on healthcare services. c) A contribution of £250,000 towards education to mitigate the demand of additional school places generated by the proposal. d) A contribution of £20,000 towards employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) or Skillsmatch in order to maximise the employment of local residents. e) A contribution of £150,000 towards highways, pedestrian & cycle improvements within the surrounding area. f) A contribution to TfL of £20,000 towards the installation of the Docklands Arrival Information System (DAISY). g) Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. h) Preparation of a Travel Plan (for both the residential and commercial component). i) A contribution of £10,000 towards improvements to the riverside walkways and access to the canal to be implemented by British Waterways, to include sufficient lighting along the towpath. j) Code of Construction Practice. k) TV and Radio Reception.
That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informative on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
1) Permission valid for 3 years; 2) Details of the following to be submitted:- (a) the materials, to be used on the external faces of the building including balcony detail and treatments; (b) Design of frontage for ground and first floor commercial units; (c) Details of all roof level plant equipment; d) Detail of children’s play areas; 3) Submission of a Secured by Design Statement and implement recommendations; 4) Submission of a Landscaping scheme and landscape management plan, to be considered in consultation with British Waterways and the Environment Agency. Landscaping schemes would include unobstructed access to the Limehouse Cut for riverside maintenance; 5) All planting, seeding or turfing to be carried out in the first planting and seeding seasons; 6) Submission of full details of the proposed lighting and CCTV scheme, to be considered in consultation with British Waterways; 7) Submission of details of all necessary fume/ventilation for the Class A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1 or D2 use; 8) Any fume/ventilation and air conditioning equipment shall only operate between the hours of 8.00am and 10.00pm; 9) The Class A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1 or D2 use to operate only between the ... view the full decision text for item 8.4 Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the redevelopment up to 13 storeys to provide 157 residential units and 2 commercial units comprising 868 sq.m of floor space for A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1 or D2 use with car parking and landscaping at 2-10 Bow Common Lane, London E14.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Acting Strategic Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application and outlined the main issues for the Committee to consider when making its decision.
Members asked questions relating to the lighting of the towpath, the materials to be used, the microclimate statement and the parking provision. Ms Goodwin advised that the lighting of the towpath would be included in the S106 agreement and that the materials to be used would be controlled by a condition. There would be no adverse wind conditions created by the development, and there would be appropriate planting to mitigate against any weather conditions. Ms Goodwin explained the Council’s policy on parking in relation to the Public Transport Accessibility Level (PTAL) of the area.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the redevelopment up to 13 storeys to provide 157 residential units and 2 commercial units comprising 868 sq.m of floor space for A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, D1 or D2 use with car parking and landscaping at 2-10 Bow Common Lane, London E14 be GRANTED subject to
A. Any direction by the Mayor;
B. The prior completion of a Legal Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following: a) Affordable Housing provision of 36.7% of the proposed residential units measured by habitable rooms with a 76/24 split between rented/shared ownership in accordance with the mix specified in the Committee report. b) A contribution of £500,000 towards healthcare to mitigate the demand of the additional population on healthcare services. c) A contribution of £250,000 towards education to mitigate the demand of additional school places generated by the proposal. d) A contribution of £20,000 towards employment initiatives such as the Local Labour in Construction (LliC) or Skillsmatch in order to maximise the employment of local residents. e) A contribution of £150,000 towards highways, pedestrian & cycle improvements within the surrounding area. f) A contribution to TfL of £20,000 towards the installation of the Docklands Arrival Information System (DAISY). g) Completion of a car free agreement to restrict occupants applying for residential parking permits. h) Preparation of a Travel Plan (for both the residential and commercial component). i) A contribution of £10,000 towards improvements to the riverside walkways and access to the canal to be implemented by British Waterways, to include sufficient lighting along the towpath. j) Code of Construction Practice. k) TV and Radio Reception.
That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informative on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
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Site south of Westferry Circus and west of Westferry Road, London PDF 413 KB Decision: On a vote of 6 for and 1 abstention, the Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of Class B1 office buildings (324,888 sq. m) comprising two towers of 45 and 35 storeys (max 241.1m and 191.3m AOD) with a lower central link building (77.450m AOD) and Class A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses (retail, financial/professional services, restaurant/ café, drinking establishments and hot food takeaway) at promenade level up to a maximum of 2367 sq.m together with ancillary parking and servicing, provision of access roads, riverside walkway, public open space, landscaping, including public art and other ancillary works. (total floor space 327,255 sq.m) at site south of Westferry Circus and west of Westferry Road, London be GRANTED subject to the following
A. Any direction by the Mayor;
B. The prior completion of a Legal Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
1) Public Transport Contribution towards DLR enhancement works - £3,000,000; Contribution to TfL towards enhancements to the No. 135, 330 and the 330 bus services (£900,000 – paid in sums of £300,000 per annum);
2) Public Realm Provision and maintenance of the new open space at the southern end of the site, the riverside walkway within the site and other areas of public realm within the site - £5,343,000;
3) Isle of Dogs Community Foundation Contributions towards social and community facilities - £2,500,000;
4) Highways Works Provision of pedestrian crossing to the north of Heron Quays Roundabout - £236,000; Contribution towards upgrade of Heron Quays Roundabout - £607,000;
5) Lease of Skills Match / IDEA Store 16 years 6 month lease of the IDEA Store / 10 year lease of the Skills Match Unit at peppercorn rents - £5,312,000; and
6) Community and Social Infrastructure Provision – projects to be determined through strategy for each area - total of £4,545,000
· Employment, Skills and Training · Sustainable Transport Initiatives · Public Realm, Design and Open Space Improvements · Sports facility improvements
7) Preparation of a Travel Plan Framework - to be completed prior to the commencement of the development. The Travel Plan will be subject to ongoing monitoring and review
8) Code of Construction Practice
9) TV and Radio Reception
That the Head of Development Decisions be delegated power to impose conditions and informatives on the planning permission to secure the following:
Conditions
1. Time limit; 2. Details of the following are required prior to the relevant stage of construction: a) Samples of all external building materials including a 'typical cladding detail mock up'; b) Detailed design of all lower floor elevations, including shop fronts; c) Details of hard soft landscaping, including walkways, design and layout of new park, tree planting scheme, street furniture, CCTV and all external lighting; d) Public art; h) Details of all boundary wall treatments including walls, fences, railings and gates; 3. Submission of details of external ventilation/extract ducts to A3, A4, A5 units; 4. Submission of details of high level/roof top plant and sound attenuation; Minutes: Mr Michael Kiely, Head of Development Decisions, introduced the site and proposal for the erection of Class B1 office buildings comprising two towers of 45 and 35 storeys with a lower central link building and Class A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses (retail, financial/professional services, restaurant/ café, drinking establishments and hot food takeaway) at promenade level together with ancillary parking and servicing, provision of access roads, riverside walkway, public open space, landscaping, including public art and other ancillary works at site south of Westferry Circus and west of Westferry Road, London.
Ms Renee Goodwin, Acting Applications Manager, presented a detailed report on the application and outlined the differences between the proposals and that which had been previously approved on the site.
Members asked questions relating the retention of public access on the riverside walkway, the impact of the heights of the buildings and its effect on daylight/sunlight. Members expressed a wish that the river be used for the transportation of refuse from the site and that the public walkways are available at all times.
The Committee RESOLVED that planning permission for the erection of Class B1 office buildings (324,888 sq. m) comprising two towers of 45 and 35 storeys (max 241.1m and 191.3m AOD) with a lower central link building (77.450m AOD) and Class A1, A2, A3, A4 and A5 uses (retail, financial/professional services, restaurant/ café, drinking establishments and hot food takeaway) at promenade level up to a maximum of 2367 sq.m together with ancillary parking and servicing, provision of access roads, riverside walkway, public open space, landscaping, including public art and other ancillary works. (total floor space 327,255 sq.m) at site south of Westferry Circus and west of Westferry Road, London be GRANTED subject to the following
A. Any direction by the Mayor;
B. The prior completion of a Legal Agreement to the satisfaction of the Chief Legal Officer, to secure the following:
1) Public Transport Contribution towards DLR enhancement works - £3,000,000; Contribution to TfL towards enhancements to the No. 135, 330 and the 330 bus services (£900,000 – paid in sums of £300,000 per annum);
2) Public Realm Provision and maintenance of the new open space at the southern end of the site, the riverside walkway within the site and other areas of public realm within the site - £5,343,000;
3) Isle of Dogs Community Foundation Contributions towards social and community facilities - £2,500,000;
4) Highways Works Provision of pedestrian crossing to the north of Heron Quays Roundabout - £236,000; Contribution towards upgrade of Heron Quays Roundabout - £607,000;
5) Lease of Skills Match / IDEA Store 16 years 6 month lease of the IDEA Store / 10 year lease of the Skills Match Unit at peppercorn rents - £5,312,000; and
6) Community and Social Infrastructure Provision – projects to be determined through strategy for each area - total of £4,545,000
· Employment, Skills and Training · Sustainable Transport Initiatives · Public Realm, Design and Open Space Improvements · Sports facility improvements
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