Decision Details

Implemented

Leiston Town Centre Masterplan Framework

ES/1481

No

Committee

Cabinet

Tue 7 Mar 2023

No

Report of the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member with responsibility for Economic Development

To approve the Leiston Town Centre Masterplan Framework document and the high-level conceptual designs contained within, as the basis to guide the future development of Leiston town centre that will attract future private and public sector investment.

Economic Development & Regeneration

Not Applicable

None.

None.

No

1. That the Leiston Town Centre Masterplan Framework document be approved to inform the future development of development projects within the town.

 

2. That the subsequent development of projects be approved, to include feasibility and business case development based on the outcomes of the masterplan, including working with other landowners.

 

3. That future funding bid opportunities be approved to draw down external funding support to deliver projects once developed. 

To provide Leiston with a Masterplan Framework and ambitious high-level vision, which will over time facilitate and influence the regeneration and sustainable economic viability of the town, by attracting significant public and private sector inward investment.

 

To provide a sense of place to establish Leiston as a more attractive, vibrant, and desirable destination place. This will allow people to primarily spend increased leisure time, whether during the day, or as part of the night-time economy, to encourage people to dwell and shop. 

To not approve the Leiston Town Centre Masterplan Framework Vision.

None.

None.