Decision details

Acquisition of Union Street Former Congregational Church and Hall, 10 - 12 Union Street, Darlington

Decision Maker: Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

In July 2019 Cabinet Members considered the release of Capital Programme Funding from the Tees Valley Ingenious Growth fund for Land Assembly, Site Design and Development in Darlington Town Centre. Bringing forward regeneration projects and preparing sites for development within the Town Centre supporting the delivery of the Town Centre Strategy 2019/30. The acquisition of Union Street is in line with this resolution.

Decision:

That delegated authority be given to the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder(s), for expenditure of the TVCA Indigenous Growth Fund for individual projects, land acquisitions and commitments of up to £1,000,000 in value.

Reason - To provide funding for regeneration projects and bring sites forward for development. Ensuring decisions are made in a timely manner bringing sites and buildings forward for development.

Alternative options considered:

None.

Publication date: 07/01/2020

Date of decision: 09/07/2019