Decision details

The Council has been granted a combination of revenue and capital funds of £3,742,400 as part of the Government's Liveability Fund for physical improvements to public space. The funding has been awarded for improvements in Weedswood (Chatham), the North Gillingham ward and the Wilson Avenue area (Chatham). The report sets out the proposals for fulfilling the requirements of the grant.

The Cabinet agreed that, subject to Council approving the additions to the capital programme, the Director of Development and Environment, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Frontline Taskforce, Highways and Transport and Community Safety and Enforcement be authorised to:
a) progress the programme
b) consult with the community in the three bid areas to develop proposals for service improvement and projects for physical improvement.
The Cabinet endorsed the recruitment to the posts fully funded by the Liveability Fund grant to deliver the programme by the Director of Development and Environment under delegated powers.

The Liveability Fund will provide funding for the improvement of public space in three localities and this supports the aims of the Council. These projects, which will be established in largely residential areas of Medway, complement other regeneration projects that are taking place.