Issue - meetings

Consideration has been given to the preparation and development of a sustainable community plan for Chopwell and to begin formal engagement and consultation with the community, local businesses and partner organisations.  The plan would identify and set out interventions to support the long term sustainability of the local area.  

RESOLVED -

(i)

That the development of a sustainable communities plan for Chopwell and for a costed plan setting out short, medium and long term actions to be brought to Cabinet in the Autumn, be approved.

(ii)

That the Council developing and implementing an initial programme of engagement with the local community, businesses and partners as part of the development of the plan be approved.

(iii)

That as part of the review of the Gateshead Regeneration Partnership the Council considers if the Heartlands site should remain in the Joint Venture programme.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To ensure investment is targeted in the most appropriate way and that it is focused on long term outcomes and community needs.

(B)

To support sustainable housing and economic growth.

(C)

To support Council Plan priorities for Prosperous Gateshead, Live love Gateshead, and Live love Gateshead.