Decision details

1) Approved the extension of the Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone in accordance with the proposals set out in this report and within the boundaries shown on the map in Appendix 1.

2) Authorised the Strategic Director of Place to submit the proposals set out in this

report in the form of a draft implementation plan to the West of England LEP prior

to 30th September 2016 for onward submission to DCLG for formal consideration

and approval, and to include a request to Government that the Enterprise Zone

Extension and existing Bristol Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone be extended to

both end on 31st March 2052

3) Authorised the Strategic Director of Place to enter into discussions with partners

including Network Rail, Homes and Communities Agency, and Departments of

Government, through the Bristol Temple Quarter Strategic Directors Board with

the aim of bringing forward an affordable and jointly funded proposal for the

comprehensive development of Bristol Temple Meads Station. This will secure

an integrated transport hub and the opening up of Temple Meads East. These

proposals to be brought forward to Cabinet for consideration at a later date.

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