Decision details

To seek approval of the Temple Quarter Development Framework. 

To note the update on the Temple Quarter Regeneration Programme funding, progress on the Northern Entrance and Southern Gateway Projects and progress on the potential Joint Venture Arrangement for Temple Quarter. 

To seek authorisation to spend grant funding from WECA to undertake and complete the Temple Island Enabling Works and to note the high level anticipated cost plan.

That Cabinet:

1.       Approved the Temple Quarter Development Framework at Appendix A, that will help facilitate the delivery of the Temple Quarter Regeneration Programme and note that the Framework will become a material planning consideration.

2.      Noted the outcome of the Temple Quarter Development Framework consultation, full report included at Appendix B.

3.      Noted the update and progress on the Temple Quarter Programme including grant funding, the Temple Island Enabling Works, the Northern Entrance and Southern Gateway Project.

4.      Noted ongoing work taking place in relation to the Temple Quarter Delivery Vehicle and that a further update on this will be provided to Cabinet in Autumn 2023.