i) Approve the proposed change of material
from the concrete tegula blocks to an asphalt flexible material to
reduce maintenance liabilities and cost, improve the overall look
of the Market Place.
ii) Authorise commencement of procurement for the construction
works to return the surface to asphalt.
Updates were provided to the Corporate Director of Environment in
consultation with the Executive Member for Highways and
Transportation regarding this report and associated decision. The
decision made is under the provision that neither of these items
can commence until appropriate variation of contract with National
Lottery Heritage Fund changing the terms and conditions of grant
funding from 2000 for the initial Market Place scheme has been
obtained.