Decision details

1.       That the introduction of the Lighting Up the City Scheme at a total cost of £520,000 (£330,000 capital and £190,000 one-off revenue) be approved.

2.       That the allocation of the capital provision of the Lighting Up the City works programme, totalling £330,000, to individual projects as detailed in appendix 1 of the report be approved.

3.       That a one-off allocation of £190,000 from the Regeneration reserve to meet the revenue element of the scheme be approved.

4.       That opportunities to work with a number of partners across the city so as to build on existing lighting schemes, and to create greater opportunities to bring life and vibrancy to the city centre be welcomed.

5.       That further promotion of the Lighting Up the City programme as part of ongoing regeneration within the City Centre be supported.

6.       That the City Council promoted schemes, i.e. City Art Gallery, be approved subject to a detailed report being considered by a future Cabinet (Resources) Panel.

7.       That a further report on opportunities to expand the scheme with detailed costings and external funding opportunities be submitted to a future meeting of the Cabinet (Resources) Panel.