[To receive a presentation on the Future High Streets Fund.]

Ross Cook, Director of City Environment delivered a verbal update and accompanying presentation on the Future High Streets Fund Update.

It was highlighted that the £15.7 million awarded to Wolverhampton was well over the £7 million initially proposed by the Government and Wolverhampton had received the 16^th largest award nationally and the largest in the Black Country.

An outline of the proposals included the Civic Halls Public Realm refresh, the development of a refreshment and performance venue at Bell Street, redevelopment of Victoria Street and the work on Cleveland Parade to prepare the site for a future long-term development.

The work undertaken on the projects and planning was commended.

Resolved:

That the presentation on the Future High Streets Fund Update be received.

[To receive a presentation on the Future High Streets Fund.]