Issue - meetings

[To approve scheme proposals to introduce more lighting and greenery to the City Centre to create a more interesting and attractive environment throughout the night and day, and to create a greener and more inviting environment]

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.

Cllr Steve Evans presented the report on a proposal to introduce a ‘Lighting Up the City scheme’ that aimed to create a more inviting City Centre, that would feel safe during both the day and night, by introducing improved lighting and greenery to the street scene.  Iconic buildings and structures in the City would receive enhanced lighting treatment under the scheme. The work would also complement the regeneration activity taking place in the City Centre.  The total cost of the scheme would be funded from £330,000 capital and a one-off revenue allocation of £190,000 from the Regeneration Reserve.  It would not be funded out of the General Fund and the funding set aside for the scheme could not be spent on public services.

Resolved:

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.