Decision details

This report provides an update on the redevelopment and refurbishment of the Preston Bus Station.

The Committee received a presentation from architect, John Puttick, on the detailed proposals for the regeneration of Preston Bus Station and Multi Storey Car Park. With the aid of illustrations and plans, the presentation provided the Committee with an overview of how the revised design for the bus station, concourse and youth zone would look on completion.

The Committee subsequently considered a report on the proposals. The report set out in detail the background to the proposals, dating back to December 2013 and Cabinet's decision that the County Council should assume ownership of the Preston Bus Station and Multi Storey Car Park. The report then outlined the construction programme development; the proposals for the Youth Zone; the proposals for the multi storey car park; the proposals for the concourse; public realm proposals; highway works; the planning strategy; the development programme; the capital costs and funding proposals; the financial performance in relation to revenue and, finally, risk management and the legal and property implications.

Specific reference was made to the proposals for funding the additional contribution of £925,000 for the Preston Youth Zone from the existing allocation for the delivery of youth zones across Lancashire, and the potential risks should bus operators not agree to the proposed charging arrangements.

Resolved: - That:

(i)  The recommendations set out in the report to Cabinet be noted and that no additional comments or suggested alternative recommendations be made;

(ii)  John Puttick be thanked for his detailed and informative presentation to the Committee.