Decision details

The University of Central Lancashire Masterplan and Associated Highway Project Approval of Design

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been supported by the county council in the development of a design for the implementation of the highway proposals required to support the UCLan Masterplan development in the Adelphi Quarter area of Preston.

 

The design phase is nearing completion and the detailed design is attached at Appendix 'A'. Subject to minor changes and technical approval by the county council as Highway Authority, the project will enter the construction phase in the new year. The works will be fully funded by UCLan and project managed by the county council on behalf of UCLan through a Section 278 agreement.

 

Consultation and engagement with stakeholders has been undertaken by UCLan throughout the development of the Masterplan design with the discussions and conclusions being summarised in the Equality Analysis set out at Appendix 'B'.

 

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order C19 have been complied with.

Decision:

Cabinet approved the recommendations as set out in the report.

Reason Key: Expenditure > £1,500,000;

Divisions Affected: Preston Central West; Preston City;

Contact: Rina Housbey Email: rina.housbey@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 533763.

Date of decision: 11/10/2018

Effective from: 17/10/2018