Issue - meetings

No items were raised under any other business. The Chair thanked everyone for their contributions and noted the overall positive and productive nature of the discussions.

The Board was informed that £20 million had been allocated to the St Nicholas Ward in Stevenage over a ten-year period as part of the Government’s “Pride in Place” initiative.

The initiative would comprise of an independent Chair, local residents and key stakeholders, and would be responsible for shaping and delivering the ambitions for the area. Members noted that this approach would ensure that the regeneration of St Nicholas was locally led and reflective of community priorities.

The Board also noted that an expression of interest had been submitted for Stevenage to be considered as a ‘Town of Culture’. This initiative was being led in partnership with local organisations, including the museum and Junction 7 Creatives.

Members welcomed the positive developments and recognised the collaborative efforts that had contributed to securing funding and progressing cultural initiatives.

The Chair thanked everyone for their contributions and noted the overall positive and productive nature of the discussions.

There was none.

The discussion at the meeting also reflected on Stevenage’s successful track record in attracting funding, including £19 million from the Local Growth Fund, £37.5 million from the Towns Fund, and additional private sector investments.

The Council gave assurance that it remained committed to regeneration and housing delivery despite ongoing political uncertainty arising from the proposed local government reorganisation.

An update was then provided on the community hub proposals, which remained under development and Officers advised that designs were being considered.