Decision details

(i)               That the proposed Phase 1 improvements to the market in Newcastle be approved.

(ii)              That the Service Director – Neighbourhood Delivery, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth, be authorised to finalise detailed plans for the proposed Phase 2 improvements to the market in Newcastle and consult with traders and other stakeholders.

(iii)             That the Service Director – Neighbourhood Delivery, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth, be authorised to invite and award tenders for the works, up to the value of the available Future High Streets Funding of £396,851

(iv)             That a free market be offered to traders on Mondays to seek to boost trader numbers on that day