Issue - meetings

That the allocation of £916,363 towards the costs of a Redevelopment Scheme by Aspire Housing Group on the site of the former Zanzibar Night Club, Marsh Parade, Newcastle, be agreed. 

The Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning introduced the report on the allocation of Section 106 monies towards a residential and commercial redevelopment scheme at Marsh Parade.

The Deputy Leader welcomed the proposal which showed good progress, adding that more affordable houses were always needed.

The Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning noted that the grocery shop painted sign that had become a local landmark would be preserved.

The Leader wished to clarify that the proposal was about repurposing the money for housing that was to be spent anywhere in the borough.

The Portfolio Holder for Strategic Planning confirmed that was the case.

The Leader added that there had been a long wait for the site to be developed with other schemes coming up that were unsuccessful and it was great to see things moving forward. An enterprise unit parts was also scheduled, which would allow businesses to move in as well. 

Resolved:     That the allocation of £916,363 towards the costs of a Redevelopment Scheme by Aspire Housing Group on the site of the former Zanzibar Night Club, Marsh Parade, Newcastle, be agreed. 

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