Agenda and decisions

To consider the Minutes of the previous meeting.

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 2 September, 2025 be agreed as a correct record.

(i)              That the contents of the report be noted and that the timeline for the three phases of development for the Lyme Park Countryside Park, be agreed.

(ii)             That the commencement of phase 1 in the creation of a Lyme Park Countryside Park to allow for the site to be operational from late Spring 2026, be supported.

(iii)           That it be agreed that a Traffic Regulation Order 2025 Amendment is drafted for consultation on the basis that the car park to serve the Lyme Park Countryside Park is free for a 2-hour limit per day, then subject to consultation comments that delegation is given to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to adopt the amendment.

(i)                        That the progress made with the Fields in Trust work being undertaken be noted.

(ii)                       That the updates on the Village Green Applications made historically, the calling of a Public Inquiry and that the Council designates an officer to support the Inquiry for the Sandy Lane Village Green status in January 2026 be noted.

(iii)                     That the Deputy Chief Executive and the Service Director Sustainable Environment, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Sustainable Environment and Finance, Town Centres and Growth be authorised to continue the work required with the Fields in Trust applications to secure our sites protection.

(i)              That the content in this report be acknowledged and continue to

work with the SPF Board to deliver the programme.

(ii)             That the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the One

Council, People and Partnerships Portfolio holder be authorised to confirm any further projects within the funding.

(iii)           That further updates be received on the delivery of the UK Shared

Prosperity Fund and any subsequent funding programme beyond March 2026.  

(i)       That the requirements of the Council to operate the ballot (and collection

of levy if vote is successful) in line with the regulations covering BID ballots be noted.

(ii)      That the BID Proposal and Business Plan and the aims and objectives for

      the new BID duration 2026 to 2031 be noted.

(iii)    That the BID be supported in its efforts for a successful ballot outcome.

(iv)    That the Portfolio Holder for One Council, People & Partnerships be authorised to vote Yes for each of the Council hereditaments to the BID proposal for a new term.

(i)              That the current proposals for the Kidsgrove Station Project be noted.

(ii)             That the Government funding simplification for Towns Deals and the implications for projects currently in delivery be noted.

(iii)           That the strategic significance of investing in an improved train station facility at Kidsgrove for the delivery of Kidsgrove Town Deal and approves the revised scheme to progress be recognised.

(iv)           That the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder, for Finance, Town Centres and Growth be authorised to vary the current Grant Funding Agreement with East Midlands Railway to enable the project to be delivered.

(i)                    That the disposal of the car parks listed in the report be approved.

(ii)                  That the demolition of the former Browns Service, King Street,

Kidsgrove, exploration of options in respect of developing or disposing of the site and the giving of delegated powers to the Deputy Chief Executive, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to implement the proposal be approved;

(iii)                 That the start of the consultation process as set out in the with the

Asset Management Strategy in respect of disposal of two car parks on Heathcote Street, Kidsgrove be approved;

(iv)                That the Borough Council of Newcastle-under-Lyme adopt the 'Off

-street Parking Places' Order 2025, with delegated authorisation given to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, Town Centres and Growth to agree the Goose Street car park boundary plan and implementation date for this specific car park.

That the Forward Plan be received and noted

To resolve that the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration of the following reports, because it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A (as amended) of the Local Government Act 1972.

That the public be excluded from the meeting during consideration if the following matter because it is likely that there will be disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraphs contained within Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

That the recommendations, as set out in the confidential report be agreed as printed.

That the recommendations, as set out in the confidential report, be agreed as printed.