Decision details

Before the Committee was a report by the Director for the Economy, copies of which had been circulated to all Members and a copy of which is attached to the signed copy of these minutes as Item 9.

The report updated the Committee on the progress of Colonnade House and outlined the vision to expand and establish a Creative and Digital Hub in the heart of Worthing town centre.

The report set out Worthing Borough Council’s strong commitment to supporting and growing the Creative Industries in the town, with Colonnade House being positioned as a hub for this key sector.

Approval was sought to progress the scheme through to a planning consent for the redevelopment of Colonnade House and adjoining properties.

A Member sought clarification regarding the costs associated with the proposals and Officers advised that another report would be brought to the Joint Strategic Committee in March / April 2020/21.

The recommendations in the report were proposed by Councillor Daniel Humphreys, seconded by Councillor Val Turner and were unanimously supported by the Committee.

Decision: 

That the Joint Strategic Committee

a)     noted the successful progress made to date of establishing Colonnade House as a Creative Hub, since its inception in 2016;

b)     agreed to the vision for expanding Colonnade House and establishing this as a Creative & Digital Hub to support the creative sector;

c)     delegated authority to the Head of Major Projects & Investment to:

                i.         make the necessary consultancy appointments to prepare and submit a Full Planning Application;

              ii.         prepare a Full Business Case for the development of No’s 5 and 7 High Street and 52 Ann Street, Worthing.

Call In:

The call-in deadline for this decision will be 5.00pm on 13 November 2020.