The Arun Growth Deal is a joint commitment between Arun District Council (ADC) and West Sussex County Council (WSCC) to focus partnership resource and investment on economic growth priorities, including the redevelopment of the Bognor Regis seafront, comprising of the Regis Centre site and the surrounding public realm improvement projects at Place St Maur and the Esplanade.
The enhancement of the Esplanade supports the economic recovery of the coastal town, aligned with the Key Themes in the Economic Reset Plan (2020-24) and ‘Our Council Plan’ (2021-25). The scheme will help to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic by promoting the visitor economy of the coastal town and will provide opportunities for the hospitality and events sector. Businesses, tourists, and residents will benefit from accessible community spaces and sustainable travel routes between the station, the town centre and the seafront.
It is proposed that the County Council, in partnership with Arun District Council, takes forward the design of Bognor Regis Esplanade Public Realm Improvements that received positive feedback from an ADC public engagement exercise in February 2021.
This report concerns the preparation of designs for the scheme. A further report will be published in due course concerning approval of the designed scheme and its funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 division;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: Bognor Regis East; Bognor Regis West & Aldwick;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/02/2022
Decision due: April 2022 by Cabinet Member for Support Services and Economic Development (Cllr Steve Waight)
Lead member: Councillor Steve Waight steve.waight@westsussex.gov.uk
Contact: Nick Burrell, Strategic Manager (OPE and Growth), Place Services Email: nick.burrell@westsussex.gov.uk Tel: 033 022 23881.
Consultation process
Representation can be made via the officer contact.
Consultees
Local members.
Democratic Services Contact: Suzannah Hill Tel: 033 022 22551