Decision details

To approve the final Slough Regeneration Framework, the council’s corporate aspirations for the centre of Slough over the next 10-15 years.

(a)  That the Slough Regeneration Framework as set out in Appendices 1 & 2 be agreed;

(b)  That it be noted that the Slough Regeneration Framework was a corporate vision statement rather than a statutory planning document; and

(c)  That it be noted that the Slough Regeneration Framework will be used to inform the emerging Local Plan Spatial Strategy and policies for the Centre of Slough and at this stage it would enter the public consultation process.

(d)  That the recommendations and comments of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee be noted and that the Cabinet’s response be agreed as follows:

  i.  That the importance of developing a sustainable and reliable transport network to support the regeneration and growth of the town be recognised;

  ii.  That the emerging Transport Strategy be considered by the appropriate scrutiny committee or panel before being brought to Cabinet for decision in late 2020 or early 2021;

  iii.  That the issue raised that the height of new buildings sit within the context of their wider neighbourhood be shared in principle;

  iv.  That the concern raised in relation to the height of buildings in the Canal Basin be noted and that this would be a matter for the planning process to consider in accordance with planning policies;

  v.  That it be recognised that both the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire sectors had an important contribution to make towards the balanced transport system for the town.

  vi.  That the concerns of Hackney Carriage and Private Hire drivers about their potential use of the A4 bus lane be acknowledged and that it be noted that the Leader and the Lead Member for Sustainable Transport & Environmental Services would be meeting local representative bodies to consider how they may be able to access the bus lane in the future.