Decision details

Further to the Cabinet decisions of 25^th February 2019, to receive an update, and take any necessary decisions, on the implementation of the Localities Strategy.

(a)  That the Council should immediately agree to seek to utilise its network of Children’s Centres to accelerate the delivery of the Localities Strategy throughout Slough.

(b)  That it be noted that in the first instance, the Children’s Centres would provide further “touch down” workspace for staff and (where possible) locations for meetings between staff and residents. Thereafter, they would be integrated into the evolving strategy. 

(c)  That it be noted that the Council had commissioned capacity studies to determine the location of locality buildings in Cippenham and Wexham.

(d)  That it be noted that the new Chalvey Hub was on schedule to open in May 2020.

(e)  That it be noted that whilst progress had been slower than anticipated at Britwell and Trelawney Avenue, progress was being made to deliver these projects to meet the objectives agreed in February 2019.

(f)  That delegated authority be given to the Interim Director of Regeneration, following consultation with the Cabinet member for Regeneration and the s151 Officer to:

i.  Agree all financial and non-financial terms related for the development of the Trelawney Avenue Hub via Slough Urban Renewal as a Community Project, provided the costs remain within the budget approved by Cabinet in February 2019.

ii.  Agree revised Heads of Terms with KDL for the disposal and development of the third party element of the Hub as described in section 5.10 of the report, including authority to negotiate and agree all financial and non-financial terms.

iii.   Take any other necessary actions and enter into any agreements or documents, acting in the best interests of the Council, in order to enable the redevelopment of the site for the uses as set out in the report.