Agenda item

That the progress made to date on the projects undertaken as part of the commitment to the manifesto pledges adopted in June 2015 be noted.

A report was considered that informed the Cabinet of the activity and projects undertaken following adoption of the ruling group manifesto on 22^nd June 2015.

The key achievements highlighted included 200 new social homes and the start of construction at the Ledgers Road site by Slough Urban Renewal; major improvements at Baylis Park; the adoption of the new Leisure Strategy including investment in new sports, leisure and ice facilities; and the installation of 86 more CCTV cameras across the borough.  Commissioners were pleased that the vast majority of pledges made had already been fulfilled in the nine months since they were adopted. It was also stated that whilst the The Curve would not now be open during the municipal year, this was due to the decision to incorporate the Registrars service and ensure the flagship facility would be fully operational from opening.  Other commitments such as Britwell regeneration were on track to be completed early.

A Commissioner commented that the major investment in transport schemes including the Burnham Station traffic scheme, Slough Mass Rapid Transit, A355 and A332 had also been progressed as promised, demonstrating a commitment to upgrading Slough's transport infrastructure and ensure the town continued to be a premier location for both business and residents.  Construction of the community sports facility at Arbour Park would deliver the long standing pledge to provide a home for Slough Town Football Club.

In noting the report, the Cabinet welcomed the progress that has been made on each of the manifesto pledges.

Resolved –  That the progress made to date on the projects undertaken as part of the commitment to the manifesto pledges adopted in June 2015 be noted.