Decisions

That Cabinet approves the Transforming Chepstow Masterplan and agrees its adoption.

That Cabinet approves the establishment of a joint masterplan delivery group with Chepstow Town Council, which will agree terms of reference including its membership and the ability to review and revise the masterplan action plan from time to time as required.

To approve the Socially Responsible Procurement Strategy 2023-2028 which will establish the Council’s key procurement objectives and the salient changes that it will need to make for the duration of the strategy to improve the outcomes and enhance the management of its external spend on goods, services and works.

That Cabinet agree that the Socially Responsible Procurement Strategy and Delivery Plan are coordinated via the procurement function and this enabling strategy is owned and delivered across all services.

To delegate authority to the Chief Officer Communities and Place to approve any updates from time to time in line with legislative procurement updates.

That Cabinet authorise the Chief Officer, Communities and Place, to prepare and submit an application for Levelling Up Fund Round 3 funding to support the delivery of regeneration projects in Caldicot, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Deputy Leader, and the Severnside Area Committee and subject to confirmation that funding is available.

That Cabinet authorise officers to prepare and submit a bid for Transforming Towns funding for the delivery of proposals for public realm and active travel improvements in Monnow Street, Monmouth.