To consider commissioning development strategy options.

a)   That the results of the soft market testing on development opportunities at Charles Street be received;

b)   That the archaeological peer review for the  Charles Street site be received;

c)    That up to £520k be allocated from the Corporate Projects Reserves to enable preparation of feasibility studies, the development strategy and then marketing of the Charles Street site and other Dorchester town centre sites;

d)   That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director, in consultation with the Charles Street Member Working Group to spend up to £520k on the preparation of feasibility studies, the development strategy and then marketing of the Charles Street side and other Dorchester town centre sites;

e)   That initial discussions commence with interested food retailers for the Charles Street site so as to give direct market insight into their requirements and thus allow a faster decision making process when reporting back to members.

f)     That discussions commence with owners, occupiers and interested parties on the Trinity Street and Fairfield car park sites so as to allow a better initial assessment of their potential viability and feasibility for redevelopment as part of the wider Dorchester Town Centre redevelopment options.  These will then be reported back to members in conjunction with the other assessments and works.