(a)
That
funding of £2.5 million as a capital grant for the New Option of Swanage Town
Council’s Green Seafront Ground Stabilisation Project be approved; and, authority
be delegated to agree the terms and enter into a grant agreement for this
purpose to the Executive
Director for Regeneration, Infrastructure and Growth in consultation with the
Cabinet Member for Place Services and Dorset Council’s Section 151 Officer.
(b)
That
the allocation of £2.5 million funding from the Local Transport Grant for the
Shore Road Highway Improvement Project, be approved; and, authority be
delegated to the Executive Director for Regeneration, Infrastructure and Growth
in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Place Services to update the
Highway Improvements Capital Programme.
Reason for the decision
The decision promotes targeted investment in two complementary Swanage
seafront projects that enhance safety, accessibility and public spaces while
strengthening coastal resilience, supporting communities and boosting the local
economy.