Minutes 14 December 2023

REDDITCH TOWNS DEAL BOARD – 14^th DECEMBER 2023, 9.30 AM

Notes of the Meeting

Present: Peter Carpenter (interim Chair), Cllr Matt Dormer, Ostap Paparega, Clayton Maponga, Georgina Harris, Muj Rahman, Adrian Field, Pete Sugg, Anne-Marie Harley, Amelia Matthews, Shane Carroll, Joshua Godrey

In attendance Susan Tasker (notes)

Apologies: Cllr Simon Geraghty, Gary Woodman, Ruth Bamford, Claire Felton,

1.	DECLARATION OF INTERESTS None were declared.
2.	MINUTES OF LAST MEETING Agreed as a true records. Matters arising/actions rolled forward from the last meeting: Pete said we are still awaiting everyone’s interests. Susan/Pete would check what is outstanding and chase. Seeking a Chair – Pete said we are still struggling to find a business leader chair to volunteer. Matt would pick up at Redditch Business Leaders to ask if they would like to attend/chair. Muj would also pass some contacts to Pete. Ruth had asked Clayton to pick up some issues around members and consultation. Officer decision notice to release S106 money. Clayton to still do this/send info to Pete. Christmas Lights – discuss at next meeting – options for future. Pete and Ruth do some background work in readiness.	Susan/Pete Matt Muj Clayton Agenda Pete
3.	PROJECT HIGHLIGHT REPORTS Clayton provided updates as follows: Digital Manufacturing and Innovation Centre (DMIC) All tender returns evaluated and contracts awarded. Proposal : Appointment of the AHR Architects as the lead consultants for the multi – disciplinary team following the tender evaluation and moderation. Appointment of Theobald & Gardiner as the Project Management Consultants following the tender evaluation and moderation. Peter outlined the tender scoring that led to the decisions to award. The process is through a framework and the procurement process provided companies that gives us the expertise we require. Recommendation proposed to formally approve AHR Artictects and Theobald & Gardiner. Pete proposed and Adrian seconded and the Board unanimously supported / noted this This will now go to Executive on 9^th January for approval. Redditch Town Centre Public Realm Clayton provided an update as per the agenda papers. Redditch Library Clayton provided an update as per the agenda papers.
5.	PROJECT PROGRAMMES UPDATES Railway Quarter Defer till next time in Penny’s absence. Town Hall / Community Hub Pete updated as per the agenda papers.
6.	UKSPF Georgina updated as per the agenda papers. Communications : Agreed need to publicise the good news/progress more than we have. Anne-Marie, introduced Amelia Matthews who is RBC/BDC’s new Comms officer who starts properly in January and will prioritise this; suggesting that Comms look at the actions after every meeting / drafting a press release.		Anne-Marie/ Amelia / Comms Team
7.	ANY OTHER BUSINESS None.
8.	NEXT MEETING Thursday 8^th February at 9.30 am