Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet has approved moving forward with the regeneration partnership with C&C.
summary: The decision at stake is whether to move forward with a regeneration partnership with Capital and Centric (C&C) in Market Towns.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to move forward with a regeneration partnership with Capital and Centric (C&C) in Market Towns.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves private sector partnership in regeneration projects, which can sometimes be controversial.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Capital and Centric (C&C)", "Local residents in Market Towns"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.huntingdonshire.gov.uk/moderngov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12009
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to move forward to the next stages with a regeneration partnership with Capital and Centric (C&C) relating to sites within the Market Towns.
Content: To seek Cabinet approval to move forward to the next stages with a regeneration partnership with Capital and Centric (C&C) relating to sites within the Market Towns. The Cabinet has (a) supported officers identifying and working up proposals for regeneration opportunities in the Market Towns, which could be brought forward for development in conjunction with C&C as a private sector partner – noting the benefits of the C&C operating model as listed within the appendix to the report; (b) endorsed the principle of working with C&C as a partner to develop and potentially deliver identified proposals – noting the appointment via a Direct Award from the ‘Bloom’ Framework – and noting the advice of the Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151) that there are sufficient funds available to facilitate the identified works; (c) endorsed officers proceeding to undertake engagement with stakeholders relating to any identified opportunities and potential developments as part of business case development; and (d) supported the principle of officers engaging in efforts to acquire land and buildings in connection with the principle of regeneration in the Market Towns, where this would align with the principles of delivering economic or housing led regeneration. The delivery of this project will support the Council’s aims under the Priority 2 of the Corporate Plan, as well as wider objectives as set out in the report. N/A N/A
Date of Decision: July 15, 2025