URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=802

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Approval of Business Cases following approval of the Masterplan.

Content: Councillor Lynne Bowen, Leisure, Health and Community Engagement Portfolio Holder and Councillor Peter Le Marinel, Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder, Marianne Hesketh, Director of Communities and Sarah Palmer, Director of Transformation submitted a report to provide Cabinet with an update on the findings of the outline business cases work, results of public consultation, changes to the proposals and recommendations for next steps for the regeneration proposals of Fleetwood Waterfront including the Marine Hall, Fleetwood Leisure Centre and Beach Huts.   Councillor Bowen introduced the item and highlighted that it was a fantastic opportunity that would attract residents and visitors.   Councillor Vincent responded to a question from Councillor Duffy regarding the Staycation Beach Huts and overnight stays.   Councillor Vincent clarified that it was part of the scope of the outline business case to consider it, but as per the report there are no recommendations to take that element forward.   Councillor Vincent and Le Marinel responded to questions from Councillor Duffy regarding the Pride in Place Fund and the roles of Fleetwood’s Neighbourhood Board and Wyre Council.   Councillor Vincent clarified that Wyre Council is fully aware that the Pride in Place money is to be distributed by the Pride in Place Board and the report was drafted by our consultants prior to information about the Pride in Place funding being published and available.   Decision   Cabinet agreed:   To note the Fleetwood Waterfront Outline Business Cases (Waterfront OBC), as set out at Appendix 1.   To agree that the Director of Communities works with the future operators of the Fleetwood Leisure Centre (Parkwood Leisure Ltd) to progress the objectives set out in the Fleetwood Waterfront Leisure Masterplan (FWLM) and the Waterfront OBC.   To agree that the Director of Transformation works with the future operators of the Marine Hall to achieve the objectives set out in the FWLM and the Waterfront OBC and that the Waterfront bar redevelopment scheme is progressed subject to a future report.

Date of Decision: March 18, 2026