Agenda item

The Committee heard from the Project Officer regarding the Leys Courtside development.

Members were advised that a simulated flood event of the site had recently taken place, with positive results reported.

It was noted that the project would see the hub opening in stages; however, information received from Courtside regarding the precise timescale and details of the staged opening had been limited.

The Committee heard that Oxfordshire County Council had been challenging to engage with concerning the implementation of parking restrictions, but Officers expressed optimism that this issue would be resolved in the near future.

Members were further informed that the Council had still not yet made its financial contribution to the project, as this was dependent upon the achievement of key milestones in the final delivery stages of the development.

Resolved:

1. That, the update on the Leys Courtside development be noted and,
2. That, Officers continue to liaise with Courtside and Oxfordshire County Council to clarify the staged opening timetable and progress with parking restrictions and,

That, the Council’s financial contribution remains linked to the achievement of the project’s key milestones, with updates to be reported to the Committee as appropriate.