Statement - Re-submission of Ashton Park business case to full Council

Below is a statement regarding the addition on Full Council agenda on 29 February for the re-submission of the report on Ashton Park business case (Levelling Up Funding).

Councillor Freddie Bailey, Cabinet member for environment and community safety, said:

"Preston City Council has received objections to the proposals for the redevelopment of Ashton Park. We have sought independent legal advice with the aim of avoiding any potential delay to the project.

 

"The decision regarding the redevelopment of Ashton Park was taken on 14 December 2023 and was taken in private. This was due to the report containing confidential financial and commercially sensitive information. 

Having taken legal advice, the Council has decided to resubmit the report outlining the Business Case for Ashton Park to Full Council on 29 February 2024. This will enable the report to be re-presented in public and for Council Members to reconsider the proposals to proceed with the building of the Ashton Park sports hub.

 

"The report recommends to Council that they proceed with the development due to the benefits it will bring to our communities using The Government's Levelling Up Fund."