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To consider a report which outlines a possible programme and budget to restore existing historic advertising signs on specific buildings within the city.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Decision due: 15 Jan 2013 by Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Lead member: Executive Councillor for Planning, Building Control, and Infrastructure
Lead director: Director of Environment
Department: Environment
Contact: Email: glen.richardson@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: Requested for pre-scrutiny by Councillor Herbert and Councillor Marchant-Daisley.
Background Information: At the Environment Scrutiny Committee meeting of March 2012 the Executive Councillor for Planning and Sustainable Transport resolved to restore selected signs within the older neighbourhoods of the city that advertise a former business or product. The proposal was part of the Pro-active Conservation Programme report that was approved at that Committee. This report will set out the likely requirements, budget, and project management needs to this work which would be led by the Council and paid for from s106 planning obligations. The report should be considered and Executive Councillor steer provided before the delivery of such a programme.
