28th May 2010
Greater Blackfriars
South West RDA confirmed its continued investment in the Blackfriars Regeneration Project in its capital allocations for 2009/10 and 2010/11 as part of GHURC priorities over the two years
Public consultation on the masterplan for the area was undertaken during the Summer 2009 and the proposals received an overwhelmingly positive response.
The masterplan was approved by the URC Executive Board on 14th October.
Greater Blackfriars Masterplan endorsed by the City Council (Nov 09)
Blackfriars Priory
Scheduled monument consent applied for March 2009.
Planning consent granted for North Range May 2009.
SWRDA have agreed funding of c£3million for the North range, the clearance of the site for the Language Immersion centre development and various property acquisitions.
Detailed design work commenced on the North Range and the business plan for its operation is being finalised
Tenders received 14th May 2010 for work on the North Range
Work due to start on site June 2010
Fleece Hotel
Architectural Study nearing completion
Clutch Clinic
Architectural evaluation at the former Clutch Clinic, 6 Commercial Road, commenced 5th October and completed 11 November 2009
The County Council committed to the construction of the Language Immersion Centre on the Blackfriars site 26th October 2009
The funding for the scheme has been confirmed by the Department for Children Schools & Families (DCSF). The County have appointed architects and design work has commenced. South West RDA have commissioned archaeologists to carry out a preliminary investigation of the site.
Design work continuing on Language Immersion Centre
A planning application for the scheme is now being considered by the County Council
Demolition of the Clutch Clinic building is proceeding