Forge Island developer "could be chosen next month"

A DEVELOPMENT partner for Forge Island could be chosen next month, the council has announced.

Information packs were sent out to 35 companies who expressed an interest earlier this year.

Of these, three potential partners were asked for detailed plans on bringing a cinema, hotel and eateries to the site.

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Cabinet members are expected to vote on Monday in favour of delegating the final choice to regeneration director Damien Wilson.

Cllr Denise Lelliott, cabinet member for the economy, said: “Choosing a partner for Forge Island is now a critical next step in this process and we want to make sure we get that right.”

The development site also includes the Riverside Precinct link with Corporation Street and the former magistrates’ court area.

It is hoped that work could begin before the end of 2019.