A contractor has finally been chosen to redevelop Hitchin s Churchgate shopping precinct. North Herts District Council (NHDC) agreed last night to award the contract to Simons Developments, the only developer left in the running for the deal. A NHDC spoke
A contractor has finally been chosen to redevelop Hitchin's Churchgate shopping precinct.
North Herts District Council (NHDC) agreed last night to award the contract to Simons Developments, the only developer left in the running for the deal.
A NHDC spokesman said today: "In line with the Public Contract Regulations the council now enters a mandatory standstill period, at the conclusion of which the contract will be signed. Further details on the next steps to be taken on the project will be provided when the contract is signed, which is anticipated to be mid-March 2010.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here