Issue details

The Council’s strategic priority is to enhance Waterloo’s role as one which plays a full part in the central London economy. The Council will promote Waterloo and the South Bank as an international centre for arts and culture; a pre-eminent tourist, leisure, retail and entertainment area; a major location for offices, healthcare and higher education; a mixed residential area with appropriate supporting community, service and shopping facilities; and as one of London’s most important transport hubs.

The Council has the opportunity to acquire a site in Waterloo on the terms sets out in Part II of this report which details how the acquisition is in the best interests of the Council.