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Report of the Interim Director of Resources

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

Councillor S Sheahan left the meeting during consideration of this item.

The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report to members, outlining the current priority to rebuild the aqueduct over Gilwiskaw Brook and the proposal to allocate funding to this project, subject to funding being secured from other sources.

Members expressed support for the project.

It was moved by Councillor A V Smith, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

a)    The allocation of £20,000 from the 2016/17 budget surplus towards the total funding required to enable the reconstruction of the aqueduct over the Gilwiskaw Brook at Snarestone be approved.

b)    Authority to commit this amount be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, via a grant agreement with Ashby Canal Trust, payable once the total project funding is secured.

Reason for decision: Cabinet approval needed to allocate funding.