Issue - meetings

Report of the Interim Director of Resources

Presented by the Leader

The Leader presented the report to members, highlighting the three major projects which were proposed following on from the stakeholder meetings which had taken place.  He commented that more investment was needed at this stage and the project would take longer than the next two years to complete.  It was recognised that not all of the works could be completed by the Council and the Business Focus team would work with others to raise funds.  He added that the stakeholder meeting had reinforced the need to undertake public realm improvements in respect of Marlborough Square.

Councillor T J Pendleton stated that the works to Ashby Road were vitally important as this would be a promenade to the town centre.  He added that a message needed to be sent that the Council was looking after shopkeepers in the town centre.

Councillor R Blunt emphasised that this project required partnership working with Leicestershire County Council as Highways Authority. 

It was moved by Councillor R Blunt, seconded by Councillor T J Pendleton and

RESOLVED THAT:

a)    The development of proposals for Memorial Square, Marlborough Square and Ashby Road, Coalville be approved as set out in this report.

b)    The allocation of £577,000 from the 2016/17 and projected 2017/18 budget surpluses towards the cost of potential improvements to Marlborough Square, Coalville be approved.

c)    The allocation of £25,000 from the 2016/17 and projected 2017/18 budget surpluses towards the cost of potential improvements to Memorial Square, Coalville be approved.

d)    The allocation of £175,000 from the 2016/17 and projected 2017/18 budget surpluses towards the cost of potential improvements to Ashby Road, Coalville be approved.

e)    Authority for commitment of the amounts mentioned in recommendations b), c) and d) be delegated to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader.

Reason for decision: Cabinet approval needed to develop the proposals and to allocate funding.