Agenda item

The report of the Head of Property and Regeneration

The Head of Property and Regeneration presented the report.

He invited the Senior Economic Development Officer to present part of the report to the Committee.

The Chair read a statement from the relevant Ward Members, Councillors R Sutton and C Sewell. They noted the history of the proposed project, that it had been somewhat contentious, and that roughly a third of the work had already been done. Communication with residents had been enhanced and the ward Members hoped to see the project completed by May 2024.

A Member welcomed the support of the ward Members and the work of Officers in what had historically proved a tricky project. He did query about the two hour parking restriction and how it would be enforced. In response, the Head of Property and Regeneration advised that it was the County Council’s responsibility to enforce where the District Council would work as the agent.

A Member remained concerned that people would abuse the car-parking and hoped that there would be regular enforcement. The Head of Property and Economic Regeneration concurred.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

RECOMMENDED THAT:

The following recommendation be added to the report to be presented to Cabinet: ‘after the scheme is completed, this authority ask Leicestershire County Council to review parking enforcement in the area so maximum benefit from the scheme is attained.’