Agenda item

The report of the Strategic Director of Place

Presented by the Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder

The Business and Regeneration Portfolio Holder presented the report.

The Chair reviewed the history of the project, why it had presented some challenges, and noted the value the project would bring. He commended Those who had worked on the project for resolving the issues and bringing the project to a conclusion.

It was moved by Councillor T Gillard, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

1)    The progress on the Kegworth Project along with the proposed implementation method and anticipated costs be noted.

2)    Authority be delegated, to the Head of Property and Economic Regeneration, to spend the allocated budget on the Kegworth Project and to negotiate and enter into any necessary agreements with Leicestershire County Council (as the delivery body) to complete the works.

3)    The comments of the Community Scrutiny Committee (7 December 2023) particularly those relating to parking enforcement, be noted.

Reason for decision: To enter into an agreement with Leicestershire County Council for delivery of the Market Place public realm works and London Road accessibility improvements, to enable completion of the Kegworth Project.