Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
(a) That £750,000 be allocated for the construction of the footbridge and associated footpaths and cycleway at Watermead Parks identified on the plan appended to the report subject to the City Council agreeing to contribute the equivalent amount;
(b) That the Director of Corporate Resources in consultation with the Director of Law and Governance be authorised to take all necessary steps to progress the project including leading on the procurement for the scheme and establishing joint programme arrangements with Leicester City Council;
(c) That the continued partnership working between both Councils be welcomed and supported.
(KEY DECISION)
REASONS FOR DECISION:
To improve connectivity within Watermead Country Parks and to promote, maintain and enhance the Parks as a visitor attraction.
Divisions Affected: Birstall; Syston Ridgeway; Thurmaston Ridgemere;
Report author: Director of Corporate Resources
Publication date: 23/11/2018
Date of decision: 23/11/2018
Decided at meeting: 23/11/2018 - Cabinet
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