Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Corporate Resources regarding the Investing in Leicestershire Programme (IiLP) Rural Estate Strategy 2026-2036 which set out the proposed future vision, ambitions and objectives for the use, management and development of the Council’s rural estate.  A copy of the report, marked “Agenda item 6”, is filed with these minutes.

Mr. Fowler CC thanked the Scrutiny Commission for its comments (included in the report). He noted that Leicestershire was a rural county and commented on the importance of agriculture and for the Estate to be financially sustainable.  Mr. Crook CC added his support for starter farms for new entrants to farming. 

RESOLVED:

a)    That the comments of the Scrutiny Commission be noted;

b)    That the Investing in Leicestershire Programme Rural Estate Strategy 2026-2036 be approved;

c)    That the Director of Corporate Resources, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead Member for Resources and the IiLP Board, be authorised to approve plans for the Council’s Rural Estate, including agreeing disposals and approval of investment proposals within current delegated authority limits and budget approvals.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION:

To enable the implementation of the Investing in Leicestershire Programme Rural Estate Strategy 2026-2036.