Decision details

Levelling Up Fund Bid Submission to Government

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve submission to government of up to three bids to the Levelling Up Fund by the deadline of the 6th July 2022.

Decision:

a)         The submission of bids to the government Levelling Up Fund by the 6th July 2022 is approved for:

i.          A package of public realm improvements in Leominster and Ledbury town centres and enhancements to the Leominster Old Priory building;

ii.         Development of the site infrastructure and development plots for the Ross Enterprise Park; and

iii.         A package of transport and active travel measures in and around Hereford city;

b)         Authority to make technical amendments to the final bid submissions is delegated to the Corporate Director for Economy and Environment and;

c)         Authority is delegated to the Section 151 officer to formally submit the bids by the 6th July 2022 deadline.

Reason Key: Expenditure and strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Roger Allonby, Service Director Economy and Growth Email: Roger.Allonby@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260330, Joni Hughes, Head of Chief Executive's Office Email: Joni.Hughes@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260598.

Publication date: 29/06/2022

Date of decision: 29/06/2022

Effective from: 06/07/2022

Accompanying Documents:

  • Levelling Up Fund Bid Submission to Government