Issue - meetings

Councillor Patel submits a report on proposals for the redevelopment of the Market. Cabinet is asked to approve expenditure of £500,000 for the Market redevelopment, which includes the creation of a cafeteria, new self contained units and new lighting and signage; to agree the programme of works for the Market redevelopment, due to commence in July 2001 and completion in May 2002 and to support the principle of future Market redevelopment when funds become available.

Councillor Patel submitted a report on proposals for the redevelopment of Leicester Market.  A presentation was given to the Cabinet on the proposals which included the creation of a cafeteria, new self-contained units and new lighting and signage.  Members welcomed the proposals and congratulated the officers, Members and market traders who had worked hard to bring these proposals forward.

Members’ attention was drawn to the fact that although the programme of works was due to start in July 2001, actual building work on the site would not begin until after the Christmas trading period.

RESOLVED:

(1) that approval be given for expenditure of £500,000 for the Market Redevelopment, which included the creation of a cafeteria, new self-contained units and new lighting and signage;

(2) that the programme of works for the Market Redevelopment, due to commence in July 2001 and to complete in May 2002, be approved; and

(3) that the principle of future Market redevelopment when funds become available, be supported.