Decision details

a)     To note the proposed arrangements for the reinterment of King Richard III in Leicester Cathedral;

b)    To note that the Cathedral have planned a significant fundraising campaign to meet the costs of the reinterment, and that significant expressions of support have already been made;

c)     To note that without the necessary funding in place the Cathedral cannot make firm arrangements for the reinterment in Spring 2015;

d)    To agree that the City Council provides underwriting assurances of up to £250,000 to enable the Cathedral to make the necessary arrangements in relation to the works required to reinter King Richard III;

e)     To note that the County Council’s Cabinet is being recommended to agree to a similar contribution to the underwriting of the works at the Cathedral; and

f)     To note that if an upfront financial contribution is required it is the stated intention of the Cathedral that this will be repaid in full from funds raised by their campaign.

To seek approval for the City Council to provide underwriting support for the works required to reinter King Richard III in accordance with the plans approved by the Cathedral’s Fabric Commission for England. 

This decision will then be subject to a signed agreement between the Council and Cathedral.

No other applicable options.