Leicester Railway Station - Funding support from Department for Transport
July 22, 2026 City Mayor (Individual Decision) (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The City Mayor approved the allocation of £9.95m of Department for Transport Levelling Up grant funding to the Leicester Station Gateway project and delegated authority to directors to finalise grant funding details.
The Deputy City Mayor – Climate, Economy, and Culture accepted £700,000 of Department for Education funding for Skills Bootcamps and approved the City Council acting as the accountable body for this funding on 3 November 2023.
The City Mayor approved the disposal of 344 Harrison Road for £132,500 to the neighbouring freeholder on 11 March 2026, with a covenant for refurbishment into habitable residential use.
The Assistant City Mayor – Children and Young People approved the new Post 16 Transport Policy Statement for the 2026-2027 academic year on 1 May 2026.
The Assistant City Mayor, Environment and Transport approved the implementation of a 20mph Zone in the Herrick Primary School Area and the advertisement of the associated Speed Limit Order and traffic calming measures on 19 May 2026.
Full council record
Decision
To consider proposals to approve:
a. The allocation of £9.95m of Government Department for Transport Levelling Up grant funding into the Leicester Station Gateway project budget and add this to the approved capital programme; and
b. The delegation of authority to the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation and Director of Finance to finalise grant funding details with the DfT to secure the award.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations approved |
| Decision date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Lead officer | Nicola Odom |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |