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Summary
The City Mayor approved the appropriation of land at Lanesborough Road Phase 1 and Marwood Road Stocking Farm from the General Fund to the Housing Revenue Account for £911,000 and £701,500 respectively on 27 August 2026. This was to appropriately account for council-owned land.
The City Mayor approved the release of £4.4 million from High Needs Capital to deliver Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) or SEND Unit Provision places between 2026-2029 on 14 August 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Education to agree final school sites and configuration of places.
The Assistant City Mayor for Environment and Transport approved the implementation of a 20mph Zone in the Columbine Road Area and the advertisement of the associated Speed Limit Order on 14 July 2026. This was to implement the proposed 20mph Zone.
The City Mayor approved the freehold disposal of 52-58 Oxford Street to National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) for £2m on 6 July 2026. This was to enable NGED to develop a new primary substation site to supply sufficient electrical capacity for the city and to generate a £2m capital receipt for the council.
The City Mayor approved a permanent increase of £105,000 to the Arts & Museum budget ceiling to support festivals across the city and one-off funding of £10,000 for the rebranding of Leicester Riverside Festival on 29 June 2026. This investment aims to support high-quality, inclusive, and environmentally responsible festivals and events.
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Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 27 Aug 2026 |
| Effective from | 5 Sep 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |