Decision details

Cabinet

1)    NOTED the provisional year end position, variations to the 2023-24 approved budget and the resultant effect on the Council’s balances and reserves for General and Special Expenses and revenue and capital;

2)    Subject to final confirmation from Government, APPROVED the re-purposing of the £2m Levelling Up Fund (LUF) grant from the theatre to the Stockyard project to fund improvements to the existing trader hall and associated infrastructure in support of an enhanced cultural offer;

3)    INCREASED the current £11m in the capital programme for the stockyard project to £13m, the additional £2m being fully funded through the LUF grant;

4)    APPROVED submission of a planning application in relation to the required works.