To update Members on the design phase of the
proposed River Lune flood defence scheme and to consider the
current scheme costs and status of all secured and potential match
funding contributions from external sources. The report will also
consider and confirm the council's funding position should there be
insufficient external resources to cover the estimated construction
cost.
On the basis of the information presented on scheme costs and
funding, Members are asked to make a decision on whether to proceed
with the project implementation.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bulk Ward; Lower Lune Valley Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 17/12/2018
Anticipated restriction: Part exempt -
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
The report, and discussion at Cabinet, may require details of proposed and secured contributions from private business to be imparted. The proposed funding contract currently being reviewed and formalised with private businesses to secure these contributions contains confidentiality clauses. Information on individual business contributions should only be disclosed through the express authorisation in writing by the contributing party.
Department: Regeneration and Planning
Contact: Paul Rogers, Senior Regeneration Officer Paul Rogers Telephone: (01524) 582334 Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk progers@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582334.
Documents submitted to the decision maker for consideration: Cabinet report and appendices