Council and councillors

Report no: 75/2020

Cabinet noted the progress update in respect of the St George’s Project.

Councillor Hemsley as the relevant Portfolio Holder, updated Cabinet and explained that there was continued work with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Homes England and work is being undertaken to progress the draft terms and conditions and the draft contractual documentation.

It was reported that Homes England had asked all Local Authorities who are/potential beneficiaries of HIF funding to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the proposed infrastructure programme. Rutland County Council has flagged that the Local Plan Regulation 19 consultation is currently suspended. However, Members were informed that a Local Plan Regulation 19 update report would be submitted at the next Cabinet meeting on the 16^th June 2020.

RESOLVED:

That the progress update in respect of the St George’s Project be noted.

Reason for decision:

Progress on the project is in line with the programme.