Decision details

To approve an injection of funding into the Capital Programme of £3,362,000 from the Regional Growth Fund and £23,000,000 from the Defra Growth Fund and authorise expenditure from the Regional Growth Fund and Defra Growth Fund of £2,765,000 for the development and design of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme and for the implementation of advance mitigation works in Woodlesford.

The Director of City Development submitted a report which provided an update on the progress of the proposals to provide flood defences for the City of Leeds and which also sought approval to the tender for the detailed design and construction of the mitigation works downstream of the city centre at Woodlesford.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That an injection of funding into the Capital Programme of £3,362,000 from the Regional Growth Fund, and £23,000,000 from the Defra Growth Fund be approved.

(b)  That authority be given to the expenditure from the Regional Growth Fund and Defra Growth Fund of £3,638,800 for the initial development and design of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme and for the implementation of advance mitigation works in Woodlesford.

Consultation on-going

Executive Member for Development and the Economy, City & Hunslet and Rothwell Ward  Members, Waterfront Association; Aire Action; Leeds Civic Trust; Leeds Canoe Club; British Rowing; Fishing Groups; Members of the public; local businesses and residents whose properties are impacted by the proposals.