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Report of the Facilities & Administration Team Leader

The Committee received the report (as set out on pages 59 – 64_ which asked it note the details of the work completed by the Facilities Section within the third quarter of 2018/19.

Members were advised of the completed installation of both the dog walk shelter at Blaby Road Park and the picnic shelter at the Crow Mill Picnic Area in South Wigston.

With regards to Ervins Lock Footbridge, the Committee was advised that progress had been delayed due to opposing views between the Canals and Rivers Trust (CRT) and Leicestershire County Council’s Conservation Officer (CO) in relation to the design of the proposed footbridge. It was said that the CRT had advised that permission to build would not be granted until the proposed footbridge incorporated its design preference. Members reiterated the need for progress to be made to ensure that the works were commenced by next Autumn. Members were hopeful that a sensible compromise could be reached between the CO and the CRT.

By affirmation of the meeting, it was

UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED THAT:

That the contents of the report be noted.