Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to allocate £5,000 from the Section 106 Agreement for this purpose.
summary: The decision involves allocating financial contributions from a Section 106 Agreement towards the installation of information boards along the Lichfield Canal near St Johns Grange.
topline: The Cabinet Member Decision has decided to allocate £5,000 towards the installation of information boards along the Lichfield Canal near St Johns Grange.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it aligns with the requirements of the Section 106 Agreement and aims to provide public art in accordance with the Council's Local Plan strategy.
affected_stakeholders: ["Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust", "Local residents near St Johns Grange"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.lichfielddc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=764
Decision Maker: Cabinet Member Decision
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: 1.1. Approval is sought for the allocation of financial contributions tied to the Section 106 Agreement ‘Land South Of, Shortbutts Lane, Lichfield’ towards the installation of information boards along the former Lichfield Canal, near the St Johns Grange development south of Lichfield.
Content: 1.1. Approval is sought for the allocation of financial contributions tied to the Section 106 Agreement ‘Land South Of, Shortbutts Lane, Lichfield’ towards the installation of information boards along the former Lichfield Canal, near the St Johns Grange development south of Lichfield. 1.1. To allocate £5,000.00 of the ‘Public Art Sum’ in the Section 106 Agreement for ‘Land South Of, Shortbutts Lane, Lichfield’ (planning application 21/01956/OUTFLM) towards the installation of information boards along the Lichfield Canal near St Johns Grange (Lichfield South), Lichfield Southern Bypass. 2.1. The ‘Public Art Contribution’ for ‘Land South of, Shortbutts Lane, Lichfield’ was paid to the Council in a single instalment (£5,000.00) in November 2024. The Section 106 Agreement requires the Public Art Contribution ‘[to be used] towards Public Art purposes only’. The ‘Public Art Purposes’ are ‘the provision of public art to be integrated into the development in accordance with the Council’s Local Plan strategy Policy CP12.’ 2.2. The Lichfield and Hatherton Canal Restoration Trust have submitted a proposal to the Council for the installation of two public information boards along the Lichfield Southern Bypass, near to entrances to the St John’s Grange development (between Axten Avenue and Baker Way). The boards will talk about the history of the Lichfield Canal, its significance to the local area, and its continued conservation following recent developments along the original route. The Trust are seeking grants of £5,000 from S106 contributions to cover the full cost of this project, and that any costs exceeding this amount will be sourced from the Trust’s own funds. 3.1. The alternative options were considered: Option? Consideration? Selected option? Not to allocate the Section 106 financial contribution towards installing the information boards at St Johns and instead allocate towards an alternative project. This option is not recommended as the project meets the S106 requirements and the financial contributions are required to be allocated by a specific date (in this case November 2029) otherwise it risks being claimed back by the developer. The Council should also be proactive in allocating S106 contributions towards projects which satisfy the specific requirements as set out within the Agreement. Allocate the S106 contribution towards the information boards
Date of Decision: July 15, 2025