Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations were approved, including adding £5.2m to the capital programme and releasing £3m from the Match Funding policy provision.
summary: The decision involves approving funding for the St Margaret's junction scheme in the 2026/27 capital programme.
topline: The City Mayor has decided to approve funding for the St Margaret's junction scheme, with potential implications for local transportation and regeneration.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious due to the allocation of funds and potential impact on local transportation and regeneration.
affected_stakeholders: ["City Mayor", "Director of Planning, Development and Transportation", "Director of Finance", "Local residents", "Businesses"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision involves securing funding from the Government's Levelling Up fund.
URL: https://cabinet.leicester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1534
Decision Maker: City Mayor (Individual Decision)
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: To approve: a. the addition of £5.2m to the 2026/27 capital programme for the St Margarets junction scheme. b. the release of £3m currently held in the Match Funding policy provision to part-finance the scheme alongside £2.2m from the Government’s Levelling Up fund. c. Delegation of authority to the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation and Director of Finance to finalise grant funding details with the DfT to secure the Levelling Up fund award. To approve funding to enable delivery of the St Margaret’s junction scheme and the transportation and regeneration benefits.
Date of Decision: July 22, 2026