Leicester Railway Station - Funding support from Department for Transport
July 22, 2026 City Mayor (Individual Decision) (Cabinet member) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The City Mayor decided to approve the allocation of £9.95m of Department for Transport Levelling Up grant funding into the Leicester Station Gateway project budget and add it to the approved capital programme on 22 July 2026. The City Mayor also delegated authority to the Director of Planning, Development and Transportation and Director of Finance to finalise grant funding details with the DfT. This decision approves the allocation of grant funding and delegates authority to finalise grant funding details.
Full council record
Decision
To consider proposals to approve:
a. The allocation of £9.95m of Government Department for Transport Levelling Up grant funding into the Leicester Station Gateway project budget and add this to the approved capital programme; and
b. The 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 award.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | Recommendations approved |
| Decision date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |