Smithgate – Lunar Lock Gardens (formerly Market Square) – Underwriting Approval and Adoption of Scheme Name

September 1, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resources (Cabinet member) Approved View on council website
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Decision

  1. Approved, an underwriting commitment of up to £230,000 from the Regeneration Reserve in respect of design development and planning costs associated with submitting a detailed planning application for Lunar Lock Gardens.
  2. Approved, the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Director of City Development and Section 151 Officer, to negotiate, complete and execute all legal documents and ancillary agreements required to implement the underwriting arrangement.
  1. Noted, the formal adoption of the name Lunar Lock Gardens for the public realm scheme previously referred to as ‘Market Square’.

Supporting Documents

Appendix 1 for Smithgate Lunar Lock Gardens formerly Market Square Underwriting Approval and A.pdf
Smithgate IEDN Lunar Lock Gardens formerly Market Square Underwriting Approval and Adoption of S.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date1 Sep 2026