Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: July 16, 2025

Purpose: Added 5 June 2025

Content: 1.    APPROVED the reinstatement of the flood damaged Melton Country Park Bridge.   2.    NOTED that while the damage sustained during the flooding in 2025 is covered by insurance, a more substantial repair and reinstatement of the whole structure is required to maximise the lifespan of the bridge and reduce vulnerability to extreme weather events in the future.   3.    NOTED that replacing the whole bridge will require the Council to supplement the insurance contribution allocated to the repair and reinstatement of the damaged section.   4.    RECOMMENDED to Council that reinstatement of the bridge be added to the Capital Programme with a budget of £200,000, to be met by funding from the Council’s insurance contribution and allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Rural England Prosperity Fund, relevant S106 contributions and capital receipts, as set out at Section 8 of the report.   5.    NOTED that the proposed budget includes an element of contingency as the Council is continuing to work with its insurers to finalise cost projections and required works to secure cost certainty. Accordingly, to delegate authority to the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Director for Corporate Services, to vary the capital budget requested should the final cost projections be confirmed before the Council meeting.   6.    NOTED that to protect the Council’s legal position, the Director for Housing and Communities, in consultation with the Assistant Director for Governance & Democracy, will determine the most appropriate and effective arrangements to enable the works to be undertaken in partnership with the Council’s insurance company.