Land Improvement

Action to reclaim and improve land and buildings in Leicestershire is set within the context of the County Council’s Derelict Land Strategy and Action Programme. The programme has been underway since 1974 and has brought extensive benefits in terms of environmental, social and economic improvements. Funding for the programme is obtained from a wide range of organisations including the East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA), the Leicester Shire Economic Partnership (LSEP), the National Forest Company, Lottery funds, Landfill Tax, Aggregates Tax, other local authorities, private sector companies and County Council budgets.

Key schemes include:

Ashby Canal - Restoration of the Canal between Conkers at Moira and Donisthorpe has been completed. A Transport and Works Act Order was approved 20th September 2005 and will enable the next phase of restoration from Snarestone to Measham. View the Ashby Canal Restoration Business Plan Summary on the website of the Ashby Canal trust at www.ashbycanaltrust.co.uk

Measham Station - Work to restore this building for commercial use and to provide new premises for the Measham Muesum is underway and due to be completed by Summer 2008.

Community Arts Projects
Following successful community arts projects at the Phoenix Green Foot/Cyclebridge (murals) and the Forest Road footbridge (murals, mosaics and arts metalwork) Further projects are being developed including the Ashby Canal corridor.

Contact

Mike Thomson: 0116 305 7090 or e-mail mthomson@leics.gov.uk

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Land Improvement

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