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Leicestershire’s ruling Cabinet is to decide whether to continue research into a congestion-busting project that could attract £3/4 billion of transport investment to the region.
The County Council will consider the Transport Innovation Fund (TIF) project, which could help to shape the region’s future transport strategy.
Nick Rushton, the Cabinet’s member for transport, said: “We are not deciding yet whether to introduce a congestion charge – we are simply deciding whether to continue to explore the opportunities offered by this fund.”
TIF is a Government fund that offers councils cash for major transport improvements, provided that they include some form of demand management, such as road user charging.
In late 2006, the Government awarded £1.8 million to the six councils of Derby and Derbyshire, Leicester and Leicestershire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (the 6Cs).
The grant was to fund research into tackling congestion, including the possibility of road user charging, to help the 6Cs decide whether to make a bid to TIF.
A range of possible solutions were considered, including improved bus services, reduced bus fares, smarter ticketing and an extension to Nottingham’s tram system, plus the possibility of road user charging around each city.
The study showed that such measures could produce good benefits for the local economy, as well as generating an income for transport schemes.
Now, the six councils must decide whether to submit a case for more funding, to draw up a detailed business case. The deadline is May 30.
It is estimated that the second phase of the study will cost £6 million, with half funded by the Government and the remainder from the six councils. Leicestershire would have to find £500,000, over two years.
The Cabinet will consider the report at 2.30pm on May 6, before the 6Cs’ leaders meet on May 9.
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Robbery at off licence | |
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 | Robbery at off licence Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an off licence. The incident happened at around 3.... 19 Jun 2009 Robbery at off licence |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
 | 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Recycle week 2009 | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 16 June 2009 Recycle week 2009 An action packed week aimed at encouraging people to reduce the amount of waste they produce is to be held. Recycle Week, themed Let s waste less , runs from Monday, 22nd June to Sunday, 28th June.... 16 Jun 2009 Recycle week 2009 |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
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£130 million waste disposal scheme discussed | |
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 | A 130 million scheme to reduce waste and avoid multi-million pound penalties will take a step forward this month.... 02 Apr 2008 £130 million waste disposal scheme discussed |
New fund to boost communities | |
| Cabinet Office 20 February 2009 New fund to boost communities Four Leicestershire communities are set to be revitalised and become better places to live, work and shop. The areas will be able to apply for money from a new 200,000 fund if the County Council's budget proposals are agreed next week.... 21 Feb 2009 New fund to boost communities |
Council Tax rise reduced even further | |
| Cabinet Office 3 February 2009 Council Tax rise reduced even further A new, lower Council Tax increase has been announced by Leicestershire County Council, to help people through the economic downturn. The County Council is proposing to raise its share of bills by 2.... 04 Feb 2009 Council Tax rise reduced even further |
Council Tax rise reduced even further | |
| Cabinet Office 3 February 2009 Council Tax rise reduced even further A new, lower Council Tax increase has been announced by Leicestershire County Council, to help people through the economic downturn. The County Council is proposing to raise its share of bills by 2.... 31 Mar 2009 Council Tax rise reduced even further |
Council budget proposals unveiled | |
| Cabinet Office 6 January 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled A below-inflation Council Tax rise, a boost for services and major efficiency savings have been proposed by Leicestershire County Council. The County Council s draft budget proposes to increase the authority s share of Council Tax by 3.... 07 Jan 2009 Council budget proposals unveiled |
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£130 million waste disposal scheme discussed | |
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| A 130 million scheme to reduce waste and avoid multi-million pound penalties will take a step forward this month.... 02 Apr 2008 £130 million waste disposal scheme discussed |
Melton Carnegie Museum | |
 | It has been announced this week that the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded 969,000 to Leicestershire County Council?s Environment and Heritage Services to develop the Melton Carnegie Museum.... 10 Apr 2008 Melton Carnegie Museum |
National survey on the road to better customer feedback | |
 | A new nationwide public survey will compare Leicestershire's Highways and Transport services with others across the country.... 10 Jun 2008 National survey on the road to better customer feedback |
Radical plans to 'personalise' social care in Leicestershire | |
 | Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to 'personalise' its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... 22 Jul 2008 Radical plans to 'personalise' social care in Leicestershire |
Leicestershire Roads | |
 | Results of a survey of Leicestershire's roads, transport and waste services show high levels of customer satisfaction for the third year running.... 01 Aug 2008 Leicestershire Roads |
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Great Central Railway | |
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 | It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway |
Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |
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Great Central Railway | |
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| It will be a cavalcade of memories at the Great Central Railway this weekend (17th / 18th May) as a special gala event recreates the sights and sounds of four decades ago. Star of the show will be BR Standard 7, Oliver Cromwell which hauled Britain s last steam train back in 1968.... 14 May 2008 Great Central Railway |
Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
| Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
| Appeal following assault in Melton Police are appealing for witnesses following the report of an assault on a woman in Melton. The incident happened at around 12.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal following assault in Melton |
Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
| 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |