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    Lincs and Fens Reservoir update

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    Meeting: 04/09/2024 - Overview and Scrutiny Panel (Performance and Growth) (Item 30)

    30 FENS AND LINCS RESERVOIRS UPDATE pdf icon PDF 330 KB

    To receive an update on the Fens and Lincs Reservoir Update report which was heard at the Cabinet meeting held on 16th July 2024 under special urgency provisions, as detailed in the Council’s Constitution. Further Non-Statutory Consultation is expected in Spring/Summer 2025.

    Contact: C Burton 01480 388274

    Additional documents:

    • 8. Fens and Lincs Reservoirs Appendix 1, item 30 pdf icon PDF 668 KB
    • 8. Fens and Lincs Reservoirs Appendix 2, item 30 pdf icon PDF 624 KB

    Minutes:

    By means of a report by the Chief Planning Officer (a copy of which was appended in the Minute Book), an update was provided on the Fens and Lincs Reservoirs Development. The Panel heard that due to the timescales of the non-statutory consultation, delegation had already been taken in order to meet the deadlines set.

     

    In response to a question from Councillor Gleadow, the Panel heard that a number of job opportunities were expected, both in the development and construction phase of the project and also following the completion of the project via related tourism. In light of this the Council’s response underlined the opportunities for Huntingdonshire residents to these jobs and looked to identify any skills gaps thus ensuring training opportunities be developed in order to provide maximum opportunities for residents.

     

    Councillor Martin observed that ward members had been engaged in the initial response and consultation process and that this involvement had been very much appreciated.