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08-03-2025
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Work to start on revamp of cattle market
Redevelopment work is set to start on a historical market in Leicestershire. The Stockyards – a food and drink venue that is part of Melton's Cattle Market – will be getting a major facelift over the next year. Melton Borough Council has announced hoardings and fencing will be going up around the site from Monday in preparation for work to begin, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service. Public parking on site will be stopped from Monday 17 March until 2026, when the work is due to finish. The plan to turn the space into a potential cultural destination for food lovers was given the go ahead by Melton's planning committee last month. It will create 110 permanent jobs and attract an estimated 50,000 extra visitors, the council said. The work will include the addition of a new events space and four new buildings. It is part of a wider project with Rutland County Council under the Rural Innovation in Action scheme, which received combined UK Government Funding of £22.95m. Council leader Pip Allnatt said the preparation of the site was "a significant step forward for this project". He added: "We understand the temporary inconvenience caused by the closure of the current parking area, but we are confident that the new development will bring long-term benefits to our residents and visitors. "The space will not only provide ample parking but will also serve as a vibrant venue for events, bringing people together and fostering a sense of community spirit. "We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation during this period of change." Hugh Brown, CEO of site operator Gillstream Markets, called the scheme "a huge project for the benefit of the market, the town and the wider area". He promised specific guidance would be given to traders, tenants and event organisers as the building work continues. While work is taking place, alternative parking will be available at nearby council car parks, including the short-stay facilities in Wilton Road and the long-stay car park in Scalford Road. The council said livestock market customers will still be able to park in the north of the site, while separate arrangements were being made for Stockyard tenants. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Plans to develop town market given go ahead Popular market could be redeveloped under new plans Local Democracy Reporting Service Melton Borough Council
BBC News
08-03-2025
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Work to start on revamp of Melton cattle market
Redevelopment work is set to start on a historical market in Stockyards – a food and drink venue that is part of Melton's Cattle Market – will be getting a major facelift over the next Borough Council has announced hoardings and fencing will be going up around the site from Monday in preparation for work to begin, said the Local Democracy Reporting parking on site will be stopped from Monday 17 March until 2026, when the work is due to finish. The plan to turn the space into a potential cultural destination for food lovers was given the go ahead by Melton's planning committee last month. It will create 110 permanent jobs and attract an estimated 50,000 extra visitors, the council work will include the addition of a new events space and four new is part of a wider project with Rutland County Council under the Rural Innovation in Action scheme, which received combined UK Government Funding of £22.95m. Council leader Pip Allnatt said the preparation of the site was "a significant step forward for this project".He added: "We understand the temporary inconvenience caused by the closure of the current parking area, but we are confident that the new development will bring long-term benefits to our residents and visitors."The space will not only provide ample parking but will also serve as a vibrant venue for events, bringing people together and fostering a sense of community spirit."We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation during this period of change."Hugh Brown, CEO of site operator Gillstream Markets, called the scheme "a huge project for the benefit of the market, the town and the wider area".He promised specific guidance would be given to traders, tenants and event organisers as the building work work is taking place, alternative parking will be available at nearby council car parks, including the short-stay facilities in Wilton Road and the long-stay car park in Scalford council said livestock market customers will still be able to park in the north of the site, while separate arrangements were being made for Stockyard tenants.
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05-03-2025
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Council bosses set to debate political shake-up
Council leaders in Leicestershire are due to meet to try to find a way forward on how the county's political map could be redrawn. Leicestershire County Council and the leaders of seven districts and boroughs are to discuss proposals for future council boundaries when they meet on Thursday. It follows a row between the county council and the smaller authorities over a lack of collaboration in developing plans. The leader of Melton Borough Council, Pip Allnatt, who speaks for the districts and boroughs, said he wanted to "get on with the job". The government expects authorities to put in proposals for larger, simpler council structures across existing two-tier council areas including Leicestershire by 21 March. The county council and the districts have so far proposed rival visions for the future of local government. Allnatt said "despite the tight timetable, there's still plenty of time for lots of engagement with stakeholders, the public and each other" before final proposals have to be submitted in November. The districts and boroughs, alongside Rutland County Council, are promoting a plan to split Leicestershire into two single-tier councils. North Leicestershire and Rutland would serve the area currently covered by Charnwood, North West Leicestershire, Melton and Rutland County councils. South Leicestershire would be a separate council covering the current Blaby, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth and Oadby and Wigston boroughs and districts. The lower-tier councils have argued their plan would create authorities which would be "big enough to care, close enough to respond" to what residents need. They claim the county's proposal - a single-tier authority proposal for the whole of Leicestershire - would be "too cumbersome, remote, and inaccessible for local communities". Both proposals assume Leicester City Council's boundaries will remain the same. Acting county council leader Deborah Taylor proposed Thursday's meeting. She said: "We don't believe another option adds up, financially, geographically or logically." Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire County Council Rival plans emerge to reorganise Leicestershire War of words over Leicestershire council shake-up
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07-02-2025
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Plans to develop town market given go ahead
A plan to turn part of a historic cattle market into a potential cultural destination for food lovers has been given the go ahead. Melton Borough Council's planning committee has granted permission for redevelopment of The Stockyard at Melton's Cattle Market. The work will include the addition of a new events space and four new buildings. The council has said the scheme would create 110 permanent jobs, attract an estimated 50,000 extra visitors and support the growth of the food production sector in the town. Three of the new buildings in the scheme are open plan hubs where businesses can produce food and sell it fresh to visitors. The fourth will be the new three-storey anchor building, which planning documents say will be for manufacturing, production and educational uses. A new car park and toilets will also be built and the existing trader hall will be improved. The council said work was planned to begin in the spring and it is taking inquiries from potential occupiers of the new units. It is part of a wider project with Rutland County Council under the Rural Innovation in Action scheme, which received combined UK Government Funding of £22.95m. Council leader Pip Allnatt said: "The scheme is a transformational development that enhances the existing site. "We will be able to increase and improve the food manufacturing and education aspects on site, and we'll also be adding new public toilets with a changing places area – a facility the local community has voiced the need for. "The planning approval represents a significant milestone, and we'll be keeping stakeholders up to date on progress." The site hosts events including the East Midlands Food Festival, Piefest and the Artisan Cheese Fair. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Popular market could be redeveloped under new plans Melton Borough Council
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07-02-2025
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Plans to develop Melton Cattle Market given green light
A plan to turn part of a historic cattle market into a potential cultural destination for food lovers has been given the go ahead. Melton Borough Council's planning committee has granted permission for redevelopment of The Stockyard at Melton's Cattle Market. The work will include the addition of a new events space and four new buildings. The council has said the scheme would create 110 permanent jobs, attract an estimated 50,000 extra visitors and support the growth of the food production sector in the town. Three of the new buildings in the scheme are open plan hubs where businesses can produce food and sell it fresh to fourth will be the new three-storey anchor building, which planning documents say will be for manufacturing, production and educational uses.A new car park and toilets will also be built and the existing trader hall will be council said work was planned to begin in the spring and it is taking inquiries from potential occupiers of the new is part of a wider project with Rutland County Council under the Rural Innovation in Action scheme, which received combined UK Government Funding of £ leader Pip Allnatt said: "The scheme is a transformational development that enhances the existing site."We will be able to increase and improve the food manufacturing and education aspects on site, and we'll also be adding new public toilets with a changing places area – a facility the local community has voiced the need for."The planning approval represents a significant milestone, and we'll be keeping stakeholders up to date on progress."The site hosts events including the East Midlands Food Festival, Piefest and the Artisan Cheese Fair.
