We want to ensure we are utilising our assets in the best way and encourage growth of the town and wider borough. Alongside this, we want to take positive actions to tackle climate change and enhance our waterways and green spaces within Melton.
Focus Area
Key actions
Maximise the value of our assets
Development of a business case to establish feasibility for use of Parkside as a second GP practice
Delivery of a wider asset development programme to reduce costs, secure income and facilitate homes and jobs
Adopting and delivering the Asset Management Plan
Securing the right infrastructure to enable sustainable growth
Continued support to delivery of the MMDR, facilitating the development of the Northern and Southern Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Explore opportunities with partners to support investment in waterways and green infrastructure
Lobby utility partners to develop infrastructure solutions to support the planned growth
Deliver demand responsive transport project in partnership with Rutland, through the Levelling Up Funding
Ensuring Planning Policy and Development support sustainable growth
Complete Local Plan Review and respond to updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
Ensure planning development is effectively resourced to manage demand and deliver good quality outcomes
Implement Planning Enforcement Policy and take action where required to address local concerns
Delivering a net zero borough
Adopt Climate Change Strategy
Prepare and deliver an action plan to reduce the council’s carbon emissions through service delivery
