Decision details

Resolved:

1.  That our commitment to working with rural communities, as shown in the Annexes to the report, be approved.

3.  That the Head of Finance and Revenues be authorised to add any grants that are capital in nature to the Council’s Capital Programme.

4.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development and Head of Community and Leisure be given delegated authority to establish a suitable application process and approve grants from this new Fund in consultation with the Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder and Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder.

Recommendation:

2.  That £200,000 be allocated from the New Homes Bonus Reserve for the creation of a new Rural Business and Community Enterprise Fund from 01 May 2025 – 31 March 2027 (£100k per annum), as outlined in section 4 and Annex 3 of the report.