Decision details

Recommended:

1.  That the projects summarised in paragraph 5.3 to the report be endorsed and allocated UK Shared Prosperity Fund funding.

2.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development in consultation with the Leader be authorised to make any subsequent necessary amendments or adjustments to the projects and sums encapsulated in recommendation 1 above.

3.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development be authorised to develop grant schemes, submit monitoring reports to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government in consultation with the Leader.

4.  That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development in consultation with the Leader and the Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder be authorised to administer the Rural England Prosperity Fund 2025/26 allocation. 

5.  That the Head of Finance and Revenues be authorised to add capital projects from this scheme to the Council’s Capital Programme.

Recommendation to Council