Decision details

RESOLVED: 

1.    That the projects for allocation of UKSPF funding for 2022/23 and 2023/24 against the agreed interventions contained in the West Norfolk Investment Plan (WNIP) as set out in section 4 of the report be approved.

2.    That delegated authority be granted to the Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing & Place to finalise the financial allocations to the identified projects in section 4 of the report , in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business Culture and Heritage.

3.    That the priorities for allocation of REPF funding for 2023-25 as set out in section 5 of the report be approved.

4.    That the governance arrangements to support the delivery of UKSPF & REPF as set out in section 8 of the report be approved, to include reference to Parish Councils in the Membership list.

5.    That the third party delivery options for the REPF as set out in sections 6, 7 and 8 in this report with delegated authority to the Assistant Director for Regeneration, Housing & Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business Culture and Heritage to agree any changes be approved.

6.    That a further report be brought back to cabinet no later than December 2023 to agree the priorities for UKSPF funding in 2024-25.

Reason for Decision

To ensure timely delivery of two complementary government grant funding streams in line with the government guidance, West Norfolk Investment Plan and Corporate Business Plan objectives. The UKSPF will support residents and business to; build pride in place, high quality skills training, supporting pay, employment, productivity growth and increasing life chances. REPF will support investment in micro and small enterprises in rural areas and in the development and promotion of the rural visitor economy, enhancing active travel provision in rural areas, investing in capacity building and infrastructure support for local rural groups and supporting volunteering and social action groups in rural communities.