Decision details

RURAL ENGLAND PROSPERITY FUND

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Cabinet is to consider whether to bid for funds worth up to £400,000.

Decision:

Cabinet:

 

(1)  APPROVED the continuation of work to develop an evidence-based submission including a Rural Capital Grants Scheme to draw down £400k funding allocated to Melton Borough Council via the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).

 

(2)  DELEGATED authority be given to the Director for Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Growth and Prosperity, to finalise and submit the final REPF submission as an addendum to the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund and application, and arrange appropriate administrative arrangements for delivery of the fund.

Report author: Lee Byrne

Publication date: 13/10/2022

Date of decision: 12/10/2022

Decided at meeting: 12/10/2022 - Cabinet

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