The Council's approach to the Tier 3 grant schemes and other grants moving forward.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects 2 or more wards;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/12/2020
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The timescales involved in the release of guidance and funding arrangements for the Tier 3 grant schemes means that an urgent decision is required to ensure that the eligible businesses receive the grants before Christmas. It is not considered acceptable to delay the payments due to the adverse effect this would have on eligible businesses.
Decision due: 14 Dec 2020 by Portfolio Holder for Town Centre, Growth & Prosperity
Decision due: 3 Aug 2021 by Interim Director for Growth and Regeneration
To award grants to additional industries
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Town Centre, Growth & Prosperity
Lead director:
Contact: Lee Byrne, Assistant Director – Regeneration and UKSPF Delivery Email: lbyrne@melton.gov.uk.