Grant Funding Agreement – National Film and Television School Expansion.
October 1, 2026 Service Director Economy & Investment (Other) Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Service Director Economy & Investment decided to proceed with the completion and signing of the Grant Funding Agreement between Buckinghamshire Council and the National Film and Television School on 01/10/2026. This agreement is for the NFTS Expansion at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. The decision included a £250k grant contribution, conditional on UK Subsidy Control compliance and DCMS advice, with Legal Service concluding the grant does not constitute a subsidy under the Subsidy Control Act 2022.
Full council record
Decision
Delegated Officer Decision to proceed with completion and signing of the Grant Funding Agreement, between Buckinghamshire Council and the National Film and Television School (NFTS), for the NFTS Expansion at Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire.
Reasons for the decision
The Council Leader has approved the £250k grant contribution, for the proposed expansion of the NFTS in Beaconsfield. The grant funding was conditional on compliance with UK Subsidy Control, and an assessment of the advice provided by the Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS).
The Council’s Legal Service has undertaken a subsidy control assessment and concluded that the proposed grant does not constitute a subsidy under the Subsidy Control Act 2022. In reaching that conclusion, the Council considered the nature of the funded educational activity, the status of NFTS as a regulated higher education institution and the advice obtained by DCMS.
Alternative options considered
Not applicable, the subsidy review process is a legal requirement for investment.
Details
| Decision date | 1 Oct 2026 |