Purpose

Decision required to accept the funding.

Decisions required on delivery of the programme.

Decision

RESOLVED THAT:

1. 1.    the award to the council of £385,390 UKSPF funding for 2025-26 is noted;
2. 2.    acceptance of the UKSPF funding is approved, noting the reporting requirements and delivery arrangements imposed by the Funder;
3. 3.    the decision by Councillor Rowena Hay, Leader of Cheltenham Borough Council, to allocate £102,848 of the funding to enter into two contracts to continue the delivery of Cheltenham Growth Hub is noted;
4. 4.    authority is delegated to Councillor Rowena Hay, Leader of Cheltenham Borough Council, in consultation with the UKSPF assessment panel and Cabinet members, to allocate funding for delivery of projects in line with UKSPF criteria and corporate plan priorities.