REG 3571 - Award of DCC Capital Grant Funding as part of the ERIC Project (Table 1 Paragraph 4e) (Part A)
August 21, 2026 Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth (Officer) Approved 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
The Corporate Director of Regeneration, Economy and Growth decided to award £500,000 of DCC Capital Grant Funding to the Weardale Lithium Eastgate Regeneration Investment Catalyst (ERIC) Project on 21/08/2026. The decision approved the recommendations for the grant award. The applicant must cover any cost overruns, use the DCC logo for acknowledgement, evidence planning condition compliance before payment, and provide a copy of the lease agreement.
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Decision
That the Corporate Director of Regeneration and Economic Growth utilising the delegated powers afforded to him under Part 3, Table 1 Paragraph 4 (e), of the Council’s Constitution awards a total of £500,000 of DCC Capital Funding to Weardale Lithium Eastgate Regeneration Investment Catalyst (ERIC) Project being satisfied that the proposal meets all requirements for the grant funding.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 21 Aug 2026 |