CEX 2026/14/CEX/SYMCAAgroFoestry26-27
April 22, 2026 Executive Director Policy, Partnership and Investment (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
Executive Director Policy, Partnership and Investment accepted a grant of £40,000 from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) on 22/04/2026. This grant will part-fund the recruitment of an Agro-Forestry Officer for two years. The decision included accepting the grant and using it to part-fund the officer's salary.
Full council record
Purpose
Following the declaration of a Climate
Decision
To accept a grant of £40,000 from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), to part-fund the recruitment of an Agro-Forestry Officer for 2 years
Alternative options considered
Recourse to the Council’s earmarked reserve for projects delivering the Environment and Sustainability Strategy would not be prudent when funds were being offered from external resources.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 22 Apr 2026 |