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RESOLVED:  
1)         
That the projects for allocation of UKSPF
funding of £1,062,709 for 2024/25 against the agreed
interventions contained in the West Norfolk Investment Plan (WNIP)
as set out in sections 3 and 4 of the report be
approved.
2)            
That  the REPF funding of £225,000 for Active
Travel projects in 2024/25 as set out in Table 6 of the report be
approved.
3)            
That delegated
authority be granted to the Assistant Director for Regeneration,
Housing & Place in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for
Business to approve in year budget reallocations of UKSPF funding
for 24/25 to ensure fulfilment of spend. (Section 7 of the
report).

 
Reason for
Decision
 
To
ensure timely delivery of two complementary government grant
funding streams in line with government guidance, West Norfolk
Investment Plan, the Rural Addendum and Corporate Business Plan
objectives. The UKSPF will support residents and business to; build
pride in place, high quality skills training, supporting pay,
employment, productivity growth and increasing life chances. REPF
will support investment in micro and small enterprises in rural
areas and in the development and promotion of the rural visitor
economy, enhancing active travel provision in rural areas,
investing in capacity building and infrastructure support for local
rural groups and supporting volunteering and social action groups
in rural communities.
 
It
was not possible to adopt the recommendation from the Environment
and Community Panel as the grant funding was tied in a contractual
arrangement.  Suggestions were made
which may help the unparished area apply for grant.