Purpose

 
To provide an update on the
Levelling Up Fund Projects and the Long-Term Plan.

Content

(Key
decision):
 
(1) To note the updates on the
Levelling Up Fund Projects and the Long-Term Plan for
Towns.
 
(2) To authorise the Deputy
Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning in
consultation with the Chief Finance Officer and Leader of the
Council to carry out all necessary actions to facilitate the
delivery of the Levelling Up Fund Projects and the Long-Term Plan
for Towns programme of works including feasibility, financing,
appointment of professional services, development, contract
award(s), lettings, grant agreements, and determining the terms of
and authorising the execution of all necessary documentation in
accordance with the funding parameters, including authority to
submit the three year Investment Plan and authorise all Grant
Funding Agreements. The Council is anticipating that DLUHC will
require either a Memorandum of Understanding or a Grant Funding
Agreement to be signed between the Council and DLUHC in respect of
the Long-Term Plan for Towns.