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(Non-key decision):
 
(1)
To continue to fund a business start-up programme to
support local
pre-start and early-stage enterprises with
specialist provision
built-in to a) help entrepreneurs understand what a socially
productive business is, and b) support those wanting to pursue
a social enterprise model.
 
(2)
To approve a new budget of up to £105,000 for a
3-year period from April 2024, and invite suppliers to
tender for the contract. The award will be subject to
adoption of the final 24/25 budget and Medium
Term Financial Strategy.
 
(3)
To approve the renaming of the ‘LEAP business
start-up programme’ to ‘Lewes District
start-up programme’.