Allocation of Rural England Prosperity Fund Business Grants
October 6, 2025 Cabinet Member Decision (Cabinet member) Awaiting outcome 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
...to allocate £120,261 from the Rural England Prosperity Business Grant fund to seven businesses to support capital projects that will benefit the local rural economy.
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Purpose
Lichfield District Council received £120,261 UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) capital funding for 2025/26. It funds capital projects for small businesses and community infrastructure that will support new and existing rural businesses to develop new products and facilities that will be of wider benefit to the local economy. This includes farm businesses looking to diversify income streams.
Following an expression of interest (EOI) and application process, it is proposed to award funding to 7 businesses.
Decision
The Cabinet Member for Visitor Economy, Ecology & Climate Change approved the allocation of the £120,261 Rural England Prosperity Business Grant fund.
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Details
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Effective from | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |