Decision

To approve the projects recommended for
approval following the July 2025 Decision Making Panel for the UK
Shared Prosperity Fund and Rural England Prosperity Fund in the
financial year 2025-2026.

Reasons for the decision

The proposal put forward in this report for
use of the UKSPF and REPF has been developed based on an exercise
to understand local need. The implementation of the proposal will
meet the core priorities of the programme by supporting the
development of:
- Healthy, safe and inclusive communities;
- Thriving places;
- Support for business;
- Employability.

Alternative options considered

No other option was available to enable the
receipt of the funds.