Decision

To approve the project recommended for approval following September 2026 decision making for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Reasons for the decision

The proposal put forward in this report for use of the UKSPF 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:
- thriving places

Alternative options considered

No other option to enable the receipt of the funds.