Purpose

SCDC
has an allocation of £123,333 to deliver the Improving the
High Street Grant Scheme in South Cambridgeshire.
The
project aims to improve the aesthetics of our local high streets
and small neighbourhood shopping areas, to promote rejuvenation,
encourage residents to shop locally, and to attract more local
businesses to the area. This scheme will allow Local Businesses,
Community Groups and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire to
apply for grants between £5,000- £20,000 per
project.
 
The
CPCA is the lead authority for delivering the
UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Cambridgeshire and
Peterborough.
 
The
scheme was open for application from the 13th of January
2026 to the 9th of February and 2 eligible applications
were received. Applications have undergone due diligence checks and
were assessed by an Officer scoring panel as agreed by
Cabinet on the 3rd of December 2024. 
 
The
Officer’s scoring panel have recommended the following
applications to the Chief Operating Officer (as the delegated
officer) for sign of;
 

Brewista Ltd, (LTNMPWGG) to be approved and funded £4,099,
The Courtyard, Unit 2 Pendrill Court, Ermine Street North, Papworth
Everard CB233UY
Willingham Parish Council (WQNFTQLF) to be approved and funded
£1,738.80, Ploughman Hall, West Fen Road, Willingham,
CB24 5LP 

 

Content

To
accept the recommendations of the Officer Panel.

Reasons for the decision

The
application was considered and scored in detail by an Officer
Panel. All due diligence has been completed.

Alternative options considered

To
reject or vary the recommendations of the Officer Panel and decide
on the level of funding (£5000 - £20,000) to be awarded
for each or defer a decision if further information is required
from grant applicants.