Approve Welcome to Barnsley and award £0.55m to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
September 3, 2026 Executive Director of Growth, Business and Skills (Officer) Approved 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
The Executive Director of Growth, Business and Skills approved the Welcome to Barnsley proposal and awarded £0.55m to Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council on 03/09/2026. The decision approved the recommendation from the Investment Board.
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Purpose
On 27 January 2026 the MCA Board Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Growth, Business and Skills in consultation with Section 73 and Monitoring Officer to progress proposals for utilising the Local Growth Fund in 2026/27 to full approval and award of grants.
On 02 September 2026 the Investment Board recommended full approval.
Decision
Option 1 – Approve the recommendation
Alternative options considered
1. Approve the recommendation
2. Reject the recommendation
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 3 Sep 2026 |