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RESOLVED:
 

1.        
That Cabinet approves the full amount requested of
£2,808,000 (21% of total
project cost), comprised of:

 

 • Up to
£2,808,000 of capital
funding towards the development of a community hub to be paid in
staged payments, on evidence of spend. The final value of funding
will be contingent on Surrey County Council’s (SCC) review of
a tender before entering into a funding agreement.

 

• 5% of which will be retained as final payment
until final evidence of income, expenditure and building control
sign-off is provided.
Reasons for
Decisions:
 

·        
This application has been the subject of a rigorous
assessment process and officers consider the project meets the aims
and published criteria of the Fund and to satisfy the requirements
to award funding.

 

·        
This project has the potential to have a
long-lasting positive impact on the environment and wildlife in
Surrey. The proposed Wildlife Centre would help redress the balance between humans and
nature and play a part in preserving Surrey’s natural
heritage for future generations to enjoy. The community spaces will supportcharities, schools and diverse community groups
across Surrey and provide education for all about how to protect the natural
environment for the future.
 

(The decisions on this item can be called -in by the
Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee)