Decision

To reallocate a sum of £900 in intervention E10 (Sports and Leisure Widening Participation) of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to an alternative project.

This Decision is to provide £810 in funding to the Sports & Leisure department within Tendring District Council for a range of courses designed to equip selected employees with the knowledge and skills needed to manage health and safety effectively.

Reasons for the decision

Due to unforeseen circumstances, an allocated £900 of UK Shared Prosperity Funding (in intervention E10, Sports and Leisure Widening Participation Grant) is unable to be spent by its recipient. Funding to be returned to Tendring District Council, and reallocated to an alternative project.
The Sports and Leisure department are currently facing a shortage of qualified Water Workout instructors across their Leisure Centres. This shortage has led to customer complaints and issues with service delivery, impacting their ability to meet the high demand for these popular sessions.
To address this challenge, they have identified two dedicated employees who are eager and capable of being upskilled to deliver Water Workout sessions. This approach will resolve the current service gaps and enhance the team's versatility and overall capability.

Alternative options considered

To return the funds to Central Government.
To re-open the grant scheme as a competitive process which would risk not gaining responses and being able to be completed in time (31st March 2025)