Decision

In June 2023 Cabinet
approved the programme of spend for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
in Thanet, with the Head of Regeneration and Growth being
authorised to agree appropriate contracts and spend in
collaboration with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and
Property, in order to deliver the projects within the council's
processes and procedures.
 
On 6 June 2024,
Officers consulted with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and
Property with regard to the proposed projects and spending as
outlined below, who raised no concerns.
 
Capital: Funding for new, or improvements to existing
community and neighbourhood infrastructure (E2)
Objectives:

Engage with community led spaces to support them
to enhance their facilities/offer to meet the needs of their
neighbourhoods.

Support community pride, activities and
engagement. Explore match funding opportunities through local
partnerships.

 
Available Budget: £188,300
 

Programme deliverables

Delivery and support partners

5a Broad Street
UK Share Prosperity Funds to kit out spaces within
the venue for community use.

Match funding
Future High Streets Fund -
£1,064,199
Levelling up fund - £250,000
UKSPF - £70,000
 
Partners to include Department for Work and Pensions,
Kent Coast Volunteers, Social Enterprise Kent CIC, Thanet Youth
Network, Pie Factory Music

 

Total cost (from UKSPF) 

 

£ 70,000