Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:   To note the progress with the current Blackpool Shared Prosperity Fund programme   To approve the specific proposed allocations of Shared Prosperity Fund funding for Blackpool Council for the 2025/6 as set out in Table A in paragraph 6.2.   To approve the proposals for the Lancashire County Combined Authority Level programme with Blackpool Council to act as the accountable body for the funds for the Lancashire County Combined Authority for 2025/26.    To authorise the Head of Legal Services to enter into any contracts necessitated by the additional funding and the consequences of acting as accountable body for the Lancashire County Combined Authority Shared Prosperity Fund programme.