Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 18, 2025

Purpose: To propose extending the administrative arrangements for the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) programme until 30 March 2026.

Content: (a)       That the process for allocating funding to projects for 2025-2026 be approved;   (b)       That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to allocate funding to project activities for 2025-26;   (c)        That delegated authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and Climate to operate management processes to enable the delivery of the SPF programme in Flintshire for 2025-26 and to reallocate any surplus funding to project activities in a timely manner to enable full utilisation by March 2026; and   (d)       That approval be given to amend and extend the inter-authority agreement with Gwynedd County Council to enable them to continue to act as the regional administrative lead for the programme.