Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2026

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the receipt of grant funding from East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) of £2 million capital to facilitate the delivery in full of Staveley Town Deal projects (The Moorings and Barrow Hill Memorial Hall) be approved.   2.   That it be noted that changes will be made to Town Deal project grant funding agreements in line with the Staveley Town Deal Assurance Framework.   REASONS FOR DECISIONS   1.   To secure funding to facilitate the effective completion of two Staveley Town Deal projects that have been subject to significant value engineering and subsequent scope reduction following construction price inflation post business case approval.  The additional grant funding will ensure that the projects can be completed in line with the initial scope, securing outputs and outcomes in line with Staveley Town Deal aspirations.   2.   Council approval is sought to accept the grant funding from EMCCA at the earliest opportunity so that the projects can continue to deliver on site and avoid the need for re procurement of contractors.