Decision Maker: Economy and Skills Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 30, 2024

Purpose: To seek approval to accept and spend grant funding from the West of England Combined Authority (WoE CA) to fund the delivery of the regional food and drink sector initiative and delegate the award of contracts and other necessary commitments within the Council schemes of delegation.  

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unaimously): 1.      To approve the proposal for the Council to be the lead and accountable body for the WoE Food and Drink Sector Initiative. 2.      To authorise the Executive Director Growth and Regeneration in consultation with the Chair of the Economy and Skills Committee and Director Finance to take all steps required to accept the funding including acceptance of the terms of the Grant Offer Letter.