Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Allocation of £131,114 Rural England Prosperity Funding for the 2025/26 financial year
topline: The Finance & Economic Development Portfolio Holder has decided to allocate £131,114 Rural England Prosperity Funding for the 2025/26 financial year
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public funds and may impact various local organizations and stakeholders
affected_stakeholders: ["Epping Forest District Council", "Local organizations applying for funding"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: No explicit mention of political parties or influence on the decision
URL: https://rds.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=4300
Decision Maker: Finance & Economic Development Portfolio Holder
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Epping Forest District Council will receive £131,114 Rural England Prosperity Funding from DEFRA for the 2025/26 financial year. The funding is for capital expenditure only. The funding will be assigned via grant process whereby eligible organisations can apply for up to £50,000 of funding. Successful organisations will be expected to contribute a minimum of 20% match funding or external funding to the total cost of the project.
Content: Epping Forest District Council will receive £131,114 Rural England Prosperity Funding from DEFRA for the 2025/26 financial year. The funding is for capital expenditure only. The funding will be assigned via grant process whereby eligible organisations can apply for up to £50,000 of funding. Successful organisations will be expected to contribute a minimum of 20% match funding or external funding to the total cost of the project. To allocate Rural England Prosperity Funding 2025/26 via a grant process open to eligible organisations. To ensure Rural England Prosperity Funding (REPF) allocated to Epping Forest District Council from His Majesty’s Government is utilised in the most effective way, in line with the funds criteria and Epping Forest District Council’s Corporate Plan Your Epping Forest 2023-2027.
Date of Decision: May 22, 2025