Decision

The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for UKSPF activities and grant pots, with delegated sign-off authority for grant awards and funding reallocation.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves recognizing UKSPF activity in 2024/25, endorsing proposals for UKSPF in 2025/26, delegating sign-off of refinements to the Chief Executive, supporting proposals for UKSPF grant pots, and delegating sign off of grant awards and reallocation of grant funding between priorities for UKSPF and REPF.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve recommendations for UKSPF activities and grant pots, with delegated sign-off authority for grant awards and funding reallocation.

reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves financial implications and allocation of grant funding, which can impact various stakeholders.

affected_stakeholders: ["Chief Executive", "Leader", "S151 Officer", "Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth", "Director – Development and Economic Growth"]

contentiousness_score: 6

political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://democracy.rushcliffe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=414

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose:

Content: It was RESOLVED that:   a)           UKSPF activity delivered in 2024/25 be recognised;   b)           the proposals for UKSPF in 2025/26 be endorsed;   c)           sign-off of refinements to proposals for 2024/25 be delegated to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader and S151 Officer, with both revenue and capital implications reported in future financial reports to Cabinet and the Medium Term Financial Strategy to Full Council;   d)           the proposals as outlined in the report for UKSPF grant pots be supported; and   e)           sign off of grant awards and reallocation of grant funding between priorities (Business Support and Communities and Place) for UKSPF and REPF be delegated to the S151 Officer and Director – Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Business and Growth, following officer recommendations based on assessment of applications and moderation.

Date of Decision: March 11, 2025