URL: https://meetings.cotswold.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=394

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To update Cabinet on the award of Rural England Prosperity Fund to Cotswold District Council for 2025-26, to propose how this funding should be allocated and to seek the necessary delegations.

Content: The purpose of the report was to update Cabinet on award of Rural England Prosperity Funding for 2025/26, to seek approval for the approach to delivery of REPF projects in 2025/26 and to agree the necessary delegations.   Councillor Tristan Wilkinson, Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment, introduced the item.   The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Tristan Wilkinson and seconded by Councillor Mike Evemy.   RESOLVED that Cabinet recommend to Council to Amend the capital programme for 2025/26 to include the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) scheme capital budget of £229,240, which is fully funded from the 2025/26 REPF grant allocation. Approve the provisional allocations as set out in para 3.1. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economy and Environment and the Council’s Section 151 Officer to allocate the funding, having regard to the recommendations of the REPF Assessment Panel.   Voting Record: 6 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstain.

Date of Decision: May 8, 2025