URL: https://northumberland.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=393

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: This report will provide an updated on the Energising Blyth Programme regarding the new 'Plan for Neighbourhoods' UK Government initiative. The report will seek approval by Cabinet to submit proposals to UK Government to participate in this new programme in Blyth.

Content: RESOLVED that:     1.1     Cabinet:   a)       Note the proposals in relation to the Pride in Place Programme for Blyth b)       Endorse the approach taken to the Blyth 10 Year Regeneration Plan and 4 Year Investment Plan as set out in the report c)       Agree to receive a further report in advance of the launch of the Programme in 2026/27 setting out a detailed programme approach to mobilisation.   1.2     Cabinet note that, following endorsement by the Blyth Pride in Place Board the Chief Executive in consultation with the Leader, Cabinet Member and s.151 Officer has approved submission under delegated powers of the £19.537m Plan for Pride in Place programme proposals for Blyth to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).   1.3     Cabinet agree to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Transformation and Resources to accept the offer of £19.537m Pride in Place Programme capital and revenue funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), and to finalise and sign the Grant Funding Agreement with the MHCLG, subject to agreement of terms and receipt of appropriate legal advice.? Agree to it's allocation as set out below in recommendation 3.4 and 3.5.   1.4     Cabinet add £14.936m to the Capital Programme; as an identified budget allocation for the capital interventions identified in this report, as per the funding profile set out in paragraph 5.3.   1.5     Cabinet add £4.599m as an identified revenue budget; for the revenue interventions outlined in this report, as per the funding profile set out in paragraph 5.3.      

Date of Decision: October 14, 2025