URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2515

Decision Maker: Cllr Sarah Suggitt, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Housing & Planning

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Programme

Content: Rural England Prosperity Fund Grant Programme In line with DEFRA's guidance, and as published in the Delegated Decision Record (dated 19 May 2025) Breckland’s plan for spending this allocation is through a Grants scheme, focused on support for local businesses and communities.    As such, the following grants have been agreed:   -       Open Road Norfolk Trust, Thetford – Training Centre equipment (£5,000) -       Empanda Care & Support Centre Ltd CIC, Attleborough – Building expansion (£5,000) -       Croxton Parish Council – Play Equipment (£5,000) -       Harling Parish Council – Garden provisions (£1,000) -       Keystone Trust, Thetford – Equipment for community hub (£500)     Breckland has received an allocation of £312,473 Capital spend, from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), which must be utilised by the end of the fiscal year 2025-26. ·         To award the grants ·         Not to award the grants

Date of Decision: October 27, 2025