URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2557

Decision Maker: Cllr Paul Claussen, Executive Member for Economic Development and Growth, Cllr Sarah Suggitt, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Housing & Planning

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Rural England Prosperity Grant Fund Programme

Content: Rural England Prosperity Grant Fund Programme Following an application process and panel meeting on 28 January 2026, agreed the allocation of Rural England Prosperity Capital Grants as follows:   ·       Merton Parish Council – rethatching of bus shelter (£6205.50) ·       Reymerston Hall – commercial kitchen expansion (£10,000) ·       Fox Inn, Garboldisham – property improvements (£1457.50)   Breckland has received an allocation of £312,473 Capital spend, from the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF), which must be utilized by the end of the fiscal year 2025-26. Breckland is the official entity responsible for managing this funding, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and overseeing the satisfactory delivery of services by any contracted partners. In line with DEFRA's guidance, Breckland’s plan for spending this allocation will be as a Grants scheme, focussed on support for local businesses and communities. This Programme is a continuation of the REPF funding commencing from 2022, and the approach subsequently approved by Cabinet on 21 November 2022. To approve the funding allocation ·       Not approve the funding allocation

Date of Decision: February 2, 2026