URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2576

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 The Panel agreed on, 16 March 2026: Future Breckland Programme: ·         Re-Open Grant, South Side, Thetford (£3,600) ·         Re-Open Grant, Tiny Town Imaginative Play, Watton (£8,000)   Breckland was allocated funding amounting to £530,458 for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) split between Capital and Revenue Spend.   Cabinet, at its meeting of 24 March 2025, agreed a proposed approach to utilising this funding, with delegated authority to the Executive Director in consultation with the Portfolio Holder of Economy and Growth for the administration, delivery and operation of the funding.    As such, an allocation has been made as part of this scheme, identified above.    ·         To approve the grant funding award ·         Not to approve the grant funding award

Date of Decision: March 27, 2026