Decision
Analysis
outcome: The grant will enable the project to progress further with architectural designs and construction specifications, as well as form a detailed capital cost plan.
summary: The decision involves accepting a £157k Pride in Place grant from the Thetford Neighbourhood Board for detailed design work as part of the Thetford Campus Project.
topline: The Cllr Paul Hewett has decided to accept a £157k Pride in Place grant for the Thetford Campus Project.
reason_contentious: This issue is not particularly contentious as it has no material impact on the council's budget and involves funding contributions from multiple sources.
affected_stakeholders: ["Thetford Neighbourhood Board", "West Suffolk College", "Council"]
contentiousness_score: 2
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2642
Decision Maker: Cllr Paul Hewett, Executive Member for Property, Projects & Procurement
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Acceptance of Thetford Pride in Place Grant
Content: Acceptance of Thetford Pride in Place Grant To receive £157k Pride in Place grant from the Thetford Neighbourhood Board towards the undertaking of detailed design work as part of the Thetford Campus Project. This grant would enable the project to progress further with architectural designs and construction specifications. In addition, it would also enable a detailed capital cost plan to be formed. The stage of the project in relation to this grant has no material impact on the council’s budget. The design phase of the project will be funded using this grant with a further funding contribution from West Suffolk College. There will also be a contribution from the Council which has already been budgeted for previously.
Date of Decision: August 11, 2026