Analysis

outcome: The amendment to align the procurement thresholds with the Council's thresholds was agreed upon.

summary: The decision involves amending procurement thresholds for businesses applying for a UK Shared Prosperity Fund or a Rural Business grant to match the Council's own thresholds.

topline: The decision maker has decided to amend procurement thresholds to align with Council standards for businesses seeking UK Shared Prosperity Fund or Rural Business grants.

reason_contentious: The issue could be contentious if local businesses feel that the new thresholds are either too high or too low, affecting their ability to compete for grants, or if there are concerns about transparency and fairness in the grant allocation process.

affected_stakeholders: Local businesses, grant applicants, and potentially local taxpayers if the decision impacts the efficiency or fairness of grant distribution.

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: The record does not explicitly mention political parties or political influence on the decision.