URL: https://scambs.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=12607

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: SCDC has an allocation of £200,000 to deliver the Improving the High Street Grant Scheme in South Cambridgeshire.   The project aims to improve the aesthetics of our local high streets and small neighbourhood shopping areas, to promote rejuvenation, and encourage residents to shop locally, and to attract more local businesses to the area. This scheme will allow Local Businesses, Community Groups and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire to apply for grants between £5,000- £20,000 per project.   The CPCA is the lead authority for delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.   The scheme was open for application from the 10th of October 2024  to the 10th November 2024 and 1 application was received. Application has passed scoring threshold and all due diligence checks have been completed.   After consideration of the application, Officer’s recommend to Officer Delegated for sign off The George (XZNBDGPD) to be approved and funded £20,000, 71 High Street, Girton

Content: SCDC has an allocation of £200,000 to deliver the Improving the High Street Grant Scheme in South Cambridgeshire.   The project aims to improve the aesthetics of our local high streets and small neighbourhood shopping areas, to promote rejuvenation, and encourage residents to shop locally, and to attract more local businesses to the area. This scheme will allow Local Businesses, Community Groups and Parish Councils in South Cambridgeshire to apply for grants between £5,000- £20,000 per project.   The CPCA is the lead authority for delivering the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.   The scheme was open for application from the 10th of October 2024  to the 10th November 2024 and 1 application was received. Application has passed scoring threshold and all due diligence checks have been completed.   After consideration of the application, Officer’s recommend to Officer Delegated for sign off The George (XZNBDGPD) to be approved and funded £20,000, 71 High Street, Girton To accept the recommendations of the Officer Panel. The application was considered and scored in detail by an Officer Panel. All due diligence was completed. To reject or vary the recommendations of the Officer Panel and decide on the level of funding (£5000 - £20,000) to be awarded for each or defer a decision if further information was required from grant applicants. 

Date of Decision: December 16, 2024