Decision details

Consideration was given to the report of the Director of Economy, Planning & Wellbeing, as contained on pages 69 to 80 of the Book of Reports, which provided an update on the continuation of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) into Year 4 (2025/26), and Rural England Prosperity Fund, confirmed governance and funding arrangements and sought approval for the Council’s proposed delivery approach.  The report summarised delivery achievements to date and provided detail on proposed activities to be delivered within West Lancashire’s Year 4 allocation.

RESOLVED:

A.    That the spending proposals and all other associated work(s) required to deliver, award, manage and monitor the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) Year 4 allocation of £1,381,211 (comprising £257,112 capital and £1,124,099 revenue) and the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) Year 4 allocation of £132,467 (all capital) as set out in the report be approved.

B.    That the Director of Planning, Economy & Wellbeing, in discussion with the relevant Lead Member, be granted delegated authority to finalise project delivery arrangements, commission services or allocate funding to partners, deliver projects directly where appropriate and make reasonable amendments to project scope or financial allocations to ensure timely and effective programme delivery.

(Note: Councillor Adrian Owens asked that his abstention from voting be recorded.)