Purpose

To propose extending the administrative
arrangements for the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) programme until
30 March 2026.

Content

(a)       That the process for
allocating funding to projects for 2025-2026 be approved;
 
(b)       That delegated
authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and
Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and
Climate to allocate funding to project activities for 2025-26;
 
(c)        That delegated
authority be given to the Chief Officer (Planning, Environment and
Economy) and the Cabinet Member for Economy, Environment and
Climate to operate management processes to enable the delivery of
the SPF programme in Flintshire for 2025-26 and to reallocate any
surplus funding to project activities in a timely manner to enable
full utilisation by March 2026; and
 
(d)       That approval be
given to amend and extend the inter-authority agreement with
Gwynedd County Council to enable them to continue to act as the
regional administrative lead for the programme.