Purpose

Leeds City Council has been allocated up to £604,624 by WYCA to deliver the Better Neighbourhoods small grants fund. To receive this funding the council must enter into a grant agreement with WYCA.

Decision

The Chief Officer, Financial Services:

a)  Approved the injection of £604,624 into the capital programme with 100% funding from WYCA to deliver the Community Grants for Climate Projects scheme in Leeds

The Director of Communities Housing and Environment granted authority to:

a)  Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with West Yorkshire Combined Authority that will enable the council to receive Community Grants for Climate Projects funding and setting out the terms and conditions under which it is provided.

b)  Spend £604,624 for provision of the above.