Purpose

This report provides information about a variation to the Towns and High Streets Innovation Programme funding agreement and seeks authority to carry forward Investment Funding from the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority (NEMSA) and complete project spend by 31st March 2027.

Decision

Approve entry in to a Variation to Funding Agreement with the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority to carry forward expenditure from 20 September 2025 to 31 March 2027.