Careers Hub CEC Grant for 2026/27 Acceptance of Funding
July 31, 2026 Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial (S.73 Officer) (Officer) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Director of Finance, Investments and Commercial (S.73 Officer) approved the acceptance of £482,340 in grant funding from the Careers and Enterprise Company for core funding and specific projects on 31/07/2026.
The Director of Operations approved an increase of £3,953.40 in project costs for four previously approved projects under the Low Carbon Business Support Green Business Grants scheme on 21 April 2026.
The Executive Director of Transport retrospectively approved changes to Active Travel Fund Tranche 4 schemes, including milestone updates, scope changes, and fund reallocations totalling £998,270.50 on 23/04/2026.
The Combined Authority Committee supported the Mayor's intention to apply for Established Mayoral Strategic Authority status on 5 June 2026.
The Director of Place awarded a £152,615 contract to Constellia Public Limited for a Programme Advisor for the Small Sites Aggregator on 04/06/2026.
The Head of Infrastructure Directorate Planning awarded a £50,000 contract to Atkins Realis to progress lessons learnt on CRSTS on 06/07/2026.
Full council record
Decision
That the MCA Section s73 Officer signs a new grant funding agreement from the Careers and Enterprise Company for:-
- £337,740 core grant funding
- £102,600 for Aspiring Pathways Project
- £45,000 for the Boosting Skills Pathways project.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 31 Jul 2026 |