Decision Maker: Joint Cabinet and Employment & General Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the update on the Long Term Plan for Towns programme set out at paragraphs 4.1 to 4.4 of the officer’s report be noted.   2.   That the Council accepts the offer of a further £200k of capacity funding in 2025-26 to be used in line with the principles set out in the officer’s report and the government’s revised prospectus (once issued).   3.   That the establishment of a grade 12 Programme and Engagement Manager post, funded externally, in order to provide the capacity needed to engage with partners, develop potential projects and manage the programme on behalf of the Council be approved.   4.   That authority be delegated to the Service Director - Economic Growth in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Economic Growth to make any final revisions that may be required to the job description and person specification for the new post.   5.   That the intention to bring a revised vision and investment plan for the programme to Cabinet once the Town Board has developed this in line with the revised prospectus (once issued) and prior to drawing down programme funding from April 2026 be noted.   REASON FOR DECISIONS   To enable Chesterfield Borough Council to continue to support the Chesterfield Town Board and fulfil its role as the accountable body for the Long Term Plan for Towns programme.