Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: *RESOLVED –   1.   That the strategic direction and indicative funding proposals as set out in the draft Chesterfield UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan 2025/26, attached at Appendix 2 to the officer’s report, be approved.   2.   That authority be delegated to the Executive Director, in consultation with the Leader of the Council and Service Director - Finance, to make changes to the draft document to enable completion of the Chesterfield UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan before 31st March 2025.   3.   That authority be delegated to the Executive Director, in consultation with the Council Leader and the Service Director – Finance, to approve individual projects to proceed in line with the Chesterfield UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan for 2025 -2026, and on an ongoing basis, to approve changes in project delivery in line with recommendations made by the Internal Programme Board.   4.   That £482,463 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund SPF funding be added to the Capital Programme in 2025/26.     REASON FOR DECISIONS   Work on the Investment Plan is ongoing and the recommendations will enable the submission of the Chesterfield UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, ready for continuation and commencement of projects by 1st April 2025.