Decision Maker: Economy Regeneration & Housing Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 12, 2025

Purpose: This report provides an update in respect of the Liverpool City Region UK Shared Prosperity Fund Programme and seeks approval to accept the Council’s 2025/26 allocation of £2,029,068 and subsequently approve the areas for delivery.

Content: Resolved - That   1.  The Wirral allocation of UKSPF Funding from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority of £2,029,068 and approve the Wirral Programme as set out in section 3.9 of this report be noted;   2.  The Director of Regeneration and Place be authorised to negotiate final outputs and outcomes associated with the Wirral UKSPF Programme and commence delivery of the grant funding agreement outcomes and change control process;   3.  The 12-month extension of the Worklessness Support Service contract delivered by Involve Northwest funded from UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Public Health Grant of a contract value of £993,291 be approved; and   4.  The above recommendations be deemed urgent and therefore not subject to the procedure for re-consideration.