Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Decision Made

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 20, 2025

Purpose: The report outlines and seeks agreement to the UKSPF programme during 2025/26.  Government have awarded £327,000 of transitional funding to build on the successful programme delivered by the Council between 2022 and 2025.

Content: RESOLVED –   That the list of proposed UKSPF projects for the financial year 2025-26 set out in Appendix A be approved.   That the use of the TWBC 2025-26 Rural England Prosperity Fund allocation to continue the West Kent Rural Grants Programme, working with Sevenoaks District Council and Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council be approved   That the Head of Economic Development & Property in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities be delegated to make any necessary minor changes to the 2025-26 project list or criteria as required be approved.   That the Head of Economic Development and Property in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and the Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities delegate projects either as: grants to public or private organisations commissioning third party organisations procurement of service provision in-house provision, be approved   That the Head of Legal Services be delegated to complete all legal formalities, agreements, deeds and other documents as are necessary and/or incidental to the recommendations be approved.    REASON FOR DECISION:  To continue to fund projects that have been successfully delivered across the borough over the past 2 years of UKSPF funding.