Decision Maker: Resources Portfolio Holder

Outcome: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 12, 2026

Purpose: The area boundary has been determined by Government.

Content: The Director of Communities submitted a report to seek approval to accept £150,000 in ‘Year Zero’ revenue capacity funding for Fleetwood’s Pride in Place Programme (PiPP), as accountable body under Phase 2 of the Government’s scheme, on behalf of the Neighbourhood Board (‘the Board’) and to agree to accept the forecast PiPP capital and revenue allocations in line with MHCLG’s ten-year funding profile and timeline, during the period that the authority is the designated accountable body.   Decision   The Resources Portfolio Holder and the Planning Policy and Economic Development Portfolio Holder agreed:   ·       To act as accountable body and accept £150,000 in capacity funding for 2025/26, to support establishment and early mobilisation of Fleetwood’s Pride in Place Programme. ·       To note the timeline for submission of key documents to MHCLG, and the council’s role in the process as accountable body for the Fleetwood Neighbourhood Board, with responsibility for the Government funding secured under the PiPP programme until further notice. ·       To authorise the Director of Communities and the Director of Finance and Governance (S.151 Officer), to work with Fleetwood’s Neighbourhood Board to support a successful programme and fulfil the council’s role in accordance with MHCLGs requirements on the council as accountable body.