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UK Shared Prosperity Fund Investment Plan

Meeting: 13/07/2022 - Cabinet (Item 16)

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To consider the report of the Leader of the Council advising Members of the funding allocated to Gloucester within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and seeking them to review the Investment Plan priorities.

 

Decision:

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)       the work underway to prepare the UKSPF Investment Plan and the interventions identified are noted;

 

(2)       authority is delegated to the Leader in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Director of Policy and Resources to finalise and submit the Investment Plan to Government.

 

Minutes:

Cabinet considered the report of the Leader of the Council that advised Members of the funding allocated to Gloucester within the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and sought them to review the Investment Plan priorities.

 

The Deputy Leader of the Council summarised the report.  She outlined the aims of the Fund (3.4) and the 3 investment priorities (3.5) for the £1.486 million allocated to Gloucester over 3 years.  The Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure commented on the effectiveness of the Kingsway and Quedgeley Men’s Shed in promoting wellbeing.  He asked if they might represent a suitable candidate for investment.  The Head of Place drew Members’ attention to the very wide range of proposed interventions proposed (4.3-6) and suggested that the Men’s Shed submit an expression of interest.  The Cabinet Member for Planning and Housing Strategy commented that the proposed funding would make a very real positive difference to residents and allow groups and individuals to thrive.

 

The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods noted the benefit that improvements to the Rose Garden in Matson would bring given its visibility as a gateway to the area.  He enquired whether this might make a suitable use of funds.  The Head of Place pointed to the proposed interventions relating to improvement of green spaces (4.4).  The Cabinet Member for Communities and Neighbourhoods referred to the `supporting local business’ priority (3.5) and sought clarification on its application to encouraging entrepreneurial spirit at a time when people are seeking ways to support themselves in challenging circumstances.  The Head of Place confirmed that the delivery of funds would reflect the bids made by community groups and that they should be encouraged to apply.

 

RESOLVED that:

 

(1)       the work underway to prepare the UKSPF Investment Plan and the interventions identified are noted;

 

(2)       authority is delegated to the Leader in consultation with the Chief Executive and the Director of Policy and Resources to finalise and submit the Investment Plan to Government.