Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills is attached.

The Cabinet Member for Culture, Economy and Skills presented a report regarding the extension of the Local Growth and Place Flexible Grant (LGPFG) programme 2025/26 and the new year of funding, now called Economic Development & Regeneration Grant Funding 2026/27. Members welcomed the paper and the contributions to cultural projects.

Decision:

Cabinet:

1.    Noted the update and the allocations for the Economic Development & Regeneration Grant Funding for 2025/26;

2.    Approved the proposals submitted to GMCA as listed below for Economic Development & Regeneration Grant Funding 2026/27;

3.    Delegated powers to Executive Director of Place in conjunction with Portfolio holders and the Director of Finance to make changes to the programme as issues arise through the year; and

4.    Noted the special requirements of the grant and vesting arrangements for EDRGF funding pertaining to the Casewell’s and Midlands Events LTD.

Reasons for the decision:

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Alternative options considered and rejected:

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