Decision details

To agree the proposed approach to managing these funds including:

In respect of the Levelling Up Fund

a)      To agree for the Council to submit one Levelling Up Fund bid by 18 June 2021 (with the final content of the bid to be delegated to the Chief Executive after consultation with the Leader of the Council and relevant Cabinet Members).

b)      To agree that subject to confirmation of the Council’s eligibility, for a second bid to be submitted at a later date to be confirmed (with the final content of the bid to be delegated to the Chief Executive after consultation with the Leader of the Council and relevant Cabinet Members).

c)      To note the possibility of a cross boundary transport bid to be explored with Fylde Borough Council, Wyre Borough Council and Lancashire County Council.

d)      To consult the Town Deal Board and the local MPs on the proposed bids.

e)      To agree that the Executive will receive a report on the bid submitted.

In respect of the Community Renewal Fund

f)       To note the arrangements that have been put in place to invite submissions to enable them to be appraised and submitted by the 18 June 2021 deadline.

g)      To agree for approval of the final bid to be submitted to be delegated to the Chief Executive after consultation with the Leader of the Council and relevant Cabinet Members.

h)      To agree that the Executive will receive a report on the bid submitted.