Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing detail on the proposed allocation of the Crown Estate funding for 2023/24 following consultation with all Elected Members as agreed at the Policy and Resources Committee on 10 August 2023.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    noted that the formal allocation of Crown Estate funding for 2023/24 is still awaited;

2.    noted the proposal to allocate a £1.0million prudent estimate of anticipated Crown Estate 2023/24 funding against individual projects pending receipt of the formal allocation;

3.    noted that officers sought suggestions from Elected Members and are undertaking due diligence in reviewing those projects against the criteria set by the Scottish Government;

4.    agreed to a delegation of powers to the Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth, in consultation with the Leader, Depute Leader and Leader of the largest Opposition Group to approve the final list of projects to be supported by the £1.0million prudent allocation of Crown Estate 2023/24 funding;

5.    noted that officers would inform Elected Members of the decision taken by the delegation; and

6.    noted that a further report would be brought back to members of the Policy and Resources Committee should the formal allocation for 2023/24 represent a higher figure than £1.0million.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 14 September 2023, submitted)