Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on the expenditure agreed in relation to Place Based Investment and the Crown Estate Fund, following the decision taken at the Committee on 11 August 2022 that officers seek suggestions from all elected members for potential projects that would fit with both funds criteria and timeline.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee –

1.    noted the projects agreed to be taken forward and the funding allocated to each as outlined in paragraph 4.2 of the submitted report;

2.    agreed that should additional Crown Estate funding be advised over and above the original estimate, that it be allocated to a cemetery maintenance and roads access fund for each administrative area (£75,000 to each area) and to complete the project agreed in February 2020 to install charging mechanisms in 16 high footfall public conveniences at a cost of £200,000; and

3.    agreed that any remaining allocation within Crown Estates is held to be used in the event of any contract increases.  If not required, this would be added to next year’s allocation.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 5 October 2022, submitted)