Issue - meetings

Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth

The Committee gave consideration to a report providing an update on progress with developing and launching the Argyll and Bute Council UK Community Renewal Fund (UKCRF), and for guidance on determining how to appraise and monitor bids.

Decision

The Policy and Resources Committee -

1.    Noted that the Council launched the UK Community Renewal Fund on 26 April 2021 and applications to the Council were due by 21 May 2021 to allow the projects to be appraised and prioritised before final submission to UK Government by 18th June 2021.

2.    Agreed the draft process and agreed to delegate the finalisation of the process and prioritisation as well as the final submission of bids 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.

(Reference:  Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 27 April 2021, submitted)