North Warwickshire UKSPF Advisory Panel - Minutes 14/12/23
North Warwickshire UKSPF Advisory Panel - Minutes
Thursday 14 December 2023 10 am
Present: Cllr. D Wright (Chairperson), Cllr. Hobley, Cllr. H. Phillips, Cllr. Ridley, Steve Maxey, Becky Evans, Sally Roberts (all NWBC), Lorraine Verrall (NWCA), Mary Dunleavy (DWP), Andy Hobbis (DWP), William Tse (WCC), Sarah Newell (WCAVA)
Apologies for Absence: Cllr. Bell, Cllr. Clews, Cllr. Gosling, Matthew Epps (WCC), Charles Barlow (WCC), Uju Okereke (WCC) and Roger Minett (CA).
Notes
Allocation
The Panel were reminded that the overall funding allocation for North Warwickshire is:
| Funding Sources | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UKSPF Allocation | £238,544 | £477,088 | £1,249,970 | £1,965,602 |
| Rural England Prosperity Fund | £280,000 | £215,639 | £495,639 |
Action: None
Allocations to date
The funding is fully allocated within the Communities & Place and Supporting Local Business interventions for year 2.
A small amount remains within the People & Skills intervention, with the majority of Rural England still to be allocated.
| Investment Priority | Allocation 2022/2023 | Allocation 2023/2024 | Spend allocated to date | Left to allocate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities and Place | £181,044 | £278,088 | £458,820 | £312 |
| Local Business | £27,500 | £117,000 | £146,488 | -£1,988 |
| People and Skills | £30,000 | £82,000 | £68,558 | £43,442 |
| Rural England | £280,000 | £45,993 | £234,007 |
The cost of administrative support also comes from the core UKSPF funding.
Action: None
Matters Arising
Community Bookshop Repairs:
The Panel had previously allocated £2,500 towards this project. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the local community, this funding is no longer required.
NW Connect:
This Panel originally approved £17,497 to support this project. As a result of an unsuccessful tender process, an additional meeting was held with Members on 11 October to increase the funding allocation. This was not approved, and SR proposed that the funding remain at the original amount but would deliver slightly fewer sessions than originally proposed; 7 instead of 9. Members approved this.
Funding Requests and Decision Making
The following applications were received and concluded as shown:
| Name | Decision |
|---|---|
| North Warwickshire Teenage Markets (NWBC) | Approved |
| Community Minibus (Old Saltleians Rugby Club) | Approved |
| Positive Energy Solutions (NWBC) | Approved |
| Digital Infrastructure (WCC) | Request for residential properties to be identified, not businesses |
Future Meeting Dates
21 February 2024 10 am Committee Room
20 March 10 am Committee Room
19 June 10 am Committee Room
18 September 10 am Committee Room
11 December 10 am Committee Room