North Warwickshire UKSPF Advisory Panel - Minutes 20/09/2023
The next panel will be held on the 14th December 2023. The deadline for applications to the next Panel is Friday 8th December 2023.
We are currently only open to applications which related to the People and Skills Investment Priority or Rural England Prosperity Fund. We are currently not taking applications which relate to Communities and Place or Supporting Local Business
North Warwickshire UKSPF Advisory Panel - Minutes
Wednesday 20 September 2023 1pm
Present: Cllr. Bell (Chairperson), Cllr. D Clews, Cllr. Gosling, Cllr. H. Phillips, Cllr. Ridley, Steve Maxey, Becky Evans, Paul Roberts, Sharon Dawson (all NWBC), Lorraine Verrall (NWCA), Roger Minett (NWCA), Mary Dunleavy (DWP), William Tse (WCC), Sarah Newell (WCAVA)
Apologies for Absence: Cllr. D Wright, Sally Roberts (NWBC), Julie Taylor (NWBC), Matthew Epps (WCC)
Allocation
| 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 |
Allocations to Date
The funding is fully allocated for the Communities & Place and Supporting Local Business interventions for year 2, with a small amount left in People & Skills. The majority of Rural England Prosperity Fund is currently unallocated:
| 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 | £146,583 | -£2,083 |
| People and Skills | £30,000 | £82,000 | £28,558 | £83,442 |
| Rural England | £280,000 | £13,500 | £266,500 |
Matters Arising
Money Max:
The Panel previously allocated funding to this project. Unfortunately, Warwickshire Welfare Rights Advice Service can no longer deliver the project as the organisation has wound down.
BEAM:
Following an unsuccessful application to the last Panel, this project has been resubmitted with a proposal for a pilot.
Volunteer It Yourself:
Following an unsuccessful application to the last Panel, this project has been resubmitted with a proposal for a pilot.
NW Connect:
This project was previously approved by the Panel, however following a unsuccessful procurement process to seek an organisation to deliver the project, additional funding is being requested.
Business Support:
4 of the areas of business support are currently going through the procurement process to establish which organisations can deliver the programmes of work.
Rural England Prosperity Fund
The Rural Fund can only fund capital projects which sit within the UKSPF investment priorities for:
- Community and Place
- Supporting Local Business
The allocations for this funding are:
Communities and Place
Provision of gigabit capable digital infrastructure at rural hubs for community use
£40,000
EV charging points and community energy schemes for rural communities and support tourism activity:
£20,000
Improve visitor experience and accessibility of assets:
£20,000
Development of social and human capital in local places:
£30,000
Supporting Local Business
Net zero infrastructure and diversification of farm businesses
£90,000
Creation of multi-functional rural businesses and establishment of rural community business
£60,000
Development of trails and tourism products including infrastructure support
£20,000
| Name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| NW Connect and Learn MMM | More information requested |
| Increasing Access to Work Through Beam | Approved |
| Volunteer It Yourself | Approved |
| Enhancing Rural Pathway & Open Spaces (Hood Lane Farm Bed & Breakfast) | Approved |
| Play area and green space accessibility (NWBC) | Approved |
| Lea Marston Playground path and adult fitness trail | Approved |
Future Meeting Dates
14th December 2023 10am Committee Room