11.1.1
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The
committee considered a report providing a progress update in
respect to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) programme in
Sheffield. In doing so the report also highlights concerns about
the lack of certainty in relation to what might replace SPF from
April 2025.
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11.1.2
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Members
asked why a climate impact assessment had not been completed for
this report and it was explained that all the projects covered by
the report had been to the committee already with their assessments
completed and therefore it was not necessary on this
occasion.
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11.1.3
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Members
asked for reassurance that there were sufficient resources
available to complete the projects given that a
number of them stated that there had been ‘zero spend
to date’. It was confirmed that there would be no
shortfalls.
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11.1.4
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A
question was asked about how individual organisations could access
SPF funding and it was advised that they contact the culture team
who would be able to assist in the writing of
bids.
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11.1.5
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Members
requested an update on High Street Business Information
Officers and it was agreed this was a
good suggestion as they work closely with both local businesses and
LACs.
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11.2
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RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:
That the Economic Development and
Skills Policy Committee:-
1.
Notes the progress of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme in
Sheffield and
2.
Shares the concerns raised in respect to future funding for
economic development activity.
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11.3
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Reasons for Decision
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11.3.1
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This report provides
Committee with a full update of the UKSPF programme to date and
confirms that funding is available to complete all project activity
through to March 2025.
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11.3.2
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The report provides an
opportunity to highlight concerns about the ability to deliver
similar activity in the future given no current indication of what
will replace UKSPF in 25/26.
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11.4
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Alternatives Considered and
Rejected
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11.4.1
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The
provision of an update report does not require an options
assessment.
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