Decision details

To approve East Sussex County Council (ESCC) entering into an updated Service Level Agreement with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP Ltd) and Essex County Council as the accountable body to SELEP in order to deliver the government’s Getting Building Fund (GBF).

21.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport.

DECISIONS

21.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) approve East Sussex County Council entering into a new Service Level Agreement with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership Limited and Essex County Council as the Accountable Body to SELEP in order to deliver the Government’s Getting Building Fund in East Sussex, and

(2) delegate authority to the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to agree the terms of and enter into the GBF Service Level Agreement, and to take all other necessary actions as required to implement Recommendation 1.

Reasons

21.3     The Getting Building Fund (GBF) projects help support the aims and ambitions of the Team East Sussex-led East Sussex Economy Recovery Plan and the County Council’s core priorities.  The county will receive more than £11m of GBF funding, supporting projects to create new jobs, new workspace, assist new learners and unlock additional funding through pubic/private sector contributions to drive economic growth.

21.4     Before any funds can be defrayed to East Sussex projects, it is necessary to enter into a tripartite Service Level Agreement with SELEP Limited and Essex County Council as the Accountable Body.