East Sussex County Council (ESCC) has been working with district and borough council partners to develop a county-wide business support and skills programmes, funded from their UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) allocations. In addition, Lewes District Council has asked ESCC to manage and deliver a grants programme funded through the Newhaven Town Deal.
Lead Member is asked to agree the programme of activities for the UKSPF and the Newhaven Town Deal grants programme. Moreover, the Lead Member is asked to delegate authority to the Director of Communities Economy and Transport to enter into grant agreements or other legal agreement with district and borough council partners regarding the above.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommmend Forward to Council
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2023
Decision due: 22 May 2023 by Lead Member for Economy
Lead member: Lead Member for Economy
Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport
Department: Communities, Economy and Transport
Contact: Katy Thomas, Team Manager Economic Development 01273 482645 Email: katy.thomas@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 482645.