Issue - meetings

Report of the Chief Executive

Presented by the Leader

The Infrastructure Portfolio Holder presented the report.

A member discussed the following Early UKSPF project deliverables:

the launch of the district wide community grants programme, commitment of funding towards the implementation of the Heart of the National Forest Plan, and the development of a business start-up support programme that will launch in the summer of 2023. Furthermore, they added that in quarter 4 officers were notified they were successful in securing nearly £500,000 from DEFRA to deliver a rural business grants programme. They also noted the collaboration between the Economic Regeneration Service, Stephenson College, the Leicester Employment Hub and the local job centres in coordinating another successful Spring jobs fair in Coalville.

It was moved by Councillor Merrie, seconded by Councillor Gillard and

RESOLVED THAT:

1. The progress against the Council Delivery Plan actions and performance indicators for Quarter 4 of 2022/23 be noted.
2. The close down of the previous Council Delivery Plan and the process and timeline for the production of the new plan and associated performance framework be approved.

Reason for decision: That Cabinet notes the progress against the corporate objectives and performance indicators for Quarter 4.