Decision details

On 26 September 2024 the Grants Advisory Committee reviewed 7 Rural England Prosperity Fund applications received. The applications were brought forward in Appendix A of the meeting reports pack. Of these, 3 were Business applications requesting funding amounts of Level 3 value. This notice provides details of the decision regarding the Business applications.

After consideration of these applications, the Committee agreed with the officer’s recommendation and recommended to the Lead Cabinet Member for Resources that the application from:

1.     Allia Ltd (MPNGWTRS) be approved and partially funded £32,555 of the £75,576 requested.

2.     Jacks Gelato (THKTVNXH) be approved and partially funded £40,000 of the requested £100,000.

3.     Willow Grange Farm Café Ltd (JZSMQCWS) be approved and partially funded £50,000 of the requested £100,000.

To accept the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee (see above).

The applications were considered in detail by the Grants Advisory Committee and the recommended levels of funding were within the remaining budget. The Lead Cabinet Member for Economic Development is also in agreement with the decision.

To reject or vary the recommendations of the Grants Advisory Committee and decide on the level of funding (£0 - £100,000) to be awarded for each or defer a decision if further information is required from grant applicants.