Decision details

a)  Executive Board is asked to note the delivery progress and challenges of the UKSPF programme in Leeds in year 1

b)  Endorse the activities for delivery of year 2 and 3 which form part of the West Yorkshire Local Investment Plan (LIP)

c)  Delegate authority to authorise expenditure for year 2 and 3.

Further to Minute No. 70, 19 October 2022, the Director of City Development submitted a report which provided an update on the development and progress of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) in Leeds and which proposed arrangements for the delivery approach and authorisation of expenditure for projects in years 2 and 3.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the progress made regarding delivery, together with the challenges experienced in relation to the UKSPF hyper local programme in Leeds in year one, be noted;

(b)  That the Leeds City Council delivery plan for years two and three, as detailed within the submitted report, which form part of the West Yorkshire Local Investment Plan (LIP), be supported;

(c)  That approval be given to the delegation of the necessary authority to the following for the authorisation of expenditure for projects in years two and three:-

(i)  The Director of City Development who also retains overall responsibility for UKSPF Programme delivery;

(ii)  The Director of Adults and Health in relation to those projects designated for delivery by Adults and Health in paragraph 24 of the submitted report;

(iii)  The Director of Communities, Housing and Environment in relation to those projects designated for delivery by Communities, Housing and Environment in paragraph 24 of the submitted report;

(iv)  The Director of Strategy and Resources in relation to those projects designated for delivery by Strategy and Resources in paragraph 24 of the submitted report.

As a programme which involves multiple service areas consultation has taken place at a programme level and delivery level to ensure the appropriate stakeholders are consulted.  This has taken place via briefings, meetings and workshops.

Executive Member for Economy, Culture and Education

Service Leads for UKSPF activity

Third Sector

Where activity will have a direct impact on wards members have been consulted by the services leading the activity.

Services have also consulted their respective lead members on UKSPF delivery plans