Decision details

Approval to issue the third year Grant Agreement to Screen Yorkshire following North and West Yorkshire Business Rates Pool approval.

Reference: D54017

Decision Maker: Director of City Development

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

The Director of City Development has authorised the release of Year Three (of three) funds in the grant agreement drafted for Screen Yorkshire, which totals £175,000 from the Business Rates Pool. This is specifically approved by the business rates pool joint committee per the funding agreement for use in Film Office activities as per the grant agreement and Screen Yorkshire application.

The North and West Yorkshire Business Rates Pool have agreed to fund Yr 3 (2021/22) costs from the NWY Pool.

Screen Yorkshire has provided the necessary reporting over Yr 1 and 2 to accurately monitor the use of previous funding and complied with State Aid requirements. The BRP further instructs the Chief Officer Culture and Economy to carry out the duties / responsibilities as specified in the agreement in respect of further monitoring arrangements.

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Contact: Gareth Read, Planning Assistant 0113 378 7745 Email: gareth.read@leeds.gov.uk.

Publication date: 22/04/2021

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