Decision:
That
having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment screening:
1.
The projects submitted (as detailed within the private, circulated
report), under the Neath Port Talbot Skills and Multiply Open Call (round 1),
subject to Subsidy Control assessments, be approved.
2.
A Skills round 2, targeted call for applications, be launched,
specifying those areas of Skills which are required to meet the challenges and
opportunities in Neath Port Talbot.
3.
The unallocated Skills allocation be included in the Skills round 2
targeted call for applications, and year 1 Multiply allocation be allocated to
year 2 core Skills priority budget (subject to UK government confirmation).
4.
That further consideration be given to the next steps in relation to
Multiply; that the Strategic Skills Lead prepare an options paper for
consideration; and delegated authority be granted to the Director of
Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer,
the Leader and relevant Cabinet Member(s) to agree to launch an open call for
projects under the Multiply priority.
5.
That the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Neath Port Talbot Grants approval
process be introduced, including delegated authority levels, with regular
reporting to Cabinet.
Minutes:
Decisions:
That
having had due regard to the Integrated Impact Assessment screening:
1.
The projects submitted (as detailed within the private, circulated
report), under the Neath Port Talbot Skills and Multiply Open Call (round 1), subject
to Subsidy Control assessments, be approved.
2.
A Skills round 2, targeted call for applications, be launched,
specifying those areas of Skills which are required to meet the challenges and
opportunities in Neath Port Talbot.
3.
The unallocated Skills allocation be included in the Skills round 2
targeted call for applications, and year 1 Multiply allocation be allocated to
year 2 core Skills priority budget (subject to UK government confirmation).
4.
That further consideration be given to the next steps in relation to
Multiply; that the Strategic Skills Lead prepare an options paper for
consideration; and delegated authority be granted to the Director of
Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer,
the Leader and relevant Cabinet Member(s) to agree to launch an open call for
projects under the Multiply priority.
5.
That the UK Shared Prosperity Fund Neath Port Talbot Grants approval
process be introduced, including delegated authority levels, with regular
reporting to Cabinet.
Reason for Decisions:
To
enable Neath Port Talbot Council to implement the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Implementation Plan and advise Skills and Multiply
applicants of the open call funding decision.
Implementation of
Decisions:
The
decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.