Decision Maker: Service Director - Culture & Visitor Economy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision taken to accept the Grant funding as this programme is of economic benefit to the Creative Sector across Kirklees.
This project is funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority to support the resilience of the creative industries in Kirklees as part of a wider West Yorkshire programme.
Acceptance of Grant Funding.
This extended programme is a result of the successful delivery of the 2024-26 scheme.
The extended You Can Make It Here programme will continue to provide business support, skills training and events to meet the needs and growth potential of the creative sector.
The grant is of the same annual value as previous years at £20k with no change of scope or conditions.
We have decided to accept the funding and continue in delivering the programme to enable the economic growth and resilience of the Kirklees creative industries as part of a joint West Yorkshire local authority approach.
Publication date: 05/05/2026
Date of decision: 30/04/2026