Resolved:-
1.
That resources of £1.25m be approved to support the
establishment and operation of a grant scheme as generally
described in the report.
2.
Approved that the funds to be taken from the capital plan
allocation for Dewsbury Town centre in the approved Capital Plan
2019-22.
3.
That the Strategic Director for Economy and Infrastructure be
authorised to set up and implement a grant scheme, as described in
the report, for the award of third party grants to owners of
properties for the purposes of the improving shop fronts and/or for
the purposes of securing sustainable uses of empty property, where
appropriate.
4. That the Strategic Director for Economy and Infrastructure be authorised to enter into discussions with Future High Street Fund, the National Lottery Grants for Heritage Fund, Architectural Heritage Fund and Historic England to secure possible funding for the scheme and in consultation with the Lead Portfolio Holder for the Economy accept any grant offers.