Issue - decisions

Dewsbury Towns Fund & Getting Building Fund

19/11/2020 - Dewsbury Towns Fund Accelerated Grant & Getting Building Fund

1)    That the success in receiving the £750,000 Towns Fund Accelerated Grant, and the in-principle approval from Government of £1.965m from the Getting Building Fund, be noted.

2)    That approval be given to the projects as detailed within section 2 of the considered report.

3)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Growth and Regeneration) to negotiate and agree with Kirklees Theatre Trust, or another organisation, supported by the Arts Council, agreements to create a Creative Hub at 15 Union Street, Dewsbury, including a grant award of up to a maximum of £200,000.

4)    That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director (Growth and Regeneration) to negotiate and agree with Kirklees College, agreements to enhance open space to the west of Pioneer House as part of the Better Spaces Programme, including a grant agreement for a grant award of up to a maximum of £150,000.