The purpose of this report is to agree the Council’s approach to spending the Welcome Back Fund.
The Council has been allocated £168,270 from the Government’s Welcome Back Fund for projects to help boost the look and feel of high street and coastal areas to support their re-opening as Covid-19 restrictions are lifted.
This funding is for Council projects to support a safe return and welcome to residents and visitors. The funding builds on the Re-Opening High Streets Safely fund, for which the spend was agreed as part of the Economic Recovery Plan agreed in September 2020. Guidance is available with which the Council’s activity plan must match, including on eligible projects, procurement routes and publicity requirements. This additional fund can support activities until March 2022.
Following cross-service discussions, a proposed activity list is included in the report for Executive consideration and approval. The proposed activity list focusses on events and activities to support the re-opening of high streets and green spaces across the Borough and is intended to fully maximise the funding available.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 07/05/2021
Decision due: 7 Jun 2021 by Executive
Lead member: Executive Member for Policy & Resources
Lead director: Director of Planning and Regeneration
Contact: Gayle Wootton Email: gwootton@fareham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
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Background Papers: None