All Decisions

One of the projects within the successful Ramsgate Levelling Up Fund was to refurbish the Grade II* listed Clock House to create a cultural heritage exhibition space and public cafe.  As part of this project there was a requirement to gain additional grant funding from other sources, primarily the National  Lottery Heritage Fund. 

Cabinet are asked to agree that Thanet District Council submits a Development Phase application to Heritage Lottery (HLF) for £322,740, which will be matched funded with our existing Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities (DLUHC) Levelling Up funds to the amount of £35,860.

Cabinet the following:

1.  To approve the submission of an application for a Development Phase Grant of £322,740 to the National Lottery Heritage Fund;

2.  That the Director of Regeneration is authorised to agree the final submission documents, based on approval from the S151 Officer.

One project within the successful Ramsgate Levelling Up Fund was the delivery of Access to Opportunities provision within Newington, which includes the creation of a training kitchen facility.  As the monies are limited, the project needs to be based within an existing building, and the most suitable site identified is the Newington Community Centre. 

The Community Centre is leased to Newington Community Association who have agreed that, with support from Thanet District Council, they can directly deliver this project. With Thanet District Council being the accountable body for the funding streams, these funds will be passed onto the third party via a grant, to enable delivery.

Cabinet agreed the following:

1.  To approve the use of Grants which exceed £250,000 to third parties to deliver the agreed Department of Levelling Up Housing and Communities funded project:

·  Up to £500,000 to Newington Community Association to deliver the Access to Opportunities Project in Newington Community Centre;

2.  The grant agreement is signed under Deed, by the Interim Head of Legal & Monitoring Officer, and the Acting Deputy Chief Executive & S151 Officer, and is witnessed by a Member of the Council.