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Funding for the West of England Food and Drink Sector Initiative

Decision Maker: Executive Director: Growth and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

This is a delegated decision following committee approval at Economy and Skills Committee on 30 September 2024 with a decision report to enter into a grant agreement with the West of England Combined Authority to receive grant funding and deliver the West of England Food and Drink Sector Initiative.

Decision:

To enter into a grant agreement with the West of England Combined Authority to receive £500,000 of Investment Fund grant and use the grant funds to lead delivery of the West of England Food and Drink Sector Initiative.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - The option not to enter into the grant agreement and deliver the project was considered. Accepting the grant and leading the initiative within the Council is expected to benefit food and drink businesses and community kitchen venues within the City. The costs will be fully met from external funding with no contribution required from the Council. This option was rejected.

Publication date: 03/10/2024

Date of decision: 02/10/2024