Issue details
To approve a grant award of Hereford Towns Fund to Friends of Castle Green for Castle Green Pavilion improvements
In July 2020 government announced that under
the Towns Fund programme they were offering Hereford a grant of
£750,000 to fund capital projects that can be delivered this
financial year. This grant will be used to support capital spend
within the intervention framework as set out in the Towns Fund
Further Guidance.
The Castle Green Pavilion improvements project which is being led
by the Friends of Castle Green CIC which will focus on the
installation of a renewable heating system, was identified as
capable of delivering in line with the requirements for accelerated
projects. The business case identifying the budget requirements for
the project has been developed and considered by the Director for
Economy and Place in consultation with the council’s Section
151 Officer.
The identified lead officer will be responsible for delivery within
the criteria set by government. A Towns Fund programme board has
been set up to oversee project delivery.
As the grant is an award to a third party, letting contracts as
part of the project will be the responsibility of Friends of Castle
Green in consultation with the lead officer for the project.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/12/2020
Decision due: 18 December 2020 by Director of Economy and Place (Historic)
Contact: Nick Webster, Economic development manager Email: nwebster@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 260601.
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