That:

a)    Subsequent to an independently conducted appraisal process that followed government guidance and appraisal criteria, the council approves the submission of a shortlist of recommended projects to the government’s UK Community Renewal Fund by 18 June 2021;

b)    The council agrees to act as the accountable body for the Community Renewal Fund within Herefordshire and any grant funding award that is agreed with government;

c)    Authority is delegated to the Director for Economy and Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member Environment and Economy to confirm and submit to government a shortlist of Community Renewal Fund project bids with a combined value of up to £3m;

d)   Authority is delegated to the Director for Economy and Place and S151 Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member Environment and Economy to undertake any operational decisions required to implement the Community Renewal Fund within Herefordshire;

e)    The council accepts the grant of £20k capacity funding to support the promotion and appraisal of the Community Renewal Fund, and any further capacity funding to manage grant fund awards.