Issue - meetings

(i)                        That the content of the report be acknowledged.

(ii)                       That it be noted that the funding for the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) ceases in March 2026 and that no further funding has been made available by MHCLG for future projects.

(iii)                     That further updates be received if any subsequent funding programme beyond March 2026 is announced.  

The Leader introduced the update on the successful report undertaken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in relation to Newcastle-under-Lyme UK Shared Prosperity Fund programme.

The Deputy Leader commented that the money received had been used wisely by the Council making a real impact on residents’ life and it was regrettable that the funding had stopped.

The Leader concluded on the multiple projects enabled through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund including cultural and heritage programmes and major improvements across green spaces.

Resolved:     (i) That the content of the report be acknowledged.

(ii) That it be noted that the funding for the delivery of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) ceases in March 2026 and that no further funding has been made available by MHCLG for future projects.

(iii) That further updates be received if any subsequent funding programme beyond March 2026 is announced.

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