Decision status: For Determination
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The Committee considered a report which highlighted the new Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and sought the endorsement for the submission of an expression of interest (EDI).
Decision
The Committee agreed -
1.
That an expression of
interest be made to Historic Environment Scotland for the Heritage and Place
Programme, and potentially also to National Lottery Heritage Fund for the
Grants for Heritage Programme if applicable for the conservation town that is
considered to best fit with the new criteria and to stand the best chance of
success bearing in mind that this will be a highly competitive process.
2.
That delegated authority
be given to the Executive Director of Development and Infrastructure in
consultation with the Leader, Depute Leader and Leader of the largest
Opposition Group to submit subsequent applications to the heritage funders,
should the Council be invited to do so.
3.
To the principle of
funding from the Council to support the delivery of the Development Phase
should an EOI be successful and a development grant from HES be offered,
normally of up to 50% of eligible costs.Ìý
It is estimated that Council funding would be £60,000 for the
development phase works.
4.
To the principle of match
funding from the Council for the delivery phase were a stage one development
bid to go forward and be successful.Ìý
Note that a future report will be brought back to Members for their
consideration were this to be the case.
(Ref: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Development and Economic Growth dated 3 May 2022, submitted)
Publication date: 20/06/2022
Date of decision: 16/06/2022
Decided at meeting: 16/06/2022 - Policy and Resources Committee
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