Decision - Hangleton and Knoll Community Youth Project - Youth Investment Fund Grant

RESOLVED : That the Urgency Sub-Committee: (i) Agreed to proceed with the Hangleton and Knoll Community Youth Project - Youth Investment Fund grant for the provision of a new modular building in Knoll Park. (ii) Delegated authority to the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Finance Officer to enter into agreement with the Department of Culture, Media and Sport to accept a capital grant of £776,500 for the provision of a modular building for the provision of Youth Services. (iii) Delegated authority for the Executive Director of Economy, Environment & Culture, in consultation with the Executive Director of Families, Children and Learning, to enter into contracts for the delivery of a new modular building provided for Youth Services and to enter into a lease with the Hangleton and Knoll Community Youth Project once the building is complete. (iv) Noted that this is subject to the successful conclusion of negotiations with Department of Culture, Media and Sport and Hangleton and Knoll Youth Project on the contracting, funding and capital build contracting arrangements, as well as the revenue support from government for subsequent use of the building.

The Hangleton & Knoll Project reports on its community development, youth work, learning, social prescribing and employment activities during 2021-22. It supported local residents and community groups through the continuing effects of the pandemic and recorded income of £514,910 and expenditure of £498,569.