Decision details

RESOLVED:

1. That the key findings from the community co-design work be noted.

2. That the proposed updates to the process, criteria and framework for delivery of the Fund be approved.
   
   
3. The recruitment of the officer roles to manage the CPF process be noted.
   
   
4. The communications and engagement approach for the launch and delivery of the Fund be noted and the suggested timescales for the launch of the Fund and the opening of the first funding window be approved.

Reason for Decision:

The development of the Community Project Fund (CPF) represents a significant and exciting opportunity for Surrey County Council (SCC) to invest in a meaningful and lasting way in communities, and for communities to drive projects that will make a real difference to where they live. Crucially the Fund fills a unique gap in the market for investment in truly resident and community-led projects to have a positive impact on the places in which they live. 

The recommendations in this report will enable the Fund to be launched and to be delivered in a way that ensures the Fund is accessible to all, supports successful projects and that communities’ benefit.

[The decisions on this item can be called in by the Communities, Environment and Highways Select Committee]