Issue - meetings
Towns Fund- Inclusion in Capital Programme and Assurance Framework
Meeting: 22/06/2022 - Cabinet (Item 125)
125 Towns Fund- Inclusion in Capital Programme and Assurance Framework 
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To consider proposals for the Towns Fund Programme.
Additional documents:
- 07a - Appendix 1 - Sandwell Towns Fund Assurance Framework and Appendices, item 125
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- 07a - Appendix 1a Annexes, item 125
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- 07b - Appendix 2 Capital Financial Profile, item 125
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Decision:
Resolved:-
(1) That approval be given to the Towns Fund Programme of £63.6m to be included in the Capital Programme across 2022-2026 with £26.8m being included for 2022/23.
(2) That details of the roles and responsibilities of the Section 151 Officer and Accountable Body in managing the Towns Fund Programme be received.
(3) That approval be given to the Towns Fund Assurance Framework to enable the Accountable Body to deliver the programme successfully.
(4) That in connection with 1.3 above, the Towns Fund Programme Manager, in consultation with the Director of Regeneration & Growth, Section 151 Officer and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth, be authorised to make any amendments to the Framework subject to updated government guidance or council procedures.
Minutes:
Approval was sought for the sum of £63.6m for the Towns Fund Programme to be included in the Capital Programme across 2022-2026 with £26.8m being included for 2022/23.
It was also proposed to approve the Towns Fund Assurance Framework to enable the Accountable Body to deliver the programme successfully.
Reasons for Decision
Sandwell Council was the Accountable Body for the Towns Fund Programme and as such, was responsible for discharging its responsibilities in the management of the programme.
Alternative Options
Failure to have key processes and procedures for the Towns Fund Programme could impact on future funding allocations being released.
Agreed:-
(1) that approval be given to the Towns Fund Programme of £63.6m to be included in the Capital Programme across 2022-2026 with £26.8m being included for 2022/23;
(2) that details of the roles and responsibilities of the Section 151 Officer and Accountable Body in managing the Towns Fund Programme be received;
(3) that approval be given to the Towns Fund Assurance Framework to enable the Accountable Body to deliver the programme successfully;
(4) that in connection with Resolution (3) above, the Towns Fund Programme Manager, in consultation with the Director of Regeneration & Growth, Section 151 Officer and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Growth, be authorised to make any amendments to the Framework subject to updated government guidance or council procedures.