Decision details

It was resolved to authorise the Head of Service (Regulation and Economic Development) and the Head of Service (Housing) to –

·        Participate in the preparation of a regional Regeneration Strategy by the North Wales Economic Ambition Board (NWEAB) for submission to the Welsh Government.

·        Negotiate funding allocations and make TRIP funding applications to the Welsh Government, subject to agreement by the Section 151 Officer.

·        Accept and undertake expenditure of approved TRIP funding, including the award of grant to others for eligible projects, subject to agreement by the Section 151 Officer.

·        Seek to maximise the level of TRIP funding to Anglesey, and prepare projects in readiness for potential opportunities to secure additional funds.

·        Lobby for the provision of a regeneration funding scheme designed to assist regeneration projects in smaller towns and rural areas.

·        Negotiate and enter into agreements with other North wales county councils where this is necessary to bid for or receive TRIP funds, subject to agreement by the Section 151 Officer and Council Monitoring Officer.