The Leader introduced the report which set out and sought approval to agree the project proposals for the Levelling-Up Fund bid for the Sheerness Revival, and sought approval to delegate authority to submit the final business case.  In addition, the report sought approval for the contribution of Bridge Road car park and the Old Library as match funding within the business case.

The Leader said that Government had not yet announced the launch date for round 2 of the Levelling-Up Fund but this was expected by Spring 2022.  He praised the content of the bid.

Resolved:

(1)   That the Sheerness Revival Levelling-Up Fund project proposals be approved and delegated authority for the submission of the final business case for round 2 of the government’s Levelling-Up Fund be given to the Director of Regeneration and Neighbourhoods in consultation with the Leader.

(2)   That the contribution as the disposal of the Bridge Road car park and Old Library building in Sheerness as match funding within the business case be approved.