Decision details

To determine the proposals in relation to the allocation of the funding for the SPF Investment in Business project for 2024-25.

Members considered the UK Shared Prosperity Fund report presented by Councillor Benney.

Councillor Miscandlon commented that he fully supports this, the younger generation are missing out on job training and apprenticeships. This is the way forward and it will encourage companies to recruit apprentices and further the education of young people in the district.

Councillor Boden said that Fenland has one of the worst records for skills in the country and the Council must take advantage of every opportunity to give everyone the chance to increase their skills and the skill level of the area. 

Proposed by Councillor Benney, seconded by Councillor Mrs French and AGREED to the allocation of the SPF Investment in Business budget for 2024-25.