On 28 April 2026 Cabinet:-
(i)
Accepted
the role as the initial accountable body for the Pride in Place Programme for
the Handsworth West area, as it has for the other eight Pride in Place areas in
Birmingham;
(ii)
Approved
the acceptance of Pride in Place Programme funding for the Handsworth West
Pride in Place area for the first four-year investment period, which is £6.13
million (including £2.42 million revenue) for 2026/27 to 2029/30, and the
£150,000 revenue capacity funding;
(iii)
Delegated
authority to the Deputy Chief Executive to take all decisions necessary for the
Council to discharge its accountable body responsibilities for the Handsworth
West area, including supporting the Neighbourhood Board and managing,
administering and allocating Programme funds;
(iv)
Authorised
the Deputy Chief Executive to approve the allocation of Programme funding on
the behalf of the Handsworth West Neighbourhood Board, or the Chair in the
period ahead of the creation of Neighbourhood Board, in compliance with Ministry
for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) guidance and the
Council’s constitution; and
(v)
Authorised
the City Solicitor (or their authorised delegate) to prepare, complete and
execute any legal documentation necessary to give effect to the above
decisions.
THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON TUESDAY 5 MAY
2026.