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Status:
Implemented
Title:
Greater Birmingham and Solihull LEP Accountable Body Arrangements
Include item on Forward Plan/ Key Decision
Yes
Reference:
008713/2021
Urgent Decision - Not in Forward Plan
No
Details for Agenda Sheet

Report of the Interim Chief Finance Officer. 

Implementation Date (not before meeting on)
Tue 20 Apr 2021
Purpose
To extend the accountable body arrangements in place between the council and the GBSLEP to the end of the Local Growth Fund and to delegate changes to the AB status to cover new funds, extensions and carry forwards to the CFO in conjunction with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources
Key Portfolio
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Decision Maker
Chief Officer Decision Maker
Reason For Key Decision
Capital funds in excess of £1m, potentially revenue funds in excess of £0.5m.
Relevant Documents
Previous cabinet reports approving LGF accountable body status.
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Directorate
Finance and Legal Services.
Other Information
Private Reason
Decision Outcome

On 20 April 2021, Cabinet:-

 

(i)  Approved the extension of the Accountable Body (AB) role provided by Birmingham City Council to the GBSLEP for the remaining duration of the Local Growth Fund (LGF);

(ii)  Delegated the authority to the Chief Finance Officer in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, to extend or vary the AB role over existing and future GBSLEP government funding awards;

(iii)  Approved the retention of the AB status over Revenue grant allocations received during 2020/21;

(iv)  Noted that the City will recover its costs of AB role where the funding source allows for such a recovery through either a direct charge for services or through a service level agreement (SLA);

(v)  Authorised the City Solicitor to finalise, execute and complete all relevant legal documentation to give effect to the above recommendations.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON

MONDAY 26 APRIL 2021.

Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
No
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
No
Is Decision County Wide:
No
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Decision Options:

Additional Information

Reg 10
Reg 11

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Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
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15/03/2021 10:59:16Errol WilsonBusiness Item Created 
15/03/2021 10:59:16Errol WilsonCommittee AddedCabinet
15/03/2021 10:59:37Errol WilsonStatus ChangedDecision Proposed [2]
15/03/2021 11:02:21Errol WilsonContacts Edited 
08/04/2021 11:37:15Errol WilsonMeeting Added20/04/2021 10:00AM
08/04/2021 11:37:58Errol WilsonGeneral Details Edited 
09/04/2021 13:11:55Tony Lloyd Report AddedDocument ID 188256: Cabinet Report - GBSLEP AB Arrangements
09/04/2021 13:12:26Tony Lloyd General Details Edited 
09/04/2021 14:43:59Errol WilsonGeneral Details Edited 
21/04/2021 11:13:13Baljinder SamraGeneral Details Edited 

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