To seek approval to submit a bid application for up to £1,000,000 plus a 5% contribution from the Council to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The bid proposal is to develop a financial mechanism which connects community nature recovery projects in the Whitby and Ryedale area with potential investment opportunities. The proposal supports the Council’s priorities to invest in the region’s Natural Capital as well as maximising the potential of natural assets and environment to improve physical and mental health.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure/savings > £500,000 & Affects more than one division;
Decision status: Not to be progressed
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/12/2024
Decision due: 28 Feb 2025 by Assistant Director - Resources (Environment)
Lead member: Executive Member for Managing our Environment
Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment
Contact: Ann Stewart, Natural Capital Programme Manager Email: ann.stewart@northyorks.gov.uk Email: ann.stewart@northyorks.gov.uk Email: ann.stewart@northyorks.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Discussion, emails.
Consultees
Corporate Director - Environment