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Heyford Park New Town: Acceptance of MHCLG Preparatory Funding and Programme Delivery Arrangements New!
Decision maker:
Executive
Decision due:
April 2026
Lead officer:
Tom Dobrashian, Kassandra Polyzoides
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/03/2026
Reason for urgency:
MHCLG has awarded Cherwell District Council £500,000 of specific grant funding under a Memorandum of Understanding signed on 12-13 March 2026 by the Council’s S151 Officer and MHCLG’s Director. The funding is a Section 31 revenue grant for the financial year 2025-26, with the MoU applying until 31 March 2027 to cover both the delivery and evaluation periods. The decision is key due to the value of the grant and the budget virement to recognise the grant income and associated expenditure requires Executive approval. It is necessary for this decision to be taken at the 7 April 2026 meeting to enable the programme to be delivered efficiently within the required timescales, while ensuring that procurement and other internal governance requirements are met. The Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee has been notified accordingly .
Anticipated restriction: Open -
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