This report seeks approval to enter a funding agreement with Sport England in support of the Swim Local Pilot Project.

In accepting the recommendation Cabinet will approve the Sport England Grant of £274,525 and therein the conditions set out in the Lottery Fund Agreement.

The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval for the Council to enter into a funding agreement with Sport England in support of the Swim Local Pilot Project.  Such an agreement was normal practice with this scale of external funding.  The value of the Fund was £274,525 and before these funds could be released the Council was required to meet the conditions set out in the Lottery Fund Agreement.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied with the conditions as set out in Lottery Fund Agreement.

THE DECISION:

That Cabinet approves the acceptance of the Sport England grant of £274,525 and therein the conditions set out in the Lottery Fund Agreement.