RESOLVED that –

(a)   the updates on the new Plan for Neighbourhood programme which replaces the Long Term Plan for Towns, and the ongoing role for Tendring District Council as the Accountable Body be noted;

(b)  the £200,000 Capacity payment (subject to the conditions on which the grant is made) for the Plan for Neighbourhoods, offered by the Ministry of Housing, Communities, and Local Government, which is formally expected to be provided on 31 July 2025, be accepted;

(c)  the allocation of £450,000, as proposed by the Clacton Town Board, be approved; and

(d)  the Corporate Director (Place and Wellbeing) be authorised to approve variations of the Plan for Neighbourhoods (including Long Term Plan for Towns) capacity payments, upon receipt of minuted approval by the Clacton Town Board, and following consultation with the Council’s Section 151 Officer.