1. That the recommendations of the GM UKSPF Local Partnership Board on the strategic fit and deliverability of the UKSPF proposal E23 for “support for micro-business start-up and development” be aprpoved.
2. That authority be delegated to the GMCA Treasurer, in consultation with the Portfolio Leader for the Economy, Business and Inclusive Growth and Portfolio Leader for Resources & Investment, to agree the allocation method and subsequent award of a grant to the value of £1,400,000.