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European Structural and Investment
Funds 2014 – 2020
Growth Programme for England
Sheffield City Region ESI Funds Sub-Committee Minutes of the Meeting held 27/11/2019
City Growth Offices, 2nd Floor, 11 Broad Street West, Sheffield, S1 2BQ
Agenda: 1. Welcome and Introduction – Apologies and Declarations of Interest 2. Minutes of 2nd July 2019 meeting and progress of actions 3. EAFRD, ESF & ERDF Programme Update by Exception 4. ERDF Outline Applications 4.1 Priority Axis 1 4.1.1 The Sustainable Transport Fuels Research & Innovation Centre 4.1.2 FUTURE Technologies in the RAIL Sector 4.1.3 SHU Testing, Imaging and Characterisation Centre for Innovation 4.1.4 Net Fab 4.2 Priority Axis 2 4.2.1 Digital Start Up to Scale Up Programme 4.3 Priority Axis 3 4.3.1 Manufacturing Growth Programme II 4.3.2 Tech Ecosystem Acceleration and Market-making (TEAM) 4.3.3 SCR Investing for Growth Fund 4.3.4 ScaleUp 360 (Extension) 4.3.5 Exporting for Growth (Extension) 4.3.6 Launchpad (Extension) 4.3.7 The Glass Yard 4.3.8 Hartington Business Park 4.3.9 Grade A Grow-On Space and Co-working Business Centre at Chesterfield Station 4.3.10 Holywell Cross Business Hub 4.3.11 Magna 34 Business Park 4.3.12 Ferrymoor Way Business Park 4.3.13 Capitol Park Phase 2 4.3.14 Monckton Enterprise Park 4.3.15 Gateway Plaza Business Hub 4.3.16 Doncaster Business Incubation and Innovation Park 4.3.17 China UK Business Incubator 4.4 Priority Axis 4 4.4.1 Woodlands Carbon Saving Model Village 4.4.2 Low Carbon Business Support 4.4.3 Refurbishing Auckley for a Low Carbon Future 4.4.4 Sheffield District Energy Network Growth 5. ERDF Full Application 5.1.1 Rotherham Heat 6. Items for Information
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1. Welcome and Introduction.
1.1 The Chair welcomed sub-committee members to the meeting and noted apologies. (Annex
B refers).
1.2 The chair welcomed Andrew Denniff representing the private sector and Dr Jan Eldred representing the education and the voluntary sector.
1.3 The following declarations of interest were noted: 1.3.1 Sarah Want declared an interest in item 4.1.1 and an indirect interest in 4.3.17. 1.3.2 James Newman declared an interest in items 4.3.3 , 4.3.7, 4.3.10 and 4.3.14. 1.3.3 Christian Foster declared an interest in items 4.3.7, 4.3.10 and 4.3.14. 1.3.4 Andrew Denniff declared an interest in item 4.3.11. 1.3.5 Where members had declared an interest, they did not take any part in the discussion of the relevant item. 2. Minutes of Meeting held on 2nd July 2019 and Progress of Actions. The minutes of the meeting held on the 2nd July 2019 were reviewed and agreed as a true record of the meeting. Actions from the previous meetings were reviewed by the Chair and an update on each action was provided by the Secretariat or relevant sub-committee member. (Annex A refers). 3. ESIF Programme Update
Programme updates were provided by exception due to the volume of business to be
considered at the meeting.
3.1 ERDF Programme Implementation. Peggy Haywood (MHCLG) provided an update in respect of progress of the ERDF
Programme.
National Programme update
Changes to ESIF Sub Committee Terms of Reference : Presentation of Full Applications
The local ESI Fund sub-committee terms of reference require the ESIF managing authorities to
seek sub-committee advice in respect of funding applications at both the outline and full
application stage.
The ERDF managing authority’s no deal planning identified an opportunity to expedite the
approval of ERDF funding applications by removing the requirement to seek committee advice
at both stages of the process. This reflects feedback from partners and the subsequent findings
of the evaluation of the ESIF business process.
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In order to maintain committee engagement in the process and where possible expedite the
approval of funding, the managing authority submitted a proposal to the Growth Programme
Board in September 2019 to allow local ESIF sub-committees the ability to opt out of reviewing
projects at both stages.
In order to maintain committee engagement in the process and where possible expedite the
approval of funding, the managing authority submitted a proposal to the Growth Programme
Board in September 2019 to allow local ESIF sub-committees the ability to opt out of reviewing
projects at both stages.
In order to implement the changes, the Growth Programme Board agreed:
• All projects seeking ERDF funding will be presented to the committee at outline
application stage.
• The committee will be asked if it wishes to review the project at full application stage,
this decision will be formally recorded.
The sub-committee advised:
The sub-committee was content to support the ERDF managing authorities proposal to the
Growth Programme Board in September 2019 to allow local ESIF sub-committees the ability to
opt out of reviewing projects at both stages.
Full applications will be presented to the sub-committee by exception only.
Priority Axis 1
• One Project Digital Innovation for Growth - Sheffield Hallam University has been considered by written procedures, the sub-committee was supportive of the application and is now legally executed.
Priority Axis 3
• Two applications, Dinnington Business Park - EV Waddington and Northern
Powerhouse Export Grant Scheme -Department for International Trade (DIT) have
been considered by written procedures, the sub-committee was supportive of both
applications. Dinnington Business Park has now been legally executed.
• One application has been deselected from the programme, Gateway Plaza Offices
Gateway Plaza Ltd, the applicant failed to supply all relevant documentation in order
to complete the appraisal process.
Project updates following the previous ESIF sub-committee meeting
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The appraisal of the following full applications is almost complete:
• Digital Innovation Grants (DIG) – Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. • Northern Powerhouse Export Grant Scheme - Department for International Trade (DIT). • Business Productivity and Inclusive Growth Programme - Barnsley Metropolitan
Borough Council. • Sheffield City Region Community Wealth Builders (CWB) - Doncaster Council.
3.2 ESF Programme Implementation. In the absence of a representative from DWP the ESF managing authority the chair provided an overview of a draft call for proposals under Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth, investment priority 2.1 Enhancing equal access to lifelong learning. The chair was delegated by the sub-committee to approve future ESF calls on their behalf. Following a poor response to the investment priority 2.1 call published in July 2019 and revised version has been drafted by DWP together with the SCR LEP. Positive amends have been made and chair was supportive for the call being published at the earliest opportunity. 4. ERDF Outline Applications for Consideration
4.1. ERDF Priority Axis 1 (Research & Innovation). Danielle Eastwood (MHCLG) provided an overview of the call under priority axis 1 (Research and Innovation). 4. ERDF Outline Applications for Consideration 4.1.1. The Sustainable Transport Fuels Research & Innovation Centre – University of Sheffield Sarah Want declared an interest in this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy, alignment with the call specification and the SCR innovation strategy.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• The project offered a good return on investment in respect of the P2 capital output.
• Proposed activities include building and equipment costs. The sub-committee advised:
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• The applicant to consider scalability and to seek alternative sources of funding for either the capital element of the proposal or the equipment in light of competition and resource constraints in priority axis 1. This would reduce the scale of ERDF to c£2.5m
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the SIP project, growth hub and wider innovation and business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.1.2 FUTURE Technologies in the RAIL Sector – University of Birmingham No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Proposed activities will be delivered at The National College of High Speed Rail in
Doncaster and will support improvements in rail infrastructure in the city region.
• The applicant has a good track record of successfully delivering similar provision in
other LEP areas.
• Value for money is considered to be acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider innovation and business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
4.1.3 SHU Testing, Imaging and Characterisation Centre for Innovation – Sheffield Hallam University No declarations of interest were received for this item.
The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• It noted the investment is to purchase c15 items of equipment.
• Value for money appears to be acceptable.
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The sub-committee advised
• The applicant to consider scalability in light of competition and resource constraints in priority axis 1.
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the SIP project, growth hub and wider innovation and business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
4.1.4 Net Fab – TWI Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears to be reasonable. The sub-committee advised
• It expressed its concerns regarding the risks associated with the source of match
funding.
• It expressed its concerns regarding duplication of activities in the city region.
• It expressed its concerns in respect of SME and supply chain demand and delivery of activities across the city region.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints, it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
In light of competition and resource availability, the sub-committee concluded:
• It was supportive of the FUTURE Technologies in the RAIL Sector project progressing to full application.
• It was supportive of the SHU Testing, Imaging and Characterisation Centre for Innovation proposal progressing to full application subject to scalability.
• It was supportive of the Sustainable Transport Fuels Research & Innovation Centre proposal progressing to full applicant subject to scalability.
• It was not minded to support the Net Fab progressing to full application.
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4.2 ERDF Priority Axis 2 (Enhancing Access To, and Use and Quality of, Information and Communications Technology). Danielle Eastwood (MHCLG) provided an overview of the call for proposals under priority axis 2 (Enhancing Access To, and Use and Quality of, Information and Communications Technology).
4.2.1 Digital Start Up to Scale Up Programme - East Midlands Chamber
No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• The application is considered to have positive alignment with the Sheffield City Region Strategic Economic Plan and Digital Framework.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears to be good. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.3 ERDF Priority Axis 3 (Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized
Enterprises). Will Johnson and Michelle Unwin (MHCLG) provided an overview of the call for proposals under priority axis 3 (Enhancing the Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises – Property).
REVENUE PROJECTS
4.3.1 - Manufacturing Growth programme II : SCR – Oxford Innovation Services Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
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• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears to be acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
4.3.2 - Tech Ecosystem Acceleration and market Making (TEAM) – Capital Enterprise (UK) Limited No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to provide evidence of how it will engage with SMEs in the city region.
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.3.3 - SCR Investing for Growth Fund - Key Fund Investments Ltd James Newman declared an interest in this item. Peggy Haywood (MHCLG) chaired this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrates a good fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable.
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The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.3.4 - ScaleUp 360 (Extension) – Sheffield Hallam University No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application continues to demonstrate good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered to be acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.3.5 - Exporting for Growth (Extension) - Enterprise Growth Solutions Limited No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application continues to demonstrate a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
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4.3.6 - Launchpad (Extension) - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application continues to demonstrate a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It was supportive of the application progressing to full application.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. CAPITAL PROJECTS - MORE DEVELOPED CATEGORY OF REGION 4.3.7 - The Glass Yard – Blue Deer Ltd James Newman and Christian Foster declared an interest in this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to consider additional sources of funding in light of competition and resource constraints in priority axis 3.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
4.3.8 - Hartington Business Park – Devonshire Property (B1D) Ltd Chatsworth Settlement Trustees No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
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• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and
alignment with the call specification. • It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local
development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered acceptable.
The sub-committee advised:
• The development is located in a key growth corridor between the SCR and D2N2 LEP
areas.
• Staveley has been shortlisted for investment from the Towns Fund. The project
provides an opportunity to promote further growth within the area.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
4.3.9 - Grade A Grow-On Space and Co-working Business Centre at Chesterfield Station - Chesterfield Borough Council No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It expressed its concerns regarding deliverability including planning, BREEAM and land ownership
• It expressed concern in respect of the level of market demand to sustain this investment and it has the potential for duplication. .
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
4.3.10 - Holywell Cross Business Hub – Juniper Overseas Ltd James Newman and Christian Foster declared an interest in this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
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• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears average. The sub-committee advised:
• It expressed its concerns regarding ownership of the building, uncertainty over planning requirements and the scale of intervention.
• It expressed concern in respect of the level of market demand to sustain this investment and it has the potential for duplication.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
In light of competition and resource availability, the sub-committee concluded:
• It was supportive of the Glass Yard proposal progressing to full application subject to the
applicant exploring additional sources of funding.
• It was supportive of the Hartington Business Park proposal progressing to full
application.
• It was not minded to support the Grade A Grow-On Space and Co-working Business
Centre at Chesterfield Station.
• It was not minded to support the Holywell Cross Business Hub progressing to full
application.
CAPITAL PROJECTS – TRANSITION CATEGORY OF REGION
4.3.11 - Magna 34 Business Park - Magna 34 Business Park Ltd Andrew Denniff declared an interest in this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears to be acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
• It was supportive of the proposal progressing to full application.
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4.3.12 - Ferrymoor Way Business Park – Dynamic and Capital Investments Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money appears to be acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
• It was supportive of the proposal progressing to full application.
4.1.13 - Capitol Park Phase 2 - Carnell Management Services Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
• It was supportive of the proposal progressing to full application.
4.3.14 - Monckton Enterprise Park – Royston and Carlton Community Properties Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
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• The managing authority was unable to provide an analysis in respect of value for money due to incomplete information presented in the outputs annex .
The sub-committee advised:
• It expressed its concerns regarding site ownership, planning timescales and
deliverability.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
4.3.14 - Gateway Plaza Business Hub – Gateway Plaza Ltd James Newman and Christian Foster declared an interest in this item The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
4.3.16 - Doncaster Business Incubation and Innovation Park – Oyster Capital industrial ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• It expressed its concerns in respect of value for money in comparison to other ERDF capital projects.
The sub-committee advised:
• It expressed its concerns regarding the scale and cost of the investment.
• It expressed its concerns regarding SME demand.
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• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
4.3.17 - China UK Business Incubator (CUBI) - China UK Business Incubator (CUBI) Sarah Want declared an interest in this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need, growth conditions and opportunities and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is acceptable. The sub-committee advised:
• It noted the strategic importance of the proposed activities in light of the regions strong
links with China.
• It expressed its concerns in respect of duplication of existing provision.
• It expressed its concerns regarding the source of match funding.
• The applicant and delivery team appear to have very little knowledge and experience of
delivering an ERDF project and if the application is to progress, it should seek guidance
from technical assistance.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
In light of competition and resource availability, the sub-committee concluded:
• It was supportive of the Magna 34 Business Park proposal progressing to full
application.
• It was supportive of the Ferrymoor Way Business Park proposal progressing to full
application.
• It was supportive of the Capitol Park Phase 2 proposal progressing to full application.
• It was supportive of the China UK Business Incubator (CUBI) proposal progressing to
full application subject to scalability and resource availability.
• It was not minded to support the Monkton Enterprise Park progressing to full application.
• It was not minded to support the Gateway Plaza progressing to full application.
• It was not minded to support the Doncaster Business Incubation and Innovation Park
progressing to full application.
4.4 Priority Axis 4 (Supporting the Shift towards a Low Carbon Economy in All Sectors).
Danielle Eastwood (MHCLG) provided an overview of the call for proposals under priority axis 4 (Supporting the Shift towards a Low Carbon Economy in All Sectors).
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4.4.1 - Woodlands Carbon Saving Model Village - St Leger Homes of Doncaster Ltd No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered to be acceptable.
The sub-committee advised:
• The application represents good value for money with a unit cost of c.£14k per house.
• It noted the strategic importance of the area and the high level of deprivation.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.4.2 - Low Carbon Business Support – Sheffield City Council No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is considered to be acceptable.
The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to demonstrate alignment with the growth hub and wider business support provision in order to maximise impact, complementarity and non-duplication of activity.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 4.4.3 - Refurbishing Auckley for a Low Carbon Future - South Yorkshire Housing Association Ltd The sub-committee noted: No declarations of interest were received for this item.
• The application demonstrated a partial strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was partially supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• Value for money is not considered acceptable.
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The sub-committee advised:
• The application does not represent value for money with a unit cost of c.£79K per house
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and in light of resource constraints it was not minded to support the proposal to progress to full application.
4.4.4 -Sheffield District Energy Network Growth – Sheffield City Council No declarations of interest were received for this item. The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• The application is considered to have positive alignment with the SCR Strategic Economic Plan.
• Value for money is considered to be acceptable.
The sub-committee advised:
• The applicant to consider scalability in light of competition and resource constraints in priority axis 4.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions.
In light of competition and resource availability, the sub-committee concluded:
• It was supportive of the Woodlands Carbon Saving Model Village proposal progressing
to full application.
• It was supportive of the and Low Carbon Business Support proposal progressing to full
application.
• It was supportive of the Sheffield District Energy Network Growth proposal progressing
to full application subject to scalability.
• It was not minded to support the Refurbishing Auckley for a Low Carbon Future
progressing to full application.
5.1 ERDF Full Application for consideration: Priority Axis 4 Danielle Eastwood (MHCLG) provided an overview of the call for proposals under priority axis 4 (Supporting the Shift towards a Low Carbon Economy in All Sectors). 5.1.1 Rotherham Heat - Templeborough Biomass Power Plant (TBPP)
No declarations of interest were received for this item.
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The sub-committee noted:
• The application demonstrated a good strategic fit with the local ESIF strategy and alignment with the call specification.
• It was supportive of the proposed activities in relation to its strategic fit with local development need and contribution towards delivering the SCR ESIF Strategy.
• The project provides good links with the energy innovations currently taking place in the city region.
• Value for money is considered acceptable.
The sub-committee advised:
• Further detail was required in respect of the source and type of biomass the facility will use.
• It concurred with the managing authority’s assessment and proposed conditions. 6. Items for Information
• Outstanding ERDF full applicants to be considered via written procedures to maintain momentum until the end of the year.
Date and time of next meetings:
• Wednesday 22nd January 2020, 11.00am
• Thursday 23rd April 2020, 11.00am
• Wednesday 15th July 2020, 11.00am
• Wednesday 11th November 2020, 11.30am
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Annex A
List of Outstanding Actions from previous Sheffield City Region Sub-Committee Meeting
Action
point
Action Action
Assigned
to
Status
DWP to provide details of the nature of activities funded through ESF Co-financing arrangements in Sheffield City Region
DWP Open
MHCLG to work with DWP and RPA in coordinating a schedule of presentations from ESI funded projects to future sub-committee meetings in order to provide updates on progress to members, subject to business needs.
MHCLG and MA’s
On-going
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Annex B Attendee List Sheffield City Region ESI Funds Sub-committee 27/11/2019 meeting Chair & Deputy Chair:
Name, title and organisation Sector/Organisation Representing
James Newman OBE, Chairman Business Partners / Private Sector
Peggy Haywood, Programme Manager, MHCLG ERDF Managing Authority, MHCLG
Sub-committee Members:
Name, title and organisation Sector/Organisation Representing
Sarah Want, University of Sheffield
Universities
Justin Homer, Assistant Director, Cities and Local Growth, BEIS
BEIS
Christian Foster, Doncaster MBC
Local Authority
Dr Jan Eldred, Senior Research Fellow Learning +Work Institute
Education & Voluntary Sector
Andrew Denniff, CEO Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Private Sector
Others in attendance (non-members – including secretariat):
Name, title and organisation Sector/Organisation Representing
Michelle Unwin, ERDF, Secretariat, MHCLG
ERDF, Managing Authority, MHCLG
Ben Morley, Head of Strategic Development and External Programmes, Creative Sheffield
Local Enterprise Partnership
Danielle Eastwood, ERDF Appraisal, MHCLG
ERDF, Managing Authority, MHCLG
Will Johnson ERDF Appraisal, MHCLG
ERDF, Managing Authority, MHCLG
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Name, title and organisation Sector/Organisation Representing
Simeon Leach on behalf of Simon Moss Planning,
Regeneration and Transport, Rotherham Metropolitan
Borough Council
Local Authority
John Mothersole, Chief Executive, Sheffield City Council
Local Authority
David Shepherd, Service Director, Economic Regeneration, Barnsley MBC
Local Authority
Claire Maguire, Operations Manager, DWP
ESF, Managing Authority, DWP
Sally Harrison, Area manager, Operational Delivery, RPA
EAFRD, Managing Authority, RPA
Yiannis Koursis, Principal Chief Executive, Barnsley College
Education
Teresa Hitchcock, Partner, DLA Piper UK LLP
Environmental & Low Carbon interests
European Structural and Investment Funds
2014 - 2020
Growth Programme for England
SCR ESI Funds Sub-Committee
Membership
Name Position/Title and Organisation
Sector Representation
James Newman OBE Chairman Business Partners / Private Sector
Peggy Haywood Deputy Chair, ERDF Implementation Manager
ERDF Managing Authority, MHCLG
John Mothersole Chief Executive, Sheffield City
Council
Local Authority
South Yorkshire Combined
Authority Transition
Region
David Shepherd Service Director, Economic
Regeneration, Barnsley
Metropolitan Borough Council
Local Authority
South Yorkshire Combined
Authority Transition
Region
Simon Moss Director of Planning,
Regeneration and
Transportation, Rotherham
Metropolitan Borough Council
Local Authority
South Yorkshire Combined
Authority Transition
Region
Christian Foster Head of Programmes,
Doncaster Metropolitan
Borough Council
Local Authority
South Yorkshire Combined
Authority Transition
Region
Teresa Hitchcock Partner, DLA Piper UK LLP Environment
Sarah Want Assistant Director, Research
and Innovation Services,
Higher Education
Yiannis Koursis Principal Chief Executive,
Barnsley College
Education, skills and
employment
Dr Jan Eldred Senior Research Fellow
Learning +Work Institute
Education & Voluntary
Sector
Andrew Denniff CEO Barnsley & Rotherham
Chamber of Commerce
Business Community
Councillor Lewis Rose Leader, Derbyshire Dales
District Council
Rural interests
Claire Maguire Operations Manager, DWP ESF Managing Authority
Sally Harrison Programme Manager, RPA EAFRD managing
Authority
Justin Homer Area Lead, Sheffield City
Region, BEIS - Local
BEIS local
Current at: Nov 2019