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31st December 2025

Dear FOI Officer,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I would like to request access to the following information:

  1. Copies of all internal briefing papers, reports, and decision notes prepared for council officers, cabinet members, or committees that discuss, approve, or monitor the £20,000,000 Levelling Up Fund awarded for the Marple Community Hub, from January 2021 to present.
  2. Any internal correspondence or emails between council officers and central government (DLUHC/MHCLG) or ministers regarding approval, allocation, conditions, or monitoring of the £20m Marple Community Hub funding.
  3. Any internal costings, risk assessments, or financial monitoring documents specifically related to the use, management, or expected outcomes of the £20m Levelling Up Fund grant for the Marple Community Hub.

I am not requesting general council-wide communications, only documents directly relating to the decision, allocation, and monitoring of the £20m Levelling Up Fund for the Marple Community Hub.

If some information is exempt, I request disclosure of any non-exempt parts. I would prefer electronic copies (PDF) sent by email.

Please acknowledge receipt of this request and advise on the expected response time.

Kind regards,

Sheila Oliver
Editor, The Romiley Gazette