Lead Authority and Implementation. 4.1 As lead authority and grant recipient, Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxx Council will provide high level leadership and direction and will manage the UKSPF in collaboration with partner authorities and key stakeholders.
4.2 Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxx Council will be supported by partner authorities in its lead authority role in ensuring that:
i. There are effective lines of accountability and responsibility.
ii. Adequate resources are committed to delivering the programme successfully.
iii. Individual components of the regional investment plan are delivered on time and to budget.
iv. Performance is monitored against headline outcomes, outputs and financial progress.
v. Key stakeholders are kept informed and consulted with as appropriate.
