Decision details

In introducing the report, Councillor O’Halloran amended the report on submission as follows:

Paragraph 3.11 – add “Cllr Rakhia Ismail is the founder and a previous trustee of Back 2 Basics Create which has been allocated £5,100 by 6 wards for swimming and spa sessions”.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the proposals for funding under the Local Initiatives Fund submitted by Ward councillors and the changes to previous proposals, detailed in Appendix A (attached to these minutes) of the report of the Executive Member for Community Development, be approved in principle, subject to the Corporate Director of Housing being satisfied that the necessary checks have been made and any other issues resolved.

(b) That it be noted that the application submitted by Muslim Welfare House (p12 of the agenda), for an event at Highbury Fields, was subject to clearance by the Safety Advisory Group on 9 July 2019.

(c) That the declarations of interest made by councillors, detailed in paragraph 3.11 of the report, be noted.

(d) That the amendments to Ward budgets resulting from project funding being returned, as detailed in paragraph 3.12 and Appendix A of the report, be noted.

Reasons for decision

To assist in developing and sustaining a healthy and voluntary and community sector in Islington.

Other options considered

None

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None