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AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for decision – as specified in the report

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted – none

Councillor Watts reported to the Committee that former Councillor Webbe had asked that her particular thanks be extended to Patricia Keating, Ward Budget and Partnerships Officer, for her valuable work and assistance in processing Local Initiative Fund applications.

RESOLVED:

(a) That the temporary revised measures for new and previously funded projects detailed in the Executive report of 30 April 2020 and paragraph 4.1 of the report of the Executive Member for Community Development be approved and that the open programme for applications be continued due to social distancing measures and Covid-19 restrictions still being in place.

(b) That it be noted that the revised measures will be brought to the Voluntary and Community Sector Committee in July 2021 for review.

(c) That the new LIF awards and changes to previous awards which have been approved under delegated authority by the Executive Member for Community Development, from 3 December 2020 to 2 March 2021 and detailed in appendix A to the report, be noted.

Reasons for decision

The Local Initiatives Fund was an effective way of addressing local priorities and provided a mechanism for Ward councillors to support small projects which might otherwise not be funded. Proposals submitted for approval represented a wide range of activity and would deliver significant benefit to local communities.

Other options considered

None

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted

None