Issue - meetings

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

Reasons for decision – as specified in the report

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted – none

RESOLVED:

(a) That the new proposals and changes to previous proposals submitted by Ward councillors and detailed in Appendix A of the report of the Executive Member for Homes and Communities be approved in principle, subject to the Corporate Director of Community Engagement and Wellbeing being satisfied that the necessary checks have been made and any outstanding issues resolved.

(b) That the declarations of interest made by councillors having a connection with organisations that they are recommending funding for, as detailed in paragraph 4.3 of the report, be noted.

(c) That the Corporate Director of Community Engagement and Wellbeing be authorised to make changes to the use of previously awarded funding.

(d)  To note that, although further applications received for projects addressing the cost of living crisis would be accepted until the end of March 2023, they would not be funded from the Local Initiatives Fund budget and would be considered by the Cost of Living Board and the Corporate Director Community Engagement and Wellbeing.

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. The approved proposals represented a wide range of activity and delivered significant benefits to local communities.

Other options considered – none

Conflicts of interest/Any dispensations granted – none