Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:

The report followed on from a report to Environment Scrutiny Committee in June 2013 on developer contributions and devolved decision-making. The report highlighted capital programmes for improving community facilities across the east area wards and the Newtown area within Trumpington. The report questioned whether the programmes should now be assimilated into the single corporate devolved process to simplify management arrangements and ensure fairness across the city.

The report recommended that the remaining unallocated funds should be incorporated into the Council’s approach to devolved decision making.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing:

The Executive Councillor resolved that:

     i.        The remaining unallocated budget within the East Area Capital Grants Programme be incorporated into the Council’s approach to devolved decision making.

    ii.        The remaining unallocated budget within the Newtown Capital Grants Programme be incorporated into the Council’s approach to devolved decision making.

Reason for the Decision:

As set out in the Officer’s report.

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

Not applicable.

Scrutiny Considerations:

The Committee received a report from the Head of Community Development regarding the Community Facility Capital Grants Programmes in East Area and Newtown.

The Committee asked for clarity on the decision process.

The Committee resolved unanimously to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

Conflicts of interest declared by the Executive Councillor (and any dispensations granted)

Not applicable.