Issue - meetings

Matter for Decision:  

This report made recommendations for 2014-15 Community Development and Arts and Recreation Development funding to voluntary and not-for-profit organisations and sought approval for an efficient and consistent approach across the authority for the approval of grant awards.

Decision of Executive Councillor for Community Wellbeing:

The Executive Councillor resolved:

     i.        To agree the recommendations for Community Development and Arts and Recreation Development grants to voluntary and not-for-profit organisations in 2014-15 as set out in the Appendices to the Officer’s report, subject to confirmation of the Council’s 2014-15 budget in February 2014 and, in some cases, to the provision of further information from applicants.

    ii.        To approve the increase in delegated powers relating to the approval of community and arts and recreation development grant awards as follows:

a.   Awards up to and including £5,000 to be approved by  officers

b.   Awards from £5,001 - £10,000 to be approved by the Executive Councillor inviting comments from the Chair and Spokes of the relevant scrutiny committee

c.   Awards above £10,000 to be approved by the Executive Councillor following consideration by the relevant scrutiny committee

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 Operations and Resources Manager regarding the 2014-15 Community and Arts and Recreation Development Funding to Voluntary and No-for-Profit Organisations. 

The Committee asked for clarity on discretionary rate relief and how this linked to the use of the building. The Officer explained that this was not dependant on the building being available for community use as this might not be appropriate for some services that were in receipt of grants.

The Committee resolved by 4 votes to 0 to endorse the recommendations.

The Executive Councillor approved the recommendation.

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

Not applicable.