Decision details

Cabinet considered a report on the Policy for the Allocation of Community Grants 2013-14.

The Council operated a Community Grants Scheme within the local authority boundaries.  The Policy addressed the governance arrangements, procedures and monitoring process to be followed when awarding a Community Grant.

All sections of the Policy had been reviewed and refreshed in order to bring the Policy up to date, in accordance with legal guidance, and provide comprehensive guidance for those Organisations wishing to apply to the Community Grants Scheme. 

RESOLVED:  That

1          the Policy for the Allocation of Community Grants 2013-14 be approved and adopted; and

2          the Portfolio Holder for Strategic Communities (or whichever Portfolio Holder has responsibility for Community Grants at the time of making the grants decision) be responsible for the awarding of Community Grants and be given delegated authority to approve applications for grants from local organisations to assist in developing community-based activities and projects in accordance with the Policy.