Purpose

In accordance with section 13 (4) of The Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the following interests have been recorded:
Application No. 135/DCF/WB25-26/RR: Councillor Rimmer has noted on his confirmation of support for the application that he is a Trustee and Committee Member of Scawthorpe Community Centre. Councillor Rimmer has complied with his obligations under the law and the Member Code of Conduct and this does not prevent the grant being awarded.
Section 236 of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 provides that an authority may make arrangements for individual Members to exercise functions of the authority in relation to the electoral division or ward for which the Member is elected.
In implementing the scheme and agreeing grant applications the Council must ensure this is in accordance with its Financial Procedure Rules. Any parties accepting the grant must formally agree to the terms and conditions of the grant funding. Appropriate monitoring of activities and expenses will be undertaken where necessary to ensure compliance.
Financial Considerations
The Elected Members Ward Budget is included the 2025/26 Revenue Budget. Within this allocation each elected Member is allocated up to £3k (£165k in total across all 55 elected Members) to support local groups and organisations.

Decision

To approve the following applications for grant funding from the Members Ward Budget 2025/26.
a. Carr House Allotment Social Enterprise
Reference No: 132/DCF/WB25-26/Twn
Supported By: Councillor Cobby
Cost: £450.00
b. Whinfell Community Hall
Reference No: 127/DCF/WB25-26/A&C
Supported By: Councillor Hollingworth and Councillor Plater Cost: £1200.00 (£600 x 2 Councillors)
c. Development Trust Doncaster
Reference No: 128/DCF/WB25-26/A&C
Supported By: Councillor Hollingworth and Councillor Plater Cost: £754.00 (£377.00 x 2 Councillors)
d. Doncaster and District Pipe Band
Reference No: 137/DCF/WB25-26/E&W
Supported By: Councillor Briggs
Cost: £167.00
e. WASPS Woodfield Association Positive Steps
Reference No: 143/DCF/WB25-26/BS
Supported By: Councillor Farmer
Cost: £200.00
f. Tickhill Town Council
Reference No: 138/DCF/WB25-26/T&W
Supported By: Councillor Dudley & Councillor Greenhalgh Cost: £75.00 (£37.50 x 2 Councillors)
g. Tithes Bridge Pond
Reference No: 146/DCF/WB25-26/Ben
Supported By: Councillor Booth & Councillor Reasbeck
Cost: £1000.00 (£500.00 x 2 Councillors)
h. Scawthorpe Community Centre
Reference No: 135/DCF/WB25-26/RR
Supported By: Councillor Rimmer
Cost: £484.60
i. Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Parish Council
Reference No: 147/DCF/WB25-26/S&BD
Supported By: Councillor Hughes
Cost: £1000.00

Alternative options considered

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