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Non-executive
decision to award £2,075 of s106 funding to Three Rivers Partnership to provide
a contribution towards the operation of a community bus scheme for Gillingham.
The proposed service would operate weekly and provide a means of access to town
centre facilities for the elderly and those with
impaired mobility. 

 

The
contribution would support the initial service running costs
including the hiring of a 12-seater minibus with driver. The funding would
allow the service to operate for a period of 6 months.  

 

Delegation
detailed in the Scheme of Delegation. Officer scheme of delegation for Dorset
Council – April 2019 

 

141 - To
allocate and distribute funding (including authorising
payment) secured in connection with any permission (including any related
planning obligation or CIL payment), consent or other approval granted under
Town and Country Planning Legislation subject to the decision being in
accordance with any strategy and/or policy adopted by the Council 

 

Associated
Policy – Protocol for
Planning Obligations Funding Allocations, May 2021 

 

Reasons for the decision

To use
appropriate s106 developer contribution funds to support the delivery of
community transport. 

Alternative options considered

Award of
funds subject to comprehensive appraisal process and sign-off.