Purpose

To request approval to start formal consultation with Gedling Borough councillors and RCAN in relation to changes to the current Members’ Pots and grant awards, to enable the creation of a Community Grant scheme, governed by a cross-party group of councillors, that positively impacts outcomes for residents in the borough.

Decision

To request approval to start formal consultation with Gedling Borough councillors and RCAN in relation to changes to the current Members’ Pots and grant awards, to enable the creation of a Community Grant scheme, governed by a cross-party group of councillors, that positively impacts outcomes for residents in the borough

Reasons for the decision

To ensure that Gedling’s grant funded activity is transparent, value for money and maximises positive impact while operating within the available revenue budget of the Council.

Alternative options considered

As detailed in the Decision report