Purpose

To consider the findings and to approve the
recommendations of the Grants Review Working Group.

Content

Decision:
1.                   
Note the comments arising from the Overview and
Scrutiny Committee meeting held on 18 November 2025 set out in
paragraph 13 of this report; and
2.                   
Adopt the Grants Policy set out at Appendix
2.
 
Reason(s):
1                     
By adopting the new Grants Policy there will be a
robust criterion for allocation and governance of grants in line
with the strategic priorities to deliver value for
money.
2                     
The new Grants Policy should be considered when
planning the budget, allocation for 2026-27.
Other options considered and
rejected by the Executive:
Do nothing.
 
Details of any conflict of
interest declared by the Leader or lead councillors and any
dispensation granted:
None.