Third Sector Investment: Review of Arrangements
September 7, 2026 Deputy Leader (responsible for Health and Social Care and Children and Education) (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Deputy Leader approved the extension of existing Third Sector Investment Fund Grants until March 2027 and agreed in principle to a new community investment approach using up to £1m annually from April 2027. The Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness authorised the procurement of a supplier for the Ivatt Place Playground upgrade. The Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness also approved the award of a contract for the refurbishment of Swan Court and Ravensworth Court.
Full council record
Purpose
A decision regarding the future of third sector arrangements.
Decision
That the Deputy Leader, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Social Advancement and the Pathway Bond:
a) Agrees that the existing Third Sector Investment Fund Grants which expire on 30 September 2026 be extended to 31 March 2027.
b) Agree in principle to a new community investment approach using up to £1m of annual funding each year for three years from 1st April 2027, from Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy. Note that any substantive changes to the Council’s approach to future schemes will be subject to the appropriate decision?making processes and the Council’s medium-term financial position at that time, and that a separate decision on the use of up to £3m of Public Health grant investment will be taken in due course.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Effective from | 11 Sep 2026 |
| Lead officer | Anthony Mugan |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |