Decision

AGREED RECOMMENDATIONS

1. 1.     To consider the new proposals and changes to previous proposals submitted by ward councillors as set out in Appendix A and to agree these proposals in principle subject to the Corporate Director of Community Engagement and Wellbeing being satisfied that the necessary checks have been made and any other issues resolved.
2. 2.     To note the declarations of interest made by councillors due to having a connection with organisations that they are recommending funding for. These are detailed at paragraph 4.4 of the report.
3. 3.     To note the amendments to ward budgets resulting from project funding being returned, which are detailed in Appendix B of the report.
4. 4.     To agree that no more than £1000 underspend per ward can be carried forward by councillors to 2024/25.
5. 5.     To continue with delegated authority to the Corporate Director Community Engagement and Wellbeing, in consultation with the Executive Member for Homes and Communities, to make changes to the use of previously awarded funding.

Reasons for decision: As specified in the report

Other options considered: none

Conflicts of interest / dispensations granted: Councillor interests are detailed at paragraph 4.4 of the report. The councillors with interests are not members of the VCS Committee.