Local Councillor Decision – Friends of Coal Clough Library

February 24, 2026 Local Councillor Decision - Burnley Central West (Other) Approved View on council website

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Summary

... a Local Member Grant of £300 was approved for Friends of Coal Clough Library towards instructor/tutor fees for inclusive community activities, a reduction from the £800 requested to reserve funds for other organisations.

Full council record
Purpose

This report presents an application from a
local organisation requesting £800 towards instructor/tutor
fees for wide-ranging and inclusive activities, with the overall
aim of bringing different parts of the community together in a warm
and welcoming local space, from the Local Member Grants
Scheme.

Content

County Councillor Liam Thomson considered and
approved a Local Member Grant for the reduced amount of £300
to Friends of Coal Clough Library towards the cost of
instructor/tutor fees for wide-ranging and inclusive activities,
with the overall aim of bringing different parts of the community
together in a warm and welcoming local space.
 
The reason for the reduction is Councillor
Thomson is reserving funding to support additional organisations
operating within his division.

Supporting Documents

Report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date24 Feb 2026