Ward Flexibility Funding - The Light Brigade
October 21, 2026 Marple Area Committee (Committee) Awaiting outcome 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 Marple Area Committee decided to approve a reduced grant of £750 for The Light Brigade event. The decision was made on 21/10/2026. The grant will support a lantern parade and entertainment on 20 December 2026.
Full council record
Decision
The Area Committee has given approval to an application received from The Light Brigade for a reduced grant of £750 from the Ward Flexibility Funding Budget (£250 from Marple North and £500 from Marple South & High Lane Ward allocations) towards the cost of hosting The Light Brigade event on Sunday 20 December 2026 centred at Marple Memorial Park. The event will include a lantern parade and a variety of entertainment, supported by professional groups such as Samaritans, who can provide help and guidance to anybody in need and an art installation known as (He)Art in the Park.
Alternative options considered
To make a grant of £1,000 as originally applied for.
Related Meeting
Marple Area Committee - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 6.00 pm on October 21, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | 0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 21 Oct 2026 |
| Effective from | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |