Purpose

A decision is needed on whether to accept grant funding to help to maintain the Pennine Bridleway where it runs through the borough.

Decision

That it be DETERMINED that:

1. The offer of £2,367.40 contribution towards the maintenance of the Pennine Bridleway be accepted.
2. That Tameside MBC commits to contributing £1,014.60 match funding to bring the combined total to £3,382.00.

Reasons for the decision

To fulfil Tameside MBC’s duty to maintain the Pennine Bridleway at a reduced cost to the authority.

Tameside MBC’s financial regulations requires that authorisation is granted by a Delegated Decision to accept a grant offer and to commit to a match funding contribution as per the detail set out in the report.