Decision Maker: Public Health and Communities Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: May 9, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval for the funding approach to the Advice Grant, from April 2026- March 2030.

Content: The Committee RESOLVED (unanimous vote in favour):   1. To authorise the Executive Director for Adults and Communities and the Director for Public Health in consultation with the Chair of the Public Health and Communities Committee to:   2. Take all steps required to award the grants in-line with the maximum budget envelopes for up 5 years as outlined in the report.   3. Invite applications for the Advice Grant of £560,000 per annum, a total of £2,240,000 over four years from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030 in line with the funding approach set out in the report.   4. Extend the funding agreement by a further 12 months making the total programme five years to 31st March 2031 at an additional cost of £560,000.