Decision Maker: Middleton Township Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 5, 2025

Purpose: Review of the revenue and capital expenditure during 2024/25 and provides options for the allocation of funds in 2025/26. Members to approve Middleton Township Funds allocation to funding streams, terms and conditions, and agree delegation arrangements concerning funding decisions

Content: The Township Committee considered a report of the Director of Public Health and Communities which provided a review of the Middleton Township Funds revenue and capital expenditure during 2024/25 and options for the allocation of funds in 2025/26.   Members were requested to approve Middleton Township Funds allocation to funding streams, terms and conditions, and to agree delegated arrangements in relation to funding decisions.   Resolved:   1.    That the expenditure, commitments and balances for Middleton Township revenue and capital funds at financial year end 2024/25 (Appendix 1 and 2) be noted; 2.    That the findings of the review of Middleton Township Funds 2024/25 (Appendix 3) and evaluations information received to date for funded projects (Appendix 4) be noted; 3.    That the allocation of Middleton Township Funds to funding streams in 2025/26 (Appendix 5), Option 1 Capital and Option 1 Revenue be approved; 4.    That the terms and conditions for Middleton Township revenue and capital funds for 2025/26 (Appendix 6) be approved; 5.    That the delegation arrangements for Middleton Township Funds 2025/26 as detailed at 5.6 of the report be approved.   Reasons for the decision:   Management of the Middleton Township Fund is delegated to the Middleton Township Devolved Funding and Devolved Services Sub Committee.   Middleton Township Funds are allocated to projects that benefit the Township’s community and environment, and realise Middleton Township priorities.   To enable committee to monitor and review the use of the Middleton Township Funds to ensure continued efficient and effective use of the funds.   Alternatives considered:   In reviewing the allocation and management of Middleton Township Funds, Members may choose not to approve the proposed funding streams, revised terms and conditions, or the recommended delegation arrangements for 2025/26. However, such a course of action could compromise the efficient and responsive administration of the funds, potentially leading to delays in supporting community projects and diminishing the effectiveness of resource deployment.   Alternatively, Members may wish to suggest amendments to the funding framework or delegation processes. Any such changes, however, must remain consistent with Rochdale Borough Council’s governance protocols and continue to align with Middleton Township priorities.