Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: November 24, 2025

Purpose: To consider the draft management plan for the community impact fund

Content: (1)        That the Cabinet approved the creation of a Community Fund as referred to in the Executive Summary to this report.   (2)        That the Cabinet approved the appointment by the Leader of a Grants Panel made up of the Leader, the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and other representatives as referred to in this report to assess applications from the Community Fund.   (3)        That the Cabinet delegated authority for approval of grants from the Community Fund, (and in the case of recommendations to GIL approval of grants exceeding £15,000) to the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, taking into account recommendations of the Grants Panel, and in accordance with grant conditions.   (4)        That the Cabinet agreed there should be quarterly meetings of the Grants Panel to assess applications, prior to any decision of the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development.   (5)        That the Cabinet approved the recruitment of Community Grants Officer.